For those that may have missed it
http://barnfinds.com/pristine-or-patina/
For those that may have missed it
http://barnfinds.com/pristine-or-patina/
Roy Smalley
member 877
WOW!!!
I am surprised...
I've been told by folks in the business that, that particular car, when done right, is one of the most challenging post-war restorations there is....... In total, a whole lot of money..... or, of course, keep it just the way it is.....
Chuck Miller
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’98 Chevy S-10 – Utility
’15 GTI – Commuter
Very interesting.....
"Speed never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary...that's what get's you."
1973 Austin Mini
1975 911S 3.2 "the blue goose"
1973 911E sunroof 3.2
Great discussion. Obviously depends on the car, provenance.
If a car is "presentable" (meaning the paint isn't falling off and the seats don't crunch when sat in) is there even a debate here?
It seems to me that low mileage, original examples of anything are the Holy Grail.
Guess I should have left the mouse pee and poop in my car....oh wait, that is only patina on a multi-million dollar car. On a run of the mill 911 it is just a run down, neglected car.
From all accounts the Gullwing can't be just cleaned up and driven. It needs a lot of work to be driveable...if that is the goal. Work = $$$.
Early 911S Registry # 2395
1973 Porsche 911S in Light Ivory 5sp MT
2023 Porsche Macan GTS in Gentian Blue 7sp PDK
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Early S Registry #235
rgruppe #111
That's crazy. Never would have seen that coming!
72 911S Targa #0807 95+% German.
Paul Harrop 12.5% German.
Early S #2059
Been that way in the vintage bike world for years. Check out "Wheels Through Time"- Dale Walksler.
Tom
Early S Registry #235
rgruppe #111
Same with furniture, lamps, clocks etc....
Dave
911S registry #1103
R-Gruppe #513
1967 912 converted to 2.2
Period Dune Buggy
Some drive Porsches' to be seen.....
I prefer it when nobodys looking.
No big surprise. Over the past year restored cars have been a least 20% below original cars. Same thing in furniture and bikes. It's the old adage that "Restoration is destruction." Only the really ugly basket cases will be restored in the future. On the other hand I know of several high end shops that will create an "original" car for you. They actually create the patina. It's even more expensive than a shiny restoration.
Richard Newton
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