'I just had to work on this 1974 Porsche 911S!' The CAR WIZARD is shocked at its perfect condition! 

Amazing! That is an almost 50 year old car, no rust, no leaks. 911 forever! Too bad he didn't start it up to hear the sound of that air-cooled engine.

Thanks Wizard it's been my dream car since it's debut, I was 3 back then. It's still the most beautiful car to me.

The 3 digit DOT date code transitioned to 4 digits in 2000, and decoded as a 2 digit week (38 of 52), followed by the year of the decade (2). This example may be the 38th week of 1992, but could just as easily be 1982 as well. Thanks for sharing this time capsule, and props to the owner as well for playing the long game woth maintenance and repairs.

Those 74's and later with the 2.7 have a serious issue with cylinder studs ripping lose from the magnesium case. I was so pleased to find mine had "case savers" installed under warranty in '74.

When I got my first job out of college in 1982 I bought a used 1973 911T. I was moving up from a Ford Pinto. Great car except for the $300 tuneups.

I really like your attention to detail. Shops today don't like putting the consumer first when its the consumers right if you're offering repair service. You seem to go the extra mile. A hard value to replicate .Thanks again 💪

I love that the car wizard respects customers car. No unauthorized test driving and even likely gets permission to show off customers cars. Not just customer service this shop is class.

The Car Wizard knocks it out of the park once again with an excellent review of this classic 911S. He and Ms. Wizard are lucky to get to see, comment and work on some of these great classics and works of art!

The suspension on these early Porches were unique. No coil or leaf springs, everything was a torsion bar. The front torsion bar were easily visible in the wizards tour of the underbelly. The rear torsion bars were a little less obvious but unique in their own way. The little round caps just in front of the rear wheels was how the torsion would be installed or even changed for different ride characteristics. These torsion bars are a hardened steel, about an inch in diameter and two feet long. Splines cut into both ends. These splines would fit into matching holes with internal splines, one end anchored in the swing arm for each rear wheel and the other end is anchored towards the middle of the body. That's one of the neatest elements of the 911 design, that they could fit the suspension into that small package of a vehicle. Air cooled bugs used the same thing. The torsion bar would be in a constant twist with weight of the car put on it. The inner anchor point would be a rust problem. With all that weight at that point in the body, a little corrosion can easily cause that area to fail. That's what happened to mine. Now days, a person would have a body shop replace that, but 40 years ago it didn't seem like it would be worth fixing to me. 😢

I am a Porsche Fool !!! for 50+ years !! I've owned several. I love my antique '80 911 SC and my classic '99 911 996 Gen 1 cabriolet ! Awesome cars !! HooAH !!

Just a note about the tires' date code: before 2000, a 3 digit date code was used. The first 2 digits indicate the week, the last digit indicates the year... thus "382" would be the 38th week of 1992 (or 1982). Of course, after 2000 the date code was expanded to a four digit code, taking the guesswork out of figuring out the year of manufacture. Even so, these tires are well past their replacement time, and you are entirely correct in letting the customer know that continued driving on the current tires could be very dangerous! Beautiful car! Back in 1974, you could get a Porsche like this for under $25K... I'll bet this one is worth a lot more than that!

Those tires are from the 90's in to the really 2000's. Michelin xgt v4 the same that used to come on acura Integra's. That tire was discontinued not long after the Integra turned into the RSX.

74 not 94, let me be the first "that guy"

When I bought my 1994 Opel Calibra, it had tires from 1995. That was the first thing to change (and allowed bigger rims, a "whopping" 16 inch). Twice I had winter tires disintegrating - on our german autobahn, so maybe at 80 mph. You use them yor just a few months, so after 10 years they still had ample profile. Did not help, the steel reinforcement ripped and flailed around, playing havoc on the fender. Granted, that was in the 80s. So I recommend to anyone - that what connects you to the road, don't play chances. When the engine explodes, you can hit the clutch. When a wheel goes, you're off, wherever. Into the guard rail, on the alley tree (a colleague was gone from one day to the other due to that), down the cliff, into the oncoming traffic.

Mr. Wizard, It is so very comforting to watch someone do what they are so good at. You make your profession seem important because it is. Hope your videos make you a million...

I first apprenticed at Vasek Polak Porsche-Audi in Manhattan Beach, California in 1979. These cars were our bread & butter. And, in my opinion, the best car Porsche ever made. The Showroom was also filled with his Porsche race cars. (Audis were at their lowest POS. Has anyone ever seen a 1969 Audi 100LS? Lol)

Cool '74 there. Love that sky blue! Though it almost looked purplish in different light.💙 p.s. 5:15 If memory serves, our '71 Super Beetle's defroster levers were also between the seats.

His rules for maintaining a cool modern classic have worked well for me. Anytime something wears out or isn't quite right, replace it or get it fixed. Use quality OEM parts where you can and drive it often to keep it fresh and supple. Tyres every 3 yrs or so is best practice.

I really loved those 911s from the 70s and 80s. They were a lot more simple and mechanical then. You kept the oil in the engine and transmission changed regularly they could last practically forever.

The color is called Minerva blue. First year of the whale tail was in 1975 installed on 930 Turbo in Europe. In 1976 the Turbo came to the U.S. market. The 1974 Carrera came with a "ducktail" and could be optioned on other models like the 911S. The seepage is most likely the #8 bearing seal behind the crankshaft pulley.

Thank you Wizard and Mrs. As a child of the 60s-70s my dream was always a Corvette. It was not until I worked at a Porsche Audi dealer that I fell in love with the 911.

The 3 digit tire code ( or tyre if you spell it correctly :) indicates it is pre 2000, most likely week 38 of 1992.

I’m doing a 74 on my channel. Not as well kept as that one. Lots of work. Thanks for showing the details. -Spanky

Michelin used 3-digit date codes 1999 and prior, and 4-digit codes 2000 and later. Those tires were produced in week 38 of 1992.

Wizard, handle with cable you adjusted is the "choke" as we know it in europe and the UK. Helps cold starting for sure.

Sometimes you get a vehicle fortunate enough to have one owner, and he happily spends his money taking care of it for years; if not decades.

Coco mats bring back good memories from my youth. The 1st car mats I bought for my ford pinto in high school from my dishwashing job!🤣😂🤣

Don't blame you for working on THIS one. I changed out a clutch on a '77 like that. I couldn't believe how EASY it was!

Had to pause the video to post a quick message to Mrs Wizard, those little levers between the seats allow hot air to move from the heat exchangers that surround the exhaust up to your vents/defrost/etc. Pulling them actions a cable, which occasionally needs to be lubricated.

Hey Car Wizard, you might want to adjust the title. You put 94 instead of 74.

Hey wizzzard, I worked on Porsche’s since the early 1970’s in Southern California. FYI The green shield is fiberglass not plastic. ;-)

1974 or 1994 like the video title? Looks great!!

1974 911 had two blue color options that were REALLY close in shade: Gemini Blue Metallic and...wait for it...Blue Metallic. LOL The remaining blue options in 74 were Gulf Blue, Bahama Blue & Mexico Blue (all 3 are pretty distinguishable).

Speaking of old cars, what I’d really like to see is the enjoyment on Mrs. Wizard’s face as she drives HER Ferrari 308.

This era 911 had a smile and big bug eyes. My neighbor had a green one of these when I was a kid and we called it the "smiling frog". Still one of my favorite eras of 911s. This one is superb and wears a very nice color.

When I had my vw Rabbit(s) I was maniacal about rattles leaks and squeaks. It was cheaper to address anything immediately and it always ran perfectly with not a spot of oil or grease. You could put a full martini glass on the dashboard and go 80mph all day without spilling a drop.

I had one of these in college back in the late 80s…except it was a targa…and it had a Blaupunkt cassette deck that I’m sure was dealer installed. Two reasons for selling it; there is NO WAY a 20 y.o. kid should have this kind of power at his disposal…and, even though I had no tickets (not for a lack of trying), my insurance went UP every time it was due. It was sell the car or take out more student loans. In more recent years, I’ve been able to replace the 911 with a V12 Ferrari and a S65 Mercedes.

People have been trained for years to monitor tread depth as if that were all they needed to be concerned about besides proper inflation. As tires age the rubber becomes hard, like an old pencil eraser that won't erase but just makes smudges. Those aged tires won't grip the road when it's dry. Add a little moisture and when you have to get on the brakes you'll slide as though you were on a frozen lake.

The very first thing I would do if I got to meet me and mrs wizard is give them a hug for being amazing and posting all this ❤

Very nice 74. My father had a silver 73 911E Targa and it was the car I finally learned how to drive a stick on. Wasn't easy and I still can't forget that 1st Street hill, in San Francisco, that I rolled back down on three times before making it. Luckily a Sunday and no other cars in 1973. You could hear it come home from 2 blocks away. Such a cool car other than not an easy fit for someone 6'1" and their right knee hitting the dash.

It’s nice to see a 911 in very good original condition. As you say, if you can find a reliable mechanic it helps tremendously. It’s tough to find a dealership, shop or mechanic that wants to build customer relationships. Going through college I worked at a dealership that had a saying, ads and a salesman sells the 1st car, the service department sells the 2nd. Most people buy a different brand each time.

I have loved this vintage of 911 since I started paying attention to cars. Born in ‘72 so I was a fan by ‘75 or ‘76. What a well-kept example in this video!

I love people who "drive " their cars.

I SO love old 911's!

Beautiful car! Such nice condition. Although the paint on the Fuchs(wheels) should be satin. Love the seats! Whomever did the upholstery on the front seats did a great job!

Wizard: "I don't work on old cars unless I want to"

I have owned several Porsches. Very unique and easily identifiable in a parking lot with so many look alike vehicles. The closest vehicle to an exotic without all the headaches, parts. Plus very dependable

Those headlights give me memories of VW Beetle 1300 we had in my child hood. The top part was very similar to that Porsche headlight housing but didn't have a big gap at the bottom. Also they were sealed beams, no bulbs to replace.

The reupholstered seats look incredible whoever did that is very very good.

I wish you did a test drive! I bought a yellow '77 911s in college for $10k, must have been 1997. Insanely great car to drive, it actually felt a little "uncomfortable" under 80mph, and really opened up around 100-110. And this was the "SLOW" 911 😀

Gemini Blue looks to be the color. Same as I had on a 73S.

I think that year the S model had Weber carbs. Nice trip back in time to just after I sold my '69 912, one of the best cars I ever had.

Three digit DOT codes are from before year 2000, first 2 digits are the week, the last digit is the year, so it could be either 1982 or 1992, judging by those tires I believe its 1992, still way overdue for replacement

Beautiful time-capsule of a 911. I'm to know it has a loving owner and an awesome shop to keep her on the road.

What a cream puff! Nice original survivor, and my favourite era for Porsches. I woulda thought that Euroasian Bob's Spidey Sense would have led him to this car!😂 Expected to see him lurking in the background...Thanks, Mr. and Mrs. Wizard!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

A client of mine had a 911Turbo. He asked, wanna get something to eat? And took me for a ride through some rural roads. I was all grins. Except... passenger side is small (poor leg room). He told me, "well, that's where ladies ride..." He was sad when he had to turn in his leased Porsche...the last of the aircooled ones.

The car looks good but it needs a polish. No A/C so it's a three-season car. Crank windows! That's old school. Green shocks are the optional Bilsteins. There's nothing to leak out of the steering rack--no power steering!

I like how you share the work with the other small businesses in your area, the garage I tend to take my car to does not have the facilities to carry out an M.O.T. so he passes it over to his friend who has all the setup, an M.O.T. is a legal requirement we have over here, it's a yearly condition report that all vehicles over 3 years old must receive. Do you guys have anything like this in your state? All the best from Scotland

Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Wizard. If that is original, standard paint, then its Gemini Blue Metallic. Porsche colors can be ID'd by year and model at Rennbow.

Beautiful machine, my friend owns a 1979 911SC which I have had the pleasure of working on, he paid AU$60,000.00 several years ago and now its worth AU$100,000 so a very good investment. My friends car inspired me to buy my own Porsche, couldn't afford a 911 so I bought a Boxster which is a sensation to drive.

omg an old 911 turbo or RS is my bucketlist car! these are sooooo good looking! an early to mid 80s turbo is the one dream car i have.

This is an immaculate impact bumper Porsche, with factory ac no less. Nice to see its been driven as well. And honestly I've always preferred the duck tail over the whale tail.

Befpre year 2000 tyres had 3 digits. 382 means 38th Week of 1982 or 1992. Thanks for your vidéos I can enjoy them from Geneva/Switzerland.

Beautiful! Looks like it just drove off the showroom floor! Kudos to the owner for taking such good care of it!

Thats insane how old them tires are 😮 but the car look damn near perfect.

The 1982 tyres are nice, because - since they lasted this long showing the profile they show - they proof that thise 911 never ever got abused on a race track or on any road. It just was a 2nd or 3rd car nicely taken out from then to then.

that 911 is absolutely brilliant a real classic car. by today's standard not fast but real car people know and understand the appeal and use of such a classic.

Nice colour. The first 911 I saw was one I used to regularly notice outside a doctor's surgery as a small child in the early 1980s. I was intrigued by the Porsche lettering between the taillights.

What you didn't turn on the Porsche for us...lol Thank you for the nice video and nice look back in time with this awesome car

You should have showed more of the funky thick rear suspension arm. So the "throttle" lever is like a choke?

my 1970 911s weighed just 1,000kg - 2,200 lbs and had over 200 hp - I really miss that car.

Looks more like a '75. It's got a red barred badge, as opposed to an an orange bar badge, and it's got a plastic engine cover grate on the rear hood, as opposed to the metal one with the 2.7 badge on it as well. I know Porsche is weird with mid year updates and not completely conforming to model year updates. Beautiful car!

When you say "that little lever", the throttle lever? Is it like a choke lever? Yeah I'm old enough to remember a few chokes.

Don’t blame you for not wanting to do tires and alignment, gets tiring 😅

i have a 76 911s in that exact color.. nice to see its twin

I wonder why a 94 car would have 82 tires on it.

Wizard : we dont work on old cars. Background : FULL OF OLD CARS.

Leonard approves this video.

Wow, my fav era Porsche 911! And dry? Without oil leaks? That's rare! And I don't think in Europe it would be possible to not do tyres in a shop. Impossible. Alignments is a different story, but you would go out of business fast if you can't serve your clients with tyres over here.

The blue pant is beautiful on that Car👀= WOW.....Thanks Mr & Mrs Wizard 👍 Shoe🇺🇸

I really enjoy your videos that are precise, professional and to the point, wasting no time with blahblah. BR from Frankfurt, Germany.

This was the first year of the accordion bumper and this styling lasted until 1989. A lot of nuance to this model but as you say Wizard it’s been very well maintained so no huge issues. I am not sure but this color might be Gemini blue.

Nice car, engine has been out and resealed, exhaust has been replace with stainless SSi kit, that is not an AC drain just so you know, (this car did not come with ac). You could pick these up 20 yrs ago from 2500 to 8000. Now they go for 30 and up. If it would have said carrera on the side, 75k.

30 year old car, glad to see you haven’t axed them all 😊Remove the rubber bumperettes 😊

Pampered, almost unused 49-year old pet. Rare!

The ''S'' has a more powerful engine. Also this is a European car with the large space in the rear bumper to install a Euro plate. Very nice car. Very reliable and well made...

This Porsche looks just about as fresh as it can, so much so it looks as if it came out of Stuttgart a year ago instead of 50. Wow.

A new dash board cover and high level detail service and that car would be really something! Definitely worth the investment to take it to the highest level. It’s a rare find! Very nice

This 911S is clearly in great condition and has obviously been looked after. Well done to the current and previous owners. Very sought after in the UK, (and EU) where thankfully they are without the shockingly ugly US rear bumpers!!! Looks like an interesting red Mercedes SL out of shot in the background. More on this please.

Had one, same color. Loved that car. Wish it had the 3.0 sc engine though. Much more torque than tbe 75 -77 taller gear ratio equipped 911

that's gorgeous! that model looks great with the targa top too

I used to have a 74 911s first year of fuel injection. 67000 original miles. had to sell after I retired from navy and job went away. miss my car....

These were fun to drive, I the early 70’s. They were cheap and so many to buy. Just a note they were fun, not fast or good handling. Rear seats in these vehicle was for insurance purpose. 4 seats cheaper insurance. Usually they did not come with a radio, it was up to the owner to pay radio tax if they wanted one. Same with the cigarette lighter, both had yearly tax.

Surprised this one didn't end with the shop closed for the day and the Wizard riding off into the sunset wearing Carrera sunglasses and driving gloves

Nothing quite like classic Porsche's

The index on the tire has a small triangle, so its 38th week of 1992… without triangle it would be 1982.

Looks like an '84 that someone put the old headlight bezels on.

It is the second time I hear Mrs..Wizzard telling some about the propably not in tje 70th AM-Radio in a car on this channel and now I just have to object, since this is a Porsche and AM radio is an invention that became usual use in European radios in 1949 and jumped into European cars of all brands (as an expensive extra) in the midt 1950th. Even the Volkswagen bug/beetle/Käfer was available with an AM/FM-radio by the end of the 1950th in Europe. This 1974 Porsche 911S will have had one made by Bosch or Blaupunkt as a standart equipment OEM ex Stuttgart Zuffenhausen, directly mounted into it at the assembling line. The radio shown here will have gotten installed in the USA, but very likely in the late 1970th or early 1980th in this Porsche's life.

I can’t wait to be able to make the trek from Colorado to you to look at my van it’s having a weird vent issue that all the shops I have brought it to have basically told me I’m SOL or that they fixed it but I can show them they didnt

They look so much classier without the rear deck spoiler.