911 Slantnose Turbo Cabriolet
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In my quest for a Porsche, I ran across this 1976 911 Slantnose Cabriolet that also had the wide body Turbo look with flared fenders and whale tail. A 1984 3.0 liter had been dropped into the car along with a few other minor improvements. The car was in decent shape with the usual external dings, a few rips in the upholstery and a tear in the top. Mostly cosmetic stuff that would be easy enough to fix. The guy wanted $16,500 for it.
Interestingly enough, I don't think the car had been driven in a long time and he had it buried in his garage (thus the poor picture quality) with a big camper sitting in the driveway in front of it. He couldn't get it out of the garage, even if he DID want to drive it, without a bunch of work. Made me wonder what kind of running condition the car was in.
I've always wanted a slantnose, but I don't know that white did this car justice. I also wasn't sure about the drop top version of the slantnose. Call me crazy, but I think a hard top is what I'd choose if I were deciding between two identical slantnose conversions.
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Jeff W said:
A convertible is sure fun to drive. And if I could have the slantnose 911 I would take one anyday. So I definitely think it is worth the money. Will have to keep my eye out for deals like this in the future.
April 9th, 2009 at 8:34 am -
Samuel Donovan said:
White looks great on this car.
April 20th, 2009 at 5:47 pm -
Andrew said:
Red or black hard top slantnose would be the only way to go in my opinion. I agree that a white drop top does not do this car justice.
May 21st, 2009 at 9:33 am -
Phil S said:
never a fan of the slantnose
May 21st, 2009 at 8:57 pm -
Brad said:
I think you might favor the hardtop because the slantnose suggests an even higher degree of track/race inspired or capable car. You dont see rags on the track
May 28th, 2009 at 8:20 am -
Stephen said:
For that age and price I would stay clear and keep looking.
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:19 pm -
lar said:
really need to check out from top to bottom.
June 6th, 2009 at 2:16 pm -
mitchell said:
wish there were more comprehensive pics. it looks good, but maybe not for that price. i just want to see it in all its glory
June 13th, 2009 at 7:20 pm -
Jeff W said:
Yeah, you would really want to make sure it actually was in running condition for that price. It would make a great car for daily driving though.
June 16th, 2009 at 8:28 am -
Stephen said:
Was it a new engine dropped in the car? How many miles on the car and how many miles on the engine?
June 19th, 2009 at 10:43 am -
Stephen said:
16.5K is alot for a 76', without knowing about the engine & mileage.
June 29th, 2009 at 8:05 am -
R Hicks said:
I think it is a nice looking car. Not a bad price either
July 4th, 2009 at 12:25 am -
Stephen said:
It is a nice car, but I think the price is a tad high.
July 15th, 2009 at 10:41 am -
maria said:
agree,slantnose coupe a better looking car.
July 16th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
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