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J P Stein
post Feb 18 2012, 10:19 AM
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Hay, Bobby.
You can claim "worlds fastest 914" as you are on the left coast.
Were you to come to the right the issue would be in doubt. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

The price issue is an other item. When I was selling the shitbox I was not confident of selling it for my asking price. I sat down with a pad & pencil and parted it out
using my knowledge of the Porsche & 914 market for parts. I came up to over the asking price ($22K for the whole works) *just for the parts of the car* and still had the chassis (figuratively) still settin' there.....not to mention the truck, trailer and (as it turned out) about $4K of
tools & miscellaneous bits.

As it turned out Brit bought the car, trailer & extra wheels/tires only ($20K). He parted out about 80% (WAG) of the removable bits while doing his version of an AX car. HE MADE MONEY.
My estimates were low. He got $8k for the motor that I was figuring at $6k (bout what I had into it).

The point here is while the prices for race cars is pretty well shot, the used parts biddness is still going whole hog......plus you needed a bump. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 18 2012, 10:43 AM
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QUOTE(J P Stein @ Feb 18 2012, 11:19 AM) *

QUOTE(Bobby Smith @ Jan 31 2012, 02:17 PM) *

Bump bump


Hay, Bobby.
You can claim "worlds fastest 914" as you are on the left coast.
Were you to come to the right the issue would be in doubt. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

The price issue is an other item. When I was selling the shitbox I was not confident of selling it for my asking price. I sat down with a pad & pencil and parted it out
using my knowledge of the Porsche & 914 market for parts. I came up to over the asking price ($22K for the whole works) *just for the parts of the car* and still had the chassis (figuratively) still settin' there.....not to mention the truck, trailer and (as it turned out) about $4K of
tools & miscellaneous bits.

As it turned out Brit bought the car, trailer & extra wheels/tires only ($20K). He parted out about 80% (WAG) of the removable bits while doing his version of an AX car. HE MADE MONEY.
My estimates were low. He got $8k for the motor that I was figuring at $6k (bout what I had into it).

The point here is while the prices for race cars is pretty well shot, the used parts biddness is still going whole hog......plus you needed a bump. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


On the other hand, Bobby is selling a turn key racing package. I don't know race cars but I am familiar with sales. As soon as you remove the motor, you change it from a known product to something else. Brit sold parts from a six (I know, I bought some of them) and that engine could go into a 911 or 914. I don't think a 911 guy will buy Bobby's four. Bobby is also dealing with an east coast winter. Not as bad this year as most but most east coasters hibernate this time of the year. Its always a bad time of the year to sell most any outdoor sport item except snow sports. I thought about buying his car but I really won't have weekends to myself until both my kids are away at school. I REALLY like that car!
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post Feb 19 2012, 07:18 AM
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Winter time is build time. Mine spent most of it's winters on blocks. I wasn't comparimg the 2 cars, (tho mine was a turnkey set up also) just the situation.

Enjoy those parts in good health.
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post Feb 19 2012, 11:29 AM
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"On the other hand, Bobby is selling a turn key racing package"

Yes, turn key package with HISTORY and PROVENANCE. Also a "magazine car" in Excellence June 09 issue. I've owned this car nearly 30 years. At this time there are only 56 cars that have ever taken FTD at a Porsche Parade. 1956-2011. This IS one of those cars. Some were repeat winners so actually less than 56. As far as World's Fastest 914 autocross car...well in July 2008 at Charlotte Motor Speedway I had that. This car shares history with cars driven by Alan Johnson, Bruce Jennings, Ron Mistak, Gary Walton, Greg Fordahl etc. etc. Like Dizzy Dean said, "It's not braggin if you done it".
NO WAY this car will be parted out. It's winner, a beast, it's my friend and a terror to all that have come up against it in vain. Who knows why it has not sold but something inside me is happy about that. It's in storage now (I start it regularly) and it's kinda like having a loaded gun in the dresser draw. Always ready to slay. It would be a sad day for me if someone buys it. I have actually considered bring it out of retirement but I am enjoying the new challenge of autocrossing my 914/6 3.2 at this time.
Well.... my hand is getting tired from patting myself on the back so I'll close with some photos of PCA's perpetual award for Fastest Time. Take note of some of the names. THIS is HISTORY my friends.


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post Mar 4 2012, 02:18 PM
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post Mar 18 2012, 07:07 PM
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post Mar 28 2012, 07:12 AM
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Time to go! New project forces sale. Offers?

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post Mar 28 2012, 04:13 PM
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QUOTE(hanwai @ Mar 28 2012, 05:12 AM) *

QUOTE(Bobby Smith @ Mar 19 2012, 09:07 AM) *

Time to go! New project forces sale. Offers?

Sent email

e-mail answered. Let me know if you have any questions about the car.
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post Apr 10 2012, 04:51 PM
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I thought she was sold but back on the market.
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post Apr 16 2012, 11:41 AM
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post Apr 16 2012, 05:08 PM
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post May 15 2012, 02:47 PM
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post May 23 2012, 12:43 PM
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Bump. This is a steal.
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post Jul 23 2012, 10:31 AM
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Happy to report that my 914 is no longer for sale and I am so glad that no one bought it. I have recently taken it out of storage done the routine maintenance required and she will be running again this weekend. Thanks to all that inquired.
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post Jul 23 2012, 01:23 PM
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So it took 12,900 for you to come to your senses...

You and that car are connected on a cellular level. If you don't need the cash, and its not costing you (much) to keep it- you (finally) made the right call.

CONGRATS!!!

Now go forth to the forest of cones and wreak havoc on the tail draggers and water pumpers!




(if I had a job and a spare 12,900 it'd be in MY garage...) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
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post Jul 25 2012, 11:45 PM
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Yup!If I had a spare 15000 or so it would be up here.One of the coolest/quickest!
Im glad you are keeping the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jul 26 2012, 12:30 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) I was about to buy it.

Just kidding! I just sold my race car too. I will regret it someday. Keep it and enjoy it if you can.
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post Jul 29 2012, 04:16 AM
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Heading to Richmond VA this am to run her for the first time in almost 2 years. I'll let everyone how it goes. I've made quite a few changes in the past few weeks so it should be interesting.
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post Jul 30 2012, 08:14 AM
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After being in storage for nearly 2 years, "Black Magic" took FTD against 107 entrants in Richmond VA yesterday. My dog Duke congratulates me. It was a good day and I'm so glad I didn't sell my Baby. She a beast.


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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Seems like you still have it for a reason! Congrats!
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