The smell of fresh paint wasn't quite as apparent as last year. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Simmeth
Eyes wide open in that auction.
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The smell of fresh paint wasn't quite as apparent as last year. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Simmeth
Eyes wide open in that auction.
RM/Sotheby's did alright. $70,000,000 and around 90% sale through. But they weren't selling baubles and trinkets either.;)
http://www.rmsothebys.com/am17/ameli...caa464&urlid=3
Another Hollywood Wheels 'gem' . . .
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Hollywood Wheels Amelia Island Auction, March 10th-12th, 2017
1971 Porsche 2.2L 911T Coupe, Lot 143
VIN: 9111211749(?) (see photo below)
Engine: -
Trans: -
Color: Light Ivory(?)/Black
Mileage: 74,813 (indicated)
Auction Estimate: US$65,000 – $75,000
Sold for: TBD
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Auction Description:
Garage Find!
Stored for over 20 years!
Mostly Original Paint
Fuchs Wheels
Sport Seats
Mechanical Rebuild
Certificate of Authenticity
This early long hood Porsche is a true “Garage Find”. It still wears most of its original light Ivory exterior paint. The body is straight and virtually rust free with its original trim and decals still affixed to the exterior of the car. The black interior is again, mostly all original and benefits from a new recovered set of Porsche style Sports seats. This car was not abused, the speedometer displays a little over 74,000 miles, the interior shows the right amount of wear; minor crazing on the shift knob, slight wear on the door panels and some fading on square weave carpeting. The interior also sports an aftermarket leather wrapped steering wheel and a working period correct AM/FM radio. Tires are new and the car’s 2.2 litre flat six has had a recent mechanical service. This early 911 is ready for some casual country motoring or some spirited club driving. A car is original only once. This 911 is a real survivor and has just the right amount of patina that it tells a story, it has a soul and a spirit, something perhaps a true Porsche-phile can appreciate.
Probably the cars were not as great as they descibed :eek:
Always a cynic among us. 😉
You mean an auction house would not be totally honest? I'm shocked. Just shocked.
Richard Newton
Sportomatics are coming out of the woodwork . . . "five-arm wheels"(?), lots of red flags, over ambitious estimate.
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Auctions America, JLG Autocrib Porsche Collection, Fort Lauderdale, FL, March 31 - April 2, 2017
1970 Porsche 2.2L 911T Sportomatic Coupe
VIN: 9110123236 (?)
Engine: -
Trans: -
Color: Pastel Blue(?)/Black
Mileage: 57,076 (indicated)
Auction Estimate: US$85,000 - $95,000
Sold for: NO SALE
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Auction Description:
2.2-liter, 123-hp flat-six engine
Sportamatic transmission
Gold badging
Original black leather
Under carriage and engine has been detailed
14-inch five-arm wheels
Excellent presentation throughout
That estimate is insane.
If he gets $90,000+ my car is going on the market.
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Porsche Concours College
Coys 'Techno Classica' Auction, Essen, Germany, April 8, 2017
1969 Porsche 911T Coupe, Lot 105
VIN: 'TBA'
Engine: (Type 911/81 2.7L Unit)
Trans: -
Color: Gulf Blue/Black Leather
Mileage: -
Auction Estimate: €80,000 - €100,000/~US$86,500 - $108,000
Sold for: TBD
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Auction Description:
Finished in Gulf blue and orange livery with black interior and leather sports seats, this 911T presents very well indeed. Fitted with a 1977 2.7 engine tuned by Krämer, original matching number 5 speed sport gearbox and a roll cage at the rear, this bespoke 911T is ready to be raced at historic track events or even be used as a leisurely runabout.
Provided with a current TUV and Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and displaying a mere 69,000 kilometres on its odometer, this is a great opportunity to purchase a top of the range example of one of the ever appreciating early touring Porsches.
Further upgrades to this car also include; fitment of K&N air filter system, stainless steel heat exchanger, brake calipers from a 3.2 Carrera, RS door trim, 8 / 8J*15 Rims with new P6000 N2. Mudguards and rear bumper in GRP, hoods with quick release, special sports steering wheel.
Coys 'Techno Classica' Auction, Essen, Germany, April 8, 2017
1972 Porsche 2.4L MFI 911T Coupe, Lot 144
VIN: 9112102587
Engine: -
Trans: -
Color: Light Ivory/Black
Mileage: 6745 (indicated)
Auction Estimate: €89,000 - €99,000/~US$96,000 - $107,000
Sold for: TBD
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Auction Description:
According to its Porsche letter of origin dated 3rd February 2015, this 911T was manufactured in July 1972 and was subsequently exported to Japan, where it remained until being sold to England in 2016. The car is a matching numbers example and, as an export model, retains the more desirable 140 bhp engine. Beautifully presented in its original livery of light ivory with black interior, the car is equipped with a 911S front spoiler, tinted windows, leather steering wheel, and sits on 15 inch Fuchs wheels. Interestingly, as a 1972 car, it is one of the few 911Ts to be fitted with an external oil filler cap. The car has just received a major service by a Porsche Main Agent, and has new TÜV certification to 2019. Indeed a classic and sought after Porsche 911 and as such not to be missed.