£36,225 (Est: £12,000 - £15,000)
1974 PORSCHE 911 S 2.7 - FOR RECOMMISSIONING
Humbert & Ellis • UK • 11 May 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£36,225 (Est: £12,000 - £15,000)
1974 PORSCHE 911 S 2.7 - FOR RECOMMISSIONING
UK • 11 May 2026 • Lot 1
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1974 Porsche 911 S 2.7, one of only 1359 Coupes manufactured, requires recommissioning after being off the road since 2020. Recent work includes floor pan welding and brake system maintenance, but further improvements are needed, reflected in its attractive estimate of £12,000-£15,000.
Condition
4
The car has been off the road since 2020 and has been dry stored since. It had an MOT test in September 2023 where defects were identified, leading to floor pan welding and other works. The bodywork is generally good with age-related imperfections and lower door rust patches. The interior is clean with some wear to the driver's seat. Further recommissioning works may be necessary.
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94,760 miles
00753
1974
Auction
Manual
JNV 988N
United Kingdom
£36,225 (Est: £12,000 - £15,000)
1974 PORSCHE 911 S 2.7 - FOR RECOMMISSIONING
Humbert & Ellis • UK • 11 May 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
1974 PORSCHE 911 S 2.7 - FOR RECOMMISSIONING The 1974 Porsche 911 S 2.7 marked a significant shift in the 911's evolution, introducing the 'G-Series' body style with prominent impact bumpers to meet US safety regulations.
It served as the mid-range offering between the base 911 and the high-performance Carrera.
It boasted the 2.7-litre air-cooled flat-six with Bosch K-Jetronic (CIS) fuel injection. Power Output: 175 bhp (130 k
W) at 5,800 rpm. Torque: Approximately 173 ft-lbs at 3,800 rpm. Transmission: Five-speed manual Acceleration (0–60 mph): Approximately 7.5 seconds. Top Speed: 130 mph (210 km/h).
The newly added 'bellows' bumpers were introduced to absorb low-speed impacts, an elegant solution compared to competitors of the era. Sitting on 15-inch forged aluminium Fuchs , with 6x15-inch versions common on the S model. It was available as both a Coupe and a Targa. The 1974 model was the last 911 S to feature chrome-plated exterior mirrors, window surrounds, and door handles be...
Price Analysis vs Other 911 2.7s
£6,637
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£44,488
Median Price (Since 2020)
£69,482
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on 26th Sept 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
94,740 miles
MOT History
Failed
On 26th Sept 2023, 94,740 miles
There were 20 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cms of anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Drivers seat slightly loose,1 bolt loose
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Unable to check both rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding
Passed
On 1st Nov 2019, 94,551 miles
Passed
On 9th Oct 2017, 94,533 miles
Failed
On 9th Oct 2017, 94,533 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
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