Guess the final bid on this 914-6

[Paul_Heery]

I came across this listing on the PP Porsches for sale section. Restored numbers matching 1970 914-6 It has a link to this ebay listing, Porsche 914 914 6 | eBay

The starting price for the auction was $914.06. As of this writing, the current bid is $70,100.00 and the reserve has not yet been met. The market for 914s has been on the rise. But the seller may have overestimated the market with his reserve.

Provide your guess as to what the final bid will be and if it will meet the reserve.

[rfuerst911sc]

Not too many out there in this condition so my guess is the reserve is 80k and it will sell for 85k .

[tabs]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Not too many out there in this condition so my guess is the reserve is 80k and it will sell for 85k .

I would say 95K reserve it will exceed that and go to around 100k.

[targa911S]

my guess is the reserve is ridiculous, and the final bid will be stupid.

[javadog]

6 months ago, I would have said $90-95k. Given the pessimistic outlook for the immediate future, I'd say the market is a little softer now. I'd say that the seller has a little over $100k in the car.

He should have gone just a little bit further with the restoration, there are some details that might hold the price back.

JR

[Tobra]

I like the wheels and the color. It will be at least 60 times what I paid for mine

[HardDrive]

I simply don't get it. I liked my SC. But the prices are absurd. The car makes 180hp. A new Camry would smoke it in a straight line.

[nota]

140k buy it now for this one

Porsche 914 Nut Bolt Bare Metal Complete All Matching 'S | eBay

[Porsche-O-Phile]

And it probably still has lots of rust around the hell hole / battery compartment. I think they came pre-corroded from the factory like that. Option code FE2O3.

[speeder]

Originally Posted by javadog

6 months ago, I would have said $90-95k. Given the pessimistic outlook for the immediate future, I'd say the market is a little softer now. I'd say that the seller has a little over $100k in the car.

He should have gone just a little bit further with the restoration, there are some details that might hold the price back.

JR

The shut lines of both trunks look a little off in the photos, other than that it looks great. Those may be nothing serious, just a minor adjustment of one headlight, etc.

What are you seeing? The guy wrote a good eBay ad.

[javadog]

The problem with the shut lines is a combination of poor adjustment and new seals. The front trunk is especially bad when a new seal is installed. In my view, the bulkhead in front of the fuel tank needs to be cut down on these cars.

He should have gone further with the mechanicals. A full rebuild of the motor would have been better than a top-end rebuild. Etc.

The car could have been detailed a lot better, especially underneath. Look at the suspension arms, or the exhaust.

For a car that is mostly stock, they should have restored it to 100% original. I suspect from the wording of the ad, things like the wheels may have been changed.

I don't like cars that have the odometer set to zero after a restoration.

It would have been nice to see things like the tool kit in better condition.

Etc.

JR

[rusnak]

Originally Posted by nota

140k buy it now for this one

Porsche 914 Nut Bolt Bare Metal Complete All Matching 'S | eBay

The tool kit is missing several tools, and that is not the original spark plug wrench. Otherwise, from what is shown, very original 914-6.

[mikester]

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

And it probably still has lots of rust around the hell hole / battery compartment. I think they came pre-corroded from the factory like that. Option code FE2O3.

Damn that was good.

[speeder]

Originally Posted by javadog

The problem with the shut lines is a combination of poor adjustment and new seals. The front trunk is especially bad when a new seal is installed. In my view, the bulkhead in front of the fuel tank needs to be cut down on these cars.

He should have gone further with the mechanicals. A full rebuild of the motor would have been better than a top-end rebuild. Etc.

The car could have been detailed a lot better, especially underneath. Look at the suspension arms, or the exhaust.

For a car that is mostly stock, they should have restored it to 100% original. I suspect from the wording of the ad, things like the wheels may have been changed.

I don't like cars that have the odometer set to zero after a restoration.

It would have been nice to see things like the tool kit in better condition.

Etc.

JR

I can't say that I disagree with any of your observations but we are tough customers on these cars because we've been around long enough to know the "old market". In 2016, some "investor" trying to put together a Porsche collection will snap this up with no clue that these cars were not powder coated underneath, etc.

It's still a nice car that could be easily made correct. Most of what's out there, at least publicly advertised, is absolute dreck these days.

[tcar]

Love the North American L-17 Navion and the North American F-86 Sabre in the car show pic.

Don't see those every day.

[javadog]

Originally Posted by speeder

In 2016, some "investor" trying to put together a Porsche collection will snap this up with no clue that these cars were not powder coated underneath, etc.

It's possible. One caveat, though. I think the rich guy that's just getting into the Porsche market won't look at a 914. He'll buy a 911, or a 356. The guy that drops $100k on a 914 will either have a lot of time with the brand, or have someone advising him. Everybody I know that's got the money to build a collection has an adviser or two.

JR

[rusnak]

Well you can assume that someone who will spend $100K on a collectible car also spends time on the forums.

The Mahle gas burner wheels on the first 914-6 are what makes that car IMO. Fantastic light weight wheels.

[scottmandue]

[Racerbvd]

I'm watching this one too, since I'm finishing up a full restoration.

And it probably still has lots of rust around the hell hole / battery compartment. I think they came pre-corroded from the factory like that. Option code FE2O3.

Not all of them. Those shocks are just for assembly, the correct ones will be installed later.

I simply don't get it. I liked my SC. But the prices are absurd. The car makes 180hp. A new Camry would smoke it in a straight line.

And in depreciation, plus aren't nearly as enjoyable as my SCs or 914s.

I like the wheels and the color.

I love the rims too, other than the White int, this is what mine will look like.

He should have gone further with the mechanicals. A full rebuild of the motor would have been better than a top-end rebuild. Etc.

The car could have been detailed a lot better, especially underneath. Look at the suspension arms, or the exhaust.

Did the full rebuild, and added a few ponies

I can't say that I disagree with any of your observations but we are tough customers on these cars because we've been around long enough to know the "old market". In 2016, some "investor" trying to put together a Porsche collection will snap this up with no clue that these cars were not powder coated underneath, etc.

True, they weren't powder coated, but I talked to the head guy from Porsche Restoration a few years back (before having my parts powder coated) and he informed me that they are powder coating the susp & other parts now, and the 911 they restored and gave away a few years back had powder coated susp.

[rwest]

Byron,

Is yours an original 6?

Looks awesome in any case, nice work!