michel Posted 3January, 2016 Report Share Posted 3January, 2016 (edited) http://youtu.be/rbBX6aEzEz8 Edited 3January, 2016 by michel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 3January, 2016 Report Share Posted 3January, 2016 Talking to a local car guy today ; he bought a '74 LHD rust free 911 with leather trim , all complete but no engine. (he's sourced one now)$3k.They are still out there.Dayam! This donk might have sorted him out if.http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/caboolture/other-parts-accessories/porsche-911-2-7-motor-and-gearbox/1099515947 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 3January, 2016 Report Share Posted 3January, 2016 Being year of the cab and all, I set my bid set at $36,222... So might have got it, but last second decided not to pull the trigger.I really need a roof over my head. And I don't think my welding is quite there... turboT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 3January, 2016 Report Share Posted 3January, 2016 Being year of the cab and all, I set my bid set at $36,222... So might have got it, but last second decided not to pull the trigger.I really need a roof over my head. And I don't think my welding is quite there... I enquired about that car:Hi,Do you know who did the roof conversion and when it was done? Was it originally a targa or coupe?ThanksAnd his response was:No ideaIt was purchased as a coupeI was a bit uncomfortable with his response to be honest. The non-disclosures that only surfaced when he was directly asked concerned me as well http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-911-1985-3-2-Carerra-Targa-/121855425905?hash=item1c5f263d71:g:9UsAAOSwT~9WiJMxI'm surprised this hasn't sold already... I love it, but can't afford it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 3January, 2016 Report Share Posted 3January, 2016 I enquired about that car:Hi,Do you know who did the roof conversion and when it was done? Was it originally a targa or coupe?ThanksAnd his response was:No ideaIt was purchased as a coupeI was a bit uncomfortable with his response to be honest. The non-disclosures that only surfaced when he was directly asked concerned me as wellYeah it was originally a targa. Probably a good thing I passed! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-911-1985-3-2-Carerra-Targa-/121855425905?hash=item1c5f263d71:g:9UsAAOSwT~9WiJMxI'm surprised this hasn't sold already... I love it, but can't afford it You had me at matching picnic rug!Does look sweet though. Diggin the tartan. JLD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 3January, 2016 Report Share Posted 3January, 2016 I was a bit uncomfortable with his response to be honest. The non-disclosures that only surfaced when he was directly asked concerned me as wellI just looked up the advert on e-bay and I reckon the whole advert is a non disclosure sale. You were right to have been concerned.If I was to ever sell my car, I would sell the hell out of it to get the most amount of money I could. The fact that it has 4 lines in it (and not very long ones) is an alarm in itself.For an unknowing buyer to buy a cabriolet that isn't / wasn't a cabriolet isn't cool in my books, unless they actually know what they are buying. We've been through the "buyer beware / do your due diligence" thing on the forum before, but I still think that such an important conversion should be disclosed. JLD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted 3January, 2016 Report Share Posted 3January, 2016 The eBay 85 Targa above has over 400,000 k's on it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 3January, 2016 Report Share Posted 3January, 2016 So might have got it, but last second decided not to pull the trigger.I really need a roof over my head. Have you priced sunscreen , leatherique and laser removal of sunspots recently? Hidden costs...Oh and there's driving gloves michel, Dreamr, Hughesy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 4January, 2016 Report Share Posted 4January, 2016 A cabriolet is a horse drawn carriage , so technically there is no 911 cabriolet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 4January, 2016 Report Share Posted 4January, 2016 A cabriolet is a horse drawn carriage , so technically there is no 911 cabriolet. C'mon now Tazzie .....Doesn't the 230 odd horses in the rear of the car count??I know they are pushing and not pulling, but details, details ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 4January, 2016 Report Share Posted 4January, 2016 I just looked up the advert on e-bay and I reckon the whole advert is a non disclosure sale. You were right to have been concerned.If I was to ever sell my car, I would sell the hell out of it to get the most amount of money I could. The fact that it has 4 lines in it (and not very long ones) is an alarm in itself.For an unknowing buyer to buy a cabriolet that isn't / wasn't a cabriolet isn't cool in my books, unless they actually know what they are buying. We've been through the "buyer beware / do your due diligence" thing on the forum before, but I still think that such an important conversion should be disclosed. photos taken in the dark ring alarm bells for me too. There was far too much hidden, and I agree re the conversion. A lot of people might not know a pre 83 convertible is a conversion. It's very unethical to not point this out, not to mention the fact that this particular car was also originally left hand drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted 4January, 2016 Report Share Posted 4January, 2016 photos taken in the dark ring alarm bells for me too. There was far too much hidden, and I agree re the conversion. A lot of people might not know a pre 83 convertible is a conversion. It's very unethical to not point this out, not to mention the fact that this particular car was also originally left hand drive!Did any one phone the guy?? I did & he is not a Porsche guy he purchased the car 2 years ago in the same condition. its originally a 77 US targa as the vin tells me, a wide body conversion & targa removal was done prior to his ownership. Yes its buyer beware but the potential buyer must do some home work as well... He was happy to take $30k for it when i was talking to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 4January, 2016 Report Share Posted 4January, 2016 Did any one phone the guy?? I did & he is not a Porsche guy he purchased the car 2 years ago in the same condition. its originally a 77 targa as the vin tells me, a wide body conversion & targa removal was done prior to his ownership. Yes its buyer beware but the potential buyer must do some home work as well... He was happy to take $30k for it when i was talking to him.I asked him some very pertinent questions on ebay. He answered them; but despite the fact there were lots of questions answered and posted on the ad, mine wasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnSafari Posted 4January, 2016 Report Share Posted 4January, 2016 Did any one phone the guy?? I did & he is not a Porsche guy he purchased the car 2 years ago in the same condition. its originally a 77 US targa as the vin tells me, a wide body conversion & targa removal was done prior to his ownership. Yes its buyer beware but the potential buyer must do some home work as well... He was happy to take $30k for it when i was talking to him.Agree, I have actually seen this car about 12 months ago, when I was passing, it was out the front of their property, though I lost interest when the windscreen wipers were not where they should be in relation to the steering wheel. I agree that the owner just isn't into Porsches and is moving on.As always, eyes wide open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 4January, 2016 Report Share Posted 4January, 2016 Doesn't the 230 odd horses in the rear of the car count?I know they are pushing and not pulling, but details, details .....Details are what this marketplace section is all about Dreamr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 4January, 2016 Report Share Posted 4January, 2016 Details are what this marketplace section is all about You got me on that one ... I don't even have a comeback for that .... so why the hell am I writing this???? ....... I don't know that either, so I'm going to leave it there. symsy, tazzieman and ByronBayChris 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 4January, 2016 Report Share Posted 4January, 2016 You got me on that one ... I don't even have a comeback for that .... so why the hell am I writing this???? ....... I don't know that either, so I'm going to leave it there. you gave up too easy Dreamr. Gossip, biased opinion and the odd grammar lesson is all that goes on here tazzieman and symsy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 4January, 2016 Report Share Posted 4January, 2016 you gave up too easy Dreamr. Gossip, biased opinion and the odd grammar lesson is all that goes on here Thanks Turbo .....You have allowed me to see the light ..... I won't give up so easily next time!Bring on the next speling mistake folks!!! turboT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 4January, 2016 Report Share Posted 4January, 2016 you gave up too easy Dreamr. Gossip, biased opinion and the odd grammar lesson is all that goes on here You forgot the barefoot investor dabbling and hero worship tempered with intermittent iconoclastic twitter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsujack Posted 4January, 2016 Report Share Posted 4January, 2016 Pretty sure this has been posted before. Still for sale. Am I missing something or is this not a really fair price?1983 ZAG Build edgy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 4January, 2016 Report Share Posted 4January, 2016 Probably a fair price for the amount of work thats gone into it, yet buyers might be staying away because its not original, or easily put back to original Dreamr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 4January, 2016 Report Share Posted 4January, 2016 Probably a fair price for the amount of work thats gone into it, yet buyers might be staying away because its not original, or easily put back to originalThat's exactly what I was going to say regarding originality .....Buyers spending that kind of coin would rather an original car over a toy like that .....The tide has turned and originality is King! LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 4January, 2016 Report Share Posted 4January, 2016 Pretty sure this has been posted before. Still for sale. Am I missing something or is this not a really fair price?1983 ZAG BuildI like the car.........but..........its in that (now quite common) Middle ground of too rod for good road car but not rod enough for good track car? The typical next progression is that not many would take a pretty 100k car like this to the track so it's a difficult car to place in the complicated market that is the current Porsche buyer - having said that I'd take it over a lot of other cars currently on the market for similar money. Maybe I should buy it. Mike737 and LeeM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted 4January, 2016 Report Share Posted 4January, 2016 The tide has turned and originality is King!+1 on originality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 4January, 2016 Report Share Posted 4January, 2016 I like the car.........but..........its in that (now quite common) Middle ground of too rod for good road car but not rod enough for good track car? The typical next progression is that not many would take a pretty 100k car like this to the track so it's a difficult car to place in the complicated market that is the current Porsche buyer - having said that I'd take it over a lot of other cars currently on the market for similar money. Maybe I should buy it.Then swap it for mine! :-) Ya hit the nail there Hugh. Its solely a hills blaster and Cars n Coffee showpiece, not a track hack hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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