Input on current market values, 1973 2.0 appearance group - ultra original |
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Input on current market values, 1973 2.0 appearance group - ultra original |
914Next |
Aug 28 2014, 07:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 699 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
So I may regret asking for opinions because I suspect that the reactions will be all over the board but here goes...
As mentioned in another thread recently I'm new to 914's and interested in buying a very original '73-'74 2.0 or 6. Just today had an owner contact me about possibly purchasing his '73 2.0. While I'v only seen pictures of the car, I will say that, based upon the couple hundred pics and documents provided, its safe to say that this is truly a well documented survivor. One owner car until July of this year (41 yrs). The car has 44k original miles. Original paint, perfect like new interior, original porsche mats, original paint markings (even on the wheel lugs) and factory stickers in all of the right places. No rust. I suspect it is one of the more original 914's around. I have not seen the car in person yet but I've purchased a lot of original cars and I think its safe to say that this one will likely, upon complete inspection, be confirmed as a true survivor of very high quality....not just a nice original. So...with that said, I'd like some help. What is top market for a car that is a true very high quality '73 2.0 appearance group survivor? I know you'll likely ask for pics and additional information. I don't have those to share in the moment. I believe the current owner is a member here and will likely be able to sit back and enjoy the varied comments here as much as I do...so let it rip!. What is top market for a car like this? What is the highest you have seen car like this go for....a really nice one. 30's?, 40's?, 50's? Appreciate your input. I'm interested in the car but really need to be comfortable I'm paying top dollar for a top....but not over-the-top dollar. |
dlkawashima |
Aug 31 2014, 06:32 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm curious about the 40K mile requirement (or more accurately, preference). Consider the car below. It has more than 100,000 miles on it. It's not a 2.0 but if it were, would you not consider it? Oh, and the paint is said to be original. (Click the image to super size it). BTW, the car isn't for sale, it's just being used as an example.
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bmendel |
Aug 31 2014, 07:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 66 Joined: 3-July 03 From: Bay Area, CA Member No.: 877 |
I'm curious about the 40K mile requirement (or more accurately, preference). Consider the car below. It has more than 100,000 miles on it. It's not a 2.0 but if it were, would you not consider it? Oh, and the paint is said to be original. (Click the image to super size it). BTW, the car isn't for sale, it's just being used as an example. Mileage by far makes he least difference. All about condition, original is king. After that, year/color is more personal preference. If it were me, choices in order would be 73 2.0, 74 2.0, 73 1.7, 74 1.8. |
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Aug 31 2014, 08:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 699 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'm curious about the 40K mile requirement (or more accurately, preference). Consider the car below. It has more than 100,000 miles on it. It's not a 2.0 but if it were, would you not consider it? Oh, and the paint is said to be original. (Click the image to super size it). BTW, the car isn't for sale, it's just being used as an example. Mileage by far makes he least difference. All about condition, original is king. After that, year/color is more personal preference. If it were me, choices in order would be 73 2.0, 74 2.0, 73 1.7, 74 1.8. You are right that mileage alone isn't a great guide, but in general I've found that the best original cars are lower cars. And for those of you who have asked about this car it actually isn't ultra low miles....44k miles. But the car is ultra clean one of the best I've seen. It does need a good detailing underneath but so many of the original components and factory markings are still there. I do have a link to pics but its the owners dropbox account and I hesitate to share that link unless I knew that he would be ok. |
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