I've decided these caps may be too good for my car, so I'm going to offer them to people who might have better restored cars to use them on.
Full set of 4 factory center caps for Fuchs, Mahle and Pedrini wheels. Brand new in original boxes. Date codes on the boxes show production in June 1989. Part number 914.361.303.03.
As new condition, beautiful original finish. Perfect for concours use.
$430 for the set, shipped and insured in USA. Contact me for international price. PayPal OK. Price is firm, if they don't sell I'll go ahead and use them.
430 bucks for caps
I mean this is getting ridiculous
For that kinda money they must have come off of
Ralph naders personal 914 or something.
I have a pair of nos tail lights lenses that have never been used
I paid 50 for em few years ago would sell them today for about
100 .if i was selling
But i wouldn't ask 1500 bucks for em cause they just aint worth it
I always thought this was the land of the cheap sob
Who the hell is buying caps for 430$ ?
Thelogo- I'll buy your pair of lens for $100, shipping PayPal, etc.
Arne - the caps are a cool find!
What's the buddy price?
They are my back up lenses and nothing else
I mean is this a car enthusiasts site or
Full blown retail store .
It just pisses me off.
It would be interesting to know how many Concours 914s are out there that could use these. It's supply & demand, you can always buy an aftermarket set. My feeling is we are sitting where the 356s and 911s were many years ago. There's a lot of $30k paint jobs in this town for 911 & 356 restorations. It's all where you want to be.
@thelogo - So you aren't a buyer for these at my price. Fine with me, feel free to shake your head, mutter under your breath and move on, nothing more for you to see here.
@914 7T3 - Sorry Jeffrey, no buddies price on these.
As I noted, I'm firm on the price. I based it on informal offers I received when this set was first discussed in my build thread. Yes, the price is high, but the parts are rare and exceptional. But at that, if I can't raise enough cash from them to do something nice for my car, I'll just keep them and use them. Yes, I may have the market judged wrong. If so, that's my problem, no one else's.
I agree they are expensive. They are also rare to find and as a set of four NOS. The last set that I saw sold was about 3-4 years ago for about $350 and they did not languish. I have seen higher prices asked on eBay and they also sold. It is not an item for a person minding the budget, but there are buyers out there that will spend the cash, especially if they have been waiting years to find a set.
What's the world comin too
Did it ever occur to you to sell them at a fair price
So someone might think they got a good deal
And fyi i only buy stuff that is local pickup
And ill move on when im good and ready
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But mine are a good deal at this price. Comparables:
Used set - http://www.ebay.com/itm/SET-OF-4-ORIGINAL-GENUINE-PORSCHE-914-CENTER-CAPS-FOR-FUCHS-PEDRINI-MAHLE-WHEELS-/263136085460?epid=1822238690&hash=item3d442205d4:g:nj8AAOSw5dNWs9NS&vxp=mtr
New #1 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-NOS-ORIGINAL-PORSCHE-914-CENTER-CAPS-RADKAPPEN-91436130303-/401373335952?epid=1822238690&hash=item5d73b71190:g:KBUAAOSwnHZYi71o&vxp=mtr
New #2 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-NLA-GENUINE-PORSCHE-914-ORIGINAL-CENTER-CAP-FOR-MAHLE-FUCHS-PEDRINI-/253087636169?epid=1822238690&hash=item3aed32dac9:g:Hk8AAOSwN81WDyQp&vxp=mtr
Ok im ready to move on now
I just have to much class to click on any ebay link .
They are a fair price if you know the market. Just like all the parts that used to be cheap years ago and aren't cheap today. Might go for a grand in another couple years.
Bob Russo told me one of his buddies couldn't get rid of a Porsche RSK spider for $6,500 back in the day. Now its a million dollar car. Probably more. The market changes. No reason for Arne to sell for less than market value.
Yeah, there's been a sharp uptick in 914 parts prices over the past 2~3 years - kind of mind boggling at times ... like $700. NOS Hirschmann radio antennas
I usually take ebay prices with a grain of salt, but have to admit, I've found some fantastic deals on [real] Porsche parts there from time-to-time.
As for caps, 914 rubber sells some really nice repros for those of us that aren't necessarily concerned with having [or paying the premium for] pristine OEM caps ... they look just as nice.
Me, I run ATS wheels without any caps (even though I have some) ... I think they look better without them
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They are a fair price if you know the market. Just like all the parts that used to be cheap years ago and aren't cheap today. Might go for a grand in another couple years.
Bob Russo told me one of his buddies couldn't get rid of a Porsche RSK spider
Isnt that considered to be a barely street legal
Through bread race car .
Cool looking but not really good for wendys drive thru
Yes, NOS prices are defiantly on the rise. Only make mine look like a bargain. They aren't making any more.... yet. At a certain point Porsche will make these again. If it's worth their while.
Hey Logo why don't you start your own thread to complain about NOS parts prices instead of commenting on everyone's for sale thread. Your living in a fantasy world saying you would sell your NOS rear lenses for $100 proves it. Got anything else you want to sell for 1/3 of market value I will have you ship direct to the next buyer.
Arne I sent you a pm.
Just saying what needs to be said
" all my life they were against me
But I beat the bastards and left em in a ditch.
My grandmother throws harder then that"
T.C
Sold.
Sign of the times. I might have to come out of retirement to afford these cheap little cars any more ...
... nah
There is no doubt about it they are overpriced
But do to scarcity or rareness of those parts surfaceing
You can get top dollar for them
But lets be honest if supply was plentiful
We would not even be having this discussion.
I apologize for negative comments that i should not have made
But to all members (except for seller ) saying and telling me what to and not to do its great that you have the forum to comment
But ....
Dang!! ~ That was a GREAT deal folks....damn, if I'd seen those sooner, I would have grabbed em'!
Whoever thinks those 4 NOS EOM caps are overpriced, have you tried finding any others just like this?
They just aren't out there......$100 each in unused factory NOS condition is well worth the price boys & girls.
Congrats to Buyer (and seller)
That's it I'm going in the cap making business
That was a great deal for those caps.....definitely.
They sold in "no time."
That's your proof that they were priced correctly.
These cars are transitioning from being Vdubs....to real Porsches.
Complaining about high prices won't get anyone anywhere.
You have to be resourceful, come up with reasonable alternatives, etc to thrive in today's market.
The caps are now available from Porsche Classic. Here is their latest additions to the Classic Catalog for 2017. A set of 4 caps run $250.00. Order through your local Porsche dealer's parts counter. Not trying to diminish any 3rd party vendors effort to provide parts for our cars.
I messaged one of the vendors on eBay that is selling a set of NOS caps for $700.00 that the caps are now available from Porsche. He responded to me saying that they are not NOS, but new, and not the same. I have to question that logic. My guess is that the new caps from Porsche Classic are pretty close to the originals.
http://files1.porsche.com/filestore/download/usa/none/porscheclassicproducthighlights02-2017-pdf/default/4b016cbd-4b62-11e7-bfe2-0019999cd470/Porsche-Classic-Product-News-02-2017.pdf
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