1973 Porsche 911

911E Coupe Coupe

6 - Cyl.

Manual

9113201314

Gasoline

1973 Porsche 911E Coupe San Francisco, CA 415-205-0716 sales@carplanet.com 1973 Porsche 911E Coupe Final and best year of the early 911. All numbers match on this rare 1973 911E Coupe from Arizona. Original color was special option Metallic Blue. Factory options included sway bars, Koni shocks, factory fog lights, wheel well moldings, tinted glass and 15" x 6" Fuchs alloys. Original MFI fuel injection system is still present. Tuneup recently completed. Yes, it's true, the 2.4E is faster than the 2.4S, from 0 to 100mph. The following is a detailed description of the car, along with over one hundred high resolution photos and three videos. Please email or call us at 415-205-0716, if you have any questions. NOTE THAT THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION. Body, Paint and Trim Overall, the body is in fair condition. There are a few minor dents and dings, but definitely acceptable for a driver. The exterior body, front suspension pan, rockers and floors are solid with no serious rust. There is evidence of rust in the right rear torsion bar housing, but only the outer skin has rust. The rear suspension feels very solid while driving. The left rear torsion bar housing is free of rust. The car was repainted in attractive Black, 10 to 15 years ago, but remains in fair condition with a nice shine. Again, very acceptable for a driver. There are several blemishes, such as paint cracks above the rear quarter windows, some paint chips and a few minor scratches. See our photos of these areas. All body trim is present and in fair to good condition. All glass is in good condition, except for the windshield which has some scratches in the upper section. They are shallow enough that they should polish out. Front left and rear right light lenses have some cracks, but an extra front lens is included. All weatherstripping is present. Aftermarket side mirror is installed, but original chrome side mirror is included. Below is a video and a slideshow of photos. Click on the big play arrow, then click on the smaller play arrow to play the slideshow. If you have don't see the slideshow, you can access the photo album directly by clicking here. Interior Some of the original Tan Leatherette interior is still present and in fair condition. The original front seats have been replaced with a $2000 pair of black leather BF Torino Sport seats. They are in mint condition and are very comfortable. They are similar to the optional factory Recaro sport seats, but much lighter in weight. The original dash has the usual cracks, but is covered with a nice fitting aftermarket dash top that is removable. Door panels, rear side panels, rear seats, headliner, sun visors and carpet are in fair to good condition with no rips. The rear panel is missing, but is something that can be found at a swap meet. The headliner appears to be the original and is sagging in some areas. It's always nice to see the original map pockets installed on an early 911 and this one has all four of it's original map pockets in good condition. The gauges, switches and knobs on the face of the dash are all originals. The original steering wheel remains in good condition. The original retractable seat belts are in good condition. Below is a slideshow of photos. Click on the big play arrow, then click on the smaller play arrow to play the slideshow. If you have trouble playing the slideshow, you can access the photo album by clicking here. Electricals Headlights (low and high beams), tail lights, hazard flasher, brake lights, turn signals, license plate lights, horn and windshield wipers are functional. Back up lights are currently not functioning. This 911E was originally optioned with fog lights. The fog lights are missing, but the expensive and rare front grille mounts for the fog lights are still present. Also the original fog light switch is still mounted in the dash. The starter and alternator are functioning fine. All gauges are functional. The odometer is functional and currently reads 62,769 miles. The original Blaupunkt radio is installed, but is currently not functioning. A one year old expensive Optima sealed 12 volt battery is installed and is in excellent condition. Below is a slideshow of photos. Click on the big play arrow, then click on the smaller play arrow to play the slideshow. If you have trouble playing the slideshow, you can access the photo album by clicking here. Engine and Transmission The engine is the original 2.4 liter 911E (number 6232051) factory rated at 165HP. The mileage on the car is 162,769, based on past service records. Though there is no record of an engine rebuild, there is evidence that the engine has undergone at least one rebuild. Engine doesn't smoke at startup. After warm up the engine runs well with a steady idle speed. The E cams make this car a joy to drive in the city as well as on the highway. The engine has been updgraded with Carrera pressure fed tensioners and turbo exhaust valve covers. Also SSI heat exchangers and Dansk Sport muffler are installed. The muffler was installed in 2008. The most recent noteworthy engine repairs are as follows: @ 162,744 miles -Cleaned spark plugs, cap and rotor, checked resistance on ignition wires, reset timing, adjusted pump full range mixture, reset pump main link, repaired throttle lever linkage, cleaned idle air ports and screws and balanced throat flows. @ 154,275 miles - reseal engine oil thermostat, R&I breather cover, resurface and reseal, replace injection pump oil return hose, replace engine oil sump tank, replace S hose, R&I muffler and engine carrier, inspected and cam timing and timing chains, replaced all timing chain ramps, resealed chain cases, replaced both cam tower lines, changed engine oil and filter, resealed forward seal of left camshaft, replace MFI drive belt, checked pump timing, adjusted valves, replaced valve cover gaskets. @ 154,233 miles - checked and adjusted fuel correlation rods, R&I all fuel injectors, checked for sprate pattern and opening pressures, installed new injectors in #4 and #5 cylinders, new NGK spark plugs, new ignition points. The original 5 speed transmission (number 731371) shifts smoothly with no grinding in any gear. Shift linkage was adjusted on 4/30/10. The clutch feel is very solid and with no slipping and the clutch freeplay is correctly adjusted. Below is a video and a slideshow of photos. Click on the big play arrow, then click on the smaller play arrow to play the slideshow. If you have trouble playing the slideshow, you can access the photo album by clicking here. Suspension, Wheels, Tires and Brakes The suspension is in very good condition. The ride is firm yet comfortable. All four Koni shocks are in very good condition. Steering is light and direct, with excellent road feel. Wheel alignment is correct and car tracks straight at high speed. The optional rear sway bar is present. The original 15" x 6" Fuchs alloy wheels are installed and are in good condition with no serious curb scrapes. Only one wheel shows a small dent in it's lip. They are currently painted black, but the paint on one wheel was easily removed with a fingernail and appears to have protected the original anodized finish (see photo of the right front wheel). All four 195/60HR-15 Ziex ZE326 all season radial tires are in good condition showing very good tread and no cracks. The brakes are functioning excellent. The master cylinder is brand new with documented replacement on . The brake fluid was flushed at that time and the car was inspected for brake fluid leaks. The emergency brake is correctly adjusted and holds tight. Below is a video and a slideshow of photos. . Click on the big play arrow, then click on the smaller play arrow to play the slideshow. If you have trouble playing the slideshow, you can access the photo album by clicking here. Extra Parts and Documentation The following extra parts are included: Jack, spare wheel, original side mirror, engine compartment fuse and relay cover and fire extinguisher. Documentation includes Certificate of Authenticity, original owner's manual and service records back to 1997. Below is a slideshow of photos. Click on the big play arrow, then click on the smaller play arrow to play the slideshow. If you have trouble playing the slideshow, you can access the photo album by clicking here. Phone: 415.205.0716 -- Email: sales@carplanet.com Terms & Conditions: A bid on this vehicle constitutes a commitment to buy. Absolutely do not bid under any circumstances unless you are committed and capable of purchasing this vehicle! Your bid is a legally binding contract as eBay clearly states. If you are not a serious bidder please do not enter into this legally binding contract. If you have any questions whatsoever please ask them before bidding. We will be pleased to answer your questions. Upon meeting the auction reserve, your bid will be considered a lawfully binding contract. By bidding on this vehicle you are agreeing to these terms and conditions. This vehicle is being sold "as-is", with no warranty, expressed or implied. Vehicle is available for an inspection prior to purchase and we will be happy to arrange one at the expense of the interested buyer. Taxes and Licensing: California buyers will be charged sales tax and licensing and processed on your behalf. Out of state buyers (including other countries), we will send title and you will be responsible for registration and taxes in your own state or providence. All transactions will be charged a $55 documentation fee in addition to the sales price. If leaving the state or country, the car must be picked up by a transportation company that can provide a bill of lading, otherwise California sales tax will be charged. (All licensed transport companies provide these). Personalized plates on vehicles (if any) belong to the owner of record and cannot be included with the vehicle. Payment: A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due within 48 hours of the auction close. The remaining balance is due within 7 days from the close of auction, unless other arrangements were made. Accepted payment methods are bank wire transfers, cashier's checks and money orders. If you wish to obtain financing, please do so ahead of time. We reserve the right to end the auction early. We also reserve the right to verify any or all bids to ensure exceptional auction integrity. Shipping: Transportation expenses are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Vehicle must be picked up within 10 days from close of the auction, after which a storage fee of $15.00 per day (or partial day) will be charged. We cannot be held liable for any problems or damages arising from or due to transportation handling. The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges and fees from point of sale to the final destination. In addition, it is the buyer’s responsibility to arrange & coordinate shipping. We are happy to provide a list of transporters. This vehicle is being sold by CarPlanet.com, a licensed vehicle dealer in the state of California. Car is also advertised for sale locally. We reserve the right to end this auction early.