DJM Posted 9October, 2017 Report Share Posted 9October, 2017 Another secret 968 under the cover by any chance........? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossie Posted 9October, 2017 Report Share Posted 9October, 2017 (edited) Another secret 968 under the cover by any chance........?Nah, 930 in disguise. Edited 9October, 2017 by Ossie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossie Posted 3September, 2018 Report Share Posted 3September, 2018 If anyone is interested the other black 968 Turbo RS has appeared on carsales today. Asking price is $130K. This is #2 of the 4 original cars Fitzgeralds built in the 1990's, but not to be confused with #4 discussed previously in this thread (my car). See https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-968-1993/SSE-AD-5641887/?Cr=2 This was considered the best of the 4 cars because of it's originality and relatively low miles. Current owner has swapped out the CS seats but has the originals. Be quick if you're interested as mine attracted considerable interest from overseas when it was last up for sale. Timm, James P, Tips and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 3September, 2018 Report Share Posted 3September, 2018 I've seen this car, 968 rs, in the wild - twice. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 4September, 2018 Report Share Posted 4September, 2018 On 9/3/2018 at 5:57 PM, Ossie said: If anyone is interested the other black 968 Turbo RS has appeared on carsales today. Asking price is $130K. This is #2 of the 4 original cars Fitzgeralds built in the 1990's, but not to be confused with #4 discussed previously in this thread (my car). See https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-968-1993/SSE-AD-5641887/?Cr=2 This was considered the best of the 4 cars because of it's originality and relatively low miles. Current owner has swapped out the CS seats but has the originals. Be quick if you're interested as mine attracted considerable interest from overseas when it was last up for sale. Group buy anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzJustin Posted 4September, 2018 Report Share Posted 4September, 2018 2 hours ago, TINGY944 said: Group buy anyone? I'm in so long as it is shared between Brisbane and Newcastle Tingy. Timm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted 10September, 2018 Report Share Posted 10September, 2018 Genuinely interested in this car but is it really with the asking ? I know a CS has gone through the roof but someone tell me something to convince me of the cars value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 10September, 2018 Report Share Posted 10September, 2018 4 minutes ago, Mick said: Genuinely interested in this car but is it really with the asking ? I know a CS has gone through the roof but someone tell me something to convince me of the cars value. Take it for a drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted 10September, 2018 Report Share Posted 10September, 2018 Ad says no offers or test drives? Makes it hard to deal with the seller by the sounds love the car just not sure if it’s value. Already own a 996.2 gt3 and 930 and thought this would be another great addition without having more of the same. hugh and Troubleshooter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 10September, 2018 Report Share Posted 10September, 2018 9 minutes ago, Mick said: Ad says no offers or test drives? Makes it hard to deal with the seller by the sounds love the car just not sure if it’s value. Already own a 996.2 gt3 and 930 and thought this would be another great addition without having more of the same. You would like to think if you turned up in either car you’d qualify for a test drive? Price does seem steep, I’m sure it’s a great drive though. Do it. Mick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossie Posted 10September, 2018 Report Share Posted 10September, 2018 I was offered close to that for mine from a person in NZ a couple of months back who was following my restoration. I'm not selling by the way, it was just a discussion. They really are an awesome car, best combination of handling and power from any of the transaxle models, and many 911's until recently. Only criticism is the ride which is very hard on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 11September, 2018 Report Share Posted 11September, 2018 On 10 September 2018 at 9:33 PM, Mick said: Genuinely interested in this car but is it really with the asking ? I know a CS has gone through the roof but someone tell me something to convince me of the cars value. On 7 February 2014 at 8:23 PM, DJM said: I know a relative of the former owner of the WA (now NSW) car - I know that thing was a weapon but as Simon said its lived a hard life. Maybe into the wall at some stage if I remember correctly. Maybe stacked and fixed a few times? By contrast, I've seen the RSR one at his garage last year and it's shmick. I really like it. Did have to chuckle when it was listed over 100k (started at 113k I think). Can understand why rob might be a bit testy when people now challenge the price at 79k (oh hang on, it's now 75k...!) I've always loved the CS - You could buy John Bowes white one for 50k but could you achieve the same as the black one for the extra 25k? Possibly but couldn't be bothered with trial and error, tuning, testing and development. And there is something cool about mimicking the factory setup rather than aftermarket, even if things have moved on. Having said all of that, to me its a very nice car but like simon can't bring myself to buy it. Maybe it's the small market and Risk of getting stuck with it. Something breaks, can bits be sourced. Etc. At 60k with the Fuchs, I'd be interested but that would probably be offensive. Rob, how about a swap for a clean 964 C2 with RS bits perhaps.....and a buy back clause when it's time to move on to a $100k 997 GT3...? Sorry, not helping.... There's a unique cars article by john bowe test driving the falken car. http://www.uniquecarsmag.com.au/news-and-reviews/article/articleid/82389.aspx I assume it's this car ^^ back again. Rob had it at $113k in 2014 and fell all the way to $75k before selling (maybe to the current owner?). I liked it but.......baulked. No question they have rocketed in value since with CS into 80s and 90s (45 - 50k back then) as for the ad and "there will be no more", I know Peter was building a red one for a customer a couple of years back when I was visiting his workshop regularly. But he did say it was eye wateringly expensive to build (AFTER you spend $85k on a CS!). But when a GT3 is 130-150k, it's hard to see a 130k 968 as good value. Needs a half cage and original Recaros and ditch that beige leather 4 seat interior, doesn't "fit" at all. clutch-monkey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted 12September, 2018 Report Share Posted 12September, 2018 10 hours ago, DJM said: I assume it's this car ^^ back again. Rob had it at $113k in 2014 and fell all the way to $75k before selling (maybe to the current owner?). I liked it but.......baulked. No question they have rocketed in value since with CS into 80s and 90s (45 - 50k back then) as for the ad and "there will be no more", I know Peter was building a red one for a customer a couple of years back when I was visiting his workshop regularly. But he did say it was eye wateringly expensive to build (AFTER you spend $85k on a CS!). But when a GT3 is 130-150k, it's hard to see a 130k 968 as good value. Needs a half cage and original Recaros and ditch that beige leather 4 seat interior, doesn't "fit" at all. I believe it’s got the cage and seats with it, but I drew the same line in regards to 996 gt3 values atm. If they are sitting on the market @ 150k then I can’t see this being that close to it in value? 100-110 think I’d be all over it by now but 130k my gut just says to much and still have to say it’s a replica even tho it’s as good as the factory ones anyway but nevertheless it’s been made post factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 16September, 2018 Report Share Posted 16September, 2018 at 130k you'd have to reaaaally want it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 16September, 2018 Report Share Posted 16September, 2018 Just a random question here Are the 968's that much of a better car to a later 944 to command such premium prices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 16September, 2018 Report Share Posted 16September, 2018 A 88 and on 944 turbo will probably make a 968 CS look a bit sluggish. LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossie Posted 16September, 2018 Report Share Posted 16September, 2018 Depends on what floats your boat. If you want outright straight line performance then a later 944 Turbo will be quicker, but the CS definitely feels lighter and has loads more low down torque. But if you're talking about values then the 968 CS will be more collectable because of the rarity, although you could argue a 944 Turbo S Silver Rose would be up there. Or if you want to go all out you can pay a *lot* more for a 968 Turbo or Turbo RS, 944 Turbo Cup, 924 Carrera GT or GTS. I've sunk my $ into several of the above over the past few years because I do think these rarer transaxle models from the 80's and 90's are underrated and overshadowed by 911 mania. But fundamentally it was also because the transaxle models are great cars to drive from that era of Porsche production (but I did also add a 930 just in case I am wrong!) In terms of looks I find myself always admiring the front of the 924 Carrera GT and the rear of the 968's. The 944 Turbo.... not so much. I terms of driving I enjoy driving the Carrera GT the most as it just feels so light, nimble and the engine revs much more freely (reminds me of an mid 90's WRX). In comparison the 968 Turbo RS is scary fast, the 944 Turbo feels heavy, and the 968 CS more like the Carrera GT but less smiles.... LeeM, bear924, GTP911 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craiggt3rs Posted 18September, 2018 Report Share Posted 18September, 2018 Hi guys , that is the only owner since Rob sold the car , it's a great car to drive as I shared the drive to Rennsport 2013 & back to Melbourne with Rob ! maybe self interest as own the #1 Falken Fitzy car & also the last #5 Red car that Fitzy built 18 months ago ! And you could not build one for the asking price !! DJM and GTP911 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 20September, 2018 Report Share Posted 20September, 2018 On 18 September 2018 at 4:35 PM, craiggt3rs said: Hi guys , that is the only owner since Rob sold the car , it's a great car to drive as I shared the drive to Rennsport 2013 & back to Melbourne with Rob ! maybe self interest as own the #1 Falken Fitzy car & also the last #5 Red car that Fitzy built 18 months ago ! And you could not build one for the asking price !! As I mentioned above I saw the red car being built by Peter. Any idea what the conversion cost was. Peter told me "a lot". I assume $50k or more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craiggt3rs Posted 24September, 2018 Report Share Posted 24September, 2018 On 9/21/2018 at 6:14 AM, DJM said: As I mentioned above I saw the red car being built by Peter. Any idea what the conversion cost was. Peter told me "a lot". I assume $50k or more? Hi DJM , the mechanical conversion plus replacing some worn suspension stuff , bonnet & front bar conversion , cad plating & powder coating some parts thru Fitzgerald Racing cost $90 k ( have receipts ) My cosmetic stuff , wheels , livery & interior trim another $10k approx. DJM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossie Posted 17February, 2019 Report Share Posted 17February, 2019 Fitzgerald #4 and #5 968 Turbo RS's together this morning. All 5 cars are now in Melbourne so we'll have to try and organise a gathering. Tips, GTP911, cyberpunky and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 17February, 2019 Report Share Posted 17February, 2019 Are they both original factory 968 RS cars...Ossie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossie Posted 17February, 2019 Report Share Posted 17February, 2019 17 minutes ago, Raven said: Are they both original factory 968 RS cars...Ossie No they only made 4 of those and in LHD only. These are two of the RHD cars built by Fitzgerald Racing Services. See www.turbors.com Raven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 17February, 2019 Report Share Posted 17February, 2019 4 minutes ago, Ossie said: No they only made 4 of those and in LHD only. These are two of the RHD cars built by Fitzgerald Racing Services. See www.turbors.com Cheers for that they certainly are interesting Cars ... craiggt3rs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzJustin Posted 24February, 2019 Report Share Posted 24February, 2019 On 17/02/2019 at 10:01, Ossie said: Fitzgerald #4 and #5 968 Turbo RS's together this morning. All 5 cars are now in Melbourne so we'll have to try and organise a gathering. Geez you Melbournites need to stop hogging all the RS Turbos. Share them around with your fellow states. @Ossie - Have Fitzgerald produced five replicas in total now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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