914 market went dry!, Anyone notice? Options

[LowGT]

For the past 2 years I would check out evilbay, 914 forums, etc.. for cars for sale. In the last week or so they have been dwindling.

Yesterday I check out ebay and there are 3 914s and the FS forums are mainly WTB threads.

So, where did all the cars go? Makes me glad I found the one I did!

[Rav914]

I think all of the previous posts are correct. Increasing value and it just being the winter months.

If you're looking for a car, I bet putting out a "wanted" ad might yield more fruit.

I'm trying to convice my father-in-law to search for and buy a /6 for the previous reasons. He wants a Porsche and not lose $. I see these as the next 69-73 911S.

As for Europe, that will slow down. If you've been reading the Wall Street Journal, their economy is following us pretty closely. In fact their debt:earings percentage is worse than ours.

I too am glad I found a nice one when I did!

[grantsfo]

I think 914-4 will likely maintain current valuations or decline over the next 5 years. This is a real buyers market now and I'm just waiting for a sub $10K Boxster. I dont think 914 will ever be in same league as 356 from a valuation perspective. Perhaps pristine 914-6 might pull in $50K eventually. 914-4's are probably closer to VW bug or 924 in terms of collectability.

Only thing that is propping up P car valuations now is the fact that our currency has lost so much value against all other currencies and bargin hunters are plucking cars out of the US. I guess if enough 914's left our country that prices could go up, but I suspect 914 isnt on top of the list for buyers in Europe.

[SirAndy]

Perhaps pristine 914-6 might pull in $50K eventually.

they're already getting close ...

this one fetched well over $30k last year:

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