Porsche Auction /6s, Sotheby's at PCNA in Atlanta Options

[krazykonrad]

Check these out. They seem a little high, but tides and boats and that sort of thing!

Willow Green /6

Green Metallic /6

Ferg's 924

[sixnotfour]

Porsche Classic's 70th anniversary 993 Turbo S
2,9 million

[rhodyguy]

WOOHOO! Stunning price on mike's car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)

[toolguy]

The 1971 sold for $145,600

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/po18/the...che-9146/696089

[mepstein]

The 1971 sold for $145,600

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/po18/the...che-9146/696089

Beautiful car. Good for him. I guess they didn't care about the filled in warts.

[Lucky9146]

The 1971 sold for $145,600

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/po18/the...che-9146/696089

And yours, Toolguy, is better than that one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg)

[horizontally-opposed]

The 1971 sold for $145,600

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/po18/the...che-9146/696089

Beautiful car. Good for him. I guess they didn't care about the filled in warts.

The side-marker warts are the sugar scoop headlights of 914 land.

Definitely not in the designer's eye, and added only because Porsche had no choice thanks to the DOT. And now people are putting sugar scoops back on early 911s... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif)

[Maltese Falcon]

The 1971 sold for $145,600

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/po18/the...che-9146/696089

Beautiful car. Good for him. I guess they didn't care about the filled in warts.

The side-marker warts are the sugar scoop headlights of 914 land.

Definitely not in the designer's eye, and added only because Porsche had no choice thanks to the DOT. And now people are putting sugar scoops back on early 911s... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif)

I dig the H4 headlights and Euro trim rings; sugar scoops hidden safe in a drawer not going back on the '79 930 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
All of our teeners are wartless (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[mepstein]

The 1971 sold for $145,600

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/po18/the...che-9146/696089

Beautiful car. Good for him. I guess they didn't care about the filled in warts.

The side-marker warts are the sugar scoop headlights of 914 land.

Definitely not in the designer's eye, and added only because Porsche had no choice thanks to the DOT. And now people are putting sugar scoops back on early 911s... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif)

I dig the H4 headlights and Euro trim rings; sugar scoops hidden safe in a drawer not going back on the '79 930 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
All of our teeners are wartless (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I'm not a fan of the warts but I'm surprised someone paid the big bucks for a (slightly) non original car. I would have shaved them if it was my car but sadly, it's was not.

[horizontally-opposed]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I'm not a fan of the warts but I'm surprised someone paid the big bucks for a (slightly) non original car. I would have shaved them if it was my car but sadly, it's was not.

I'm kinda surprised too, but I love the idea that buyers weren't turned off by a lightly modded factory six in that arena. Nice steering wheel, 15-inch Fuchs, Euro rear lights (US fronts, oddly), and a warmed up engine are bonuses in my book. It seems that the vintage Porsche market, unlike the vintage Corvette or Ferrari markets, will accept a car with tasteful modifications in the spirit of Porsche. Even hot rods that are done well seem to have the potential bring similar money or even premiums rather than penalties.

To which I say... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

[Larmo63]

So, this auction result makes my car worth $70,000.00.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[porbmw]

It's a beautiful little car.
I just don't get why, if it was such a detailed and lengthy resto, that such a number of little bits were installed that were not correct for the model or year....weird.

[mepstein]

It's a beautiful little car.
I just don't get why, if it was such a detailed and lengthy resto, that such a number of little bits were installed that were not correct for the model or year....weird.

In his thread, he said he was building it for himself, nor the market. I like that.

[horizontally-opposed]

It's a beautiful little car.
I just don't get why, if it was such a detailed and lengthy resto, that such a number of little bits were installed that were not correct for the model or year....weird.

You mean the Willow Green car?

I'm with mepstein: I love that the car was built for himself...and I don't particularly care for restorations that are slaves to original configurations. I have deep respect for them, and understand the pursuit for historical purposes and concours competition, but find such cars are usually a bit boring (to me). I'm much more interested in cars that are idealized while still true to Porsche's intent. How does one achieve that? Well, that's the trick…and what makes the pursuit interesting. I think it's in the details...ride height, equipment, color, wheels, tires, muffler, lenses, details, some "intangibles," and other items that are hard to spot and even harder to name but contribute to a 914 that looks better than what the factory delivered.

Occasionally, wilder 914 customs are achingly good, but it's the "mild mod" 914s that usually get me. Remember Jenny's silver 914? Or Dan's orange car? The Willow Green car is very close to perfection (for me) as a super nice driver. I'd lower it, ditch the center caps, put XWXs or Avons, add Euro front lenses, ace the PORSCHE sticker in the rear window, and add a 57mm sport muffler from Patrick Motorsport in ceramic white or light gray. Goal would be to have it looking like something that could have come off the grid at a club event in 1971-1972. Or maybe I'd shoot for 1986. Whoever bought it will, hopefully, do their own thing. Neat thing with the 914 is we can all choose where/when/how to make the car special. There are some killer hot rods on this forum, but I am liking the rise of the mild mod cars. Larmo's is a great example...kills me every time I see it.

[mepstein]

It's a beautiful little car.
I just don't get why, if it was such a detailed and lengthy resto, that such a number of little bits were installed that were not correct for the model or year....weird.

You mean the Willow Green car?

I'm with mepstein: I love that the car was built for himself...and I don't particularly care for restorations that are slaves to original configurations. I have deep respect for them, and understand the pursuit for historical purposes and concours competition, but find such cars are usually a bit boring (to me). I'm much more interested in cars that are idealized while still true to Porsche's intent. How does one achieve that? Well, that's the trick…and what makes the pursuit interesting. I think it's in the details...ride height, equipment, color, wheels, tires, muffler, lenses, details, some "intangibles," and other items that are hard to spot and even harder to name but contribute to a 914 that looks better than what the factory delivered.

Occasionally, wilder 914 customs are achingly good, but it's the "mild mod" 914s that usually get me. Remember Jenny's silver 914? Or Dan's orange car? The Willow Green car is very close to perfection (for me) as a super nice driver. I'd lower it, ditch the center caps, put XWXs or Avons, add Euro front lenses, ace the PORSCHE sticker in the rear window, and add a 57mm sport muffler from Patrick Motorsport in ceramic white or light gray. Goal would be to have it looking like something that could have come off the grid at a club event in 1971-1972. Or maybe I'd shoot for 1986. Whoever bought it will, hopefully, do their own thing. Neat thing with the 914 is we can all choose where/when/how to make the car special. There are some killer hot rods on this forum, but I am liking the rise of the mild mod cars. Larmo's is a great example...kills me every time I see it.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) As soon as people start talking date matched anything, my brain turns off. Here’s what one very well known Porsche restoration shop owner said to me about the matching stuff.

“Isn't that just like our society though; to get distracted with the shiny object, image, or bragging rights to build our self esteem rather than embracing an intrinsic love for the thing and its intended purpose? I've said it many times: Ferry would be rolling in his grave if he could see the ridiculousness going on these days. It's a joke and I refuse to be part of it.”

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

and then some are destined to be show queens all of their life. Willow green 71 914-6 5401 original miles never touched

It's a beautiful little car.
I just don't get why, if it was such a detailed and lengthy resto, that such a number of little bits were installed that were not correct for the model or year....weird.

You mean the Willow Green car?

I'm with mepstein: I love that the car was built for himself...and I don't particularly care for restorations that are slaves to original configurations. I have deep respect for them, and understand the pursuit for historical purposes and concours competition, but find such cars are usually a bit boring (to me). I'm much more interested in cars that are idealized while still true to Porsche's intent. How does one achieve that? Well, that's the trick…and what makes the pursuit interesting. I think it's in the details...ride height, equipment, color, wheels, tires, muffler, lenses, details, some "intangibles," and other items that are hard to spot and even harder to name but contribute to a 914 that looks better than what the factory delivered.

Occasionally, wilder 914 customs are achingly good, but it's the "mild mod" 914s that usually get me. Remember Jenny's silver 914? Or Dan's orange car? The Willow Green car is very close to perfection (for me) as a super nice driver. I'd lower it, ditch the center caps, put XWXs or Avons, add Euro front lenses, ace the PORSCHE sticker in the rear window, and add a 57mm sport muffler from Patrick Motorsport in ceramic white or light gray. Goal would be to have it looking like something that could have come off the grid at a club event in 1971-1972. Or maybe I'd shoot for 1986. Whoever bought it will, hopefully, do their own thing. Neat thing with the 914 is we can all choose where/when/how to make the car special. There are some killer hot rods on this forum, but I am liking the rise of the mild mod cars. Larmo's is a great example...kills me every time I see it.

[horizontally-opposed]

and then some are destined to be show queens all of their life. Willow green 71 914-6 5401 original miles never touched

Nicer car, but I'll take the hot rod that sold at RM every time. To each their own, which is what makes the world more interesting.

Ah, and your floor mats have been "idealized." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

EDIT: Just noticed...why does the Willow car pictured in your post have a black interior in one pic and a tan interior in the other??

[horizontally-opposed]

Wonder if Dr. 914 will solve the mystery above? Inquiring minds want to know... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[mepstein]

Wonder if Dr. 914 will solve the mystery above? Inquiring minds want to know... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I think that might be the car that steve switched in the interior fron the Strenger car and got a new black interior from George. Or something like that.

[mlindner]

Also black door handle verses chrome.