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Saratoga Top |
SKL1 |
Nov 8 2017, 12:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I've got a Saratoga top from my '71 I've had since the mid to late 70's I want to sell. I have someone interested and have NO idea what it's worth. Still have original shipping box and it is in good shape considering age.
None on ebay etc... someone has one for a 944 though. Any ideas?? |
mepstein |
Nov 8 2017, 12:39 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
$1-1.5K depending on condition.
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Mike Fitton |
Nov 8 2017, 01:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-May 11 From: Chicago Area Member No.: 13,069 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
$1-1.5K depending on condition. That is pretty optimistic, I know of several people who have them and realize it was an 70's - 80's fad that has never come back in style. I bet there are a lot of those tops sitting in storage now. I think it is one of those after market items that you have to find the right person to sell it to, but $1 - $1.5K I don't think so. If someone offers you $500 take it. |
pete000 |
Nov 8 2017, 02:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
Put it on ebay and see what happens. If you get two people who just have to have it you might be really happy.
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theer |
Nov 8 2017, 03:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 677 Joined: 31-July 15 From: Dover, MA Member No.: 19,014 Region Association: North East States |
There's guy over on Rennlist looking for one - or maybe that is your guy?
https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-944-951...ratoga-top.html |
GeorgeRud |
Nov 8 2017, 04:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I would also recommend eBay to get an idea. I don’t have one for my 914,but I do have one for my 911 Targa and love it. I had to pay over 1K for it a few years ago and felt it was a fair deal.
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porschetub |
Nov 8 2017, 05:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,705 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
$1-1.5K depending on condition. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) but it would be finding a buyer that really wants one,if you aren't in a hurry to sell you will get a better price...sorry but worth more than $500 if in good condition. |
turbonet |
Nov 8 2017, 07:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 14-September 16 From: Vancouver Member No.: 20,398 Region Association: Canada |
I've always wanted a Saratoga top
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Vysoc |
Nov 8 2017, 07:21 PM
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Vysoc Group: Members Posts: 586 Joined: 27-August 09 From: Young Harris, Georgia Member No.: 10,737 Region Association: South East States |
Five or so years ago I had a nice Saratoga Top that came with my 75 that I purchased in Massachusetts. I advertised it on 914 World and David Seeland the Porsche 356 Tech guru purchased it from me for $800.00.
I spent and Hour wrapping it up in a huge box with a ton of packing material for the shipment from Florida to Colorado. My UPS guy even approved the packing as did his supervisor. UPS dropped it off the belt somewhere in the Midwest and then ran it over with a forklift, the fork lift tire tracks were clearly right over the box. I filed a claim with UPS and was paid promptly, the buyer thought I shipped him a cracked top, but it was clear in the pictures with date stamp that the top was intact prior to shipment. At that time $800.00 was considered a good deal for a Saratoga Top in good shape many I have seen have gone for $1000.00 or more. Might have been a good idea to have insured it for more? My 02. Vysoc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) |
SKL1 |
Nov 8 2017, 08:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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rick 918-S |
Nov 9 2017, 08:36 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,489 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
914 Rubber has done a couple runs of this style top too.
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petza914 |
Sep 18 2018, 11:29 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Clemson, SC Member No.: 2,410 Region Association: South East States |
Old thread, but did you ever sell the Saratoga Top? If so and someone else has one, I'd like to get one for my car. PM me or send an email to petza914@gmail.com.
Thanks. |
DRPHIL914 |
Sep 19 2018, 10:14 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
Old thread, but did you ever sell the Saratoga Top? If so and someone else has one, I'd like to get one for my car. PM me or send an email to petza914@gmail.com. Thanks. I have #11 of the first run of WAS tops that 914rubber.com made, and I may be willing to sell it. its pretty nice. If you are interested and want to see it, come down to bluffton SC , come during the Concours week Nov 3-4. We live right off the island. Phil |
petza914 |
Sep 19 2018, 10:32 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Clemson, SC Member No.: 2,410 Region Association: South East States |
Old thread, but did you ever sell the Saratoga Top? If so and someone else has one, I'd like to get one for my car. PM me or send an email to petza914@gmail.com. Thanks. I have #11 of the first run of WAS tops that 914rubber.com made, and I may be willing to sell it. its pretty nice. If you are interested and want to see it, come down to bluffton SC , come during the Concours week Nov 3-4. We live right off the island. Phil Phil, I'm tied up that weekend already. Can you send me photos to my e-mail - petza914@gmail.com Thanks. Pete |
Mikey914 |
Sep 19 2018, 11:15 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Redid the tooling just need to get some bonded up. The time consuming part is polishing these.
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ClayPerrine |
Sep 20 2018, 01:23 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,514 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Five or so years ago I had a nice Saratoga Top that came with my 75 that I purchased in Massachusetts. I advertised it on 914 World and David Seeland the Porsche 356 Tech guru purchased it from me for $800.00. I spent and Hour wrapping it up in a huge box with a ton of packing material for the shipment from Florida to Colorado. My UPS guy even approved the packing as did his supervisor. UPS dropped it off the belt somewhere in the Midwest and then ran it over with a forklift, the fork lift tire tracks were clearly right over the box. I filed a claim with UPS and was paid promptly, the buyer thought I shipped him a cracked top, but it was clear in the pictures with date stamp that the top was intact prior to shipment. At that time $800.00 was considered a good deal for a Saratoga Top in good shape many I have seen have gone for $1000.00 or more. Might have been a good idea to have insured it for more? My 02. Vysoc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) Horray for UPS (United Package Smashers). We stopped using them at my last job because they tore up a 10K server in shipping and wouldn't pay for it. They said it was incorrectly packaged. It was in the factory box from Dell. |
ClayPerrine |
Sep 20 2018, 01:24 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,514 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
They are neat, but I wouldn't have one. Here in Texas it would be like frying ants with a magnifying glass.
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Nacho |
Sep 20 2018, 01:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 31-December 16 From: So. California Member No.: 20,716 Region Association: None |
I've came across a few on Craigslist $250-300 I asked the reason for selling and almost everyone said it sucks to HOT! feels like having a magnifying glass baking your head!
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Nacho |
Sep 20 2018, 01:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 31-December 16 From: So. California Member No.: 20,716 Region Association: None |
I've came across a few on Craigslist $250-300 I asked the reason for selling and almost everyone said it sucks to HOT! feels like having a magnifying glass baking your head!
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Mikey914 |
Sep 20 2018, 05:46 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
There is a definite thermal gain. These are great for the pacific northwest when it's raining.
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