 Need expert opinions on this, Recent listing on BaT |
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| Thunderchief |
 Jul 26 2026, 12:32 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 199 Joined: 12-August 19 From: Pasadena, CA. Member No.: 23,365 Region Association: Southern California  |
There was a recent listing on BaT for a blue 914 GT Tribute that was only bid up to 70k. Why do you think it didn't go any higher? Its not mine but I'm building one and don't want to make any possible mistakes that this person did. Thanks.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-914-184/ |
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| flipb |
Jul 26 2026, 12:54 PM
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I'm not an expert by any means but I was shocked that $70K wasn't enough to hit Reserve for that one.
If you look at the history chart, on average 1-2 /6 conversions per year go for over $80K. They have to be quite exceptional and timed with a hot market. Do not build a /6 conversion under the assumption that you'll someday get the investment back.  |
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| Superhawk996 |
Jul 26 2026, 01:19 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,963 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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QUOTE(flipb @ Jul 26 2026, 02:54 PM)  Do not build a /6 conversion under the assumption that you'll someday get the investment back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The proverbial $100k invested - asking $70k That’s some (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) investing I’ll double down on this. Don’t ever restore anything and expect to get your money back. It’s always cheaper to buy someone else’s already completed restoration than it is to do it yourself. |
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Thunderchief Need expert opinions on this Jul 26 2026, 12:32 PM
brant Because it’s a 4 cylinder conversion car and not... Jul 26 2026, 12:50 PM
mepstein
Do not build a /6 conversion under the assumpti... Jul 26 2026, 01:47 PM Thunderchief I agree with everything you guys are saying but a ... Jul 26 2026, 02:20 PM mepstein
I agree with everything you guys are saying but a... Jul 26 2026, 03:40 PM Superhawk996
I agree with everything you guys are saying but ... Jul 26 2026, 04:06 PM brant I built a 914/6 conversion because I needed it to ... Jul 26 2026, 02:28 PM brant Duplicate. Jul 26 2026, 02:29 PM Front yard mechanic Buy high sell low just like the stock market Jul 26 2026, 04:35 PM 930cabman My 1975 Palma Green reasonably solid /6 conversion... Jul 26 2026, 04:56 PM Montreal914 I am no expert but high value buyers will be looki... Jul 26 2026, 05:31 PM |
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