tazzieman Posted 7July, 2014 Report Share Posted 7July, 2014 Thankfully for the rest of us, there are people out there willing to spend $150k on a resto. I consider it "preservation" and without it, the old girs would simply wither away and die. Imagine your were trying to restore something rare, say a 356 carrera wher ethe engine alone is $100k. Likewise for other rare and hard to find models and parts. I've done a fair amount of reading on 356 and early 911 boards. The parts cost to properly restore these cars is enormous. Trying to find parts that maybe only had a short model life , or were not "backed up" on factory shelves for long , or have simply disappeared into the few remaining cars is a mammoth undertaking. If you want class 1 , 1 = concours. Which is 50% more than class 2 = good enough to win local shows. Which is a fair bit more than a good durable restoration/refurb to daily driver quality. Which in itself is not cheap, if you do it properly! Lots of "OEM" labelled parts are made in China and you can use Dulux not Glasurit paint. If you are a concours type , you don't want to spend only $140,000 and come SECOND! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 7July, 2014 Report Share Posted 7July, 2014 hmmmm That's what I say! (3 weeks ago...) Still Yellow, very Yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1q2w3e4r Posted 7July, 2014 Report Share Posted 7July, 2014 Peter M, I blame you that I am considering what the trade in value would be for the white one. It's not Jim's ex car. It's from SA. It's white on black with a shade under 100k on the clock Jim's 997 GT2 RS is for sale though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonoz Posted 7July, 2014 Report Share Posted 7July, 2014 That CTS 993 Turbo has the wrong wheels, front lenses and stereo Ben. There is a set of 993 Turbo wheels advertised on PCV website. They might not be hollow spokes so you would need to weigh them before buying. They are usually quite expensive but those are priced well. Not sure about hte stereo but they are probably still a ailable from PCA. The front lenses should be orange but most people prefer white anyway. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 7July, 2014 Report Share Posted 7July, 2014 Want.... http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-356C-1965/SSE-AD-2593831 TE911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 7July, 2014 Report Share Posted 7July, 2014 Want....http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-356C-1965/SSE-AD-2593831 I'm pretty sure I saw that car at the Porsche 60th anniversary/356 Annual Parade in Yarra Valley. I got its younger sibling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarreraG50 Posted 7July, 2014 Report Share Posted 7July, 2014 http://cms.porsche-clubs.com/PorscheClubs/pc_queensland/pc_main.nsf/web/01BB1DE880696803C1257D0E0037B5EB#pagetop Seems good value, 3.2/3.6 it and would be a fun car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 7July, 2014 Report Share Posted 7July, 2014 Buying someone elses half finished project is always a gamble though, you might find the work isn't up to your standard and you'd need to do it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben C3.o Posted 7July, 2014 Report Share Posted 7July, 2014 LOL, blame???? That's definitely the pot calling the kettle black! True, isn't that what are mates for. That CTS 993 Turbo has the wrong wheels, front lenses and stereo Ben. There is a set of 993 Turbo wheels advertised on PCV website. They might not be hollow spokes so you would need to weigh them before buying. They are usually quite expensive but those are priced well. Not sure about hte stereo but they are probably still a ailable from PCA. The front lenses should be orange but most people prefer white anyway. Good luck! Thanks Simon, with "993 Turbo prices pushing the envelope" it's a little out of my comfort zone at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarreraG50 Posted 7July, 2014 Report Share Posted 7July, 2014 I know we live "Down Under" but really http://www.justauto.com.au/justcars/cars-for-sale/1986-PORSCHE-911-CARRERA-ATW3372025?backurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.justauto.com.au%2Fjustcars%2Fsearch%2F%3F%26urlname%3D%26search_location_state%3D%26search_vehicle_type%3DCAR%26search_type_make%3DPORSCHE%26search_type_model%3DPORSCHE_911%26search_details_earliest_year%3D%26search_details_latest_year%3D%26search_details_lowest_price%3D%26search_details_highest_price%3D%26condition_search%3D%26keywords%3DWhat%2Bare%2Byou%2Blooking%2Bfor%253F%26current_page%3D1&backtext=Results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 7July, 2014 Report Share Posted 7July, 2014 There is a set of 993 Turbo wheels advertised on PCV website. They might not be hollow spokes so you would need to weigh them before buying. They are usually quite expensive but those are priced well. For those interested I have those 993 Genuine Hollowspokes advertised, PM and can discuss pricing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 7July, 2014 Report Share Posted 7July, 2014 I know we live "Down Under" but really http://www.justauto.com.au/justcars/cars-for-sale/1986-PORSCHE-911-CARRERA-ATW3372025?backurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.justauto.com.au%2Fjustcars%2Fsearch%2F%3F%26urlname%3D%26search_location_state%3D%26search_vehicle_type%3DCAR%26search_type_make%3DPORSCHE%26search_type_model%3DPORSCHE_911%26search_details_earliest_year%3D%26search_details_latest_year%3D%26search_details_lowest_price%3D%26search_details_highest_price%3D%26condition_search%3D%26keywords%3DWhat%2Bare%2Byou%2Blooking%2Bfor%253F%26current_page%3D1&backtext=Results If you've got a big whale tail , nothing surprises me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 8July, 2014 Report Share Posted 8July, 2014 I know we live "Down Under" but really http://www.justauto.com.au/justcars/cars-for-sale/1986-PORSCHE-911-CARRERA-ATW3372025?backurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.justauto.com.au%2Fjustcars%2Fsearch%2F%3F%26urlname%3D%26search_location_state%3D%26search_vehicle_type%3DCAR%26search_type_make%3DPORSCHE%26search_type_model%3DPORSCHE_911%26search_details_earliest_year%3D%26search_details_latest_year%3D%26search_details_lowest_price%3D%26search_details_highest_price%3D%26condition_search%3D%26keywords%3DWhat%2Bare%2Byou%2Blooking%2Bfor%253F%26current_page%3D1&backtext=Results Gee, luv, I don't know why it hasn't sold. I put the ad on the interweb and all…. I better keep driving it until it sells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 8July, 2014 Report Share Posted 8July, 2014 Upside down it might be, but it is a 3.2 coupe... in WA, thus confirming my theory that WA is where all the old Porsches are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 8July, 2014 Report Share Posted 8July, 2014 Don't you think there is also something else odd? 1986 G50 231hp I suggest potential suitors ask some more questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 8July, 2014 Report Share Posted 8July, 2014 Yeah I saw 86/G50 and thought uu tee eff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 9July, 2014 Report Share Posted 9July, 2014 UTF?? You're to cryptic for me Martin! It's probably just a late '86 build, '87MY UK import. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 9July, 2014 Report Share Posted 9July, 2014 Putting it out there....what do people think the 'import discount' is? What is the LHD discount? Does it decrease over time - would anyone pay less for a 356 import vs Oz delivered? What about a 997 import? Market values are very hard to work out with all the variables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 9July, 2014 Report Share Posted 9July, 2014 UTF?? You're to cryptic for me Martin! It's probably just a late '86 build, '87MY UK import. u-u t f as in double-u-tee-eff Peter M and Uncle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted 9July, 2014 Report Share Posted 9July, 2014 Putting it out there....what do people think the 'import discount' is? What is the LHD discount? Does it decrease over time - would anyone pay less for a 356 import vs Oz delivered? What about a 997 import? A lot more than it should be for both. Especially if we are talking rust free west coast US cars. But yes, I reckon it does decrease over time. tazzieman and Coastr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 9July, 2014 Report Share Posted 9July, 2014 As I & others know , the RHD IB cars sport inferior driving positions , with the offset pedals. But the market is dominated by people fearful of sitting on the "wrong" side and having to use their dominant hand to change gears. True sporting drivers would embrace LHD. And LHD is "euro", so that in itself is exotic and desirable , eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted 9July, 2014 Report Share Posted 9July, 2014 Chesil Speedster Replica. http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/_/SSE-AD-2897312?WT.seg_4=AutoAlert%3bPCAA&sdmvc=1&utm_campaign=bau&utm_medium=email&utm_source=transact&utm_content=autoalert TrevMcRev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted 9July, 2014 Report Share Posted 9July, 2014 Lol ... WA strikes again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 9July, 2014 Report Share Posted 9July, 2014 Chesil Speedster Replica. http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/_/SSE-AD-2897312?WT.seg_4=AutoAlert%3bPCAA&sdmvc=1&utm_campaign=bau&utm_medium=email&utm_source=transact&utm_content=autoalert WA again? Whats with all these cars coming up in WA....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 9July, 2014 Report Share Posted 9July, 2014 A lot more than it should be for both. Especially if we are talking rust free west coast US cars. But yes, I reckon it does decrease over time. What are we talking? $10k for a dry state LHD over equivalent condition RHD Oz delivered? Or $20k? Is an original LHD worth more to most people than a converted car now? As I & others know , the RHD IB cars sport inferior driving positions , with the offset pedals. But the market is dominated by people fearful of sitting on the "wrong" side and having to use their dominant hand to change gears. True sporting drivers would embrace LHD. And LHD is "euro", so that in itself is exotic and desirable , eh? Funny how most of the world drives on that side, and everyone on that side when you're driving a boat. On the weekend I saw 4 classic American cars - 3 mustangs and an old Chevy impala. 4/4 were LHD. I think in that market it is becoming desirable to have a LHD because that's how they were made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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