Whenever you’re buying a specialist sports car, you need specialist information in order to get a really good one. Older Porsche 911s certainly subscribe to this and Harry’s Garage has a few tips for snagging a really good one.
The two cars Mr. Metcalfe has on hand to exemplify his suggestions are a 1972 911S 2.4 and a 1991 964 RS Clubsport. Different eras and price tags, but each with its own unique attraction but also potential problems.
It’s mostly common sense really, and the video doesn’t so much offer all the details (it’s not a buying guide per se), but rather promotes being up to speed on what you’re buying. In order to achieve this you can talk to an actual specialist who may charge you for the service or do your own research.
You need to know all the ‘secret’ places rust may be hiding, or spots which are more prone to showing accident damage, or what specific types of engine rattles could indicate; not all cars will be as looked after as the ones in the video below…