How cheap would an SC or Carrera need to be?, If used as a donor for a six swap Options

[Richard Casto]

I know people have been able to find deals on older 911s to use as a donor for a 2.2-2.7 engine, front suspension and front/rear brakes and then part out the rest. But I am interested in a 3.0 or 3.2 engine and 915 transmission. I am wondering how cheap a SC or Carrera would need to be to make it a deal as a donor? I am thinking the SC prices are getting to the point that a car may be worth more as parts than as a whole?

I have already sourced a 911 front end, so I would expect to keep the engine and transmission and part out the rest. I see the main benefit of buying a working car is that you should know more about the history of the engine as well as if it is a drivable car, actually experience the engine in working condition vs. buying an engine on a pallet from someone on the other side of the country.

I also don’t know if I would be able to take a working 911 and turn it into a parts car. Sort of like the guilt factor of cutting up a good 914 tub just for body parts. I guess I would feel less guilt if it had some terminal body issue such as being t-boned or something. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)