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> 1972 914- Sell it, Part it or Raffle it?
1972 914- Sell it, Part it or Raffle it??
So I have this 914 that I need to get rid of. What do you think I should do with it?
Try and sell as a whole. I have way more $ in it than I could ever get out of it but it could basically be driven any where making the body a nice carrying case for the new motor and trans. [ 15 ] ** [18.99%]
Sell the motor then the trans and then part out the rest of the car. [ 20 ] ** [25.32%]
Sell 60 raffle tickets for $100.00 each. [ 44 ] ** [55.70%]
What is it worth?
$0 to $1000 [ 3 ] ** [3.80%]
$1001 to $2000 [ 7 ] ** [8.86%]
$2001 to $3000 [ 30 ] ** [37.97%]
$3001 to $4000 [ 21 ] ** [26.58%]
$4001 to $5000 (really) [ 13 ] ** [16.46%]
$5001 to $6000 (No, Rally) [ 2 ] ** [2.53%]
$6000 PLUS (I have beach front property in Ely you need to see) [ 3 ] ** [3.80%]
How much should I raffle it for?
$3000 [ 20 ] ** [25.32%]
$4000 [ 15 ] ** [18.99%]
$4500 [ 6 ] ** [7.59%]
$5000 [ 11 ] ** [13.92%]
$5500 [ 2 ] ** [2.53%]
$6000 ($500 to The Small Miracles Foundation) [ 18 ] ** [22.78%]
$7000 ($1500 to The Small Miracles Foundation) [ 7 ] ** [8.86%]
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hwgunner
post Aug 2 2011, 09:19 PM
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Here's what we've got. We took a bunch of misc stuff we had here at GPR & built a car. We have more $$ in it than we'll ever get out of it (duh, it's a 914). The economy is taking it's toll & we don't want to put anything more into it. It drives well (brakes still don't feel quite right to Jonathan, but stop the car fine). What do we do with this? Here are the particulars:

1972 body, clear title in hand, took a hit in the passenger front at some point & has been "fixed" (pop rivets instead of welds ) The top fits slightly off, so we know something is wrong somewhere, but it tracks OK & drives OK. Take the top off & it looks fine. The red paint sucks. Lights/signals all work.

The hell hole & engine shelf were repaired by sww914 (Steve Willie at Proton Motor Sports). There isn't any other problem rust on the car.

Engine was a 1.8 & has been gone thru to be a 1911, with 20k miles on the bottom end, and:

AA 96mm P&C's (Big Bore Kit for a 1.8).

Completely rebuilt heads (2.0 heads with new valves & seats, no bad cracks in the "wrong" places).

Completely rebuilt Delorto's with new CB Performance hexbar linkage. They have a whistle, which we are told can be fixed with the proper carb base gaskets, but we don't want to take the time/effort to do it.


Dr Evil rebuilt the trans with M S X gears, a billet int plate, new syncros & new 1st gear slider. New clutch cable.


The interior is mostly there, but is mix and match. Brown carpet, black seats are good, but one has the black corduroy & one is basketweave, no drivers door panel, backpad has a "burn" hole just below the light, retractable seat belts work fine, stock steering wheel & horn pad. Stock gauges all work (except E brake light). No radio.

The buyer will need to bring wheels & tires, because I'm not giving up my widened stock rear wheels.


We rough guestimate we have more than 6K invested in the car. What are your opinions?

To add to what mark has said, What do you think it is worth? For the raffle, $6,000 is not set in stone. I am trying to get some of the money back that I put into it but I am not trying to get rich. Truely, if you add the car into the equasion and $$ I paid Willie and the basket of new/cool used parts in the motor and trans I am probably north of $8,000. Here are a few pics.


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post Aug 2 2011, 09:32 PM
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My (smartass) vote has been added. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 2 2011, 09:42 PM
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You'll get way more people voting if you start at $ 50.00 a ticket. Just me two cents.
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post Aug 2 2011, 09:43 PM
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That is a great idea. I was just trying to keep the odds down. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 2 2011, 10:02 PM
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I'm in for two tickets at $50 each or one at $100 - if the car is road safe.
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post Aug 2 2011, 10:07 PM
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Aug 2 2011, 10:42 PM) *

You'll get way more people voting if you start at $ 50.00 a ticket. Just me two cents.

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I still think it would make a better Grand Prize for the MUSR 12. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Aug 2 2011, 10:37 PM
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Im down for the 100 buck tickets..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 2 2011, 10:44 PM
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I am in for a $50.00 ticket
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post Aug 2 2011, 11:21 PM
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Id do a $50 ticket too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 3 2011, 12:18 AM
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You know that's not a real Porsche...
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post Aug 3 2011, 12:26 AM
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Wow, gettin it from both sides tonight. Maybe that is why my 6 year old says it has to go. He wants me to finish the 911 so he and his 2 brothers can go for rides at the same time! Check out the replacement--

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=138371

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post Aug 3 2011, 04:24 AM
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I'd toss out $50 for a ticket, and I'm on the wrong coast....
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post Aug 4 2011, 01:25 AM
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ditto on the $50 ticket. If I win I can have two NARPs on jack stands.....
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post Aug 4 2011, 11:08 AM
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You folks think this is only a 3k car? Really? Rebuilt motor & trans, & only 3K?
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post Aug 4 2011, 07:54 PM
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You folks think this is only a 3k car? Really? Rebuilt motor & trans, & only 3K?

While the motor & trans are a huge plus. Most probably look at the car & think it needs alot of work. I know you have plenty into it. The problem you run into is getting just the right buyer. Meaning someone who has a nice shell to transfer it all too. Most people are not going to spend 5-6k on a 914 that looks kind of run down. There are plenty of us here who can see the value in the car. You should know by now what cheap SOB's we all are. Of course there are plenty who would spend the 5-6k on a car that looks nice, leaks oil like seive & needs alot of mechanical work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) . I'd say throw a cheap paint job on it & then get your money out of it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Project cars in general do not sell as well despite nice parts. Barring just the right buyer anyway.

I wish you nothing but the best whatever way you decide to sell it. I think honestly the raffle would get you the most. I just would say the raffle will only happen if it hits the cap you set. That way you are guaranteed your money.
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post Aug 4 2011, 08:01 PM
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if you part it out...first dibs on the motor to see what's the price (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . raffel but not over 50.
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You could modify the raffle in such a way to increase your take. For example, the raffle could be structured so that a $50 winning ticket would entitle you to a right of first refusal to purchase the car at a fixed price of, say, $1000. That way, if you sold 60 tickets you would receive $3000 in ticket sales and $1,000 from the winning buyer - for a total of $4000 in proceeds.
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QUOTE(markb @ Aug 4 2011, 01:08 PM) *

You folks think this is only a 3k car? Really? Rebuilt motor & trans, & only 3K?


I don't think selling this car does anything positive for your shop's reputation. I would part it.
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post Aug 7 2011, 09:31 AM
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QUOTE(markb @ Aug 4 2011, 01:08 PM) *

You folks think this is only a 3k car? Really? Rebuilt motor & trans, & only 3K?


I don't think selling this car does anything positive for your shop's reputation. I would part it.



Harsh reality, but (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I'd be in for a $50 for giggles. If you decide to part it, I'd be interested in the gearbox. MSX would be good alternate to the MQV in the zonk now.
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post Aug 7 2011, 09:41 AM
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QUOTE(markb @ Aug 4 2011, 01:08 PM) *

You folks think this is only a 3k car? Really? Rebuilt motor & trans, & only 3K?


I don't think selling this car does anything positive for your shop's reputation. I would part it.

We're not a shop. We only sell parts.
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