Diamond911 Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 I think it was this car... Some fancy metal got embarrassed by wrx's that year!1. Sullens - Barkley 1999 Subaru Impreza WRX R 00:00 2. Richards - Oliver 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 00:46 3. Longhurst - De Vere 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi C 01:44 4. Weeks - Allen 2006 Lamborghini Super Leggera 02:01 5. Quinn - Wenn 2006 Porsche 997 Turbo 02:486. Close - Close 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo 02:547. Warwick - Murphy 2003 Porsche 911 GT3 03:42If true, does the 2nd place Targa finish add to the car's pedigree along with Jim's farts, or does the racing detract compared to a garage queen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 What does the collective think the taint is worth as a premium over the redbook price? Is a bonnet sig required?Nice examples about $400K so $110k saving is good, it just means it can be bought for reasonable money and enjoyed like it should be!Shit, I sound like @Simon Nelson now. TrevMcRev, SimonN, MezgerMan and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 Nice examples about $400K so $110k saving is good, it just means it can be bought for reasonable money and enjoyed like it should be!Shit, I sound like @Simon Nelson now. ? you didn't mention RS once Hughesy, poetry911, poli84 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 ? you didn't mention RS once God, and we are even talking about RS... silly me! turboT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonN Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 I would be extremely surprised if that was ever a Targa car for a number of reasons. To start with, I would be surprised if Jim would do the Targa in a car that had a bolt in front cage, rather than a full welded in version. Then, look at the interior. It looks all original and in place. Has somebody really stripped kit all out, fitted rally navigators gear etc, and then done the whole lot in reverse, leaving no sign at all? I have been in a Targa prepared GT3 RS and there is o way it could ever have been put back to look like this car.I am not sure why it is "cheap", but I suspect the most likely story is that this is the standard car Jim used to hammer around tracks and I think it is the one that a friend won a passenger ride in. It's probably had a tough life, but that is in the price and so long as it passes a PPI, it would be a good bet for somebody who wants a GT3 RS to actually drive. Did I mention that it is an RS as well turboT, TrevMcRev, Arnage and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 (edited) I would be extremely surprised if that was ever a Targa car for a number of reasons. To start with, I would be surprised if Jim would do the Targa in a car that had a bolt in front cage, rather than a full welded in version. Then, look at the interior. It looks all original and in place. Has somebody really stripped kit all out, fitted rally navigators gear etc, and then done the whole lot in reverse, leaving no sign at all? I have been in a Targa prepared GT3 RS and there is o way it could ever have been put back to look like this car.I am not sure why it is "cheap", but I suspect the most likely story is that this is the standard car Jim used to hammer around tracks and I think it is the one that a friend won a passenger ride in. It's probably had a tough life, but that is in the price and so long as it passes a PPI, it would be a good bet for somebody who wants a GT3 RS to actually drive. Did I mention that it is an RS as well Here's the interior of the OAMPS car in period correct trim. Did I just say period correct.....?Can't see proper intrusion bars and the front legs aren't cut through the dash or anything...looks bolt in maybe...And here's the for sale car. Not exactly mint. Missing some trim in the footwell on drivers side. Nav footplate and reset button on passenger side. Odd non-original harnesses.A good value (maybe) if you just wanna drive the ring off it.Long term I don't think motorsport history will hurt value of an RS too much. Many 73 RS's have colourful pasts which I think add to their history rather than detract from their value. Edited 5August, 2016 by TrevMcRev Pork Chops and MFX 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 I went yard car hunting today after getting a tip. No luck but I must admit the chase is fun, and I plan to go back and do more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonN Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 TevMcRevIt might be the same car, but on closer inspection, I think there are a few differences in the interior that are unlikely to have been changed. While replacing the race seats with originals is a no brainer, For instance, I think the handbrake looks to have slightly different materials while the speedo is different. Whoever buys it should make sure of getting the full story, because I agree that in the future, it might make the car a bit more special. On the face of it, if it stacks up with a detailed PPI, it does seem good value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 Bargain 2.7?http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/_/SSE-AD-4190725?WT.seg_4=AutoAlert;PCAAwas $45k now $50k! Must have had a bit of interest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 Cheap if it checks out.... Whos checking it ..how about the mileage or kilometerage if thats what you cal is down this neck of the woods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 was $45k now $50k! Must have had a bit of interest...Wow, how peculiar! Never see that happen P-Kay and JLD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 Cheap 924 in Tas:http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/launceston/cars-vans-utes/1977-porsche-924-rare-5-speed/1120480947 edgy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 Cheap 924 in Tas:http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/launceston/cars-vans-utes/1977-porsche-924-rare-5-speed/1120480947After selling mine recently I am tempted...5 spd and early one too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 Cheap 924 in Tas:http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/launceston/cars-vans-utes/1977-porsche-924-rare-5-speed/1120480947 that's a little gem, someone buy it. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 (edited) was $45k now $50k! Must have had a bit of interest... Wow, how peculiar! Never see that happenWas called today by a gent who was interested in buying it, gave him a name of a good local shop (inline), for a PPI ... Expect he was one of a few promising to pay more... Irrespective , it seems seller expects people to buy without an inspection... That despite his declaration of 'warts n all' .... Car needs money spent on it. Who is keen to drop 45k oops 50k, sorry 230k on a car without a quick health check? only needs to be green and a targa ??? Edited 5August, 2016 by michel turboT, JLD, SimonN and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 "SERIOUS buyers only, willing to purchase an excellent car at an Excellent Price need apply."That is an excellent price. For the seller!That is cheap!!!!(i'm trying to drive values of these things up) JLD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-S Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 Nice GT3 at NineAuto. I've watched the conversion of this car over the last few months and if I had the cash, I'd buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 Nice GT3 at NineAuto. I've watched the conversion of this car over the last few months and if I had the cash, I'd buy it.converted import? Are you mad Mike? tomo, sandy468 and Mike-S 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 That 924 would be one of the first to Aus?Very tidy. TrevMcRev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 Whoever buys it should make sure of getting the full story, because I agree that in the future, it might make the car a bit more special.Have to agree Simon. Have a few friends that have purchased older merc's owned by Alan Jones and Wayne Gardner and others with some racing history which to me add a nice pedigree to their new owners who are long term holders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-S Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 converted import? Are you mad Mike? Livin' life on the edge mate SimonN and turboT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 (edited) Someone, ( @symsy ) go buy this. Now. 997 GT3RS for $285K. Free storage in Melbourne available for the odd hotlap in return.Only driven on Sundays by an elderly gentleman, think his name is Jim...http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/_/SSE-AD-4191341?WT.seg_4=AutoAlert;PCAAIs it the one shown at 1.52? Edited 5August, 2016 by Peter M poetry911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 Is it the one shown at 1.52?looks like it Peter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonN Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 That is definitely the car. If you go through the video, it is shown a number of times being driven by Peter Mayer from SA (looked that up). The seller is called Peter and he states it has been regularly serviced by Porsche Adelaide. Once you start digging, you find the car has done a fair number of rallies. I am surprised he hasn't mentioned that anywhere . Here is a video of it being hoofed around Tassie and listen for it bottoming out FAP911, edgy and Peter M 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 Cheap 924 in Tas:http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/launceston/cars-vans-utes/1977-porsche-924-rare-5-speed/1120480947 Looks good for that price... Nice GT3 at NineAuto. I've watched the conversion of this car over the last few months and if I had the cash, I'd buy it.I just don't see it getting anywhere near $170k edgy and FAP911 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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