Jason E Posted 20September, 2016 Report Share Posted 20September, 2016 The 968 was nowhere near as nice as the pics indicated - non matching engine was the least of its issues (much to the seller's surprise, feigned or otherwise!). The car had been through a laundry list of owners, had some curious deferred maintenance, front end paint was completely different shade from the remainder of the car. At first blush it looked straight and original, but it was one of those cars that, the more one dug, the more one found not to like, or at least to query. It drove OK and I suspect the most recent owner has tried to do the right thing maintenance-wise, but it seemed to have had a fairly tough life before that - who knows what the mileage is on the engine but the top end seemed to have little wear from what we could see. Good luck to the new owner - at the right price, it would be an OK driver and the interior was pretty nice (with the exception of the broken under-dash bits where it seemed to have suffered a theft incident). Unfortunately, a wasted PPI...i wonder what it went for given it's issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoSo Posted 20September, 2016 Report Share Posted 20September, 2016 Reckon that's been on the market for yonks If you're referring to my post, I've only seen it around for about a week or two, after I joined PFA. Mentioned it in here as it got a 2 grand price drop today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 20September, 2016 Report Share Posted 20September, 2016 If you're referring to my post, I've only seen it around for about a week or two, after I joined PFA. Mentioned it in here as it got a 2 grand price drop today. You are correct. Not the car I was thinking of. That one was in WA I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 20September, 2016 Report Share Posted 20September, 2016 Reckon that's been on the market for yonksThat Cayman has been on Carsales for near 3 months. I spoke to the yard a while back. Bit painful. LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 20September, 2016 Report Share Posted 20September, 2016 Ok, maybe it WAS the car I was thinking of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RennRob Posted 20September, 2016 Report Share Posted 20September, 2016 Not a bad starting point....interior could do with a going over....http://tinyurl.com/gmlk5nw996 / Mk1 / X51 / Clutch & IMS Done / 030 suspension / 18's / Carbon, Aluminium + Leather bits..... I would agree if it has been very well maintained and no damage.i happen to know what the last 996.1 X51 went for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoSo Posted 20September, 2016 Report Share Posted 20September, 2016 That Cayman has been on Carsales for near 3 months. I spoke to the yard a while back. Bit painful.Ah interesting. Is it no good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 20September, 2016 Report Share Posted 20September, 2016 996 C4S cab. Potential bargain...http://www.pickles.com.au/cars/item/-/details/CP-02-04--Built-11-03--Porsche--911-Carrera--996-MY04-Cabriolet-AWD-4S--Convertible--4-Seats--2-Doors/980279960do you know what it went for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-912-1967/SSE-AD-4280897seems high for a non matching numbers LHD needing restoration... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 (edited) https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-912-1967/SSE-AD-4280897seems high for a non matching numbers LHD needing restoration...A bit baffling as to why you would choose not to register it especially as you are trying to sell it (more so as it is an import that has been here for some time and has never been registered....)? Edited 21September, 2016 by ANF t888 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonN Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 (edited) https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-912-1967/SSE-AD-4280897seems high for a non matching numbers LHD needing restoration...Why would you buy that when you could buy thishttp://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/porsche/912/1871927.htmlSure, it's still in the USA, but it is the same colour, is in mint condition, matching numbers and just had an engine rebuild. Without wishing to start another argument, you could get this car into Oz for far less than it would cost to buy and sort out the other car.Or if you really want to do a reno, how about this one, which seems equal or better than the Oz carhttp://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/porsche/912/1784110.htmlThat will cost you AU$46,000, plus getting it here. Edited 21September, 2016 by SimonN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D2000 Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 Not a bad starting point....interior could do with a going over....http://tinyurl.com/gmlk5nw996 / Mk1 / X51 / Clutch & IMS Done / 030 suspension / 18's / Carbon, Aluminium + Leather bits..... Looks like it's sold already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 (edited) https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-912-1967/SSE-AD-4280897seems high for a non matching numbers LHD needing restoration...Whole story smells iffy to me. Passed a RWC in vic as it is..... Edited 21September, 2016 by JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 A bit baffling as to why you would choose not to register it especially as you are trying to sell it (more so as it is an import that has been here for some time and has never been registered....)? Mmm, yes and no budI was selling my 912 unregistered and had loads of interest (usually lowballers), as if a buyer was interstate, there's no point me registering it in my state. Luckily the new owner was here in SA, and he asked me to register it for him, and would pay whatever costs I incurred As for the Targa mentioned here. They're a reasonably rare car in the US, and I can't say I know of any soft window 912's in Oz. Mr 912 (Roni) may know of one, so that adds to its rareity, even with a non matching engine. As for the price. Well we all know in Porsche land you can nearly name your price and see how ya go, and as usual, its worth what someone is prepared to pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 Page 800 and we are talking 912's. That's progress for you.on the subject look what I have just seen at AH. The infamous Paddington rust bucket."just sold to a young guy who brought it in because it isn't working right " says Grantexplained that the car does have some history, not least the hole in the engine block... JonoF, michel and LeeM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 Uhoh! That could be a $10k fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 You left a few 0000's off ? Mmm, yes and no budI was selling my 912 unregistered and had loads of interest (usually lowballers), as if a buyer was interstate, there's no point me registering it in my state. Luckily the new owner was here in SA, and he asked me to register it for him, and would pay whatever costs I incurred As for the Targa mentioned here. They're a reasonably rare car in the US, and I can't say I know of any soft window 912's in Oz. Mr 912 (Roni) may know of one, so that adds to its rareity, even with a non matching engine. As for the price. Well we all know in Porsche land you can nearly name your price and see how ya go, and as usual, its worth what someone is prepared to paySWT ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 Minimum $10k bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 though the young fella bought himself a car that will likely cost more than he paid - - still got a driveable early car for under 30? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikdous Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 Guys, the person who bought it is a PFA member so be considerate and no need to throw stones about a car most have never seen. I know more about this car than anyone else. And the new owner is a genuine bloke who will do it justice. All cars have history after decades of usage. But most are not known. Doesn't make them better cars than one that you know what history the car went through Blue964, JonoF, LeeM and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 I'm hoping its the guy I'm thinking of. Congrats if it is I wasn't being derogatory with my comment above, and with due respect to you and the new owner, I was stating that it has the potential for a $10k engine rebuild. I should have clarified that. As yourself and others have mentioned in the past, the engine 'hole' or whatever it is, has the potential to be a rather large problem. Maybe, maybe not, yet it does have to be considered. I'm sure Autohaus Hamilton will see it and mention it to the new owner, yet I've seen some dodgy repairs on all types of engines that never cause a problem again. There is also rust issues, yet the new buyer would have been aware of them, and will deal with them in due course.....as most old Porsche owners do/will The MAIN thing here is that the new owner is happy, no matter what we think or say, as thats what it's all about. Being happy to own a PorscheBest of luck to the owner, and we all hope you have a great time with your new car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 (edited) Rafik... The yellow car as bought by the current owner needs ahem some serious love.. Unlike the man who bought it who I'm sure comes from a loving family and is comfortable about his masculinity ???? Edited 21September, 2016 by michel rafikdous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikdous Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 (edited) Hey Lee, the engine hole is no issue. It was next to the dizzy (ie on top) so doesn't create a potential leak issue. I tapped it and put a bolt to plug it. A threaded hole in the block is no different from what the factory did with their oil filter Edited 21September, 2016 by rafikdous JonoF and LeeM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 Guys, the person who bought it is a PFA member so be considerate and no need to throw stones about a car most have never seen. I know more about this car than anyone else. And the new owner is a genuine bloke who will do it justice. All cars have history after decades of usage. But most are not known. Doesn't make them better cars than one that you know what history the car went throughI'm jealous! It's better than the Porsche I own I considered buying it, but decided it was a little expensive for me considering the work needed LeeM and JonoF 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 21September, 2016 Report Share Posted 21September, 2016 Hey Lee, the engine hole is no issue. It was next to the dizzy (ie on top) so doesn't create a potential leak issue. I tapped it and put a bolt to plug it. A thread hole in the block is no different from what the factory did with their oil filter Thanks for the clarification Raf. rafikdous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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