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Posted by: Cevan Nov 5 2008, 12:39 PM

I saw an ad for a 914-6 in the current issue of Excellence for a place called http://www.sloancars.com/vs1/NewCar.asp.

Wonder if they'll get it?

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 5 2008, 12:41 PM

Yeah, they've been trying to sell this one for a while now.

Do a search here, we already ripped it apart.
Andy

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Nov 5 2008, 12:47 PM

I expressed an interest to these guys when it was for sale on evilbay. Found out the actual reserve was $38k & they never got it. I think it got up to $31.5k. Now I'm paying the price for my interest because they keep emailing me to come up & see it.

Posted by: boxstr Nov 5 2008, 12:59 PM

Hmm nice car..looks very familiar
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Posted by: carreraguy Nov 5 2008, 06:10 PM

I make it a point of not dealing with R. Sloan. He sells all/most of his cars on consignment so you know there is an added good-sized markup built into the deal. I also know that he has (or had) a somewhat "shady" reputation; i.e. listing cars for sale without the knowledge of the owner.

Posted by: orthobiz Nov 5 2008, 06:39 PM

But now that you're running for President they'll probably GIVE it to you!

Paul

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Nov 5 2008, 06:41 PM

I knew it was a mistake to use myself in an example

Posted by: rwjames Nov 5 2008, 07:26 PM

Is this the same car Truespeed had listed fon their website and then put up for auction on ebay?

I was the highest bidder on that one, but it didn't meet the reserve. They wanted $45,000 for it. I'm still looking for a six, but $55,000 is out of the ball park.

Posted by: boxstr Nov 5 2008, 08:16 PM

I sold this car to the current owner. He contacted me to sell it but decided to try Sloan, this is not the Truespeed car.
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Posted by: rwjames Nov 5 2008, 09:25 PM

So is Sloan brokering the car or did he buy it to resale?

I remember when you had that car. It didn't last long and it sold before I could talk to you about it.

I would be interested in this one, but $55,000 is out of my range. If somebody is willing to pay that, good luck. It may be worth it some day, but not today, in my opinion.

Posted by: boxstr Nov 5 2008, 10:07 PM

It is on consignment to Sloan.
Craig

Posted by: rwjames Nov 6 2008, 07:32 AM

The current owner must have lost the 914-6 love to be selling it so soon after buying it. Or he is just jumping on the get rich quick bandwagon like a lot of other 914-6 owners.

I don't know what the current exchange rate is with the dollar and Euro, but it seems like the Europeans are slowing down on the big dollar purchases of cars like this. A lot of owners are still fishing for these buyers on ebay and elsewhere.

I would be curious as to what would buy this car. Although, it sounds like he wants to test the waters first.

Posted by: carr914 Nov 6 2008, 10:29 AM

The Euro has come way down (last week was around $1.20 vs $1.70 six months ago)

T.C.

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Nov 6 2008, 12:50 PM

Assuming this is in fact the car Craig sold, and I think it is, Sloan's description is inaccurate. First, I bought the car in July '02 from a fellow in San Jose, Ca. He did not represent himself as the original owner nor did he represent the mileage as low. He had the receipts for $8K in engine work. It was green at that time. I sold it to the fellow in OR who did the fantastic restoration. It is restored, not original. He then sold it to Craig who sold it to a fellow in Kansas. I have spoken with him several times. The last was when he called to say he was going to sell. His mechanic had told him it was worth $40K plus. I think he was checking to see if I wanted it.
Bottom line, it is not a 64K 3 owner car. However it is one of the best restored 6's around.

Posted by: 914 Nov 6 2008, 01:56 PM

These cars have been under valued for years,I took my six out last weekend and boy there a bast to drive !! I think there is a huge upside in years to come,Not many left,Keep it orginal and it will be like having money in the bank. Sloan's cars seem over priced at this point in time...
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Posted by: Porsche Rescue Nov 6 2008, 03:39 PM

Here is the car in 2002. I paid $9500. I suspect the restoration cost at least another $15-$20K.

Posted by: rwjames Nov 6 2008, 05:55 PM

Jim,

Sloan states the original color is Adriatic blue.

Was it painted metallic green over the original blue when you owned it?

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Nov 6 2008, 06:06 PM

Yes, Adriatic blue was factory color. The guy who bought it from me did a high level restoration, hardware replated, much new old stock stuff, etc. It had "airport" gearing when I had it but I think he installed a stock tranny. I'll never forget driving it home from San Jose at 4000 rpm on I-5 with an aftermarket exhaust. Should have bought some earplugs!

I only saw pictures of the restored car and it looked fantastic. Craig had it at Camp 914 and saw it in the "flesh". He is a better source on its condition. Last I knew the car was in Kansas as the owner is a prof at K. State.

Posted by: 2pointOH Nov 9 2008, 05:19 PM

I've got my 6 up on eBay now...unfortunately need to sell it to cut costs...take a look and feel free to reach me ot the previous owner with any questions...

John

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330284171842&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&viewitem=

Posted by: rwjames Nov 9 2008, 06:56 PM

John,

I feel like I may have hijacked this thread but.....it's all in the name of 914-6 fun.

Actually, I am the high bidder on your car right now and was the highest bidder on your first listing on ebay.

Unfortunately, it sounds like your reserve is beyond my budget.

I just talked to David as well, We have been going back and forth for a couple of years now. I bid on the car when you bought it. I was the second highest bidder then, but it didn't meet his reserve.

Right now there are at least 4 914-6's on ebay. They are starting to come out of the woodwork.

You can send me an email or PM if you would like to talk.

Rich

Posted by: Gint Nov 9 2008, 07:29 PM

You two guys need to take this conversation either to the classified ad for the car, ebay email, PM or email.