Cost to purchase a modified 930

[wsf80]

Hi, what is the market value range for a nice, driver quality 930 that is converted to effective 930S or Ruf BTR specs?

Thank you

[-Levi-]

lots of variables to this question.
$75,000-250,000 +

[wsf80]

Fair enough. I’d want a G50 swap, bore out to 3.4L, larger turbos/intercooler, upgraded brakes.

I know the cost to build would be very high - do the built cars resell for the cost of build?

Thank you

[1979-930]

Originally Posted by wsf80

Fair enough. I’d want a G50 swap, bore out to 3.4L, larger turbos/intercooler, upgraded brakes.

I know the cost to build would be very high - do the built cars resell for the cost of build?

Thank you

It depends on the quality.
But in my expierence you'll loose 30-40% of the cost to build if you do the work yourself. If you pay someone 60%

[crb07]

My BTR clone. All Ruf parts including intercooler, oil cooler, front valance, steering wheel, gauges…… Engine is twin plug 3.4. I collected the parts for years. Finding them today will be more difficult but not impossible. If the hoarders on Pelican got together bet they could build ten of them. She goes into the shop next month for a G50 swap.

[ItzaMe]

Originally Posted by crb07

My BTR clone. All Ruf parts including intercooler, oil cooler, front valance, steering wheel, gauges…… Engine is twin plug 3.4. I collected the parts for years. Finding them today will be more difficult but not impossible. If the hoarders on Pelican got together bet they could build ten of them. She goes into the shop next month for a G50 swap.

Nice collection!

[Bucketlist]

If you're trying to save a few $ and don't want originality you can save by picking up a 930 clone or hot-rod, something like this modified SC.
I guess a g-50 would be nice but for the occasional blast its not on my radar.

[slow&rusty]

Buy Juan's car, it is the best value for a modified turbocharged high hp air cooled car.

[wsf80]

Beautiful examples thank you. I think it’s prohibitive to build myself.

[flightlead404]

Originally Posted by crb07

My BTR clone. All Ruf parts including intercooler, oil cooler, front valance, steering wheel, gauges…… Engine is twin plug 3.4. I collected the parts for years. Finding them today will be more difficult but not impossible. If the hoarders on Pelican got together bet they could build ten of them. She goes into the shop next month for a G50 swap.

I just love that color!

[KRLocke]

I would look at 50+ bring a trailer auctions to get some idea. the biggest thing to consider is who did the work, corners cut, stuff like that.

[David]

^ that’s what I was going to suggest. In the little bit of BAT research I’ve done, it seems like modifications hurt value until a point when the modifications take it to another level. Of course you need a buyer looking for a heavily modified car.

[voitureltd]

Originally Posted by David

^ that’s what I was going to suggest. In the little bit of BAT research I’ve done, it seems like modifications hurt value until a point when the modifications take it to another level. Of course you need a buyer looking for a heavily modified car.

Agree. A good example is the red 79 nicely modded 930 dubbed "Lil' Hot Stuff " on BAT now.
Similar to RSR / 934 looks and performance to match in a car you can drive on the street. Probably will not get the build costs. A few bidders and commenters do, but most BAT people have no clue or interest in builds like this, yet ?

[KRLocke]

When I started my search last year I pored over ads everywhere I could find them. What bring a trailer added was the commentary. You get little nuggets about this mod and that. I decided I wanted a bone stock car that has never been fooled with and lucked out finding my 86.

It's nearly a full time job buying a Turbo and you better be good at your job.

[David]

Here's one I followed since it's similar to my build but I dare say, mine's quite a bit nicer:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-porsche-930-turbo-9/

[voitureltd]

Originally Posted by David

Here's one I followed since it's similar to my build but I dare say, mine's quite a bit nicer:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-porsche-930-turbo-9/

I bet yours is as Lil'l hot stuff also is. Too bad this dialog is not in Market place discussion. i remember when in the muscle car market original was most valuable and then along came the great hot rod muscle car builds bringing big $$$$ also. Some of us long time 930 owners already have grown to appreciate a 930 both ways so maybe it will also happen with 930 turbos when the potential buyers become aware of the driving and ownership differences. wsf80, enjoy the experience of buying or building the turbo you end up with.

[wsf80]

Originally Posted by voitureltd

I bet yours is as Lil'l hot stuff also is. Too bad this dialog is not in Market place discussion. i remember when in the muscle car market original was most valuable and then along came the great hot rod muscle car builds brining big $$$$ also. Some of us long time 930 owners already have grown to appreciate a 930 both ways so maybe it will also happen with 930 turbos when the potential buyers become aware of the driving and ownership differences. wsf80, enjoy the experience of buying or building the turbo you end up with.

Thank you!

[neo930]

Not in possession of my own 930 (yet) but in general: mods... you will do them just for yourself, not for the value of the car. I owned a 1999 Yamaha Vmax which I heavily modified to my personal specs NOS etc... it was awesome ❤️

However, I knew when I was finally selling the bike, it would fetch a nice price because it was a just great looking bike compared to lot of others, but it hit nowhere near the value I put in it.

It was fine though... I enjoyed it like crazy :-)

Now a 930 on the horizon when the right one presents itself...

[voitureltd]

Lil'l hot stuff must be a very nice build as I noticed an esteemed pelican member who is very knowledgeable about this type of Porsche has been bidding on it. Good luck.

[David]

I finally looked at Lil hot stuff. It’s really nice especially for a ‘79. Very clean so I’m wondering how much was replaced vs refinished. I wish my gauges were that nice. I know, just takes money.