If you were to sell one of these 914s, which one? |
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If you were to sell one of these 914s, which one? |
Cuda911 |
May 26 2016, 08:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,489 Joined: 20-May 14 From: Oceanside (N. San Diego County), CA Member No.: 17,376 Region Association: Southern California |
OK, I'm looking at another car to buy. I have way too many already, so I might sell one.
Question to you guys: which would you sell, and which would you keep: Car 1) 1974 1.8. FI. The car is EXTREMELY clean. It retains it's original silver color. It was a one-owner car before I bought it. I have all paperwork, including sales slip, from the day it was new. Here's the problem: In 1998 it was in a front-end accident. These cars were worth nothing then. It was fixed at a very high end shop. I have all of the receipts for the work that was done. But, the car has salvage title. Car 2) 1973 1.7 FI. The car is very clean, but not quite as much as Car 1. It was originally Alaska Blue but was painted in 1986 to turquoise (not a Porsche color). The paint is in very good condition, but by no means was it done by a high-end place. I'm guessing Earl Scheib or similar. Clear title. Many of you have seen both of the cars. Which to sell and which to keep, and why? Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
74ravenna |
May 27 2016, 04:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 471 Joined: 19-October 14 From: nh Member No.: 18,032 Region Association: North East States |
"One thing that I always think is insane: people rebuild a rusted piece of crap in their garage around a VIN tag, and it's worth a fortune. But a car with minor damage 20 years ago, that was fixed by an extremely high-end shop, but resulted in salvage title, is given a huge black eye. Insane."
I agree, it is insane. I think it plays with peoples minds, but it shouldn't. Especially with 914 prices on the rise. Have you ever watched Graveyard Carz or any other restoration show? Those cars are so far from original, but they're beautifully done and you never hear what they sell for or what people pay for the work but its huge money. Its a tough call on which one you should sell because they are both fantastic cars. The blue one is gorgeous. Maybe that is the one to sell and hang onto the silver one until prices on these gets to the point that the salvage title becomes less of an issue or maybe even becomes moot, which i hope and believe it will one day. Steve |
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