bstarbs01 Posted 14February, 2016 Report Share Posted 14February, 2016 Hi all,I have come across an 83 SC Cabrio ROW left hand drive imported into Australia early 2000's. Was previously a mainland European car I understand.No rust but will need paint, it's presentable but I couldn't live with it for long as is. Interior leather will come up nicely with some treatment. Good mechanically but presentation wise the engine bay needs a clean up. Runs well, doesn't drop oil or blow smoke.Only 70,000km, genuine (I have known the seller and previous owner to verify).What would be good offer or fair value or should I leave an early LHD cabrio alone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claywong Posted 15February, 2016 Report Share Posted 15February, 2016 30k-50k Seems fair given its condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 15February, 2016 Report Share Posted 15February, 2016 That much? I've never seen an Aussie SC cab even get into the 40's so I would work backwards from there. That said, I haven't seen one for sale/sell for a fair while and prices have been moving swiftly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 15February, 2016 Report Share Posted 15February, 2016 30k-50k Seems fair given its condition.if truly not rusty and not in need of major engine reseal or interior fix up. I'd say that given the description of the paint reaching 50k would be tough, but it is an LHD so selling back into Europe could probably easy reach that.if you pass I'm sure people will be asking for the contact details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 15February, 2016 Report Share Posted 15February, 2016 Complete and in good order the cars worth what 40-45k tops?less body work + paint, I'd be saying anything from 0 - 30k. Anything over that in terms of value I'd say is a tad optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 15February, 2016 Report Share Posted 15February, 2016 There are Australian delivered 88 model cabs that have been sitting at $60k for months, so I think $45k is ambitious in its current condition... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 15February, 2016 Report Share Posted 15February, 2016 There are Australian delivered 88 model cabs that have been sitting at $60k for months, so I think $45k is ambitious in its current condition...I've said 45K less paint, body etc. So basically a sub 30k buy in. Definitely not worth 45k as is................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 15February, 2016 Report Share Posted 15February, 2016 I've said 45K less paint, body etc. So basically a sub 30k buy in. Definitely not worth 45k as is................Sorry, was basically confirming what you said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstarbs01 Posted 16February, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 16February, 2016 Thanks for the replies.Well, I found out that the seller wanted $40k, he would probably go low $30k's. Plus I now know the front brakes are sticking a little. Looking a little closer at the interior, there are a few warped and broken bits and pieces, leather will come up as will the carpet. The tacho is also not working and the soft top needs replacing...Based on the views here, is it safe to say $25k or walk away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 16February, 2016 Report Share Posted 16February, 2016 I would compile a parts list for all the bits that need fixing and make an offer based on that. If not, walk away and make an offer on 88 as above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 16February, 2016 Report Share Posted 16February, 2016 I would also check the following ....'83 was the first year that convertibles were produced. Before that, people would convert Targas and call them convertibles.I would double check that it is a genuine convertible and not a back yard project.Being an '83 it very likely is, but I'm not sure exactly when in '83 they were released, so could also be non-genuine .... as could be any year model convertible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 17February, 2016 Report Share Posted 17February, 2016 Do we think the convertibles will stay relatively unloved forever? I mean, apart from missing a roof, they still have a 911 chassis. Yeah, they're never going to be club racers but neither are 99% of air cooled cars anymore.targas have certainly made up ground in recent years.maybe a singer convertible 964 will do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Posted 17February, 2016 Report Share Posted 17February, 2016 Do we think the convertibles will stay relatively unloved forever? I mean, apart from missing a roof, they still have a 911 chassis. Yeah, they're never going to be club racers but neither are 99% of air cooled cars anymore.targas have certainly made up ground in recent years.maybe a singer convertible 964 will do the trick.Collectible Porsche's have always been about no's produced; there were 43 SC Cabs sold here versus 444 coupes and Targas- so <10% total SC imports......I've got skin in the game but I'd take a Cab over a Targa every time; & having said that, over a coupe too. We're being speed camera'd out of existence, so club racing is for the track only; aCab is far more useable and enjoyable as you don't need to be going Mach II to have any fun.If an OEM Cab it's a nick at $25k; that's just 14k Euro.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstarbs01 Posted 17February, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 17February, 2016 Collectible Porsche's have always been about no's produced; there were 43 SC Cabs sold here versus 444 coupes and Targas- so <10% total SC imports......I've got skin in the game but I'd take a Cab over a Targa every time; & having said that, over a coupe too. We're being speed camera'd out of existence, so club racing is for the track only; aCab is far more useable and enjoyable as you don't need to be going Mach II to have any fun.If an OEM Cab it's a nick at $25k; that's just 14k Euro....Wow, only 44 1983 SC cabrio's delivered to Australia.We'll, that may be a game changer for me. I have had an 87 cab before and didnt like it, only because it wasnt a coupe. Now I have an SC coupe, so that box is ticked. Maybe I should make a play for it, and if I lose interest or it doesnt grab me, I can move it on. There's nothing advertised mainstream for anywhere near that value I suppose, and if I spend $15k on it, in all likelyhood I will get it back with the possibility of more if the market keeps moving. The engine looks rough but sound great, as it should for 77,000 km's, so that is a plus also.I have checked the VIN and its a genuine cab.Thanks for the help, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 17February, 2016 Report Share Posted 17February, 2016 I personally hate convertables of any type. You are either frying or freezing. But that is me. Just look at 356's. The cabs are much more valuable. I don't think the 911 cabs will be the 'red headed step child' forever. As 1st has stated. The scarcity will be noticed and then things might change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 18February, 2016 Report Share Posted 18February, 2016 Well, part of the issue is that the only real cabs are SC and 3.2 cabs starting in 83. Sc and 3.2 desirability in general has only just started to increase recently. Whereas 356 cabs were there from pretty much the get-go. If 356 cabs were only introduced with the 356c they might have taken a long time to catch up.i think the g series speedster is seen as pretty desirable now, and that's probably the first step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9er Posted 18February, 2016 Report Share Posted 18February, 2016 LHD would really hurt the value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatGF Posted 23February, 2016 Report Share Posted 23February, 2016 I might be selling my 1983 Aus delivered Cab soon. PM me of interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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