Input on current market values, 1973 2.0 appearance group - ultra original |
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Input on current market values, 1973 2.0 appearance group - ultra original |
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Aug 28 2014, 07:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 699 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
So I may regret asking for opinions because I suspect that the reactions will be all over the board but here goes...
As mentioned in another thread recently I'm new to 914's and interested in buying a very original '73-'74 2.0 or 6. Just today had an owner contact me about possibly purchasing his '73 2.0. While I'v only seen pictures of the car, I will say that, based upon the couple hundred pics and documents provided, its safe to say that this is truly a well documented survivor. One owner car until July of this year (41 yrs). The car has 44k original miles. Original paint, perfect like new interior, original porsche mats, original paint markings (even on the wheel lugs) and factory stickers in all of the right places. No rust. I suspect it is one of the more original 914's around. I have not seen the car in person yet but I've purchased a lot of original cars and I think its safe to say that this one will likely, upon complete inspection, be confirmed as a true survivor of very high quality....not just a nice original. So...with that said, I'd like some help. What is top market for a car that is a true very high quality '73 2.0 appearance group survivor? I know you'll likely ask for pics and additional information. I don't have those to share in the moment. I believe the current owner is a member here and will likely be able to sit back and enjoy the varied comments here as much as I do...so let it rip!. What is top market for a car like this? What is the highest you have seen car like this go for....a really nice one. 30's?, 40's?, 50's? Appreciate your input. I'm interested in the car but really need to be comfortable I'm paying top dollar for a top....but not over-the-top dollar. |
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Aug 31 2014, 09:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Glad to see Dave Cheek weigh in. His car is truly beautiful and original to the max.
My 1974 1.8 liter: bought it in 2007 for 14K, put another 9K into it and then put about 200 hours into cleaning with my buddies and won a concours event last summer in Traverse City. Was offered 40K by a dealer but I did not sell figuring I'd never get another one this nice again. Anyway: here's my deal... My car was only "OK" maintained. Needed new clutch, resealing, blah blah blah and the engine compartment was repainted as there was corrosion. IF you bought my car today, I could tell you that it has been meticulously maintained and has been "sorted out" by Brad Mayeur. I could nitpick little things here and there but overall the car really needs nothing. Fast forward to last year. Bought another 1.8 from a world member for 8500 and after a rebuilt tranny, new windows front and rear, a front sway bar and a ton of seals and cables and stuff stuff stuff, I now have about 18K into it. Now I realize I couldn't get the same money out of it but it's my daily summer driver and I don't care, I'm having fun with it. So the point is, if you pay 49K you could easily drop another 10K in incidentals, brakes, seals and the like, without even batting an eye. And if it hasn't been brought to concours level, you may want to factor in all the time and Q-tips and bruised knuckles it will take to bring it up to that level. But if you bought the car from me or Dave or Tod914, it would be worth every penny. Sorry for rambling but at least I didn't carbon copy that post upon post upon post everyone else did! LOL Good luck. Most of all, enjoy it for what you want to get out of it. Paul |
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