Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Early 911 Experience? (NFC but plenty of CAR CONTENT!!)

[E M (pokiebaron]

I think Jay Leno has a couple of Elan's.  He even did a little video thing
on one.  I'll see if I can find it, as he gives the names and site of a
couple of places that offer updates, and mechanical bits that make them more
reliable.

Ed
911SC

2009/2/19 LarryT <l02turner [at] comcast.net>

> It just happens I owned a Lotus in the 70s.  Mine was a Europa but
> the Elan is just as good if not better.  But be aware of the Chapman
> rule of engineering.  "Light is right" and "it only needs to last
> until the finish line."  I was constantly fixing things on my Lotus
> although (a BIG  "although") when it was right, the 85hp pushed the
> 1320#  (IIRC) chassis faster than I usually wanted to go.
>
> It was fun but I had to take my shoes off (size 9.5) to get to the
> pedals.  Hopefully the Elan is more forgiving.\  The  worst part
> about owning a Elan will be constantly asked "how do you like your
> Miata?"
>
> Good luck - -
>
> Sincerely,
> Larry T  (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T)
> www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits &
> Porsche Posters/Weber parts
> Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/
>
> http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html
>
>
> .
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "LS" <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com>
> To: "LarryT" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
> Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 11:05 AM
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Early 911 Experience? (NFC but plenty of CAR
> CONTENT!!)
>
>
>
> Larry, thanks for the advice. They look like very simple cars and
> that is part of the appeal.
>
> I need a car that is a unique experience and had almost thought of a
> G50 Cab since I don't have an open car. But, I really like the
> potential for light weight that these early cars can provide.
>
> Also, I'm considering a 60s Lotus Elan with its 1500lb weight since
> it would make for a nice contrast to my 3200lb 97 Mustang aka "Thick
> But Sick".
>
> LS
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: LarryT <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
> To: LS <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com>
> Cc: The FerrariList <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 10:17:59 AM
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Early 911 Experience? (NFC but plenty of CAR
> CONTENT!!)
>
> All the atuff Ed said is valid - there was a discussion recently
> about this kind of stuff - can't remember if it was here or on the
> 911 list but basically we talked about the cars in question were
> 35-45 years old. They fall into a few catagories.
> 1. Always taken care of and no rust was allowed to form - if it did
> it was dealth with imediately using quality methods and materials -
> which (to me) means cut bad metal out, weld new metal in. These will
> trade hands at premium prices but will save $$ in the process.
> 2. Those cars that were driven regularily, rusted and fixed with a
> variety of quality. These cars are the most common. These are the
> ones you will often see for sale at "reasonable" prices. Reasonable
> being relative. They will need to be checked very carefully as these
> cars are complex and require experience to spot problems. Buy the
> wrong one and it can become an expensive learning experience.
> 3. Those that rusted badly or suffered severe mechanical problems -
> engine and trans rebuilds are pretty steep for these cars. If the
> owner could not afford to repair them they usually rusted away or
> were kept running with baling wire and bubble gum.
>
> That's how I see it. OTOH, when I bought my 74, it was the 1st and
> only 911 I looked at I did the PPO myself and paid a reasonabe
> price. It has been virtually trouble free although I've spent $s
> fixing and upgrading anything I thought needed it. ]
>
> Good luck - they are awesome cars!!
>
> Sincerely,
> Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T)
> www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits &
> Porsche Posters/Weber parts
> Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/
>
> http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html
>
>
> .
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "LS" <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com>
> To: "Larry Turner" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
> Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 12:08 PM
> Subject: [Ferrari] Early 911 Experience? (NFC but plenty of CAR
> CONTENT!!)
>
>
>
> Guys, I know this isn't Ferrari content, but given the amount of
> complete crap that's been on this list recently, I think any real
> car content is probably okay until we fully recover.
>
> I've had the recent urge, not sure why, to acquire an early 911.
> This would be pre 1974 with small bumpers, 2.0-2.4, etc.
>
> What are typical needs, issues, and quirks of these?
>
> I spent a few hours in a 68 last summer and really enjoyed it.
>
> Thanks,
> LS
>
>
>
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