Barrett Jackson 914-6 Options

[socal1200r]

So it sold for $90K, and he had more than that into it?! On a 914?!

This is delusional, and apparently, if someone was willing to pay $90K for it, that delusional mentality is contagious.

I'm not saying it's not a nice car, it is, but not $90K nice, IMO. But hey, when you're talking supply and demand, opinions don't count for much, especially at an auction like that.

Glad that the owner sold it for that much, good for him. Just strengthens the market for all of us other 914 owners...

LOL your batting 1000...another post to reaffirm your ignorance. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Well you guys just keep on drinking that 914 Kool-Aid...

[Dave_Darling]

Well you guys just keep on drinking that 914 Kool-Aid...

No, just recognizing that the values of these cars are no longer the bargain they once were.

--DD

[altitude411]

Well you guys just keep on drinking that 914 Kool-Aid...

..and you keep doing whatever it is your doing

[rgalla9146]

This is delusional, and apparently, if someone was willing to pay $90K for it, that delusional mentality is contagious.

it's very easy to stick $60 grand in the parts, paint and motor to make one correct, with the real Six parts . . . not to mention the full year of labor it takes. . My last one hit 1800 hours when fully complete. . $90K is a correct price for this car

To get a restoration to this level takes personal commitments, they include time,
enthusiasm, money, patience, research, deals, a dream and more.
The seller didn't make money. He gave it away.

[GregAmy]

I can't believe the level of dickishness in this thread - mostly from one person - is being tolerated here.

[KELTY360]

I can't believe the level of dickishness in this thread - mostly from one person - is being tolerated here.

He's just a guy working with alternative facts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

[championgt1]

I can't believe the level of dickishness in this thread - mostly from one person - is being tolerated here.

He's just a guy working with alternative facts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

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[horizontally-opposed]

Back on topic.

$90,000 is strong money, though exceptional "stock and original" 914-6s have reportedly sold for $110,000-130,000 in private sales over the last 12-24 months. No idea if those cars would have gone higher or lower in the current marketplace. A 912 coupe went for six figures in Scottsdale, so there's that too. Yes, crazy. But also: reality. I like 912s and 914-6s and 914s and garden variety early 911s, though my interest (for purchasing or daydreaming) becomes heavily curtailed at six figures. Would I buy my 914 today, over other automotive choices, if I hadn't been into 914s? Probably not. But a lot of the other cars I like have become similarly dear. Alfa Guilias, E30 M3s, and the list goes on...

And yes, there are a number of deviations from correct on this car, and there is nothing wrong with someone noting them in a thread like this one—discouraging that sort of intelligent and knowledgeable feedback, especially when it is shared in such an even and courteous manner—would be the opposite of what 914world is all about, wouldn't it? We are all here to learn, and to share what we know. If it's good info, there is nothing wrong with that.

Congratulations to the seller—it's a beautiful car, obviously built to your satisfaction with the goal of keeping it. Sorry you had to move it on, and I suspect for a net loss.

[gcrotvik]

Back on topic.

$90,000 is strong money, though exceptional "stock and original" 914-6s have reportedly sold for $110,000-130,000 in private sales over the last 12-24 months. No idea if those cars would have gone higher or lower in the current marketplace. A 912 coupe went for six figures in Scottsdale, so there's that too. Yes, crazy. But also: reality. I like 912s and 914-6s and 914s and garden variety early 911s, though my interest (for purchasing or daydreaming) becomes heavily curtailed at six figures. Would I buy my 914 today, over other automotive choices, if I hadn't been into 914s? Probably not. But a lot of the other cars I like have become similarly dear. Alfa Guilias, E30 M3s, and the list goes on...

And yes, there are a number of deviations from correct on this car, and there is nothing wrong with someone noting them in a thread like this one—discouraging that sort of intelligent and knowledgeable feedback, especially when it is shared in such an even and courteous manner—would be the opposite of what 914world is all about, wouldn't it? We are all here to learn, and to share what we know. If it's good info, there is nothing wrong with that.

Congratulations to the seller—it's a beautiful car, obviously built to your satisfaction with the goal of keeping it. Sorry you had to move it on, and I suspect for a net loss.

Thanks, Pete. Well said.

[carr914]

Obviously... I didn't realize you were a concourse judge flexing your muscles and shining your new badge. My apologies. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

Hey Slappy, you were talking to THE 914-6 Expert! Have some respect and do your homework before the Brainpower of your pinkie goes to work!

I can't believe the level of dickishness in this thread - mostly from one person - is being tolerated here.

Yep

[rhodyguy]

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[altitude411]

Thanks TC, anyone else I should bow down to? Just tired of nit-picking nice cars. That's all. I really don't care who it is

[rick 918-S]

Nicely stated Pete.

[socal1200r]

Well you guys just keep on drinking that 914 Kool-Aid...

..and you keep doing whatever it is your doing

Wow, you're a real Delta Hotel, aren't you? You're one of those guys that if you were broken down on the side of the road in your 914, and I was in mine, I'd just drive right on by, and yell foxtrot yankee at you...wonder how you fit thru doors with a head as big as that...

[SKL1]

Boy between the 914-6 and a '67 912 (that went for over 100K) at Gooding this sure brings out the discussion, and fangs... (lots of opinions over at rennlist too)

I too was lucky enough to be at Gooding to see the car, and even with a couple things "wrong" I would agree (after restoring my '73 2.0) that the seller probably didn't make much on the sale, and the buyer got a great vehicle.

A yellow 6 at Bonhams went for a little over 60K- it seemed solid (or as much as you can tell crawling around a car at an auction, but had a crummy repaint and a totally unrestored interior. Unless you're really lucky, I don't think you'll ever get a deal at an auction!

I hope the buyer of the 6 enjoys it, and that we don't see it show up in a year or so at another auction...

BTW, Pete can you imagine what one of the 914-8's would go for, if they were ever "released" from the factory????

[Mowog4]

Congrats to both the buyer and the seller, auctions have an amazing ability to determine market prices. Although I do have to admit that the Kindig VW Bus for $275K seemed steep.

[mepstein]

Boy between the 914-6 and a '67 912 (that went for over 100K) at Gooding this sure brings out the discussion, and fangs... (lots of opinions over at rennlist too)

I too was lucky enough to be at Gooding to see the car, and even with a couple things "wrong" I would agree (after restoring my '73 2.0) that the seller probably didn't make much on the sale, and the buyer got a great vehicle.

A yellow 6 at Bonhams went for a little over 60K- it seemed solid (or as much as you can tell crawling around a car at an auction, but had a crummy repaint and a totally unrestored interior. Unless you're really lucky, I don't think you'll ever get a deal at an auction!

I hope the buyer of the 6 enjoys it, and that we don't see it show up in a year or so at another auction...

BTW, Pete can you imagine what one of the 914-8's would go for, if they were ever "released" from the factory????

I don't think Porsche needs the money so I don't expect to ever see it up for sale but I see the pair as a million dollar cars and if I had the money, I would buy them and drive them.

[Mike Fitton]

Anyone notice on the 914-6 that Bonhams sold for 60K had a 180mph speedo, then claimed original mileage of less than 27,000? Here is Bonhams wording on the mileage: "The car is listed in the 914 Registry, and it has been noted in the past that the odometer reading of less than 27,000 miles is in fact the car's original mileage."

What the hell does that mean?

[6freak]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) hell ya! even with stuff incorrect .... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ...

[6freak]

Back on topic.

$90,000 is strong money, though exceptional "stock and original" 914-6s have reportedly sold for $110,000-130,000 in private sales over the last 12-24 months. No idea if those cars would have gone higher or lower in the current marketplace. A 912 coupe went for six figures in Scottsdale, so there's that too. Yes, crazy. But also: reality. I like 912s and 914-6s and 914s and garden variety early 911s, though my interest (for purchasing or daydreaming) becomes heavily curtailed at six figures. Would I buy my 914 today, over other automotive choices, if I hadn't been into 914s? Probably not. But a lot of the other cars I like have become similarly dear. Alfa Guilias, E30 M3s, and the list goes on...

And yes, there are a number of deviations from correct on this car, and there is nothing wrong with someone noting them in a thread like this one—discouraging that sort of intelligent and knowledgeable feedback, especially when it is shared in such an even and courteous manner—would be the opposite of what 914world is all about, wouldn't it? We are all here to learn, and to share what we know. If it's good info, there is nothing wrong with that.

Congratulations to the seller—it's a beautiful car, obviously built to your satisfaction with the goal of keeping it. Sorry you had to move it on, and I suspect for a net loss.

Thanks, Pete. Well said.

indeed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)