Original Cars:How many are still out there?, Where do you see the market in the future? Options

[914_7T3]

Didn't want to Hijack bbrocks thread on how certain mods may affect resale value, but it really got me thinking about future values on these cars and where the market may be heading.

http://914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=314860

I love that everyone has a different vision for their car and can go their own way. Some members such as Arne & myself are currently working on driver restos and others such as Larmo among others are deep into some serious 6 builds.

After having been to about a 1/2 dozen events, there is definitely serious interest in the 914 and this will bring prices up for good clean original cars. Not sure when or to what degree, but I have spoken with several PCar Collectors, expressing interest in "seriously getting one, but they're hard to find"

Good clean cars and NOS parts will become scarce and drive prices up.

What are your thoughts on values possibly starting to trend similar to the beginning of the run up on 356s and 911s?

I would also like to hear about how many of you have Concours quality 914s as I have not heard much about those cars in the forums.

[914_7T3]

Appreciate everyone's input on the subject and it appears that the Original cars or those restorations that are kept close to original are the minority in the 914 world and that's OK.

As I have said many times before I dig the conversions and what they can do performance wise. I also respect everyone's decision to build a car to suit their needs and definition of fun. Let's face it these cars are great in all incarnations.

With that being said, put me in the category of preferring a stock car. My bias comes from the fact that I was fortunate to find a '73 2.0 and its one of approx. 4,700 built in that model year and to me that makes it special. Its not a daily driver and its a blast to drive as is. There are a ton of canyon roads around here and I've got no use for any extra power.

Furthermore, like many of you I could also give zero f-cks about resale values as within 90 days I'll be upside down on mine, but it'll never be sold. She'll be driven and enjoyed (no trailer queens for me either).

I think this photo sums it up best and I'll leave it at that.

[Mark Henry]

I see you're off your meds again Tom (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

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No, just fed up with you Mark!

Go pound sand! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

What is pounding sand Tom ..honest don't know? just asking true,besides what is original? IMO these appear to be the most modified cars of any Porsche,FI delete is the main one and then most complain they can't get them running right and spent more money sorting that the original FI if they send it to a shop.
We have different steering wheels,oddball wheels ,non matching exterior paintwork ,the infamous centre mount Weber,fully flared cars with a stock 1.7 to name a few...I could go on.
I haven't been on here long but have seen prices creep over that time,even when a so called original cars come up there's always something that's been altered,don't think the market responses much to that they buy them because they think a low mileage car is better,that infact isn't the real story,low mileage to me = high maintenance been there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) .
In my country the offbeat cars that Porsche built have risen in price rather quickly ,944's and 928's have risen sharply ,as for anything 911 based they have gone mental world trends and the demise of the aircooled cars has dealt to that,fact I believe.

My bet is Tom doesn't even know what the term mean's. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
He either want's me to fill in rat holes (menial work) or go visit a Vietnamese rub and tug. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
He just gets pissey with anyone who doesn't bow down to his greatness and with me in general because I've called him on it a few times. He likes to be argumentative for argument sake and I won't play his games.

Appreciate everyone's input on the subject and it appears that the Original cars or those restorations that are kept close to original are the minority in the 914 world and that's OK.

As I have said many times before I dig the conversions and what they can do performance wise. I also respect everyone's decision to build a car to suit their needs and definition of fun. Let's face it these cars are great in all incarnations.

With that being said, put me in the category of preferring a stock car. My bias comes from the fact that I was fortunate to find a '73 2.0 and its one of approx. 4,700 built in that model year and to me that makes it special. Its not a daily driver and its a blast to drive as is. There are a ton of canyon roads around here and I've got no use for any extra power.

Furthermore, like many of you I could also give zero f-cks about resale values as within 90 days I'll be upside down on mine, but it'll never be sold. She'll be driven and enjoyed (no trailer queens for me either).

I think this photo sums it up best and I'll leave it at that.

That is a nice teen and seeing as it's '73 2.0 which are sought after I would leave it stock. If your into that thing, great, doing what makes you happy is what this hobby is all about.
Screw what others think, in the end do what you want.

On your original question, I do think your car will go up in value, but never 911 or 356 coin. Say 20 years from now your car is worth $100K, which could happen, but by that time a 911 could be hitting close to $250K and 356's going for seven figures.
But then prices for everything will have gone the same way.

Collectors for the most part only want original cars, and are now showing interest in the 914 because besides the cool factor, they are affordable and available.
There is a greater number of collectors today than ever before, because they either did well in life and/or got a big inheritance. These are the cars of their childhood dreams and the shear number of them are driving prices up.