There is no more iconic shape than that of a Porsche 911. Even in its modern iterations, a 911 is instantly recognizable. But it is the early ones – especially the air cooled models – that have been climbing the value ladder. Here is a 1975 911S on eBay in Carson, California with a BIN price of $41,900 with three days to go. Thanks, anonymous Barn Finds reader for the tip!

Dad always said that if it sounds too good to be true, then it isn’t likely true. A good-looking ’75 911S for well under six figures? OK, the engine is out of it and disassembled – not a deal killer, but it isn’t the correct engine for the car. It’s from a 1981 911SC. Serious Porsche fanatics have already turned up their noses, but maybe there’s a deal here for you if you’re less – uh –fanatic.

The seller is completely up front about the state of his car in that he claims it to be rust-free, accident-free and that it has been repainted once in its original dark brown. He also says that it is not a show quality car and that it is a good everyday driver. Its got new and upgraded suspension components, new glass rubber, a new interior with leather door panels and dashboard along with new carpets and headliner. It’s sounding more like a good, solid driver.

The engine is a 3 liter flat six, air cooled so you can hear that slightly metallic sound on acceleration. The best part is that the new owner can choose to build it as the seller had intended or they can take it in a completely new direction. In its stock form, the 911SC put out around 180 horsepower, but with the aftermarket engine parts that come with the car the new owner should expect something more powerful. The transmission is said to be rebuilt as well.

With firms such as Singer Vehicle Design modifying classic Porsches to great acclaim, maybe attitudes have changed enough that there is room in the hobby for tastefully modified air cooled 911s. This one looks like it could be the basis for a fine modified driver. So what do you think? Is $42,000 the right price to build your own legend?