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.

[degreeoff]

for what its worth NADA has it as Low retail 16700 to high retail for 25100 SOOO that being said with the work ness I'd say the above is right but I'll trade you a 1.15 ct emerald cut GIA cert diamond valued @ $8800 for it tomorrow!

Josh

[RJdiego]

for what its worth NADA has it as Low retail 16700 to high retail for 25100 SOOO that being said with the work ness I'd say the above is right but I'll trade you a 1.15 ct emerald cut GIA cert diamond valued @ $8800 for it tomorrow!

Josh

Thanks for the offer, too bad it's not my wifes car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
This sold on ebay a couple of days ago:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-Porsch...1QQcmdZViewItem

So I think mine is north of that. Plus some nut is sellling this for $46,000.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914...1QQcmdZViewItem

I think the easiest thing to do is put on Ebay at the end of the month and let potential buyers check it out prior to that. Just let the market determine the price.
Then I won't have to negotiate or get offers of diamonds, Superbowl tickets, etc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

[nomore9one4]

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I think the easiest thing to do is put on Ebay at the end of the month and let potential buyers check it out prior to that. Just let the market determine the price.
Then I won't have to negotiate or get offers of diamonds, Superbowl tickets, etc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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but would you be willing to trade for my magic beans? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[RJdiego]

[quote name='faux916' date='Sep 6 2007, 10:01 AM' post='942819']
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I think the easiest thing to do is put on Ebay at the end of the month and let potential buyers check it out prior to that. Just let the market determine the price.
Then I won't have to negotiate or get offers of diamonds, Superbowl tickets, etc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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but would you be willing to trade for my magic beans? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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I had'nt thought of magic beans... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

[911quest]

I bought one a year ago that hadn't run in 20+ years I paid 10k for it if you rebuild the carbs and get it running it will bring alot more money the not running.....

[RJdiego]

I bought one a year ago that hadn't run in 20+ years I paid 10k for it if you rebuild the carbs and get it running it will bring alot more money the not running.....

I thought about that. I rebuilt the carbs myself years ago, I still have my flow meter for tuning. It is a long story but when I stored the car I thought it would only be for a couple of months so I did not prep it for long turn storage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I am concerned that all the seals are dried out and major rust in the cylinders. Do you have any advice about getting it running?

Thanks, RJ

[911quest]

Get a 19mm wrench on the crank pulley and see if it turns over... if it does your looking at a saturday project to remove and clean the fuel tank and rebuild the carbs it's going to leak oil but it doesn't matter people are going to know it needs work but if you can show them that it runs it's just one more positive instead of a maybe. If you were closer I would snatch it up I have saved quite a few 911's that have been sleeping.

[RJdiego]

Get a 19mm wrench on the crank pulley and see if it turns over... if it does your looking at a saturday project to remove and clean the fuel tank and rebuild the carbs it's going to leak oil but it doesn't matter people are going to know it needs work but if you can show them that it runs it's just one more positive instead of a maybe. If you were closer I would snatch it up I have saved quite a few 911's that have been sleeping.

I did think about about removing the plugs and squirting fogging oil/W40/kerosene or something like that to soak overnight. Once it turned over I was thought about replacing the oil in the tank with kerosene and cranking it over to flush out sludge or do you think that would that just make matters worse.

Thanks for the tips. I think mine might be in a coma instead of sleeping. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

[911quest]

Get a 19mm wrench on the crank pulley and see if it turns over... if it does your looking at a saturday project to remove and clean the fuel tank and rebuild the carbs it's going to leak oil but it doesn't matter people are going to know it needs work but if you can show them that it runs it's just one more positive instead of a maybe. If you were closer I would snatch it up I have saved quite a few 911's that have been sleeping.

I did think about about removing the plugs and squirting fogging oil/W40/kerosene or something like that to soak overnight. Once it turned over I was thought about replacing the oil in the tank with kerosene and cranking it over to flush out sludge or do you think that would that just make matters worse.

Thanks for the tips. I think mine might be in a coma instead of sleeping. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

If it is was me I would see if the motor still turn's over if it doesn't usually wd-40 etc. in the cyl. won't get it unstuck these have steel liner and are bad about the ring's rusting to the cyl. If it turns over then I would drain the oil etc. one thing I have seen on Mag. cased motor's is the moisture in the oil settle's to the bottom of the case and eat's away at the magnesium, if the motor has been in a "coma"


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