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| BPic |
 Feb 7 2018, 06:33 AM
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I have been stalking in here for months and I'm amazed by the information exchange here. I just purchased a 72 1.7 that I will be rebuilding. The discussion I would open is this: In looking at a full rebuild of the car above will the car be more valuable brought back to factory spec 100% original or set up with a bigger engine, say a 2.0 and slightly modified.
Not that I'm rebuilding this to sell right away. But, I always have an exit strategy with an investment like this and would like to get an idea of which route to go. I'm sure I'll be posting a lot of questions here and I've already cataloged several posts with tips and pics of some of my questions thus far. Any input will be greatly appreciated! |
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| BeatNavy |
Feb 7 2018, 07:28 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,954 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I agree that a car is not investment, but I also agree that's not a bad idea to have an "exit strategy" when you start something (I rarely do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ).
There is a market for both -- brought back to 100% original or something with more power. Whatever direction, the big caveat is to do it well. In terms of mods, if your primary option is to put a 2.0, or modified 2.0, in place of the 1.7 that's hardly "crazy" in terms of non-original, particularly if you keep the numbers matching original case to sell with the car later. |
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BPic Question on Values Feb 7 2018, 06:33 AM
914Sixer Any money to be made would only be secondary to th... Feb 7 2018, 06:56 AM simonjb A car is not an investment - at least in my view. ... Feb 7 2018, 07:17 AM Mike Fitton Only 2 ways to go in my opinion:
-Rebuild back to ... Feb 7 2018, 07:39 AM
bbrock :wttc: and :ttiwwp:
I'm just over 10 months... Feb 7 2018, 09:23 AM mepstein A full restoration can have you upside down a coup... Feb 7 2018, 07:45 AM Edward Blume Best investment is to drive it.
Your pile of ric... Feb 7 2018, 07:49 AM cuddyk :wttc:
Ah, the age old question. Second only may... Feb 7 2018, 07:58 AM Larmo63 I agree with Mike:
"Only 2 ways to go in my ... Feb 7 2018, 09:47 AM Mueller Or you could be like Mike, I have zero intentions ... Feb 7 2018, 11:13 AM JOEPROPER I see it as a hobby. Like most hobbies, it cost m... Feb 7 2018, 11:24 AM 914_teener How many Angels can dance on the head of a pin?
... Feb 7 2018, 12:35 PM malcolm2 It goes back to you.... Why did you buy the car? ... Feb 7 2018, 01:05 PM theer :wttc:
Welcome to the madness. These cars are f... Feb 7 2018, 03:26 PM Dave_Darling If the 914 goes the way of most collectable cars, ... Feb 7 2018, 05:30 PM BPic Thank you everyone for the input. I guess "in... Feb 8 2018, 08:38 AM Shadowfax :wttc:
Good luck with your project! Feb 8 2018, 09:32 AM |
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