Dear members,
The time has come for me to place my US delivered 73T on the market. After previously flirting with the idea - at a price that reflected a reluctance to sell - I am now sufficiently motivated to offer this collector quality vehicle at $199,500.
There's a bit of a story as to its purchase. Having previously been the owner of an "average" Aussie delivered early car, by 2010 I wanted back in the longhood market - but only for the highest quality example. With champagne tastes but only a beer budget, the solution was to import the champagne - for it could be purchased at a big discount to its cost locally. Sure there are a few nuances in the flavour of the local version, but it is produced in the same factory by the same guys and I am equally enthralled with both varieties.
The unexpected hurdle was securing overseas supply. It seemed the vendors in those offshore markets are not accustomed to dealing with overseas buyers. My first three acquisition attempts proved unsuccessful. So, when on the fourth purchase attempt the owner of a green 72T agreed sale terms, but then refused the deposit and halted the sale until he had "sorted out a few issues" I was understandably concerned. Fortuitously, a few days later, another vehicle - the light ivory 73 - came up. Terms were quickly negotiated, a PPI done, and the sale was completed. I had finally secured my dream longhood. A few days pass and the owner of the green 72T kept his word and reverts to finalise the sale. So I ended up with two US longhoods. I thought that's no problem, I'll import them both and sell one back here. However there was a problem - they were both just so damn good I could not work out which one to sell. The easiest way to deal with indecision is to delay the decision, which I have successfully done until recently.
Enough stories the relevant information:
Interested parties please call: 0411 four hundred 220.
Regards,
Stuart
Price lowered to $135,000.
The time has come for me to place my US delivered 73T on the market. After previously flirting with the idea - at a price that reflected a reluctance to sell - I am now sufficiently motivated to offer this collector quality vehicle at $199,500.
There's a bit of a story as to its purchase. Having previously been the owner of an "average" Aussie delivered early car, by 2010 I wanted back in the longhood market - but only for the highest quality example. With champagne tastes but only a beer budget, the solution was to import the champagne - for it could be purchased at a big discount to its cost locally. Sure there are a few nuances in the flavour of the local version, but it is produced in the same factory by the same guys and I am equally enthralled with both varieties.
The unexpected hurdle was securing overseas supply. It seemed the vendors in those offshore markets are not accustomed to dealing with overseas buyers. My first three acquisition attempts proved unsuccessful. So, when on the fourth purchase attempt the owner of a green 72T agreed sale terms, but then refused the deposit and halted the sale until he had "sorted out a few issues" I was understandably concerned. Fortuitously, a few days later, another vehicle - the light ivory 73 - came up. Terms were quickly negotiated, a PPI done, and the sale was completed. I had finally secured my dream longhood. A few days pass and the owner of the green 72T kept his word and reverts to finalise the sale. So I ended up with two US longhoods. I thought that's no problem, I'll import them both and sell one back here. However there was a problem - they were both just so damn good I could not work out which one to sell. The easiest way to deal with indecision is to delay the decision, which I have successfully done until recently.
Enough stories the relevant information:
- Unrestored, matching numbers, 94k documented miles.
- Options: Comfort Equipment, Stabilizer Bars, Spoiler and Electric Sliding Sunroof.
- Delivered on 14 August 1973 by Hayes Porsche/Audi in El Paso, Texas.
- By late 1976 it had travelled around 38,000 miles and had found a new home in Pennsylvania.
- Stayed in Pennsylvania until 2003, when the owner moved to the Missouri/Illinios area.
- Purchased by current owner in 2011 and imported it to Sydney.
- Straight body, very good gaps and panel fit.
- Waxoyled early in its life and remains corrosion free.
- Paint is of high quality with most of the panels reading 6 to 7.5 mils (150-190 microns).
- Paint flaws include small stone chips to spoiler and minor marks on hood and rear bumper.
- The chrome and bright trim are very nice throughout.
- Has the correct Hirschmann antenna and the orange bar hood crest.
- The carpets, dash, speaker cover, gauges, Repa seat belts and uncut door trims are original and in excellent condition.
- Front seats were re-trimmed in 2008 by Autos International.
- All interior items are free of warping, cracking, or discoloration.
- Solid engine with good compression and leak down results.
- Car drives exceptionally well - the motor pulls strongly and it feels "tight".
- Fitted with Fuchs in excellent condition, dated 1/73 and 12/72.
- Also provided are the original five "cookie cutter" wheels, all stamped 4/73.
- Other updates from original (with all original parts retained) include:
- "Sugar scoop" headlights replaced with H4's (sourced from Porsche)
- Turn signal lenses replaced with Porsche supplied RHD units
- US style bumperettes removed (front and rear)
- New rear bumperettes, with S trim (consistent with rest of car)
- Comprehensive documentation that includes the Certificate of Authenticity, stamped service book and maintenance records.
- Complete original toolkit (including the "unobtainable" reversible red handle screwdriver) as well as the "green dot" jack.
Interested parties please call: 0411 four hundred 220.
Regards,
Stuart
Price lowered to $135,000.
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