Equipment
Black Fuchs wheels, whale tail, Falken tires, 1978 911 SC engine, VDO dash clock, power windows, Blaupunkt cassette stereo.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Replacement engine from a later 911 SC. Good older repaint with a handful of chips on the nose and hood. Wavy roof vinyl. Used but tidy engine bay. Lightly cracked seat upholstery and lightly worn switchgear. Repainted at some point but largely original and lightly enjoyed.
Market commentary
Part of Bonhams' long line of 911s at Scottsdale this year, this car sold back in January for $55,000 and the year before at Mecum Monterey for $57,200. If the Scottsdale bidders paid little attention to this car's replacement engine, the Barrett-Jackson bidders ignored it completely and bid to a stratospheric number, far above what even the best, correct '75 Carrera would normally expect to bring. It's been hard to keep up with Porsche price increases, but even allowing for that this is a hugely expensive Carrera 2.7.