 Is this a Bumble bee?, on e-bay |
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| 72914S |
 Nov 12 2004, 07:37 AM
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love this shot  Group: Members Posts: 1,290 Joined: 10-July 03 From: Pensacola,Fl. Member No.: 900 Region Association: South East States  |
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| davep |
Nov 12 2004, 07:43 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,158 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada  |
It could be, but we need to know the VIN and a few more details to ascertain the true ID of it.
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| davep |
Nov 12 2004, 11:04 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,158 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
The VIN does place it in the proper range.
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| Qarl |
Nov 12 2004, 11:11 AM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
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| SLITS |
Nov 12 2004, 11:20 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
it's a six conversion and was flooded - good luck - you'll spend $12K restoring it to it's orginal status.
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| JeffBowlsby |
Nov 12 2004, 02:09 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,548 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None 
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| scruz914 |
Nov 12 2004, 02:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 26-February 04 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 1,724 |
Conversion 6, damaged in flood, salvage title. Even if it is a bumble bee is it even worth $9k? Do bumble bees go for more than a original 6? I don't know much about the special editions, except that no one has seen a grasshopper. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
-Jeff |
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| gregrobbins |
Nov 12 2004, 08:12 PM
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Member: Team NARP Group: Members Posts: 1,515 Joined: 23-March 04 From: Arizona Member No.: 1,844 Region Association: Southwest Region |
As to value, original LEs in good condition have sold for 12K or more. I have seen an appraisal on a Bumble Bee from 1996 that valued it at 10K back then.
LEs are worth more to some than others. Really they are worth what someone is ready, willing and able to pay. Estimates are that there were only 1000 LEs produced, while over 3300 914-6s were built, but the sixes have always demanded greater value. I doubt the one on eBay is worth the 9K starting price. It is not an original six nor is it any longer an "original" LE. It would seem quite unlikely that someone would want to purchase the car to convert back to original conditon. Too many original parts are gone. And for collectors, if you had to have one, there are quite a few LE in near original condition that could be purchased for the "right price." The salvage title can be a problem. Definately a negative impact on value to many prospective buyers. (See past threads on this board.) Also the fact that it was in a flood means you really don't know what you are going to have to deal with. New motor, electrical issues, rust, who knows? I don't care much for the front, but otherwise it looks good. Maybe someone will want it bad enought to take a risk. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| nickg |
Nov 12 2004, 10:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 501 Joined: 30-August 04 From: franklin, nj Member No.: 2,652 |
QUOTE(scruz914 @ Nov 12 2004, 12:19 PM) Conversion 6, damaged in flood, salvage title. Even if it is a bumble bee is it even worth $9k? Do bumble bees go for more than a original 6? I don't know much about the special editions, except that no one has seen a grasshopper. :confused: -Jeff geeze i hope not...i sawed like 4 or 5 up for parts and about the same in creamsicles....still have a yellow mahle laying around(makes a nice garden hose reel) edit: i think i have the bumpers still too |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Nov 12 2004, 10:55 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,548 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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All of our 914s are going up in value, especially the Sixes and Limited Editions, because they are desireable and becoming harder to find with each passing day.
For every 914 thats parted....up go the values for those that remain...but thats all part of the life cycle for vintage cars. As a car becomes no longer viable in and of itself...it donates its vitals to help sustain others...until there are none left.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) |
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