[OldSchool]

Thanks for commenting. Yes, the A/C is useless (pre-1984) then almost useless until the 964 and the 993 got it right.

As for a $10K repair bill, it's certainly possible, especially if you recently bought the car and/or get hit with some internal engine/trans problems.

These air-cooled 911's seem to be worth keeping on the road at least. There are many examples of other still high-end cars that just depreciate relentlessly until the last owner gets hit with a repair bill that's more than the car is worth and it goes to the junkyard.