anybody recognize this car?
 

Anybody? ;)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-911-lightwieght-3-0L-turbo-aubergine_W0QQitemZ200087015139QQcategoryZ10156QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Yup.

You will probably need to have this thread locked befroe we end up with anothe 500 postings:D

I hope it sells quick.

K.T.
1973 911 E 2.4 MFI
1983 911 SC
1978 911 SC
1965 Devin "D" / 1967 912 Power Plant

Ha! Look on the off topic board: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/330841-thinking-buying.html

If you buy it you'll have a new girl friend in SC or NC, wherever she is.

Isn't this the car that Porsche911Girl looked at and was told to run away from ???

RUN FORREST RUN

Can someone tell me why is it a "RUN"?

Lets see,

RUST

JUNKED UP MOTOR

RUST

NEEDS LOTS OF WORK

RUST

LOOKS LIKE CRAP

RUST

Please see link to the other post written in by the poster above,

Todd

SmileWavy SmileWavy SmileWavy

And it's freakin' purple!

[Flame suit on]

don't forget those pretty gold wheels

train wreck. I really dont understand women and the impulsiveness that goes with it. This car is one of the worst Ive seen

He calls it aubergine, but I believe that is a nice example of Lilac (or Royal Purple or Flieder)

Not worth a whole lot, IMHO

Okay... I've read 20+ pages about the rustbucket.

My question is this: What is it actually worth?
We all know the original asking price of $12k was just crazy talk.

I recently sold a rusty, non-running 73 targa for $3500. I know it was worth a little more than this in parts, but didn't think the extra was worth my time required to strip the parts and find buyers.

Would you estimate that this car is worth $5k since it is running and drivable?

What about as a core to build a track dog?

What about parts value?
REH/Rayjay turbo kit (looks like BAE plumbing)
3.0 SC engine
915 transmission
Awesome 1980's BBS bling wheels
and small parts (gauges, suspension, etcetera)



Please note... these questions are just a product of my curiosity. I have more than enough projects going on this year, with 3 different major overhauls planned.

No intention to buy a 4th headache.

For $3550 that would be a cheap way for a 52 year old to get an 18 year old girlfriend;)

I'm kidding, I'm kidding. Chillax.

Yep, it's Lilac, but the jury's out on it being a "nice example" of anything. ;)

Oh, well.
As of now it is up to more than I think it's worth, and his reserve is still not met.



The way I've been determining value on used 911s that have "issues" is as follows:
Start with the price that I can buy a nice one for.
Subtract cost to repair all known and suspected issues on the car being considered.
Subtract an amount suited to the degree of PITA it will be to address the known and suspected issues.
What is left is the car's value.
(I may give extra consideration if there is unique, rare, or specialized equipment present.)

This is just my own method, and by no means a reflection of actual market forces. But the way I look at it is "why buy somebody else's problems, unless it is of some sort of benefit to me." Let's face it... restoring a neglected old 911 is a LOT of work!! (and $$)

Have to ask...is that duct tape?
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1173552826.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1173560458.jpg

It looks to me like the fuel tank is damaged (possibly rust-through) and has been patched with a kit like this: LINK

This, and many other problems, are why I felt that this was AT MOST a $5k car.

And that may be optimistic. :(

edit: The 73 Targa that I sold recently was in better overall condition than this car.

Hmm that makes sense. I won't go into detail on what else can be seen from that shot, but it looks like some grass or something is around the front area?

One more question, what is this? I have the same thing on the SC, but I have no clue as to what it is...:rolleyes:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1173565259.jpg

That's the AC

Oh. *feels like a complete idiot now*
http://www.pelicanparts.com/support/smileys/hide.gif

Under that screen, Katie, is the condenser for the air conditioner system. I noticed in his photos that the compressor does not have a belt on it. I really doubt that this old system even works any more.

If the hoses are original equipment, it is unlikely that they are able to still hold a charge - and R12 freon is pricey.

Well, look it's now at $12k. Either the seller is bidding on it himself (I would imagine his reserve was 12k) or some idiot has no idea what they're getting!

*Still wish someone would buy it for me, because I'm still determined to get this car.* :(

Here's yer Aubergine. No damned Lilac. :)
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1173938646.jpg

Katie - I have to agree with the many others who have said this is a poor choice of a car for you as a starter. It's going to require a lot of work, and although rebuilding and restoration can be fun, driving is even more fun.

I have a spacious workshop with air tools, welders, and other necessary tools to take on a task like that Lilac car - and I still would not touch it for more than $5k. Even at that price, making that car into a nice daily driver would cost more than it's completed market value - however it is worth $5k if you part it out.


If you keep your eyes open, you will find a much nicer car at a better price. A fellow Pelican just sold his SC for under $10k, and it needed virtually no work at all. It was a beautiful guards red with new tires on real Fuchs and a duck tail.

Buy yourself a nice car that you can sport around in, and learn the wrenching part of ownership at your own pace by doing regular maintenance and upgrades - like the projects outlined in Wayne's 101 book. You'll find ownership a lot more enjoyable going that route.

(And if you absolutely must have a lilac car, get one professionally painted.)

True, but I want gold BBS wheels, I'm not interested in Fuchs right now. And I don't want any car with a rear spoiler (I already have one). And I don't want an SC or Carrera 3.2. I just want a purple long-hood, molested or not.

I know, before any of you say it, there's no pleasing some people...

That's easy enough. Just bid on the ebay car and it can be all yours.

Gold BBS can be found. Deck lids without a tail can be found. It is also possible to repaint a car these days. That car is a piece. It has been said ad-nauseam. If you want that particular car and all the expensive headaches that it will require in order to be a practical driver, then get it and be done with it.

Wow. Sold for $15,650. Simply amazing. I guess that saying is true, there's a sucker born every minute...:rolleyes:

Reminds me of the wrecked BJ40 Landcruiser my buddy bought recently... I've never seen one worse.

How do you tell your friend that he's been had..?

Yep, sold to fellow Pelican "mycarrera2.7rs" aka "eurocol". He's a buyer/seller/exporter of early 911s. He knows what he's doing, but I wonder if he read any of these threads.

Odd turn of events

This thread just ruined my week...