What are the visual differences between the S and the normal 911 after the facelift. I know that the exhausts are different. Is there anything else? I find them identical from the front.

Also, the S has red brake calipers (Base 911 has yellow). Base rides on smaller standard rims (18inch) v/s the S which has 19 inchers. S has quad tailpipes, whilst base has dual. Front is the same. If you wanted to, you can easily make the base look like a true S.

It is in mint/near museum quality
All original (except roof and interior) all restored
All numbers MATCH!
50k miles

Early 356s can be very valuable, and cabroilets seem to be especially desirable. For an all original mint condition 356A Cab, it wouldn't be unusual to see prices in the $120-140k range.

There are two key issues here though - first, you mention it's all restored? An all original unrestored car would be worth more, though if it's just the interior and roof and the body and paint are still original, it shouldn't have much if any effect on the overall value (and complete documentation on restoration work, ideally including pictures of the work done is also desirable).

The other issue will be the current economy… while it's easy to say that this could be a very desirable car to a collector, and that a $120k value should be certain, it still ultimately comes down to what someone is willing to pay. A year ago, there were more potential collectors to sell to; today you have more cars on the market and fewer buyers, and while a mint condition 356A 1500 is now a rare and desirable car, it will be behind 356 Carreras and Speedsters on any collector's list - as such prices will probably trail these cars by $15-30k.

What does this mean exactly… I am looking at buying a
1990 porsche 911 carrera 2 Targa and the owner said that the car leaked oil and he hasn't done a reseal job to stop the oil leak.

Anyone have the answer?

Whoa! Stay away from this car! They had MAJOR cylinder head sealing problems! No C2 until 1992, please.

If you MUST have this car, have it checked thoroughly by a qualified porsche shop. If your car has this known problem, it will cost you an engine disassembly. Not cheap!

Check the build date in the door jamb. If the car was built before June 1991, you have one of the turkeys, definitely.

Any one know where i can find a radiator for a 53' porsche 356 roadster

i looked at my car all day and i cant find it either
where do you think they put it on that car

got a porsche 356 speedsteron a VW chassis, it has IRS…looking for the year vw had IRS rear supension.

half way through 68 they changed to cv joints.

So you are it yet again, cruising down the highway in your stylish porsche 911 turbo, with the sun roof open and the wind blowing through your hair. Its Friday today, and you’re all stoked up as the weekend lies ahead. Everything seems just perfect! But, then it happens. There it is again, that menacing sound struggling to drown out your CD player. Just when you shoot a quick glance at your rearview mirror, that perfectly happy face turns into a tight frown. Sure we all know that mean…oh boy! you are been pulled over. How you wish it was not those annoying red and blue lights again. Perhaps you change lanes and hopes he goes the other away, but as it turns out he’s in fact chasing you.

Ah, those wonderful speeding tickets. Sure, you were going 76 in a 65 lane. Or maybe you were simply trying to keep up with the flow of traffic. Hey, whatever you do, “thank you” is the last word you need to say, after he passes you the ticket. Now who doesn’t hate speeding tickets, that’s for sure everyone does! Personally, no matter who you are or how wealthy you are, no one wants those dreadful speeding tickets. Sure, I remember the first time I received one when I was 19 years old. I was cruising home from college in my neat little Mazda Miata, which was one of those fun cars to drive in. Unfortunately cops are always looking out for sports cars. And apparently the colors red and black seem to get the worst.

Though it may have seemed quite inevitable, I was pulled over and handed the lousy speeding ticket. No matter how much I dreaded and hoped, I still got stuck with it. Now what to do? The next thing I did was talk to my older brother about speeding tickets, and then decided to show up in court and plead it out. My court date arrived and I must admit that I was quite nervous.

Luckily the judge turned out to be rather compassionate. I pleaded with her and she said it will not go against my record. At the end, I had to pay up a ticket fee and court costs, but that was the end of it. Showing up at court was a better choice rather than simply sending in a payment. In any case when it comes to speeding tickets, you clearly and simply don’t want them. This can cause your insurance to shoot up! Now, that’s not good for the old bank account.

How many speeding tickets have you received over the years? I hope there aren’t too many. Despite the consequences, you should try and have your ticket resolved as best you can. Of course if you can avoid it going on your record, you’re doing well. Obviously the best way is to not get speeding tickets by sticking with the posted speed limit. On the other hand if you do receive a ticket and you feel as though it was wrongly issued, I suggest pleading it out. No mater what make the officer prove it was you speeding past his radar gun.

Ernest R. Peterson
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/now-you-too-can-beat-speeding-tickets-easy-tips-to-help-you-97869.html

If you’ve ever eyed a porsche 911 or a Ferrari Testarossa, but thought the price was too steep, the Nissan Skyline GTR is a sports coupe that is considered reasonably priced. The Nissan Skyline GTR made headlines through the 70s and 90s as a Japanese-made car that quickly gained the respect of numerous car-related publications.

A wide-range of motoring magazines noted the performance and handling capacity of this particular vehicle, which earned a place beside European industry greats. When it comes to competitors in the business, the Nissan Skyline GTR was often compared to the Toyota Supra, Mitsubishi Lancer, Honda NSX, as well as the Mazda RX-7. Owning one of the earlier models delivers a nice piece of history.

Throughout the years, the Skyline brand of cars has a history that is actually connected to a different auto company from Nissan. The Prince automobile company was the first business to establish and create a variety of Skyline sedans. All of this came to an end when a merger involving Nissan-Datsun occurred. The naming of the GTR in the Nissan Skyline GTR brand name stands for Gran Turismo Racer. A hyphen was added to separate and make emphasis on the “racer” part of the name.

Soon, the car gained a reputation on the market, breeding additional models. The next GTR brought the public the PGC10 2000 GTR, which offered four doors. A two-door version of the automobile was created next and given the name, the KPGC10. The car also became a fixture on the racing scene. In a timeframe of one and a half years, the car had 33 victories under its belt. By the time the car was discontinued in 1972, the car had earned a total of 1000 wins. In Zama, you may visit the last of the original GTRs, which faired rather poorly in sales due to an energy crisis that stretched across the globe. Less than 200 sales of the KPGC110 2000GT-R were noted.

In 1989, after a spell from production, the KPGC110 Skyline GTR was reintroduced to the public as the Nissan Skyline R32. Advanced technology set it ahead of the competition, including on-demand four-wheel drive capabilities. The car was also reasonably priced at about $31,000. Throughout the 90’s, the Skyline GTR model blossomed, gaining a wealth of popularity, which was mostly in part to real wheel drive. To date, a new GTR has yet to become released. The last time a renovated version hit the scene came in 2002.

Adrian Adams
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/nissan-skyline-gtr-a-racer-that-is-affordable-part-1-98650.html

Ever since the first automobiles took to the road at the beginning of the last century, drivers around the world have been enthralled by these wonderful pieces of technology. Knowing that you are in control of something so powerful yet so fun is a feeling hard to beat. Part and parcel of that feeling is the adrenalin rush you get at high speed and auto racing, and this is none more apparent than in the legendary Cannonball Run.

Originally stemming from the nickname given to one of the greatest adventurers of all time, Erwin G. Baker, the Cannonball Run is a cross-country road race over several thousand miles that involves all manners of both semi-professional and amateur racers. There have been many different versions throughout the world over the years, the most famous probably being the one immortalized in the Burt Reynolds movie of the same name. Now the Cannonball Run can also be found in Europe.

Now in its sixth year, Cannonball Run Europe 2007 takes its inspiration from its American ancestor and introduces it to a whole new audience. Taking place between July 1st - 7th, for the relatively small fee of 4500 British pounds, drivers can experience the sheer unbridled sense of adventure this special race offers. Taking in six countries across Europe, including the UK, France and Italy, this year’s race competitors will find themselves having to travel over 3000 miles of various roads and surfaces to be crowned the champion. This is one of the things that make this race so endearing among its fans it truly is a test of man and machine.

Although not cheap, there are a lot of features included in the price of the race entry fee. All ferry crossings from the UK are included, as is your accommodation in each country. Food and drink is also part of the price, with a welcoming arrival drink at each hotel you stay in. Throw in a track day where you can tear around a dedicated racing track, and the cost of participation suddenly seems less inhibitive. The only omissions from the price is your petrol and other personal expenses, such as tolls and any traffic fines you may pick up along the way.

The true appreciation of the race comes in the cars themselves. Since this is still an amateur race, the cars taking part are your everyday vehicles, as opposed to professional race teams. That’s not to say that the Cannonball Run doesn’t have glamour, though. You’ll still find impressive racing machines from the likes of Subaru, porsche, Ferrari and BMW, as well as your normal day-to-day cars. You’ll even find a Skoda competing, something that would be extremely unlikely in other auto racing fields!

With stunning countryside, friendly car-loving enthusiasts and a genuine sense of camaraderie, expectations are high for this year’s event to be even better than previous years, and continue to build upon the legend that is becoming the Cannonball Run Europe.

Derek Both
http://www.articlesbase.com/basketball-articles/the-cannonball-run-europe-2007-118873.html

The 2007 season of the FIA GT Championship was indeed a very good start for the All-Inkl.com Racing team. Christophe Bouchut and Stefan Mücke started the season with the first ever FIA GT victory for All-Inkl.com Lamborghini Murciélago that took place at the Zhuhai International Circuit in Guangdong Province in China.

With more than 22,000 spectators watching at the Zhuhai grandstand, the race was exciting and breathtaking with newly implemented two-hour format. At the start, the BMS Scuderia Italia porsche 997 GT3 RSR led the race track. However, due to some car problems and the ground clearance, the car was surpassed by two AF Corse Motorola Ferrari race cars with Dirk Müller and Toni Vilander on board.

After the FIA GT Championship race, obtaining the fastest lap, and giving the All-Inkl.com Lamborghini Murciélago its first ever win, The French driver Christophe Bouchut commented: “This victory is important for Hans Reiter, for our sponsor All Inkl and for Lamborghini. I have worked a lot to develop this car, and I really wanted to give to Lamborghini this first win. Winning was one of our goal this season, we did it here in Zhuhai, for the first race. It is great for the team and for all the people who have worked hard.”

Aboard the Lamborghini Murcielago with turn signal lights similar to VW turn signal, Christophe Bouchut exclaims about his success at the FIA GT Championship. He added:

“This is a great moment. Honestly, this is my best victory in the FIA GT Championship. When the Safety Car came, we had to wait around 4 laps before calling Stefan to the pits, in order to give him 35 minutes in the car. Then all the others pitted later than us, so I was first at the restart. I thought that the others would come back quickly, so I decided to do the last 10 laps flat out. Until the finish I was driving over the limit, and I discovered that the car has an interesting potential when you push it over the limit. It is going to be more difficult at Silverstone, but I tell you, we will win again this year!”

The FIA GT Championship at Zhuhai International Circuit marked a very good start for Stefan Mücke’s GT career. He also commented: “Unbelievable - I still can t quite believe it!” the German driver said afterwards. It was a great feeling to be on the top of the podium and hear the national anthem.”

Meanwhile, Dirk Muller, driver of the AF Corce Motorola Ferrari 430 GT2 said:

“It is a really good start to the season. Pole position yesterday, fastest in my stint and the victory – it couldn’t really be better. I knew that it was going to be tight, and it was.”

Benjamin Hudson
http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/lamborghini-murcilago-took-its-first-win-at-fia-gt-130092.html

* AC Cobra
* Alfa Romeo 1900
* Alfa Romeo 2000
* Alfa Romeo 2600
* Alfa Romeo 6C
* Alfa Romeo 8C
* Alfa Romeo Brera
* Alfa Romeo GTV & Spider
* Alfa Romeo Giulia
* Alfa Romeo Giulietta
* Alfa Romeo Gran Sport Quattroruote
* Alfa Romeo SZ
* Alfa Romeo Spider
* Audi TT
* Austin-Healey 100
* Austin-Healey 3000
* BMW 3200 CS
* BMW 327
* BMW 503
* BMW 507
* BMW M Roadster
* BMW Z1
* BMW Z3
* BMW Z4
* BMW Z8
* Cadillac XLR
* Cadillac XLR-V
* Caterham 21
* Chevrolet Corvette
* Chrysler Crossfire
* Coach convertible
* Corvette Stingray
* Daihatsu Copen
* Daimler SP250
* Datsun Sports
* Dodge Viper
* Donkervoort
* Ferrari 550
* Ferrari F50
* Fiat Barchetta
* Fiat X1/9
* Ford GT
* Ford Vega
* Honda Beat
* Honda S2000
* Jaguar SS100
* Jaguar XK120
* Jaguar XK150
* Lamborghini Diablo
* Lamborghini Gallardo
* Lamborghini Murciélago
* Leopard (car)
* Lister Cars
* Lotus Elise
* MG F
* MG MGA
* MG MGB
* MG T-type
* Maserati Coupé
* Mazda MX-5
* Mercedes-Benz 190SL
* Mercedes-Benz 300SL
* Mercedes-Benz R107
* Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
* Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
* Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
* Mercedes-Benz SSK
* Mercedes-Benz W113
* Mercedes-Benz W120/121
* Mercury Capri
* Morgan Roadster
* Nissan 350Z
* Opel GT
* Opel Tigra
* Pagani Zonda
* Panther FF
* Panther J72
* Panther Kallista
* Panther Lima
* Plymouth Prowler
* Pontiac Solstice
* Porsche 356
* Porsche 550
* porsche 914
* Porsche 914-6 GT
* porsche boxster
* Porsche Carrera GT
* Renault Sport Spider
* SS 90
* Saturn Sky
* Opel Speedster
* Suzuki Cappuccino
* Tesla Roadster
* Toyota MR2
* Triumph Roadster
* Triumph TR1 / 20TS
* Triumph TR2
* Triumph TR250
* Triumph TR3
* Triumph TR3A
* Triumph TR3B
* Triumph TR4
* Triumph TR4A
* Triumph TR5
* Triumph TR6
* Triumph TR7
* Vauxhall VX220
* Yes! Roadster

Your list is impressive indeed.

But Sandman, have you forgotten the Ford T-Bird ?

Vroommmmm

It even has a cup holder for your, extra shot, white chocolate mocha latte Starbucks coffee …which is still too expensive, but I buy it anyway…

off your list though….Lotus Elise