So...are we starting to see the 914 prices rise?, Or is this another one of of those, "Not this sh!t, again" threads? Options

[billh1963]

While I realize that price increases for any sports car is seasonal, are we seeing a long awaited bump?

Looking at the recent selling prices of cars, it looks like the prices for nice solid cars are rising. Not only are the super nice, show quality cars gaining ground, the nice solid cars appear to be gaining ground as well. In addition, the number of solid cars available for sale seems to be unusually low lately.

Obviously, seasonal impact, early Porsche, and 914/6 prices are having an affect...I just wonder if 914 prices will hold or even gain ground?

[Pat Garvey]

I spent nearly a hour writing one of my diatribes about this issue. Read it, and realized that I was being too one-sided.

Yep, they are rising. The best, like Tod914's 2.0, and Steve's one-off, and pristine LE's will control the world of pricing for fours. Why? Because they are vintage and original.

The "real" sixes, in their small numbers, have gone viral in pricing but will drag the good fours upward also.

Tuner cars are individuals. The driver makes it what's important to him/her. But, if you are a speculator (and they control the markets for cars) you'll be looking for a 914 four that has the originality factor, or the WOW factor to make it flippable. Most of these guys are expecting to make a profit. Some are collectors.

MY opinion is that tuner 914's , while they have a niche, will never realize the potential that a stock vehicle will. Look at what Tod did! My God, he raised the bar so high! Because it was nearly bone stock and a premier concours car.

Here are the facts. Bone stock/mildly customized will bring the best seller values. No different that any other vintage cars. Its what vintage flippers want. And they'll continue to get it. Theey control the market.

However......your 914 is your 914. Do with it which makes you happy.

I once saw a 914 converted into a mud bogger, with a huge Chevy V8 in Louisiana. Body must have been 8 feet above the chassis. I liked it, though it was a cobbled up POS and broke. But it was that guys platform. I've seen worse too, but it was the drivers' perspective.

I'll always be a "weenie" because that's where I've been for 42 years. But, I've grown to respect others approaches. It's your car.

See what ageing can do to you?

Eric - starting to like the rear fog.
Pat

ps - think this was long, you should have read the first itteration

[struckn]

I spent nearly a hour writing one of my diatribes about this issue. Read it, and realized that I was being too one-sided.

Yep, they are rising. The best, like Tod914's 2.0, and Steve's one-off, and pristine LE's will control the world of pricing for fours. Why? Because they are vintage and original.

The "real" sixes, in their small numbers, have gone viral in pricing but will drag the good fours upward also.

Tuner cars are individuals. The driver makes it what's important to him/her. But, if you are a speculator (and they control the markets for cars) you'll be looking for a 914 four that has the originality factor, or the WOW factor to make it flippable. Most of these guys are expecting to make a profit. Some are collectors.

MY opinion is that tuner 914's , while they have a niche, will never realize the potential that a stock vehicle will. Look at what Tod did! My God, he raised the bar so high! Because it was nearly bone stock and a premier concours car.

Here are the facts. Bone stock/mildly customized will bring the best seller values. No different that any other vintage cars. Its what vintage flippers want. And they'll continue to get it. Theey control the market.

However......your 914 is your 914. Do with it which makes you happy.

I once saw a 914 converted into a mud bogger, with a huge Chevy V8 in Louisiana. Body must have been 8 feet above the chassis. I liked it, though it was a cobbled up POS and broke. But it was that guys platform. I've seen worse too, but it was the drivers' perspective.

I'll always be a "weenie" because that's where I've been for 42 years. But, I've grown to respect others approaches. It's your car.

See what ageing can do to you?

Eric - starting to like the rear fog.
Pat

ps - think this was long, you should have read the first itteration

Truth in what you say Pat, but you're looking at it from a Collector and Porsche owners perspective. The Tuner crowd see's the 914's from an exotic speedster prospective and their interest in 914's increases the demand for a small and limited supply, which could have an impact on increasing the market value of a non stock or unrestored 914. I too am one who preferrs stock, but can appriciate a conversion if done right. Oh... and for the record I'm 21.......years older then you, so welcome to the beginning of the over the hill gang.
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