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> Jake Raby's '74 2056 on ebay?, Looks a lot like I remember
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post Apr 2 2012, 11:03 PM
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Jake had a 1974 2056 on sale here about a yr ago. Dam car lasted about 15min. Missed it by ~2hr or I would have made a dash for it.

The car on ebay looks a lot like it. I think Jake sold it for ~$9k, if memory serves me correctly. For some reason, I remember the exhaust tips. Can anyone confirm my failing memory?

'74 2056 on ebay

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post Apr 2 2012, 11:05 PM
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Hanks car! He took me for a ride in it shortly after Jake sold it to him. What a blast that was! Real nice torque in that motor.
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post Apr 2 2012, 11:09 PM
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Missing out on that car is making me cry. Time for another beer.

Did Hank do anything more to the car?

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post Apr 2 2012, 11:11 PM
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I'm not sure. He's a stand up guy, I'm sure he'd be happy to tell you what he's done to it.
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post Apr 3 2012, 04:13 AM
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That's the car... When I sold it it lasted 13 minutes in the classifieds. That engine ran great, but it's over 4 generations old now and we don't even build 2056 based engines these days... Will be interesting to see if it sells for that price, if it does it'll make a strong case for the value that one of my engines builds into a car, even one that's 10 years old...
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post Apr 3 2012, 11:35 AM
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rather if it sells for that much, maybe it will make a strong case for that these cars are becoming very valuable over all. maybe we are seeing the 914's go the classic 356 route price wise?

10-15 years ago 914's could be found for almost give way prices at times. there was a time when classic 356's were like that Now look at them.

there is also an inflation factor, ten years ago you could buy a lot more for the money. if only that $9000 had been invested in gold coins!
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post Apr 3 2012, 11:37 AM
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That seems like a high $ ask, even with a great engine. Don't concours stock 914s go for that price?
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post Apr 3 2012, 12:40 PM
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QUOTE(ape914 @ Apr 3 2012, 01:35 PM) *

rather if it sells for that much, maybe it will make a strong case for that these cars are becoming very valuable over all. maybe we are seeing the 914's go the classic 356 route price wise?

10-15 years ago 914's could be found for almost give way prices at times. there was a time when classic 356's were like that Now look at them.

there is also an inflation factor, ten years ago you could buy a lot more for the money. if only that $9000 had been invested in gold coins!


Jake didn't sell the car 10 Years ago, the motor was built 10 Years ago.

When Jake sold it ( not very long ago) $9k was a Very Good Price, that and it was coming from Jake made it a Very Good Deal. Now at over twice the Price, not a Deal at all.
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post Apr 3 2012, 01:36 PM
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Apr 3 2012, 02:40 PM) *

QUOTE(ape914 @ Apr 3 2012, 01:35 PM) *

rather if it sells for that much, maybe it will make a strong case for that these cars are becoming very valuable over all. maybe we are seeing the 914's go the classic 356 route price wise?

10-15 years ago 914's could be found for almost give way prices at times. there was a time when classic 356's were like that Now look at them.

there is also an inflation factor, ten years ago you could buy a lot more for the money. if only that $9000 had been invested in gold coins!


Jake didn't sell the car 10 Years ago, the motor was built 10 Years ago.

When Jake sold it ( not very long ago) $9k was a Very Good Price, that and it was coming from Jake made it a Very Good Deal. Now at over twice the Price, not a Deal at all.

...just got off the phone with Hank...he seems well enough. He's just doing some EBay fishing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Apr 3 2012, 03:53 PM
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yes i am just fishing.i really love the car and the engine.since buying the car from
Jake i have rebuilt the rear brakes,with help from PMB, porterfield pads on all 4 corners, bilsteins all the way around, 100# rear springs,ate blue brake fluid,rear window seal/butyl tape,and a few other odds and ends.if i were more motivated to sell the car i would have started the bidding at a lower #. then again you never know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)

BTW i'll list my car for whatever price i damn well please (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grouphug.gif)
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post Apr 3 2012, 05:24 PM
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Hank: You have every right to ask what you want for the car. I hope you get it. If it sells, it'll be a good omen for all of us.

I'm just jealous I didn't get my grubby hands on it when Jake was selling.

Best of luck.

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post Apr 3 2012, 08:35 PM
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QUOTE(Scotti @ Apr 3 2012, 06:22 PM) *

Hank there's a sucker born every minute (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) and I oughta know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

scotti you always crack me up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) hope to see you guys in hershey (IMG:style_emoticons/default/gunner.gif)
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post Apr 3 2012, 08:45 PM
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I do the same thing that Hank is doing. BUT the people come to me looking for the car :-)
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post Apr 3 2012, 09:48 PM
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Has anyone considered that the car has Raby's. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Apr 4 2012, 10:02 AM
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QUOTE(Jake Raby @ Apr 3 2012, 07:45 PM) *

I do the same thing that Hank is doing. BUT the people come to me looking for the car :-)



So like Hank, you are not motivated to sell, start the price high, cause you never know WTF, and charge what ever you please?

So are you saying you never offer a good deal?
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post Apr 4 2012, 11:07 AM
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You might notice that earlier in this thread several people said "That car was a good deal!" So I think that answers your question, Ape.

Nice way to start a pissing match, BTW.

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post Apr 4 2012, 11:44 AM
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Nothing wrong with high expectations for a car that has value and is so clean and unmolested.
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post Apr 4 2012, 12:29 PM
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If I am not looking to sell, and someone wants it, then the onus is on them to make me an offer that makes me sell. Is that wrong?

I have been driving my car to work lately since it's been nice, and I have had a couple of people pull up at a stop light and make offers on my car.

It's flattering, but not for sale.
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post Apr 4 2012, 01:41 PM
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I'm watching to see if it sells for the 20k too! More power to Hank if he can pull a good profit out of the 914. Kind of nice to see someone actually get more than they have into their 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . I just need to figure out how the hell to do that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) . Even when I manage to sell something a make a small profit. I can't seem to not use the money on another 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) .

Good luck Hank (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 4 2012, 01:57 PM
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QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Apr 4 2012, 10:07 AM) *

You might notice that earlier in this thread several people said "That car was a good deal!" So I think that answers your question, Ape.

Nice way to start a pissing match, BTW.

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scotti : implies only a sucker would pay that price.

rjames : says it seems like a high $ to ask.

Carr914 :says it's Not a deal at all.

seller : says he's just fishing on the price.

I think $20 K is on the really highside too.


I didn't notice anyone saying "that car was a good deal", much less several people saying that?????

not a pissing match, just seems several folks think it might be overpriced.,

Just wondering why a vendor would admit to fishing a high price on things he sells or maybe he was just kidding? (that's what I suspect) anyway not a pissing match, just thought it was an odd statement from a vendor, that's all. No harm ment, just a observation.
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