Sanity check please

[gunscrossed]

I’m considering buying an early G series I’ve seen.

The car is fair condition, was imported 10 years ago from the USA. 
No receipts for any of the “big” jobs, engine rebuild gearbox etc. just some basic servicing and maintenance.

It’s a running driving car but my head is telling me not to even consider buying it, I remember 25 years ago all the buying guides would say never buy a 2.7 that hadn’t been rebuilt 😅 but my heart says it’s a lovely old thing and needs saving 🤔

Any advice appreciated from 2.7 owners please 🙏 

[Ian Comerford]

 

[Chris T]

Not a 2.7 owner but; Pictures? What evidence do you have of those 'big' jobs? If the price is right then none of that matters much anyway. Rust is No.1 consideration. 

[gunscrossed]

4 hours ago, Chris T said:

Not a 2.7 owner but; Pictures? What evidence do you have of those 'big' jobs? If the price is right then none of that matters much anyway. Rust is No.1 consideration. 

I'll try to post some pictures, as I say in the first post NO evidence of any "big" jobs being done.

Was owned by a forum member at one point though.

[gunscrossed]

5 hours ago, Ian Comerford said:

 

That’s a good video, I’d be happy with something like that 😅

[gunscrossed]

Hopefully a few pictures

[Phill]

Looks alright. As said above it depends entirely on the price, without that no one can advise either way.

[Ian Comerford]

5 hours ago, gunscrossed said:

That’s a good video, I’d be happy with something like that 😅

Ian Tyrell has exotica as part of his daily life and never had much exposure to Porsche.  The 2.7 vid was interested because if you watch his face as he gets into the drive of the car he really warms to it and gets the point.  I don’t think you will be disappointed once you get it sorted

[gunscrossed]

2 hours ago, Ian Comerford said:

Ian Tyrell has exotica as part of his daily life and never had much exposure to Porsche.  The 2.7 vid was interested because if you watch his face as he gets into the drive of the car he really warms to it and gets the point.  I don’t think you will be disappointed once you get it sorted

I’ve owned a ‘73 2.4 T/E a 3.2 Carrera and an SC previously so no doubt I’d enjoy it! 
Just also aware of the potential pitfalls and sold the SC last year and bought a more modern Porsche but I think I’ve realised I like older cars better, and that’s not necessarily restricted to Porsche.

[Jonny Hart]

I noticed on one of the pictures there is what looks like a points condenser ( silver can above distributor ) mounted on the fan housing.  That has no place on any car running CDI.  If it is 'in circuit' with the points, it will mess up the timing on the engine, causing a lag in the advance.  It the car feels slow, first thing I would do is remove that and redo the timing.

[gunscrossed]

That’s interesting Jonny, thank you!

This item?

 

Edited October 11, 2025 by gunscrossed

[Jonny Hart]

^ Yep.

'Collapsible' oil return tubes spotted too. 

Edited October 12, 2025 by Jonny Hart

[gunscrossed]

5 hours ago, Jonny Hart said:

^ Yep.

'Collapsible' oil return tubes spotted too. 

I’m guessing that’s bad? 😅

[Type911]

No, means someone looked after the oil leaks!