Porsche 911 (964)

Adrian Graham Streather was born on December 25, 1958. Upon leaving school he joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in 1975, where he trained as a Scientific Instrument Maker and gained additional qualifications in the electronics field. After a varied career in the aviation industry, he now lives in Australia with his family. Adrian is a prolific author, specialising in the Porsche marque, and has written a number of books that have been published by Veloce, including the Essential Companion series, and several in the Essential Buyer’s Guide Series.

Introduction
- the purpose of this book3
1 Is it the right car for you?
- marriage guidance6
2 Cost considerations
- affordable, or a money pit?8
3 Living with a Porsche 964
- will you get along together?10
4 Relative values
- which model for you? 11
5 Before you buy
- be well informed13
6 Inspection equipment
- these items will really help15
7 Fifteen minute evaluation
- walk away or stay?17
8 Key points
- where to look for problems 22
9 Serious evaluation
- 60 minutes for years of enjoyment24
10 Auctions
- sold! Another way to buy your dream40
11 Paperwork
- correct documentation is essential!42
12 What's it worth?
- let your head rule your heart 45
13 Do you really want to restore?
- it'll take longer and cost more than you think47
14 Paint problems
- bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles49
15 Problems due to lack of use
- just like their owners, Porsches need exercise!51
16 The Community
- key people, organisations and companies in the Porsche world54
17 Vital statistics
- essential data at your fingertips56
Index64