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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Market Value Question
Posted by: NeedAWD Jun 11 2023, 10:46 AM
Hello Everyone!
I acquired this 914 about 10 years ago now and have been storing it in hopes that I one day would get to tackle a restomod type build on it but realistically I will never get to the project. I was curious where you guys would put market value at on something like this?
Its an incomplete roller that would include the engine(I am not familiar with the details but its been rebuilt at some point with twin dellorto carbs installed) and the original transmission but none of the engine tinwork or cooling. It hasn't been registered since 79 and is clean rust wise, no major rust just minor surface rust in spots. Most of that time since 79 it has been stored indoors, and I know for sure at least for that last 40 years. Its a very solid car to build from and would be an awesome resto candidate or if someone had a rough car that wanted to swap over to a clean car it would be perfect.
Thank you for checking out the post and I appreciate any feedback that you can bestow! 
Posted by: Cairo94507 Jun 11 2023, 10:56 AM
Could you post pictures of the VIN along the A-pillar, the aluminum tag in the front trunk, the driver's door lock pillar VIN tag and the rear trunk chassis number? Then post up some pictures of the underside, engine and all parts. Thanks and GLWTS. 
Posted by: rhodyguy Jun 11 2023, 11:01 AM
Wash and clean the car for pictures. That hour could be worth thousands. I would remove the rocker covers for photos too. That could speed up the sale. Good luck!
Posted by: brant Jun 11 2023, 11:04 AM
You really need to pull the rockers as that is where they rust first
And any informed buyer would want to see that area to assess rust
Posted by: mepstein Jun 11 2023, 11:08 AM
You really need to pull the rockers as that is where they rust first
And any informed buyer would want to see that area to assess rust
Almost everything else (except crash damage) is secondary. The longs are the backbone of the car.
Posted by: Garland Jun 11 2023, 11:17 AM
Welcome to the club, I sent you a contact message, a PM. I’m in Lake Orion.
Posted by: NeedAWD Jun 11 2023, 11:18 AM
I still have to scoop the engine up, once i get a chance to grab it I will snap some pictures. I just ran out and grabbed a couple shots on my cell phone so sorry about the photo quality. 
Posted by: Craigers17 Jun 11 2023, 12:00 PM
Might be interesting to post an odometer pic as well. Given the short road life of this car combined with the engine bay pics, this thing could be an original mile car.
Posted by: Front yard mechanic Jun 11 2023, 12:05 PM
There’s a sucker born every minute maybe 5000
Posted by: DennisO Jun 11 2023, 12:58 PM
My apologies to the OP. I mistakenly thought the picture of the production number was a picture of the VIN.
GLWS!
Posted by: Cairo94507 Jun 11 2023, 01:02 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=21162 - Where do you see VINs that do not match?
Posted by: TJB/914 Jun 11 2023, 01:55 PM
Welcome to the club, I sent you a contact message, a PM. I’m in Lake Orion.
Lots of help her in MI if anyone needs an inspection.
Looks like a good project 1973 914
Tom, Plymouth & Petoskey MI
Posted by: TJB/914 Jun 11 2023, 02:06 PM
Welcome to the club, I sent you a contact message, a PM. I’m in Lake Orion.
Lots of help her in MI if anyone needs an inspection.
Looks like a good project 1973 914
Tom, Plymouth & Petoskey MI
More interesting
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Paint code L-041 is Black, very rare color
Tom
Posted by: r_towle Jun 11 2023, 02:31 PM
Vins match
Wash it
Post pictures of engine and trans, include big picture, and serial numbers up close
Remove rocker covers and include pics of longitudinal sunder the covers.
Post pics of the area under the battery tray from above and below
That is a valid project, but the honest value will be based upon how much structural rust and repair work is required.
Posted by: Jett Jun 11 2023, 02:43 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=21162 - Where do you see VINs that do not match?
The VINs match
Posted by: mepstein Jun 11 2023, 03:48 PM
VINs don't match. Proceed with caution!!
Vin’s match.
Posted by: NeedAWD Jun 11 2023, 04:28 PM
Might be interesting to post an odometer pic as well. Given the short road life of this car combined with the engine bay pics, this thing could be an original mile car.
I cannot confirm 100% on this, but based on everything i would believe it to be 81027 as shown on the odometer.
Posted by: NeedAWD Jun 11 2023, 04:33 PM
Went back and grabbed the engine. Forgot an exhaust was sitting there next to it. 
Posted by: 930cabman Jun 11 2023, 04:39 PM
$5.k ...... maybe
Posted by: r_towle Jun 11 2023, 04:47 PM
:agree
Posted by: gnomefabtech Jun 11 2023, 04:57 PM
I think cleaned up and organized it's in the $7k or more range. If you can show that the motor is OK that's a lot of value.
Is that a multi plate race clutch sitting on the engine there?
Posted by: NeedAWD Jun 11 2023, 05:40 PM
I think cleaned up and organized it's in the $7k or more range. If you can show that the motor is OK that's a lot of value.
Is that a multi plate race clutch sitting on the engine there?
Yes....long story short, it was for this car but different engine, engine and clutch never got used.
Posted by: mepstein Jun 11 2023, 05:49 PM
:agree
X2
Posted by: cgnj Jun 12 2023, 09:43 AM
On the bubble re:vins
Trunk vin is mismatched. Probably took a hit. Mystery motor.
It's a project.
Attached image(s)
Posted by: r_towle Jun 12 2023, 10:17 AM
On the bubble re:vins
Trunk vin is mismatched. Probably took a hit. Mystery motor.
It's a project.
Again, the VIN numbers match.
What you are looking at is the Body number.
You can learn how to decode that in this thread.
Basically, tells you when it was built (the day)
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=355771
Posted by: SirAndy Jun 12 2023, 10:23 AM
Trunk vin is mismatched. Probably took a hit. Mystery motor.
It's a project.
There is no VIN in the trunk. That's the chassis number which *does* match the chassis number on the Karman tag in the door jamb.
As others have mentioned above, the VINs all match as does the chassis number.
Nothing to see here ...
Posted by: BillJ Jun 12 2023, 10:30 AM
Posted by: r_towle Jun 12 2023, 10:40 AM
Its good to have the facts understood when he goes to sell it.
I think it will pull 5-7k...because there are not a lot of project level cars out there that look that good.
Motor...I would start it...check and see how it runs.
Then decide.
But...when I was younger, I would have been driving that car within 30 days.
So there is a market for this to get someone into the Porsche fold.
rich
Posted by: BillJ Jun 12 2023, 11:48 AM
Its good to have the facts understood when he goes to sell it.
I think it will pull 5-7k...because there are not a lot of project level cars out there that look that good.
Motor...I would start it...check and see how it runs.
Then decide.
But...when I was younger, I would have been driving that car within 30 days.
So there is a market for this to get someone into the Porsche fold.
rich
Totally agree and at $5K if the body really isnt rusty its a great starting point for sure!
Posted by: 930cabman Jun 12 2023, 12:29 PM
If I was younger, ................................................
good luck with that one
Posted by: NeedAWD Jun 12 2023, 05:15 PM
Thank you everyone for the feedback!
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