Doubt it... Ron has been working in this market for over 40 years. He knows what he's talking about and is very fair. I've bought a number of parts from him that were priced very reasonably.

You can price things any way you want. As evidenced by the vast number of overpriced 914's that just sit and sit and sit, never selling. The silver 2 liter four in the Hamptons for north of 30k is a perfect example. There's a bunch more just like it.

If you're not in a rush and don't care if it sells, sky's the limit on pricing. Just don't expect to sell it in a hurry. However, at the end of the day, actual value is what a buyer is willing to pay.

At $17k, I expect that motor to be a fully documented zero hour fully stock engine built by an industry expert.

For example...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911-engine...%3D231246450867

Or this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911E-engin...223&vxp=mtr

Or this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911S-engin...f24&vxp=mtr

Just sayin....

One is a Barn-Find motor that hasn't been run in 20 Years and you didn't factor in the Core Charge ($4500) in those other 2

Deputy... You trying to convince us or you?

I thought that car had sold? It looked like a nice car. That wrinkled trunk pan may have scared a few....

Good eye. How do you think it happened?

Seems weird that it's wrinkled in some places, but not in others.

I don't know a lot of about body repair but how would you have gaps in damage like this? One would think if the trunk got crushed you'd see damage in a patch.

- will you have it in time to be at the Octeenerfest? i hope so, its right in your back yard, right!

Yeah, what about you Philip?? have you signed up??

Phil likes working on his car lately...not driving it

BTW my car is running great. -- i'm not the one trying to sell my car you might have to drive your ferrari

Which one?

This is the most confusing thread.

Deputy, I think you should take some time and figure out exactly what you're looking for.

So...are you making an offer or just stalking me?

So what was the final ebay number? Did it sell?

It didn't sell...nor did I expect it to once I told potential bidders I was more interested in a trade. I've got so much interest it's not even funny. I'm looking at several trade options at the moment for either my complete car or just the engine in exchange for a an early 911 roller and or project (ScottB is helping me review them). I've also had several offers for the engine alone for $mid-teens.

several offers for the engine alone for $mid-teens.

If you can sell the engine for $15k, start ripping it out today Take the money and go get yourself a 3.0 SC engine and have a little left over for beer.

Sounds like you're tired of the car though and want something new.

Not tired of the car...just don't such an expensive engine in the car that may be useful for someone with an early car. The engine doesn't hold any special meaning for me; however, for someone with a '65 it could be a big deal.

Taking another whack at it? Car looks very solid.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-Base-1...=US_Cars_Trucks

Taking another whack at it? Car looks very solid.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-Base-1...=US_Cars_Trucks

Looks like Bring A Trailer has discovered my car...

Get ready for the Troll Comments!

Looks like Bring A Trailer has discovered my car...

I'd be all over it except for those wheels and shift knob. #dealbreakers

What's so funny is that people who have seen the wheels actually like them...a lot!

On the topic of conversions...

I've been looking at different 6 conversions for sale and ones that have already sold.

I see a lot of numbers being thrown around that they have 60, 70, or even more into the conversion.

How is that possible? I'm not even going to bother asking why they'd do itas we already know 914'ers aren't rational folks



http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/914-6_cons..._info_guide.htm

rust repairs 5-15,000
body and paint 15,000
interior 3,000
engine 5-10,000
engine rebuild 15-20,000
wheels/tires 1- 3,000
suspension 500-3,000
brakes 1000-2,500


This can all go up or down depending on how much you do yourself, and how basic or exotic you want to go.

rust repairs 5-15,000
body and paint 15,000
interior 3,000
engine 5-10,000
engine rebuild 15-20,000
wheels/tires 1- 3,000
suspension 500-3,000
brakes 1000-2,500


This can all go up or down depending on how much you do yourself, and how basic or exotic you want to go.

What's so funny is that people who have seen the wheels actually like them...a lot!

rust repairs 5-15,000
body and paint 15,000
interior 3,000
engine 5-10,000
engine rebuild 15-20,000
wheels/tires 1- 3,000
suspension 500-3,000
brakes 1000-2,500


And

Engine Mount
Oil Tank
Oil Cooler
Oil Lines
Clutch/Flywheel
Tranny Rebuild
RennShifter
Relay Board
Headers/Muffler

That's Tim Martin's old 914. He had a website that discussed the build of this car, here:

http://talking-dog.com/tim/914/

FWIW, you can get a rebuilt 911SC motor for around $11k. Not period correct, but it is a porsche 6 with plenty of power.

Otherwise your numbers make sense. Sort of... I don't understand why someone would buy a rusted out roller when you could buy a clean car that doesn't run for $10 and save yourself thousands in body work.

[Define " REBUILT " for 11K

Why would someone buy a rusted out roller you ask ? :

A: it's all they can afford
B: they like a challenge
C: they want a project because they enjoy the work
D: they didn't know it was a rusted out roller until they dug out all of the bondo, fiberglass, pop-riveted street signs that were hidden by bondo and fiberglass
E: there's no such thing as a rust free 914

A rebuild could cost $11,000 if you already have a core engine. I've always been unwilling to add up all the parts cost on mine, and couldn't even begin to think how many hours were spent on the planning and build itself.

Properly done conversions are probably the best cars out there!