Equipment
912 engine, chrome wheels, Michelin XZX tires, gold brightwork, Nardi woodrim steering wheel.
Condition
Represented with four owners from new. Very good paint and brightwork. Very clean engine bay. Slightly worn top. The top frame was repainted but there are a few chips. Very good restored interior with square weave carpets but the seat tracks are original and dirty. Well restored and a pretty car, plus more power from a later engine, but it's presentation is less than perfect and it will never command top dollar without its original engine. Best left as an attractive driver/event car.
Market commentary
RM Arizona last year: "Engine # 744333; Meissen Blue/Dark Blue vinyl; Dark Blue cloth top; Estimate $325,000 - $400,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $260,000.' Offered by RM in Monterey in 2008 with a high bid of $170,000. The later engine, while adding to the driving experience, detracts from its collector value. Taking that into consideration, this was strong money.