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Larmo63
post May 18 2015, 11:39 AM
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I have a track on a clean 912E. I know these cars are bastards, but what is the market and current opinion on worth and collectibility?

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post May 18 2015, 11:41 AM
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I have a track on a clean 912E. I know these cars are bastards, but what is the market and current opinion on worth and collectibility?

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What year model ?
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post May 18 2015, 11:41 AM
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personally, I think its the better motor for the car, better low end torque.

I think backdating the body would be my choice...

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post May 18 2015, 12:04 PM
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The 2 that I found on The Samba shows 20k'ish with low miles (1 @85k miles).

The Samba 912E search

they are down your way too.
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post May 18 2015, 12:08 PM
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Weren't they all '76s?
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post May 18 2015, 12:13 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ May 18 2015, 02:08 PM) *

Weren't they all '76s?


Yes...the 912E is a one year only (1976)
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post May 18 2015, 12:14 PM
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i have one .they are more rust resistant,good power with the 2.0l engine.they handle well and can be a problem in california with smog,though i passed .depends on your smog laws.they originally came with thermal reactors and air pumps as part of smog system.most people remove reactors and disconnect air pump.of course not me.most smog guys dont know what thermal reactors even look like.remember they were only made for one year.most body parts are 911 parts,but some are specific to the 912,such as throttle and clutch cable and various other parts.there is a forum for the 912e on 912bbs,and look down for the 912e forum.

i believe they will continue to slowly increase in price.there are less than 1500 left out there.
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post May 18 2015, 12:52 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) SMOG is a PITA. I would never get one if I had to SMOG it.

They are pretty heavy, so IMHO performance isn't that great compared to what we're used to. Especially with the stock engine.

BUT, collectability is pretty good, but I really don't see them climbing to any real value. If you could get some enjoyment out of it, buy it and have fun. If you can get a good deal, just flip it and take the profit to your 914. But don't buy it and restore it, or fix it up. You'll most likely end upside down pretty quick.
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post May 19 2015, 09:07 AM
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Got one. with the sunroof. Low miles all records. only 2100 made, only 500 with sunroof.

Very dependable daily driver, most have very high miles because of this. The issue is the thermal reactors. To meet EPA they added 2 cans of ceramic material that heats up and burns off the unburnt fuel. Unfortunately, in an air cooled car they keep baking the oil in the case after you shut down. Most cars have had these yanked, so the emissions can be an issue. I can get mine to pass without, at least last time it did. I'll let you know this next round.
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post May 19 2015, 09:49 AM
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i love mine,poor mans 911.i used a local porsche shop to help me get smog done.there are counties in california that only require an inital smog cerificate and then no further tests required,but you need a" residency " there.the trans is overbuilt and engines can be durable.

if you like, it buy it,if your buying to make money then i would be cautious.

they are scarce.
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post May 19 2015, 10:10 AM
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The money will probably be there in the long term. You saw how long it's taken 914's to appreciate. At least it's a "real Porsche".
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post May 19 2015, 10:38 AM
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you cant beat the classic 911 body,its timeless.
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post May 19 2015, 04:12 PM
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If you have any faith in Hagerty, then:

Hagerty Evaluation

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post May 19 2015, 07:30 PM
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Check out this picture closely taken recently at the Hoffbrau parts event, right after the yellow is a 912 . Talked with the owner or son of the owner and they were looking to sell. He mentioned 21k...who knows what he bought it for, said it had a 2 liter in it, the same as a 914. Is that correct?

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post May 20 2015, 12:43 AM
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Seems correct for inflated Bay Area Porsche pricing.

QUOTE(arkitect @ May 19 2015, 06:30 PM) *

Check out this picture closely taken recently at the Hoffbrau parts event, right after the yellow is a 912 . Talked with the owner or son of the owner and they were looking to sell. He mentioned 21k...who knows what he bought it for, said it had a 2 liter in it, the same as a 914. Is that correct?

Dave

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post May 20 2015, 02:53 PM
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I own two, I have owned over 15 of them.

Like 914s today these cars are finally appreciating. I have leads on 2-3 more that I am buying to hold.

You can't go wrong, one of the best balanced tail draggers of all time. They are simple, fun to drive and different.

I turned down 40K for my white # 985 a few weeks ago. Its a sunroof/ AC/ tinted window car.

I predict that the new 4 cylinder 911s (turbo) will remind people that the 912E was the last 4 cylinder 911 bodied vehicle that was available. That will drive prices a bit.

Aric on the 912 registry has located 1350 of them still in existence of the 2099 built.

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post May 20 2015, 09:59 PM
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I remember the demise of #1. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) A younger guy out east bought it, and took it to his mechanic for a good going-over. The mechanic took it for a test drive and wrapped it around a tree.

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post May 20 2015, 10:10 PM
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The first car sold was #11 and it's still alive. I know the owner and he has inquired about my engine for it. The last one#2099 is Raby powered.
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post May 21 2015, 08:41 AM
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#1 was not sold, it was given to (I think?) an employee.

...Unless the young man concerned was pulling our legs about exactly what he found...

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post May 21 2015, 09:40 AM
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Things production wise started with #11.
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