nice hemmings motor news article on Brutus, the car is in Paris now:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/01/28/br...ory/?refer=news
Full Version: Brutus the 916 going to Paris in February
Hemmings On Line today has a write up on Brutus going to auction and it's history.
$1.3million is my star gazing guesstimate 
dup
Lowball, I'm going with €650.000... that's close to $745K.
I went to the Pete when the porsche display was there. Came a long way to see it but it was well worth it. Kids didn't want to stick around for the vault, and my wife asks where is the 914. We both figured there should be one teener. Had no idea that this was in the basement, probably my one and only chance to see it too. If I had to guess, 550k us.
P.s. I would love to have a poster of this car and specs for my wall. I doubt it exists tho
P.s. I would love to have a poster of this car and specs for my wall. I doubt it exists tho
Changing mine to 1.2MM USD. Leno or Seinfeld? Someone knows what this car is worth....
QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Jan 29 2019, 05:26 PM) 
April 2010, my how times have changed!
Well, let's be fair: this particular VIN has provenance. If it wasn't *this* car I don't think we'd be talking close to these kinda numbers.
I'm surprised Porsche hasn't tried to acquire it for the museum.
QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Jan 29 2019, 02:26 PM)
April 2010, my how times have changed!
And prior to that, it was available at dealership in San Fran. Late 2005 or early 2006? I believe the ask at the time was something like $175k, although I think it actually moved for more than that. Not certain on the precise details. Please feel free to correct me. if wrong. I briefly considered, but heard about it too late to seriously act. Scroll down in the link below to see the pics at the time.
https://www.carsauto.com/1972-porsche-916-c-315.htm
- MR
aint no Brutus
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Jan 31 2019, 09:24 AM)
aint no Brutus
True, but it's a genuine 916 and there aren't many data points. Apologies if the point was unclear.
- MR
QUOTE(mountainroads @ Jan 31 2019, 12:24 PM)
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Jan 31 2019, 09:24 AM)
aint no Brutus
True, but it's a genuine 916 and there aren't many data points. Apologies if the point was unclear.
- MR
your correct , Brutus has a more lustrous past
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that was the old Jerry Leonard car, and I agree, no real providence except being a 916. Think that the Peter Gregg Brumos car we has some though
aint no Brutus
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Jan 31 2019, 10:24 AM)
aint no Brutus
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QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Jan 31 2019, 02:59 PM)
that was the old Jerry Leonard car, and I agree, no real providence except being a 916.
Even though I kinda mentioned something toward that earlier up...I still found myself chuckling at a casual comment about a friggin teener going for "only $330,000"...
you make me laugh, Greg. We will see next Friday in Paris. could set a 914 world record, I will report back
that was the old Jerry Leonard car, and I agree, no real providence except being a 916.
Even though I kinda mentioned something toward that earlier up...I still found myself chuckling at a causal comment about a friggin teener going for "only $330,000"...
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QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Jan 31 2019, 02:59 PM)
that was the old Jerry Leonard car, and I agree, no real providence except being a 916.
Even though I kinda mentioned something toward that earlier up...I still found myself chuckling at a causal comment about a friggin teener going for "only $330,000"...
I thought the described "body off restoration" misnomer was the gaffe.
QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Jan 31 2019, 11:59 AM)
that was the old Jerry Leonard car, and I agree, no real providence except being a 916. Think that the Peter Gregg Brumos car we has some though
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Jan 31 2019, 10:24 AM)
aint no Brutus
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You guys are funny fellas. As if being a genuine 916 isn't special enough. Agreed that Brutus is a truly unique example of a very rare model. Auction results will be very interesting.
BTW I read the "author's opinion article". Almost all of those prices seem wildly optimistic to me, but hey - just my opinion.
- MR
Is Brutus being sold at no reserve?
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yes no reserve.
Is Brutus being sold at no reserve?
QUOTE(Cal @ Feb 1 2019, 05:12 AM)
Is Brutus being sold at no reserve?
Sorry for disturbing your dreams but did anybody see the RSR engine? On the pics there are only MFI or carb engines. No twin spark, no megaphones – no output. Is the engine still in process?
Well it is Monday Feb 4 and we are leaving for Paris later today, please wish Brutus luck in his auction to "fetch" the highest price of any 914 ever, if so it will certainly benefit all of us 914 owners.
So I will be off the phones for ten days, if you need me just e mail.
So I will be off the phones for ten days, if you need me just e mail.
here is a link if you want to keep track of the auction:
https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/1971...utus-2DC4A7FAD2
https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/1971...utus-2DC4A7FAD2
QUOTE(zulu33 @ Feb 1 2019, 10:40 AM)
Sorry for disturbing your dreams but did anybody see the RSR engine? On the pics there are only MFI or carb engines. No twin spark, no megaphones – no output. Is the engine still in process?
Same question they are asking on the Hemmings Motors comments section (online ) a couple days ago
QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Feb 4 2019, 12:41 PM)
Well it is Monday Feb 4 and we are leaving for Paris later today, please wish Brutus luck in his auction to "fetch" the highest price of any 914 ever, if so it will certainly benefit all of us 914 owners.
So I will be off the phones for ten days, if you need me just e mail.
So George, if a USA person wins the bid price...does this car come back to the states with a bill of sale, Stateside duty fees, or does it still retain the title/ pink slip (note: simple title transfer) from the USA owner that is selling this car in France??
it will come back duty free, Marty. Also the import duties have been paid in Europe so the European buyer will not suffer either.
Well it is Monday Feb 4 and we are leaving for Paris later today, please wish Brutus luck in his auction to "fetch" the highest price of any 914 ever, if so it will certainly benefit all of us 914 owners.
So I will be off the phones for ten days, if you need me just e mail.
So George, if a USA person wins the bid price...does this car come back to the states with a bill of sale, Stateside duty fees, or does it still retain the title/ pink slip (note: simple title transfer) from the USA owner that is selling this car in France??
QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Feb 4 2019, 01:59 PM)
QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Feb 4 2019, 12:41 PM)
Well it is Monday Feb 4 and we are leaving for Paris later today, please wish Brutus luck in his auction to "fetch" the highest price of any 914 ever, if so it will certainly benefit all of us 914 owners.
So I will be off the phones for ten days, if you need me just e mail.
So George, if a USA person wins the bid price...does this car come back to the states with a bill of sale, Stateside duty fees, or does it still retain the title/ pink slip (note: simple title transfer) from the USA owner that is selling this car in France??
Funny that importation duties have been paid prior to knowing what the value of the car is. Given the pedigree/history, loopholes must have been found.
Looks like it went for 800k EUR so about 905k usd.
Sold for $905,000.00 plus buyers fee.....
QUOTE(Cal @ Feb 8 2019, 10:50 AM)
Sold for $905,000.00 plus buyers fee.....
Well bought.....Hey George, now you can take the wife to Disney World for a week or so!
Damn I was hoping it would hit 1M.
Still great news for 914 owners everywhere!
Still great news for 914 owners everywhere!
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Feb 8 2019, 02:39 PM)
Damn I was hoping it would hit 1M.
Still great news for 914 owners everywhere!
I believe it did with the 16% buyers fee....all-in it sold for $1,096,640.00
https://www.classic-car-auctions.info/europ...uction-results/
Wonder who got it....I guess we'll find out if it's seen in the Porsche Museum or in known hangouts of Jerry
So...do you stare at it or drive it?
A piece of Porsche history, and a bit of what could have possibly been.
QUOTE(Cal @ Feb 8 2019, 10:50 AM)
Sold for $905,000.00 plus buyers fee.....
And as they say, the market has spoken. That opinionated writer might want to readjust his opinion ( http://www.westside-59.com/Worlds-12-Rarest-Cars.htm ):
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about all I can afford are the knockoff bumpers.
Dr. Wonderful owned the car ?
that statement is misleading the cumulative sales are ....is what it could be.. wrong..
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 8 2019, 05:50 PM)
that statement is misleading the cumulative sales are ....is what it could be.. wrong..
sets a new level for 914-6 cars, wonder what it will do for the other unique/ special 914-6"s
So anyone know who the new owner is?
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 8 2019, 05:50 PM)
that statement is misleading the cumulative sales are ....is what it could be.. wrong..
sets a new level for 914-6 cars, wonder what it will do for the other unique/ special 914-6"s
I wonder if the owner of the prototype will finally find a buyer for it?
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Feb 14 2019, 02:52 PM)
QUOTE(twash @ Feb 14 2019, 10:44 AM)
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 8 2019, 05:50 PM)
that statement is misleading the cumulative sales are ....is what it could be.. wrong..
sets a new level for 914-6 cars, wonder what it will do for the other unique/ special 914-6"s
I wonder if the owner of the prototype will finally find a buyer for it?
Its probably still under a tarp at moms house...
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 14 2019, 02:15 PM)
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Feb 14 2019, 02:52 PM)
QUOTE(twash @ Feb 14 2019, 10:44 AM)
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 8 2019, 05:50 PM)
that statement is misleading the cumulative sales are ....is what it could be.. wrong..
sets a new level for 914-6 cars, wonder what it will do for the other unique/ special 914-6"s
I wonder if the owner of the prototype will finally find a buyer for it?
Its probably still under a tarp at moms house...
DR AA visted 2015...from the club site..
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We have an open line of communication, but you are right, the owner, as the nephew said, "thinks that the car is worth the price of a nice 916!" That puts it way out of sight for any reasonable person. We will continue to work with the nephew and maybe convince the Uncle to do the right thing by the car (and not for the money (he only paid 200 dollars for the car) and sell it reasonably to someone who will preserve it like it needs to be and not just buy it to speculate.
The nephew took the site down a couple of years ago, the car now sits in a cramped back yard under a camouflage net
The nephew took the site down a couple of years ago, the car now sits in a cramped back yard under a camouflage net
$200? Which vehicle is being discussed?
QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Feb 15 2019, 11:00 AM)
$200? Which vehicle is being discussed?
914 prototype. The one B**d tried to steal.
Oh, #4. I saw it when we were in Campbell. See thru pans.
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