_Tony Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 Oh come on, this is GORGEOUS! Those side arm rests are so flimsy, even in this immaculate car the driver side one is bent Not hard to take them off and bend them back into shape. withers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 86 is arguably not the best year for a 3.2. First of the unleaded so they missed out on the earlier 231hp engine and too early for the later G50. There is a noticeable difference in performance against either earlier or later models and this to me detracts from the Porsche spirit. However with limited supplies of cars at this caliber one can ask the price and see what comes of it. Smule, True but to be fair the '86's did get the better dash vents so it's not all downhill, lol! Love the interior. Hope my next car has that colour or pasha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 To me, if the interior of an older car is in almost new condition, the colour almost takes a back seat. I mean, look how clean that interior shot is; I know my partner wouldn't understand but I would be VERY happy to drive around in an OLD car with such a clean inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 interior is possibly the easiest thing to restore though imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f3nr15 Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 Wow, an original delivery receipt and the original licence plates. Almost a collector's dream, except that I think the speakers have been changed out at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.J. Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 those speakers are original in the doors, I know because mine are the same f3nr15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxzmusSC Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 Heard the sound system is still playing the same song as the delivery day on repeat. smule, Carrera28, f3nr15 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smule Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 Heard the sound system is still playing the same song as the delivery day on repeat. Hmmm 1986.. Berlins take my breath away or Palmers addicted to love...actually the latter was probably on repeat in some 928 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex69T Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 The original owner of that '86, Graham Alexander, is fairly well known in Geelong motoring circles. He owns a large auto wrecking business and currently campaigns an HT Monaro in Muscle Car Masters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 Apologies if this has already been mentioned : http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/agc911_au/m.html?item=131272895848&ViewItem=&ssPageName=ADME%3ASS%3ASS%3AAU%3A3160&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 interior is possibly the easiest thing to restore though imo. pre IB is becoming unobtanium these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baso Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 May not be 100% on topic, but figure it is more than 50% given the co-development. http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Audi-RS2-1994/SSE-AD-2361605/?Cr=0&sdmvc=1 Hmm, this or a Cayenne? Would not be a difficult choice for me. Rob and TrevMcRev 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 interior is possibly the easiest thing to restore though imo. I don't know. While exterior is a lot of work, with modern paints you can get a factory-or-better finish. Interiors though, I have seen very few that retain a factory look after restoration. Usually it's the materials used or a mix of old and new parts, but only original interiors ever look quite right to me. Even in some top dollar restos the interior doesn't look quite right - sometimes it looks too good, like the leather being used is too high quality or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 compared to bodywork, reskinning a dash or reupholstering some door cards or seats is a walk in the park. there's just not much to a 911's interior, thankfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonoz Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 Ive been enjoying playing catch up with PFA since last weeks eventing. I cant be fagged quoting the posts that stand out, but there are several things Id like to throw in the ring, with no offence intended to anyone, although that might be the result. Since when is it immoral for a dealer to be quick on his feet, buy a car listed for sale, and then resell it for a profit? Thats why dealers exist, to make a profit, and the dealer concerned has an excellent hard-earned reputation carried forward over the years. That dealer had only two cars for sale this morning, because they had sold all the others. They know the market and enjoy it for what it is. They would also know that to stab a customer wont make them come back, so whilst they are looking for a profit they are also mindful of future sales to the same people as any business should be. I haven't dealt with them (yet) but several friends have and its always been good. Rare in the poisonous Porsche pool we all swim in. Of what real concern is it that a knowledgeable owner, with a strong dealer connection, would list his rare low mileage 911 for sale with them at a strong price? I refer specifically to the WA 1986 911 at Chellingworth's. The owner has owned more 911's than most of us, knows what he has, knows the market better than most, and is entitled to ask his price. What is odd with that? There are already people offering to buy it at nearly the asking price, and it will sell soon because there aren't any others like it. More power to him. Id do the same. Again, I've no vested interest in this, its just a comment because I know the people concerned, although they certainly aren't close friends. In the end, it all comes down to the same thing, just the best Porsche car you can afford. We are not buying shares, and unless we are dealers, we are buying cars for enjoyment, not to make money. Whilst our means all vary, if you buy the best car you can afford then it will work out in the end. I do understand that people are using this forum to learn about 911's and other Porsche models. Used wisely, its a great resource and helps many of us enjoy our hobby to a greater degree. The banter is fun, the camaraderie strong, and the willingness of the old hands to step in and help the new people makes a difference. The PM system carries a fair bit of traffic and thats good. It helps us all behind the scenes. Some other forums have stumbled because of vested interests using the unfair advantage of administration. That hasn't happened here and its a credit to Kerry and his crew. After all, its all about this.... Russ, withers, ByronBayChris and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f3nr15 Posted 19August, 2014 Report Share Posted 19August, 2014 There's nothing illegal about a dealer flipping a car, or a private seller asking a premium. However, for years these old air-cooled cars have been considered the everyday supercar for the everyday man, and any day of the week, I was able to track down a dozen really nice cars on carsales to admire and aspire to own. In the last 12 months, that supply (mainly of unmodified air-cooled rear-wheel drive manual coupes) has completely dried up, and prices have soared. That must be incredibly frustrating for salt-of-the-earth folk who have been scrounging pennies into their mid-lives to buy the poster-car of their youth, only to find increasingly that these cars are becoming out of reach. I can understand Autohaus Hamilton charging a premium for cars that they have known and serviced over time, but even I raised a little eye-brow at the novelty of seeing what happened with that ex-Hong Kong 964 recently. Of course they're entitled, and good luck to them, but it did seem like a little change in their modus operandi. And if I was in the market for an air-cooled coupe at the moment, it would make me worry. Equally, your acquaintance in WA who has listed the lovely Carrera 3.2, is simply adding to the exclusivity of ownership of these cars. Don't get me wrong, I paid a relative premium for my 964 C2 three years ago and had a couple of Porsche-folk poke fun at me for doing so at the time, so I am delighted to see these cars gain a little value. But if I was shopping now instead of back then, I'd probably want to give up! Simonoz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 20August, 2014 Report Share Posted 20August, 2014 Don't get me wrong, I paid a relative premium for my 964 C2 three years ago and had a couple of Porsche-folk poke fun at me for doing so at the time, so I am delighted to see these cars gain a little value. But if I was shopping now instead of back then, I'd probably want to give up! Or buy a shark to swim around in Simon's poisonous pool They are somewhat undervalued. f3nr15 and Simonoz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 20August, 2014 Report Share Posted 20August, 2014 993 / 4S anyone??http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/heathfield/cars-vans-utes/1995-porsche-911-coupe-make-me-an-offer-/1054620289 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 20August, 2014 Report Share Posted 20August, 2014 If it's venerated , well that's a most desirable option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 20August, 2014 Report Share Posted 20August, 2014 993 / 4S anyone??http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/heathfield/cars-vans-utes/1995-porsche-911-coupe-make-me-an-offer-/1054620289 Thats not an 'S', its a 993 C4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 20August, 2014 Report Share Posted 20August, 2014 Claytons ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 20August, 2014 Report Share Posted 20August, 2014 Looking at 993 ads makes me want a 964 even more so.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted 20August, 2014 Report Share Posted 20August, 2014 Deleted. Opps wrong thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 20August, 2014 Report Share Posted 20August, 2014 Thats not an 'S', its a 993 C4 Thanks Jim, That's what I meant..... I knew what I was trying to say, it just came out wrong.... Been up since 4:45 (am)....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 20August, 2014 Report Share Posted 20August, 2014 Thanks Jim, That's what I meant..... I knew what I was trying to say, it just came out wrong.... Been up since 4:45 (am)....... No big deal. I know the feeling of lack of sleep, as a matter of fact l could use a bit of shut eye right now. Dreamr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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