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There are many opinions on this. I would say a good starting point for recommended reading includes the following:
The Porsche 911 Story - Paul Frere - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1859608396/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1859608396&linkCode=as2&tag=thesaabnetwork
The Porsche 911 Red Book - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0760307237/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0760307237&linkCode=as2&tag=thesaabnetwork
The Used 911 Story - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0963172670/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0963172670&linkCode=as2&tag=thesaabnetwork
The Porsche 911 Handbook - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0760331804/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0760331804&linkCode=as2&tag=thesaabnetwork
101 Projects for your Porsche 911 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0760308535/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0760308535&linkCode=as2&tag=thesaabnetwork
Excellence magazine does some good market updates, featuring a different model in each issue.
Amazon usually has a good supply of these books, new & used.
Working backwards....
1984-1989 Carrera models are among the best, the newest of what you say is in your budget, they have a/c that actually works, excellent rustproofing, good performance & handling prices from low/mid teens to thirty grand...
1978-1983 SC Has the excellently reliable 3.0 motor & the first cars to have throrough rustproofing
prices from under ten to almost as much as the top end of the Carrera market
1974-1977 2.7 liter models Many 'experts' shun these as troublesome, but there are plenty of owners who own and love these cars (myself included)... prices will range from 5,000 (needs lots of work) to 15,000 (over the top) Make sure the car has had engine work (it must have had, it's 30 years old, but make sure it was done right), and there could be rust rust ANYWHERE.
1967-1973 2.0/2.2/2.4 liter cars... very light and tossable, good performance from modest power outputs, watch for rust, prices from 0-20,000 (concours 'S' models).
I would recommend starting by reading a lot. Then, without becoming a tire kicker, get out and drive a few different cars and get a feel for different models. If there is a PCA chapter in your area, find out if they have autocross or shows, and go along and talk to owners, you will always find somebody willing to share their knowledge, and you may get an inside line on a good car that's for sale. Also, a good independent specialist in your area is worth a conversation with, and may be a great source for a well maintained privately owned car that's coming up for sale.
It may take quite a while to find the 'right' car. You shouldn't rush, take your time and find one that suits you. Where are you located?
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