Sad news for me, but a great experience

[Chuff]

Hi All,

As some of you may know, I own Prototype R3 and have known the car since it arrived as a box of parts in 2001. Well, last Saturday, I finally drove it in anger at Silverstone, with a decent set-up etc etc and I can safely say that I have never had a better time on track ever. Super fun even on a slick track.

The sad news is that I have decided to sell her. I need the space, I know that family commitments and work will keep me away from any eventing for at least the next 5 years, and to be honest, I kinda want to restore something different - Something like a 2.4s could be fun.

Head has won over heart, but I would rather see the car out there doing something.

[andyjboy]

Andrew - great that you had the experience of driving it in anger before deciding to sell it.

I look forward to seeing your next project.

[Milou]

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[72targa]

Would love to see pics before you sell...

[Milou]

Are we talking of the 3rd 911R? Is it the red one with leather hood straps?

If it's that one or any other 911R don't sell it because:

-You'll regret it for a long time (or forever?)

-The price is not as high as it should be (R4 was estimated $475.000-575.000 by Chirstie's last Summer)

-It is the first factory racing prototype in the history of the 911!

It will always be historically a highly important, desirable, and valuable car.

You have the immense chance of owning something really special.

[pmjt]

-The price is not as high as it should be (R4 was estimated $475.000-575.000 by Chirstie's last Summer)

I'm sure Chuff won't mind me posting the link I trawled up earlier today:

http://www.gmundcars.com/cars/612/911r.html

Philip

[johndglynn]

I watched some of your laps Chuff, sounded great. The car certainly stood out amongst the assembled showroom fodder. Good luck with your plans.

[e72phil]

isnt 650,000 GBP somewhat higher than US$575,000 ?

price seems reasonable.

If it's that one or any other 911R don't sell it because:

--The price is not as high as it should be (R4 was estimated $475.000-575.000 by Chirstie's last Summer)

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[J-P]

isnt 650,000 GBP somewhat higher than US$575,000 ?

price seems reasonable.

A little bit. It's only about $1.3 Million US, give or take a few dollars

[Milou]

Yes, slightly(!) higher than R4 which I think sold for around $600.000 (?) Last August at Monterey.
R3 seems to have a much greater race record which could justify the price difference.
Interesting to see if a 911 can break the million dollar mark. Good luck with the sale.