1972 914- Sell it, Part it or Raffle it? |
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1972 914- Sell it, Part it or Raffle it? |
hwgunner |
Aug 2 2011, 09:19 PM
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914 Parts @ Discount Prices 800.321.5432 Group: Members Posts: 1,714 Joined: 11-November 04 From: Santa Maria, Ca Member No.: 3,095 Region Association: None |
Here's what we've got. We took a bunch of misc stuff we had here at GPR & built a car. We have more $$ in it than we'll ever get out of it (duh, it's a 914). The economy is taking it's toll & we don't want to put anything more into it. It drives well (brakes still don't feel quite right to Jonathan, but stop the car fine). What do we do with this? Here are the particulars:
1972 body, clear title in hand, took a hit in the passenger front at some point & has been "fixed" (pop rivets instead of welds ) The top fits slightly off, so we know something is wrong somewhere, but it tracks OK & drives OK. Take the top off & it looks fine. The red paint sucks. Lights/signals all work. The hell hole & engine shelf were repaired by sww914 (Steve Willie at Proton Motor Sports). There isn't any other problem rust on the car. Engine was a 1.8 & has been gone thru to be a 1911, with 20k miles on the bottom end, and: AA 96mm P&C's (Big Bore Kit for a 1.8). Completely rebuilt heads (2.0 heads with new valves & seats, no bad cracks in the "wrong" places). Completely rebuilt Delorto's with new CB Performance hexbar linkage. They have a whistle, which we are told can be fixed with the proper carb base gaskets, but we don't want to take the time/effort to do it. Dr Evil rebuilt the trans with M S X gears, a billet int plate, new syncros & new 1st gear slider. New clutch cable. The interior is mostly there, but is mix and match. Brown carpet, black seats are good, but one has the black corduroy & one is basketweave, no drivers door panel, backpad has a "burn" hole just below the light, retractable seat belts work fine, stock steering wheel & horn pad. Stock gauges all work (except E brake light). No radio. The buyer will need to bring wheels & tires, because I'm not giving up my widened stock rear wheels. We rough guestimate we have more than 6K invested in the car. What are your opinions? To add to what mark has said, What do you think it is worth? For the raffle, $6,000 is not set in stone. I am trying to get some of the money back that I put into it but I am not trying to get rich. Truely, if you add the car into the equasion and $$ I paid Willie and the basket of new/cool used parts in the motor and trans I am probably north of $8,000. Here are a few pics. Attached image(s) |
markb |
Aug 2 2011, 09:32 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
My (smartass) vote has been added. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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rick 918-S |
Aug 2 2011, 09:42 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,471 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
You'll get way more people voting if you start at $ 50.00 a ticket. Just me two cents.
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hwgunner |
Aug 2 2011, 09:43 PM
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914 Parts @ Discount Prices 800.321.5432 Group: Members Posts: 1,714 Joined: 11-November 04 From: Santa Maria, Ca Member No.: 3,095 Region Association: None |
That is a great idea. I was just trying to keep the odds down. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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draganc |
Aug 2 2011, 10:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
I'm in for two tickets at $50 each or one at $100 - if the car is road safe.
Dragan |
hot_shoe914 |
Aug 2 2011, 10:07 PM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,802 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
You'll get way more people voting if you start at $ 50.00 a ticket. Just me two cents. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I still think it would make a better Grand Prize for the MUSR 12. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
speed metal army |
Aug 2 2011, 10:37 PM
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Waiting for the rain to stop... Group: Members Posts: 1,068 Joined: 4-September 10 From: PNW Member No.: 12,137 Region Association: Canada |
Im down for the 100 buck tickets..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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914itis |
Aug 2 2011, 10:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
I am in for a $50.00 ticket
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JRust |
Aug 2 2011, 11:21 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Id do a $50 ticket too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Valy |
Aug 3 2011, 12:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 11,573 Region Association: Northern California |
You know that's not a real Porsche...
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hwgunner |
Aug 3 2011, 12:26 AM
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914 Parts @ Discount Prices 800.321.5432 Group: Members Posts: 1,714 Joined: 11-November 04 From: Santa Maria, Ca Member No.: 3,095 Region Association: None |
Wow, gettin it from both sides tonight. Maybe that is why my 6 year old says it has to go. He wants me to finish the 911 so he and his 2 brothers can go for rides at the same time! Check out the replacement-- http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=138371 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
BajaXJ92 |
Aug 3 2011, 04:24 AM
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Extended Member Group: Members Posts: 2,146 Joined: 20-April 06 From: Prescott, AZ Member No.: 5,895 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'd toss out $50 for a ticket, and I'm on the wrong coast....
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moparrob |
Aug 4 2011, 01:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 646 Joined: 27-April 10 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 11,663 Region Association: None |
ditto on the $50 ticket. If I win I can have two NARPs on jack stands.....
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markb |
Aug 4 2011, 11:08 AM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
You folks think this is only a 3k car? Really? Rebuilt motor & trans, & only 3K?
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JRust |
Aug 4 2011, 07:54 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
You folks think this is only a 3k car? Really? Rebuilt motor & trans, & only 3K? While the motor & trans are a huge plus. Most probably look at the car & think it needs alot of work. I know you have plenty into it. The problem you run into is getting just the right buyer. Meaning someone who has a nice shell to transfer it all too. Most people are not going to spend 5-6k on a 914 that looks kind of run down. There are plenty of us here who can see the value in the car. You should know by now what cheap SOB's we all are. Of course there are plenty who would spend the 5-6k on a car that looks nice, leaks oil like seive & needs alot of mechanical work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) . I'd say throw a cheap paint job on it & then get your money out of it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Project cars in general do not sell as well despite nice parts. Barring just the right buyer anyway. I wish you nothing but the best whatever way you decide to sell it. I think honestly the raffle would get you the most. I just would say the raffle will only happen if it hits the cap you set. That way you are guaranteed your money. |
bandjoey |
Aug 4 2011, 08:01 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
if you part it out...first dibs on the motor to see what's the price (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . raffel but not over 50.
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moparrob |
Aug 7 2011, 12:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 646 Joined: 27-April 10 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 11,663 Region Association: None |
You could modify the raffle in such a way to increase your take. For example, the raffle could be structured so that a $50 winning ticket would entitle you to a right of first refusal to purchase the car at a fixed price of, say, $1000. That way, if you sold 60 tickets you would receive $3000 in ticket sales and $1,000 from the winning buyer - for a total of $4000 in proceeds.
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mepstein |
Aug 7 2011, 07:38 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,305 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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BKLA |
Aug 7 2011, 09:31 AM
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Really old member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 14-August 05 From: OR Member No.: 4,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
You folks think this is only a 3k car? Really? Rebuilt motor & trans, & only 3K? I don't think selling this car does anything positive for your shop's reputation. I would part it. Harsh reality, but (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I'd be in for a $50 for giggles. If you decide to part it, I'd be interested in the gearbox. MSX would be good alternate to the MQV in the zonk now. |
markb |
Aug 7 2011, 09:41 AM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
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