911T Cars for Sale

[DOUGS73E]

I'm going to try to see the car tomorrow. I will report back.

How'd it look? Did you test drive?

[Peanut]

Saw this Aubergine T coupe go across the block this afternoon. Not mine, no affiliation. Looked "auction shiny" but not sure what secrets are hiding. Something seemed off as it had reported 65k original miles, but with a possible non-original engine (said to be "correct to car") and carbs, I think. Also, the rear grille should be black right?
Estimate was $55k - $65k, but only got to $48,5k and was sold.

http://www.auctionsamerica.com/event...&category=Cars

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Estimate: $ 55,000 - $ 65,000
From new, this has been a California car that has only experienced two owners and is a rust- and accident-free example. It has 67,000 original miles and the drivetrain is reported to be correct to the car. The Porsche was restored about four years ago, is in excellent condition and is presented in the unusual Porsche color, Aubergine, with the uncommon black and white houndstooth interior. The power is derived from a horizontally-opposed (flat) 2.4-liter, 130-hp six-cylinder engine that is mated to a manual transmission. It has the rare, one-year-only external oil filler, plus light alloy Fuchs wheels, tinted glass, front and rear sway bars, comfort equipment, air conditioning, antenna, speakers and noise suppression.

[Nike SB'd]

How'd it look? Did you test drive?

I drove the car a few days ago, it's seen better days but it's not a total basket case. Seems like previous owner(s) simply had bad taste. Driver's side rear wheel bearing is shot and the transmission could use a rebuild or replacement. 1st engages like a dog-box at idle, 2nd is rough no matter how slow you shift, 3rd is rough 70% of the time. Seemed like someone not patient enough for a 915 was either trying to slam through the gears or teach someone how to drive their first manual with it. Engine recently had a rebuild I was told and the Webbers appeared to be recently gone through also, although they were a bit out of sync and the engine was quite lopey at idle. Brakes were downright terrifying. Body is mostly good and rust free. The fender flares are nicely done, but the missing rain gutters kind of irks me. Interior was all new but cheaply assembled. Overall not a total pile, but more than I was willing to spend on a car that needed that much attention. It's apparently on eBay now - http://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Porsche...16.m2518.l4276

[Rookie_912]

Sold for 35K. Damn it. Not sure if bidder is legit.

[Frank Beck]

What am I missing? Either the market has spiked North again over the last week or buyers simply underestimate restoration costs.
Rookie, do you have ANY idea what it costs to "put" rain gutters back on? And what about the questionable VIN stamp in trunk? These two warts alone make this outrageously overpriced at 35k.

Too many rookies out there buying cars right now. That's what me thinks.

[sithot]

Spread. If it's a $65K car "done" then I'd say he's got room as long as the scope of the work isn't much more than "superficial". For sure it'll be sold again. Most anyone buying are doing so to make money. Not too many buy and hold owners these days.

Coming from Amelia Island I can say without reservation that I saw some "done" cars that were hardly "done" and went for 6 figures.

Tom

[Frank Beck]

Tom,

Think rain gutters, VIN problem, wrong motor/trans.

What does "done" mean?

[Kris Clewell]

Jeez. that makes me feel pretty good about mine. I mean, it needs paint but... at least I have rain gutters.

[sithot]

Tom,

Think rain gutters, VIN problem, wrong motor/trans.

What does "done" mean?

"Done" would imply "Completed".

Carrera 3.0 is a nice engine. The case can be used with a 2.7 crank for a short stroke engine. Quite valuable too. Rust in the trunk is not unusual, even in CA. Clips and whole tubs seem to be acceptable these days, so no big deal. Rain gutters? I know a guy. I see the decal in the jamb and the tag in the window. Title is clear.

I'd have some fun with this and turn a profit.

OR, perhaps Magnus will beat me to it, pass the magic wand over it, and have the last laugh.

Tom

[Kris Clewell]

yep. it just needs some "little touches"