Current/Future Value?

This is another question that must be answered with some speculation.   What is known, is not unlike many other classic Porsche 911s, value is driven by a number of factors.  Rarity, condition, originality, and demand are probably the most prevalent.  Also, it has been proven by sales that Porsche cars that are period correct with original equipment are the best at holding their value.  You’ll notice that mileage/odometer readings are not on the list as a value indicator.  This is because there is really no concrete way to determine actual miles unless you have service documentation from day 1, where mileage was recorded at each service and tied all together over time.    Therefore, it is a fair assumption that all of these cars are TMU (total mileage unknown)

Here are the factors that matter---

   Rarity – The Carrera 3.0 has this covered as stated with its low production numbers.  

   Condition – What kind of condition is the car in? 

• Paint condition - Is the paint original? If not, was the repaint documented with receipts and pictures?

• Rust – is there superficial rust on the undercarriage or is it structural?  These cars were galvanized, but if left neglected, rust can be a problem

• Interior – Is it original? If it has been replaced is it factory and/or period correct?

• Mechanical - Does it mechanically function properly as Porsche intended or does it just "run"? engine, transmission, suspension.  Are there service receipts?  Do all the systems and equipment function properly, etc.

   Originality – matching engine, matching transmission, paint, interior, options. 

• Is a COA, build sheet, or delivery invoice showing options available?

• Do all the specs of the car match the accompanying documents?

• What out of spec mods have been done?

   Demand – There are several forces at work that have historically held the demand for the Carrera 3.0 in check.  But two things stand out.

1. It is most often associated with the mass produced 911SC.

   • It looks like a 911SC – This is true as body dimensions are almost, if not exactly the same.

   • Both the 911SC and the Carrera 3.0 motors have the same 3.0L displacement.   The common practice is to dismiss these two motors as identical, when in fact they are not.  They are different, both in design and performance.  Nonetheless because of the displacement equality, assumptions are made.

2. The Carrera name -  within the Porsche brand, has been diluted into commonplace.

   • The Carrera 3.0 was the last car Porsche made where the "Carrera" label meant it was a special model 911 for that period.  

   • After the Carrera 3.0,  “Carrera" has become part of the common nomenclature of the 911, and in the more modern era beginning in the 90s, even base model 911s were given the “Carrera” badge which holds to this day.   ​​

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