spyder questions
 

hey guys

I found a spyder in a old barn , it looks to be complete but needs restro, the lady bought the house and it came with the spyder and a 914 in the barn , she really doesnt know anything about Porsche and just thinks of them has rusty old cars

What is a spyder worth if i restore it , what should i offer her for it ? are the engine parts kicking around still ? any info would be great


thanks
Dave

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Dave,

How about some more information and a picture or two? What year, model, is it complete, rust etc.

JoeA

Yeah, what Joe said. ;)
I mean are we talking about something special like a real Spyder (550, RS60, RSK, etc.)? Or are you referring to a Speedster or maybe just 356 cabriolet? And if it is any of the above, have you verified that it is the genuine article and not a replica?

SmileWavy

this sounds like a joke , sorry....

well thats a DICK thing to say from a 80's VW guy :confused:


I check it out today she was up in CT from the Vineyard this weekend

thanks anyways you nice poeple




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Settle Petal...

It's just that so many of the guys here have been hurt by cruel teasing by other board members with taunts like "I just found xxxx in an old lady's barn" They just get so excited for you, that's it's emotional to have it ripped away when they find out you're a troll or the car is "just a T"

Don't worry dude, if you've truly been blessed with this genuine discovery and can post a few photos... this thread will light up like it's on fire ;)

This stpry sounds like BS to me too but even if its true how is the lady going to sell it to you if she doesn't have a title?

I think you can bond for a title.

Re: spyder questions
 

That'd be sweet if it were a 916/6 to boot!

Our old barn has scorpions. The bug, not the band.

I saw a guy score a nice 2002 in a barn on TV once, so it does happen... (anybody know of a link to the video?)


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dporsche74:
I will be in CT the end of June. I would love to varify this to the rest of the disbelievers on the board. I de-bunked bigger myths.

What part of CT? I will make sure to bring some cash in case this car turns out to be a dog - no sense in you worrying about how to get rid of it. I'll just slip you some small, unmarked bills and you won't have to worry about the disposal costs.

well the spyder and the 914 has so many boxes on them it goes almost to the ceiling, she will clean it this mo and i will go back and check vin #'s and factory plates to find out what yrs and total condition, i can see the 914 has some paint chiping off the front hood and the spyder still has shine but cant look under it totally, i told her ill take both and some other timderframing tools i noticed too, looks like 1000 bucks for everything is the asking price, she doesnt have any titles but in CT 25 yrs and older doesnt need them

haha

how comes the guys with crapy cars are so rude the VW jetta guy(wishing for a porsche) and the the guy with the the 930 (350hp THATS BS ) with the engine in a thousand pieces looks like 0 hp to me

you can find a tons of antiques in New england barns, that really the ONLY places you can find them for a good fair prices, i have heard of these cars in the barn for the passed 5 yrs , it wasnt until i was checking out ralf laruan collection i got motivated to go look for it ,

so

I said it sounds like BS, and the more you post the more it does.

If there was a steal like that sitting around waiting for me to take it I would offer to reorganize however many boxes and items it would take to unbury the cars and see whats there.

Ah, but you want to wait untill some small woman does the heavy lifting for you before you get around to the deal of the century.

You are sending my BS meter off the charts.

hahha your a funny guy
that would be somthing you would do , chuck all this ladies boxes and antiques all over the place for something you want from her ,then take a bunch of pictures and act excited , im just alittle more mellow then that dude,

no class jez...

DP,

Post some pictures and prove the nay sayers wrong...

I would love to find something in a barn. Have done it but not here. Was working in Berlin years ago and found that the dispatcher liked cars just like me. Went to his small garage and once he opened the door realized that there was not one but two cars sitting there. A '58 or '59 cabrio bathtub sitting next to a '70 911. Sadly he would not sell them and due to the dirt floor they were rusting to death. They are probably still there and in even worse condition.

Also, have found several airplanes up in barns. Most in the middle of no-where after someone landed off airport. Heard about one just last week but I have enough projects now and do not need more!

Joe A

I never chuck anything. My attention to detail would greatly improve her stack of boxes.

If its anything like whats under them, one might even find a gold mine in those boxes, assuming both the cars and the giant pile of unpenatratable boxes really exist.

Spyder is a body style that has been produced by several mfrs.
Are we talking about a Porsche, Alfa, Fiat, Ferrari, etc., etc.?
If it's Porsche, there will be no parts "kicking around".
These are so rare, many owners won't even admit having one!

If you're just going to rob the old lady, I suggest a mask and a short 12 ga, you never know who her friends and family are.

Wait, I'm confussed .. . someone left a 914 in the barn because of spiders?

There's a car store in Malibu that sources Beck replica 550 Spyders (if that's the Spyder you're talking about). FWIW, I've seen the Spyders for sale there for the low $30 K. Of course that is for a replica, but in any event, it's certainly a helluva deal.

Like I said - I will be in CT in June and will pay a visit to this mystery - don't worry CT dude, I will keep it on the down low!

You have to admit, 350, this was a funny-assed line from our young barn-door Indiana Jones.

I was mildly amused but it goes to show that this guy's BS detector is all out of whack.

Its a shame we will have to wait till some woman moves a giant pile of boxes to see if this story is legit.

As a rule of thumb, I leave old ladies' boxes alone.

hay if that ol ladies box leads to a legit spyder - na, it still ain't worth it...

What? You guys aren't into hijinks with mature women inside their barns? Or, is it you're just not into their "barns?" Cobwebs and all...

All I ever find in barns is crap..... I would love to find an old biplane just sitting waiting for my loving touch. Stearman please. Well ok I'd take a Ryan ST too. Hell I'd like to find just the radial engine from one.

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Hey Targa, if you ever get involved in any aircraft resto projects drop me a line. I would be happy to lend a hand.

it's a fantasy for me. I love old 30's 40's air racers. but if I found one cheap...now that's different! Are you a pilot 350?

Almost, my dad was a private pilot so between flying with him and tinkering around in college I probably have between 10 and 20 hours of time at the yoke not to mention dozens of takeoff and landings. I never quite got around to going through all the trouble of getting my licence though.

Between my college lab courses and time spent working on fabric, metal and composite aircraft structures I would almost prefer working on them to flying them.

I concidered recently getting my A&P certification until I found out the FAA wouldn't count any of my training or experience since its not all documented work on registered aircraft and the university of florida does not have a FAA training certificate.

i found my first gyrocopter in a barn , took a few yrs but got it for 500 bucks and restored it and sold it on ebay for 7Khttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1117585721.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1117585763.jpg

engine haha
its a 90hp 4 banger aircooled
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dporsche74 - did you actually fly that thing? Looks like a pretty bad way to die!

never had the balls to take it into the air, it was a wild enough ride on the ground ,
the inventor Benson had a assistant Ken brock with was the only parts guy for these, He got his head cut off 2 yrs ago landing it , i sold it after that

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like I said...

I think I will take my chances on the ground. I fly every other week and I absolutely hate hate hate it. I can't stand flying.

Was or are any of the people you were working with a A&P? I was a licensed FAA examiner for a long time. Was with the military overseas and helped the helo and fixed wing military guys get their A&P rating. Sure helps in the job market.

Its well worth having and anyone you worked with who does have a A&P can sign you off for the experience needed to take the writtens. Takes 18 months "hands on" experience for the airframe or engine exam. The practical is on your shoulders.

Here is my 1947 fabric covered Aeronca on the left. On the right is a 1948 Aeronca Sedan, one of only 1000 or so ever made and one of about 400 left flying around the world.
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No starter, have to hand prop it, no radio, carry a handheld and its just plain flying and a lot of fun!

JoeA