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Back in 1997 when I finished up school, I drove cross country from NY to Seattle and down the coast to Santa Cruz and then back across the south. At that time I was making my plans to finally get a 911 and can recall vividly while driving around that area between SF and LA that there were SCs and older 911 everywhere. On the road and seemingly every used car lot. It stuck in my mind because it occurred to me that it should be easy to find one when I was ready. I recall there being a ton of 70s and 80s Ferrari’s everywhere parked on the street and used car lots. Seemed like vintage car heaven. I guess a lot has changed since then, even in Southern California
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I drive mine as much as possible, she isn't pretty but she's mine. I see a few air-cooled on the streets but not many I use to see a guy drive his into work around the same time but not anymore. I'm amazed and how many people comment on it and stop by the house wanting to buy it, when i got it they were giving SC's away. I do see the appeal of the more modern cars though my wife had a 997 and it was a blast to drive plus it was cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
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I think we all agree that although we don't see many on the road, there are lots for sale.
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I see 914s like this all the time. I don't see many 911s in the same shape, if I do it's a frankenstein car and they are asking too much because "they know what they have" which always makes me laugh. These 914s could be a good investment in a little fun and maybe pay for itself down the road, but who really knows.
944s are EVERYWHERE. Very few 928s, same with 968s, those have disappeared. 1975 Porsche 914 - $2100 (Medford) |
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Oh, one 918 with road grime on it, and lots and lots of modern water pumpers. The fact the newest 914 is 40+ years old and most of them that were driven have lots of rust problems is one factor. 914s are much like 356s in that they are either pristine garage queens or beat up rust buckets or race cars. When was the last time you saw one single 1980s Corvette? They were total dogs, and it is like the Mustang II just ignored by the world as just an aberration. |
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Just gotta find them. |
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edit: I have yet to see a single 911 this year. |
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I already showed the many, many driver quality, reasonably priced 74-89s on just the pelican site, on just one day. I also disagree with what you say about BaT. 2 years ago, I'd agree. But these days, big bumper stock(ish) 911s don't bring crazy numbers any more. There's so many reasonable sales I couldn't even list them all, it's actually a crazy amount. This is just a few from the last TWO days. All nice, low mile G50 Carreras, 80-130K miles, etc. in the $44-51K sales range https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-porsche-911-carrera-32/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-porsche-911-carrera-targa-11-2/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-porsche-911-carrera-44/ Even an '85 for $29K: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-porsche-911-carrera-targa-14-2/ The prices have been so low on BaT that when I went to sell my G50 last year, I listed it elsewhere. They accepted it, but insisted on a reserve that was way to low (mid 30s for a 75,000 mile car). Although I had previously successfully sold 3 other cars on BaT, I think it's too risky there now for SCs and Carreras. They just don't pull big numbers anymore. I believe I did $8-10K better elsewhere. |
Very nice '88 Coupe for $44K
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-porsche-911-carrera-42/ You're normally spot on with the market, so what you are saying is very puzzling to me. I guess unless you think something like $45K for a very nice driver 80-120,000 mile G50 coupe is crazy pricing. I just don't think that's true, and in fact they were going for more than that 2 years ago. Pricing is down. And soooo many big bumper air cooled 911s on BaT for sale, certainly every week, and these days pretty much every single day. |
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Are you taking about Akron Ohio or Akron NY. We have an Akron near buffalo
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I drove from Auburn WA to Everett WA and back on I-5 today, score for the day was 2 944's, one was a turbo. No 911's. I was not in my 911 to be honest, so I guess I am part of the problem.
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Nowadays, I see an air cooled 911 once or twice a week. I see 996s slightly more often, and all of the newer stuff is plentiful.
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I see a lot of 991s out and about. More Cayennes and Macan's than anything thought.
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Always a bunch during the winter in the desert. |
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