'71 914/6 valuation Options

[Rav914]

I know, these threads are as common as the sunrise, however....tell me if my offer is fair.

A neighbor of mine has a '71 914/6. It has been sitting on jacks for at least 15 years. It's original, complete and stripped down ready for paint. No rust, motor disassembled, steelies, Ivory/black, plus it's a '71 - rare.

I've been politely asking him if he wants to sell for a few years but have not offered a price. He kindly defers, saying "Maybe next year". First person to state a number loses right? Well I want the car as a project and am willing to put a price out there regardless. I was thinking of $15K (If that doesn't work I'll offer up my silver/red '74 911S as a trade. I'm selling the car anyway.)

I know it needs just about everything, I'm thinking $25K more through the next few years. Does $15K sound about right?

Thanks,
Nate

[Spoke]

Pretty amazing how much one can put into an original 914/6. Matching numbers would be a necessity.

I love the 914's but with that kind of cash, you could buy a rocketship of a (turn-key: turn the key and drive like hell) 911. I paid less than $20K for my zero rust original '86 turbo.

[racerbvd]

Pretty amazing how much one can put into an original 914/6. Matching numbers would be a necessity.

I love the 914's but with that kind of cash, you could buy a rocketship of a (turn-key: turn the key and drive like hell) 911. I paid less than $20K for my zero rust original '86 turbo.

Boy, do I know that, descent, not great (wrong color) matching # 914-6, $22K, freshen engine & tranny, bare metal (gotta make sure all rot is taken care of) respray back to correct color, freshen int, susp & anything else and after all of that, could have taken the same $$$ currently spent & bought a 993TT (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
But that wouldn't be a basicly brand new, matching numbers 914-6, would it. See my blog for pix & links..