Question on Valuations, Value difference: high end 914/6 conversion vs same on original 914/6 chassis? Options

[Rufus]

Hi Guys - I'm at a major crossroads with my project and need to brainstorm with others in the 914 community.

As a baseline, this very nice conversion sold recently for $72.5k. Here's a link:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=343405

If *everything* else was the same, except the chassis was an original 1970 914/6 chassis (not originally a 914/4), and also that the original drivetrain is long gone, how would the market value differ? Please consider in both cases what fair market value is, and ignore the possibility this recent sale was a smokin' deal.

Looking forward to your opinions ...

Thanks,
Bob

[eric9144]

Sounds like you already have most of the $$ parts, and if it's at Rothsport its in very good hands. Is your original topic question related to it being a money pit in the end or potential resale if you "had to sell"?

Sometimes you have to go with your passion for the car and say F the money if it truly makes you happy. That being said, its almost always cheaper to buy someone else's big dollar build. After coming through the receipts on my car, I know I saved as much as I spent or more, and didn't have to invest 2-3 years of cash, sweat and tears into getting the project to completion.