Joined this forum a week or so ago, as I've decided to go a bit retro in my 'fun car' hobby. Looking for a nice e9 (needing mechanical work OK, but NO rust 'care' - I'm not sure it ever really goes away!). Prefer uncommon colors and light interiors (white/tan - no all black). Larger engine and 5 speed trans are slight positives.
Just sold the last of the 6 Porsche 928's I've owned in the past 15 years, one used for track driving for 12 of those years. Last was a pristine, slightly customized '94 GTS I'd had for 9+ years as 2nd owner. Have an '03 MB SL55 AMG roadster for my high horsepower/performance car, so after I bought it, found I didn't need two such cars, so the GTS has a new caretaker.
I drove e9 coupes in the mid-late 70's, a 2800 auto and 3.0 manual. Loved the 3.0, (Nachtblau mit gelbbraun). Installed triple side draft 40 DCOE webers and when I was at the factory in Munich, got a mild race cam. FUN car. Unfortunately, it had lived 3 through three winters in Boston before I bought it, so rust started popping up, And I was ready to experience a different daily driver. It is the one car I've owned out of nearly 50 that I wish I'd never sold!
I was very active on the Porsche 928 forum for 10 years, and on the Mercedes SL55 AMG forum currently. After I 'relearn' what I once knew about e9's, and glean LOTS more knowledge from all the other great folks on this forum, I'm hoping to contribute here occasionally as well. Gotta' get the right car first!!
Thanks for the great early hospitality in answering some dumb questions I've already posted or sent as PM's.
OK, I found and purchased a '74 with 3.5 engine and 5 speed overdrive. Excellent condition, but there are things I'll want to change to make it mathc my tastes (primarily interior colors, and wheels). Nice to have it in the stable.
Cheers
Just sold the last of the 6 Porsche 928's I've owned in the past 15 years, one used for track driving for 12 of those years. Last was a pristine, slightly customized '94 GTS I'd had for 9+ years as 2nd owner. Have an '03 MB SL55 AMG roadster for my high horsepower/performance car, so after I bought it, found I didn't need two such cars, so the GTS has a new caretaker.
I drove e9 coupes in the mid-late 70's, a 2800 auto and 3.0 manual. Loved the 3.0, (Nachtblau mit gelbbraun). Installed triple side draft 40 DCOE webers and when I was at the factory in Munich, got a mild race cam. FUN car. Unfortunately, it had lived 3 through three winters in Boston before I bought it, so rust started popping up, And I was ready to experience a different daily driver. It is the one car I've owned out of nearly 50 that I wish I'd never sold!
I was very active on the Porsche 928 forum for 10 years, and on the Mercedes SL55 AMG forum currently. After I 'relearn' what I once knew about e9's, and glean LOTS more knowledge from all the other great folks on this forum, I'm hoping to contribute here occasionally as well. Gotta' get the right car first!!
Thanks for the great early hospitality in answering some dumb questions I've already posted or sent as PM's.
OK, I found and purchased a '74 with 3.5 engine and 5 speed overdrive. Excellent condition, but there are things I'll want to change to make it mathc my tastes (primarily interior colors, and wheels). Nice to have it in the stable.
Cheers
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