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Options as-built:
· Originally delivered in Canada on April 20, 970
· Copy of original sales invoice included
· US Equipment
· Metallic Green paint
· Air Conditioning
· Tinted Glass
· Limited Slip Differential
· Alloy 6x15 wheels
· Blaupunkt Frankfurt AM/FM Radio
History:
· Originally delivered in Canada on April 20, 970
· First owner- Bennett Glotzer, rank Zappa and Janis Joplin’s manager at Glotzer Management
· Maintenance Record stamped for services through 1971
· Purchased by second owner, BM executive, eptember 29, 972
· Kept in San Francisco area throughout second owner’s possession- 36 years
· Receipts for maintenance and repairs through 2008
· Engine overhauled at 90,542 miles, ugust, 980 by Flying Porsche Ranch, os Gatos, A
· Exterior repainted in original color, ugust 1981, y Flying Porsche Ranch
· Purchased by current owner/seller April 1, 008
· Current owner is an active 356 Registry and Porsche Club of America member
· Always garaged while in Michigan
· Receipts for service and maintenance through last oil change, ctober 23, 015
Body:
Color Code 8310 Metallic Green, er hinge tag and Porsche delivery notice
· Exterior repaint over bare metal, ugust 1981, y Flying Porsche Ranch
· A survivor with no rust concerns and proper-fitting trim
· Extra clean, op and bottom
· Good panel fits
· Doors, ood and deck lid close easily
· Front and rear lid supports are new
· Weatherstrips all in usable, ood condition
· Windshield is not cracked or pitted
· All other tinted glass with manufacturer’s marks in good condition
· Windows operate easily
· Bright trim in very good condition and 100% complete
· “S” Bumper and rocker trims
· Original Targa top fits well with little wind noise
· Smuggler’s box has no rust and is clean
Interior:
Black Leatherette interior
· Original seat covers, oor panels, ash and carpets
· Seat covers in good condition with no tears or failed stitching
· Seats slide and latch easily
· Recliners latch correctly
· Nardi wood steering wheel in very good condition
· Original Targa headliner
· Original sun visors
· Inside mirror in good condition
· Glove box door fits well with proper lock
· Original seat belts front and rear
· Working speaker in original location
· Dash is not cracked
· No wind noise or other noise concerns when driving
· No odor concerns
Engine:
Engine Number 6201777
· Matches Engine Number on Maintenance Record
· Engine overhauled at 90,542 miles, ugust, 980 by Flying Porsche Ranch, os Gatos, A
· Case halves are correct 901.101.102.2R and 901.101.101.3R castings
· Original distributor
· Points and condenser ignition
· Carrera chain tensioners
· Noise-free
· Turns over easily, tarts promptly
· Correct Mechanical Fuel Injection
· “Cold start” pushbutton added under dash by previous owner works well
· Stock exhaust is leak-free
· Fuel tank is clean and rust-free
· Starts easily
· Steady 600 RPM idle
· Pulls smoothly and runs cool
· No active oil leaks observed
Transmission:
911/01 Transmission, umber 7700370
· Correct type and number for year of the car. It may be original.
· Shifts easily through all gears, p and down
· No oil leaks or other concerns
· No noises when driving
· Linkage and clutch properly adjusted
Suspension, rakes, teering:
· New master cylinder and hoses, ll four calipers rebuilt, ctober 2010, utomotive Techniques, ovi, ichigan
· Brake fluid flushed May 2013
· Parking brake correctly adjusted and fully working
· Four Bridgestone Potenza G009 steel belted radial tires, ize 205/60R15 with ¾ tread remaining
· Four Genuine Fuchs 6X15 alloy wheels, art number 901.361.012.06, ith original finishes
· Wheels correctly balanced with no vibration
· Koni rear shocks
· Sachs front strut housings with unknown inserts
· Drives as it should. Tracks straight.
· Steering wheel is level when driving straight. Tires wearing evenly.
· No rattles or other concerns
· Brakes straight with no pulling
All the rest:
· Dual battery system, s new
· Blaupunkt Frankfurt AM/FM radio
· Hirschmann locking antenna with two keys
· Radio works OK on FM
· Speaker sounds OK
· Speedometer is accurate compared with GPS
· Both odometers work
· Oil temperature and oil pressure gauges operate correctly
· No low pressure or overheating concerns
· Sealed beam headlights
· Headlights, aillights, rake lights and turn signals all operate
· Reverse light works correctly
· Turn signals self-cancel properly
· All exterior light lenses are original
· Dash lights and front trunk lights operate correctly
· Windshield wipers work
· Windshield washer system is completely intact
· Heater controls work correctly
· Air conditioning system is complete
· Fan for A/C operates
· Heater and vent fan operate properly
· No engine oil smell inside car when heater is on
· Always garaged
Also included:
· Clear Michigan title
· Original Owner’s Manual, ealer locator, laupunkt radio guide and Maintenance Record in vinyl pouch
· Spare genuine Fuchs 6X15 alloy wheel part number 911.361.020.10
· Center cap for spare wheel
· Spare vintage Pirelli P3 tire
· Mostly-complete tool kit
· Trunk carpet is in good condition
· All receipts for claimed repairs and maintenance since new
· Snapshots showing 1980 paint restoration
· One original key that fits all locks
· Two Hirschmann antenna keys
Spare parts included:
· Used left rear reflector
· Reproduction horn grilles
“The large print giveth and the small print taketh away”- Tom Waits:
Please remember, his is a used car, hich, s nice as it may be, s not perfect. I strive to deliver accurate descriptions, ut it is possible to miss small deficiencies and will not be held liable for these minor misnomers. This vehicle is sold AS IS/WHERE IS and comes with no warranties, xpressed or implied, hatsoever.
Known issues:
· This car is unrestored and reflects 45+ years of enthusiast use
· Engine Number 6201777 appears to be over-stamped at “2”- see photos. If this is non-factory, here is nothing in available history to explain this imperfection.
· Engine is “damp” at left rear, elow cylinder #1, ut no oil is leaking at this time
· Hand throttle is not working
· Engine starts OK, ut will not idle for first 2-3 minutes. Warm start and idle are fine
· A/C belt missing
· A/C not charged and should be assumed to need 100% restoration if wanted
· Exterior bare metal repaint from 1981 shows technology and quality of that era
· Paint is bubbling on front hood and fenders
· Various chips and marks in paint around the car including valance below front bumper, ight rear bumper end. See photos
· Few nicks in trim on bumpers, ockers, indows
· Original horn grille chrome trim pitted
· Front trunk floor missing paint and shows surface corrosion
· NO rust-through concerns
· All glass has few marks and scratches
· Windshield delaminating very slightly at lower right corner
· Rear defroster does not operate
· Left door glass scraped on inside from rubbing on window regulator in the past. Does not rub now
· Interior trim is unrestored and shows wear
· LF carpets worn. Others are good
· Targa top headliner faded, oose
· Some weatherstrips work, ut there are no wind noise concerns
· Clock works intermittently
· Interior light does not operate
· Windshield washer pump is locked and only clicks when operated
· Jack is missing
· All parts included are as-is, ith no warranties
Not included:
· Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, orry
· NO ADDITIONAL PARTS OR RECORDS ORIGINAL TO THIS CAR ARE AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT IN PHOTOS, ORRY
Pre-purchase inspection is welcomed. Please contact me through “Ask seller a question” to arrange inspection and for any additional information.
Offered with realistic reserve. There is no “buy-it-now” price. Car will be sold to high bidder above reserve.
Shipping:
Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping. Loose items will be inside car for shipping.
Other Terms:
$1000.00 deposit required within 48 hours of auction close.
PayPal accepted for deposit, nly.
Payment methods accepted:
-Wire transfer in US funds.
-Cashier's Check (certified from US or Canadian bank) or money order.
-Cash (in person).
PayPal not accepted for full purchase payment.
Vehicle and title will be released to the buyer only after funds clear. There will be no exceptions.
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