914-6 Valuation Options

[RJdiego]

I finally decided to part with my 914-6 that I have owned since 1978. I was hoping to get some advice regarding the value of the car. The car was last driven in 1982, has approx. 80,000 miles. It is in need of a complete restoration in my opinion. Needs paint...pretty good body, straight with some minor rust in the rear trunk near the lights, and the front trunk seal area. The engine has not been started in 25 years, yet is complete and 99% original with matching numbers and a certificate from Porsche. The only changes that I am aware of are stainless fuel lines and 2 post oil sender. Still a stock 2.0 ltr. The targa top is smooth and painted and the targa sails have had the vinyl removed.

Pictures at http://picasaweb.google.com/rjherrin99/Porsche9146

I have been checking ebay for comps, but the prices seem all over the place.
I would really appreciate some honest evaluations. I have not messed with the car much in the last 20 years and don't know much about repair cost today nor parts prices or availability.

Thanks for your help.

[JeffBowlsby]

"Auctions do not determined value.period All they show you is what someone is emotinally willing to pay for an item."

I partially agree, but mostly disagree Craig. Ebay is one of the few visible public forums where sales results are available to the public. Everythings sells there and the whole world watches the process and results.

We hear often that something is only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it...that is the value of any given thing at any moment in time under the conditions of the moment, by definition.

So if a sellers auction attracts a buyer willing to pay an agreed price and that price is acceptable to the seller (by setting a reserve amount), how can that not be the value of that item?

At the very least, auction results can be comparable indicators of value.

I love ebay...I hate ebay...(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)