[johnnyo]

THe way I would approach it is explain that you noticed the car and need a project to keep busy and also always wanted a Porsche but could never afford one, in this way you've established interest at the same time telling him that its a project car he knows that your price limit is affected by the condition of the car, and gives you better negotiating posture, good luck and make the move, let us know how it turns out, Johnny O