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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
| enderw88 |
 May 16 2011, 04:06 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 20-April 11 From: Tucson, AZ Member No.: 12,960 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
I have a line on an original 914-6. It is running a '79 3.0 engine, has racing seats, roll cage (removable, I think). The front suspension is modified, with 944 Turbo front brakes and with the original 914 front brakes moved aft. The paint is not the original color. The seller wants to price it like an original /6, which I guess it is.
How can I estimate the value of this thing with respect to a well done 914/4-6 conversion? This car is so far from original that I can't see putting it back. It is like trying to sell George Washington's axe, even though the head has been replaced once or twice, and the handle broken some time ago so that was replaced too, but its still George Washington axe... |
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| Eric_Shea |
Sep 1 2011, 11:59 AM
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QUOTE "Who Cares" I would think... a lot of people. Pat for one. Any really serious auction house in the future would put a premium on a car that is totally, original, stock and correct. The very next car built off the line could be auctioned right along side it and bring much less money because it was painted black by an owner that liked black. Bottom line is, cars are meant to be... "a lot of things to a lot of different people". Some are collectors and gain a great deal of satisfaction from that. Some are drivers and get their satisfaction from that. Some are racers and they love that. |
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| Pat Garvey |
Oct 23 2011, 06:51 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,900 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Sep 1 2011, 11:59 AM)  QUOTE "Who Cares" I would think... a lot of people. Pat for one. Any really serious auction house in the future would put a premium on a car that is totally, original, stock and correct. The very next car built off the line could be auctioned right along side it and bring much less money because it was painted black by an owner that liked black. Bottom line is, cars are meant to be... "a lot of things to a lot of different people". Some are collectors and gain a great deal of satisfaction from that. Some are drivers and get their satisfaction from that. Some are racers and they love that. Agree on all your points. My personal requirements are mine. Yours are yours. I don't fault anyone for there's. Just would ike to see more of the six breed left alone. My opinion only. Pat |
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Posts in this topic
enderw88 Determining value May 16 2011, 04:06 PM
Pat Garvey :confused:
Well, since this is the originality f... May 16 2011, 04:39 PM eric9144 :agree:
Really they should have converted a roll... May 16 2011, 05:27 PM DanT Don't be too hard on folks building race cars
... May 16 2011, 06:05 PM
Pat Garvey
Don't be too hard on folks building race cars... May 16 2011, 06:09 PM RFoulds I had a similar car. To me, as long as the VIN is... May 17 2011, 01:25 PM mepstein If it has a 6 vin, it's a real 6.
A conversio... May 17 2011, 01:32 PM Cairo94507 I have to agree with mepstein. If it is an origin... May 17 2011, 08:15 PM Pat Garvey Here's my take on an "original 914-6... May 18 2011, 07:24 PM Eric_Shea I think I know that car. It's very rare (if i... May 22 2011, 07:10 PM laflaur My take,
Factory six left the fatherland with a 2.... May 22 2011, 07:47 PM Pat Garvey I've said my piece! May 23 2011, 07:00 PM Cairo94507 I guess we are playing with the word "origina... May 25 2011, 06:39 AM Pat Garvey
I guess we are playing with the word "origin... May 29 2011, 08:27 PM Eric_Shea Original = ?
Factory = ?
Stock = ?
The problem l... May 26 2011, 07:41 AM carr914 It is and always will be a 914-6
As far as ... May 26 2011, 09:40 AM mepstein
It is and always will be a 914-6
As far as ... May 26 2011, 09:50 AM Pat Garvey
It is and always will be a 914-6
As far as ... Jun 8 2011, 07:21 PM project914 Eric's Definition works for me. Stock means a... Oct 23 2011, 05:00 PM |
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