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MrDavo:
Sorry the thread has got hijacked, its not meant to be about me.
--- Quote ---I had a 2000 GTV back in the 80’s and literally watched it drop apart (and rust) around me
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Probably why they are getting scarcer :) No rational reason for wanting one other than that beautiful Bertone body shape and the twin cam engine (chain driven, not belt).
Not too many rotboxes are left around now, most have gone to the great scrapyard in the sky. Those that survive have mostly been rebuilt, I'll prefer one from a specialist (with a reputation to keep) with receipts for a rebuild, they do exist, but aren't cheap. Old 911's hide rust very well too, I have a telescopic rod with a magnet in the end which gets poked everywhere. I know how to walk if not 100% happy, I looked at plenty.
I will be doing due diligence, don't worry, I'd preferably go for a 1750 or 2000 GTV that has come from a salt free environment such as South Africa, Japan or Singapore, RHD markets where they were exported in CKD form for tax reasons.
Here's a hot rodded one from Japan https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C954320 Google tells me its been to a couple of auctions and not sold
A Singapore one, but down in Cornwall ::) https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C983653
There's another 1750 from Bahrain that has obviously never seen rain, but has new paint and interior, no doubt because of the sun.
And a 2000 which I looked at at the NEC show, its had a whole boatload spent on a full rebuild, but not used for a long time since, which can create its own issues https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1055943
I might get something else, but whatever happens the 911 is going, sadly as its got worth more I've got too precious about where I'll leave it, especially around these parts, an Alfa is a bit more anonymous in comparison.
adespin:
--- Quote from: MrDavo on November 19, 2018, 07:21:44 PM ---Sorry the thread has got hijacked, its not meant to be about me.
--- Quote ---I had a 2000 GTV back in the 80’s and literally watched it drop apart (and rust) around me
--- End quote ---
Probably why they are getting scarcer :) No rational reason for wanting one other than that beautiful Bertone body shape and the twin cam engine (chain driven, not belt).
Not too many rotboxes are left around now, most have gone to the great scrapyard in the sky. Those that survive have mostly been rebuilt, I'll prefer one from a specialist (with a reputation to keep) with receipts for a rebuild, they do exist, but aren't cheap. Old 911's hide rust very well too, I have a telescopic rod with a magnet in the end which gets poked everywhere. I know how to walk if not 100% happy, I looked at plenty.
I will be doing due diligence, don't worry, I'd preferably go for a 1750 or 2000 GTV that has come from a salt free environment such as South Africa, Japan or Singapore, RHD markets where they were exported in CKD form for tax reasons.
Here's a hot rodded one from Japan https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C954320 Google tells me its been to a couple of auctions and not sold
A Singapore one, but down in Cornwall ::) https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C983653
There's another 1750 from Bahrain that has obviously never seen rain, but has new paint and interior, no doubt because of the sun.
And a 2000 which I looked at at the NEC show, its had a whole boatload spent on a full rebuild, but not used for a long time since, which can create its own issues https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1055943
I might get something else, but whatever happens the 911 is going, sadly as its got worth more I've got too precious about where I'll leave it, especially around these parts, an Alfa is a bit more anonymous in comparison.
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I feel exactly the same way when i go for a ride on my K1, i won't leave it anywhere out of sight, back in the 70's when i had a new K2 i would leave it out of sight without a thought, then it was only worth £800, now though the K1's value is around £8000 i would be gutted if it were stolen, not because of it's value but because of the attachment i have for it.
Allington (Steve):
--- Quote from: MrDavo on November 19, 2018, 07:21:44 PM ---Sorry the thread has got hijacked, its not meant to be about me.
--- Quote ---I had a 2000 GTV back in the 80’s and literally watched it drop apart (and rust) around me
--- End quote ---
Probably why they are getting scarcer :) No rational reason for wanting one other than that beautiful Bertone body shape and the twin cam engine (chain driven, not belt).
Not too many rotboxes are left around now, most have gone to the great scrapyard in the sky. Those that survive have mostly been rebuilt, I'll prefer one from a specialist (with a reputation to keep) with receipts for a rebuild, they do exist, but aren't cheap. Old 911's hide rust very well too, I have a telescopic rod with a magnet in the end which gets poked everywhere. I know how to walk if not 100% happy, I looked at plenty.
I will be doing due diligence, don't worry, I'd preferably go for a 1750 or 2000 GTV that has come from a salt free environment such as South Africa, Japan or Singapore, RHD markets where they were exported in CKD form for tax reasons.
Here's a hot rodded one from Japan https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C954320 Google tells me its been to a couple of auctions and not sold
A Singapore one, but down in Cornwall ::) https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C983653
There's another 1750 from Bahrain that has obviously never seen rain, but has new paint and interior, no doubt because of the sun.
And a 2000 which I looked at at the NEC show, its had a whole boatload spent on a full rebuild, but not used for a long time since, which can create its own issues https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1055943
I might get something else, but whatever happens the 911 is going, sadly as its got worth more I've got too precious about where I'll leave it, especially around these parts, an Alfa is a bit more anonymous in comparison.
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Well good luck and whichever one you get don’t let it see a UK winter 😀
MrDavo:
I think a lot of Waxoyling would be in order, or even professional anti rust treatment would be money well spent.
Something I didn’t mention is that to fit in my garage with three bikes it can’t be a car any bigger than the 911, which rules out so much.
I retire in a couple of years, well probably semi retire, fit that first dark green Alfa with a set of racing roundles and I’ll be the coolest pensioner on the block :)
Sgt.Pinback:
If so I´d go for a 1750.
Much more nicer interior, nicer front and better engine.
The 2lt engine refuses to rev.
Claimed to have 130hp, but more realistical is 110-120.
Mine was completely rebuilt and slightly tuned but still disapointing.
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