A Short History

Body and Paint pics

1970
2nd owner; this 911T was the minimum Porsche one could purchase (handles awful):
- 4-speed
- 5.5" wheels w/165-15 tires
- No sway bars
- 2 liter "T", 110 HP
Various mods/upgrades until ......

1982
Broken chain ramp results in bent valves, broken rocker arms. Car goes up on stands.
Job, new house, spouse, etc. preclude further DIY work on the 911

1988
Purchase rebuilt 2.5 liter engine, then rebuild it to 2.7 liters

1992
Remove jack stands to begin restoration (after 10 years); add RS flares and bare metal paint job (see pics on right). Install, on average, one bolt per week until .......

1997
Car reassembled

1998
Reregister for road;
Wrestle DMV for smog waiver;
First trip: 1998 Monterey Historic Races;

2000
Cambria: North meets South, 5/5/00

2001
Early 911S Registry 10 Year Anniversary, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 3/16/01

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