1976 PORSCHE 911 2.7

KEY FACTS

• A freshly restored example of the iconic classic sports car, finished in a rare colour scheme.
• Under the engine lid is the 2.7-litre air-cooled flat-six, which powers the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
• The car has been treated to a bare-metal refurbishment, and its engine and gearbox have previously been rebuilt by marque specialist Hartech.
• An original right-hand drive, UK-market example, this 911 was first registered in October 1976, and was acquired by the seller one year ago.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 1976 911 2.7 is finished in the elegant and period-correct hue of Ice Green Metallic, complemented by black vinyl and Black Watch Tartan upholstery.
• Equipment includes electric windows and an electric sunroof, with chrome window trims and headlight bezels.
• It rides on the correct set of 15-inch ‘cookie cutter’ alloy wheels, which feature some minor kerb scuffs and blemishes on their surfaces, but have been intentionally left unrestored to preserve their original anodised finish.
• The car has recently undergone a rolling restoration, with the bodywork being stripped back to bare metal, had any rust repaired first on the exterior with rust protection and undersealing inside. Then, it was refinished in its original paint colour of Ice Green Metallic.
• During the restoration, the seller opted not to refit the side rocker covers / sill mouldings for a sleeker, more classic look.
• At some stage, a later Blaupunkt Cambridge radio/cassette player was fitted in the cabin and wired to a pair of retrofitted Blaupunkt speakers, which are located behind the rear seats. The seller understands that this could have been a dealer fit or specialist option.
• The car will be accompanied by a partial toolkit and a large file of papers, including documentation of its engine and gearbox rebuilds, invoices for its parts and maintenance, servicing over a vast period, past MOT test certificates dating back 26 years, plus bills for its recent restoration.

CONDITION

• There is no evidence of any accident damage, and the bodywork has recently undergone a full bare-metal restoration, respray and undersealing treatment. The car has been wax oiled to add further future protection.
• The freshly resprayed Ice Green Metallic paintwork is in superb, unmarked condition, with a smooth and glossy appearance around the exterior panels.
• Any damaged rubber components or seals were replaced, and new stainless-steel fasteners were used to affix the bumpers and trim items.
• Inside, the cabin presents very well indeed, and while the fabric on the back seats and door cards has faded slightly, this is in line with the car’s age.
• The headlining has been replaced and the front seats have been re-trimmed in the correct Black Watch Tartan cloth, and are in great shape,
• While the headlining has been replaced, the rest of the interior trims are thought to be original to the car, and have a charming appearance.
• There are no known electrical or mechanical faults.
• While it is exempt due to its age, the car’s last MOT test was conducted on 8 July 2021 at 153,980 miles, resulting in a clean, first-time pass.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This 911 2.7’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in June 2021 at approximately 153,800 miles by NA Autos, who changed the engine oil and filter, as well as the gearbox oil and the fan belt (Porsche branded filter, Porsche classic oil and Porsche fan belt).
• Prior to this, the car was maintained by its previous owner; while this is not fully documented the seller believes that services were carried out in 2020 and 2018.
• As mentioned above, the seller has recently treated the car to a substantial, bare-metal exterior restoration, which included repair of the B-pillars, ‘kidney bowls’, door shuts and wings.
• This also involved the replacement of a large number of parts, including the exhaust pre-silencer, rear bumper, rear overriders, the bonnet dampers and various seals and trim items. All can be seen in the included bills.
• Previously, both the engine and gearbox were rebuilt by marque specialist Hartech, who also replaced the clutch and synchros, and tended to the braking system. Hartech maintained and serviced the car under their lifetime maintenance plan between 2000 and 2014.

Summary of some documented servicing:

• Oct 95 – Full service, brake master cylinder, brake fluid and leads
• Oct 95 – Engine oil cooler
• Nov 95 until Sept 96 – Various bills for parts
• Mar 2006 until Sept 2012 – Bills for tyres, services, MOTs, battery
• Late 2000 – 138593 miles – Fully re-conditioned engine: new piston rings, main and big end bearings, all new gaskets/seals, new hydraulic chain tensioners, etc. Cylinder heads and valves de-coked, valves and seats re-cut, exhaust guides renewed.
• Late 2000 – 138593 miles – gearbox fully reconditioned, 1^st, 2^nd and 5^th gear synchros were new and several other parts for 4^thand 5^th were fitted.
• Late 2000 – 138593 miles – Heat exchangers, cross over pipe, pre-silencer replaced
• Late 2000 – 138593 miles – Air filter, oil, alternator belt, distributor cap, rotor arm, spark plugs, gear box oil, front pads and discs and new clutch
• Nov 2005 – 141363 miles – Remove engine, strip top end, cylinder head overhaul, clean out oil, re assemble with new top end gaskets, new heater hose and oil and re-fit. Rear brakes had new rear callipers, new flexi hoses, discs, pads and nearside handbrake linkage section.
• Sep 2010 - 141772 miles – Full service, front brake callipers, brake hoses and metal pipes, new front shock absorbers and steering column collar
• Aug 2011 – 141847 miles – New screen wash pump
• Aug 2012 – 142094 miles – Full service and alternator belt
• Jul 2013 – Fix windows
• Aug 2013 – Full service, fix oil leak, other checks
• Sep 2013 – 142315 miles – Full “Gold Major” service and electric window relay
• Aug 2014 – 142520 miles – Full “Gold Major” service, brake fluid change, washer repairs
• 2014-2020 – Previous owner maintained but did not fully document. MOTs present.
• Sep 2020 until present: Current ownership and many receipts for maintenance

SUMMARY

With freshly restored bodywork, re-trimmed front seats and a previously rebuilt engine and gearbox, this 1976 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 is a wonderful example of the classic sports car. Finished in the attractive and lesser-seen hue of Ice Green Metallic, it is a truly stylish example, and is now ready to prove itself as a fun weekend car or smart long-distance road trip companion.

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