Stranded Salmon: From Triumph to Tragedy (Porsche Owner Interview)

The way this Porsche 911 owner found this Salmon 1974 Porsche 911 is any air cooled enthusiast’s dream. But what started as the score of a lifetime ended up as a nightmare.

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I’ve interviewed many 911 owners about their cars, but this story is special. First of all, it involves this channel, which I think is pretty cool. Secondly, the way the owner was able to find and buy this car is quite unique. Third, what started off as a HUGE WIN for this owner ended up being what all air cooled owners fear the most: an engine out rebuild.

THE GOOD (Porsche Owner Interview):

One of the most interesting features of this mid year 911 is the color. It’s called “Salmon” and you just don’t see them around. In fact, I don’t think I have seen this color in the wild ever…and if I have, it might have been only once.
This car was purchased from the widow of the original owner, and in this interview we get to hear the backstory of the car and also get to see all of the original items that came with the car when the current owner bought it.
The way this owner acquired this Porsche 911 gives me hope that there are still good buys out there…if you know where to find them.

THE BAD (Porsche Owner Interview):

Shortly after buying this 1974 Porsche, the owner experienced engine failure on a spirited drive…which is a worst-case scenario for any air cooled owner.
The car has had some sub-par paint and body work done…but I think it’s really interesting patina that’s part of the story of this 911.

So, sit back, enjoy the video…and tell me in the comments whether you would LOVE or HATE to experience what this owner is going through to get this car back on the road.

0:00 Start
1:28 Beginning of Porsche 911 Interview
1:58 How this owner found his 1974 Porsche 911
6:22 Surprises he found with the car
8:05 Paintwork the car has had
9:14 2 Step Porsche paint process place in the doorjamb
9:27 Rarity of the Salmon color on a Porsche 911
9:58 Original parts and documentation that came with this Porsche 911
12:00 Porsche 2.7 liter motor failure

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Porsche 911's I currently own or have owned:

1969 Porsche 911T Hot Rod in Ossi Blue
1976 Porsche 911S in Ice Green Metallic
1977 Porsche 924 Martini Edition Safari Car
1986 Porsche 911 Carrera in guards red
1992 Porsche 911 964 in Amazon Green metallic (SOLD)
1995 Porsche 911 993 Coupe in polar silver
2007 Porsche 911 997.1 Turbo in guards red (SOLD)
2009 Porsche 911 997.2 C4S PDK (SOLD)

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