grgallo

I'm looking at a variety of 911's to consider purchasing. Once in a while I see a 1974 2.7 MFI car come up for sale. I understand these are very desirable cars and they do look interesting to me. I also notice significant variability in prices. For example, Car A, partially restored, 107,600 miles; $100,000. Car B, fully restored, 35,350 miles; $270,000. Car C, bare metal repaint, mechanically sorted, updated interior; $265,000. Where can I find detailed information on what to look for in these cars? Any thoughts/comments other than mileage and condition that explain 270 vs.100? Market dynamics?

Speedster911

a 74 2.7 MFI car is ROW as US only received 2.7 CIS

The MFI cars have a but of a cult mystic as they were rated at 210 HP and comparable in HP to the 73 Carrera which are 500K + cars . US CIS cars rated at 175HP

hard to answer without photos / vins of referenced cars. If its a 74 MFI Carrera in a bright color, those have been commanding a premium for the last several years. 911s tend to trend in the lower price range

A ROW 74 carrera vin will start with 91146 if its a coupe, 911461 if its a targa

A US 2.7 with carbs and exhaust is a very lively and enjoyable car for a lot less money

Speedster911

THE reference book for 2.7 MFI Careras is by Ryan Snodgrass

tac911t

From my visit to the Porsche Museum last week, there was also a white one on display.

grgallo

thanks guys, I will look for the Snodgrass book

Rick883

The 2.7 MFI cars are basically the same mechanically as the 2.7 RS. 83 engine case, same 915 transmission. Difference is they are impact bumper and not light steel, or at least that is the broad contour of the difference.

Should be ballpark 200k. The 100k example maybe didn’t have a 83 case engine or wasn’t matching numbers? Lots of variables to impact value. Best advice would be to get as clean/matching numbers and example as you can. Unless you are a pro, they are cheap for a reason and you’ll either pay more in restoration or get less on resale as a result of whatever flaws are depressing the price. BaT has a good history of sales, but a few head scratchers like the recent orange one that seemed to be non matching numbers but went for 200k.

they are a funny car, as close to a 2.7 RS as you can get, and probably cheaper than building a clone properly at this point. Values have come down in the past decade.

jfcowell

My question is related. I've found a 1974 MFI Carrera and although is *does* have the period correct motor in it, it isn't the original motor, as in, the numbers don't match. Should this be concerning in terms of value? The car is certainly discounted because of this. Any feedback or input would be appreciated!

Steven_H

The 74 / 74/ 76 2.7 MFI cars are amazing and a bargain - even at $250k. I have a Lime Green one (with a black watch plaid interior) and it is a wonderful drive. I also have 2 73RS’s. The 74 weighs almost exactly the same as the 73 (first series) and is virtually identical mechanically, and drives and handles as close to the same as any two cars can. One reason is the impact bumpers do not have the steel in them of the US CIS cars. Historically, the 2.7 MFI cars traded at about half of the price of the 73RS’s. Mileage is less of a problem than condition. Like the 73’s, most have been restored. One advantage of the later cars is that were not raced as much - unlike the 73, they were not homologation cars, and Porsche made the 52 RS 3.0’s in 1974 as the homologation cars for the RSR’s. I know of a beautiful Ice Green Metallic 75 that will be coming to BaT probably next month.

Steven_H

Regarding numbers matching. Many of the cases do not have the final three numbers - just xxx.

jfcowell

So, in other words, non-matching numbers shouldn't really be a big deal in a 1974 MFI as long as the engine is period correct?

Steven_H

My C of A didn’t have the complete engine number - check Ryan’s book.

rstarga

Matching number cars always go for a premium.

Jabberwocky

Agree w/ @rstarga. Matching numbers will be a 10-30% premium, depending on other items such as car’s overall condition. 1976 models also might be a slight premium over 74/75s due to their rarity and spec (read more in Ryan’s excellent book).

Here are a couple links to BAT auctions for these 74-76 MFI Carreras. The auction comments provide some good history and info on these special cars. Worth buying / driving IMHO.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...he-carrera-21/

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...11-carrera-18/

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...11-carrera-10/

jfcowell

Thanks @Steven_H @rstarga and @Jabberwocky for taking the time to respond. I'm relatively new to this pursuit so I really appreciate the input from you guys.

jfcowell

@Steven_H If you think the seller might be interested in selling prior to BAT I would love to know.