Unbelievable Parts Blow Out!

soloracer · 09-22-2003, 07:19 PM

Guys,

I was sufing e-bay looking for an engine for my 914 when I stumbled across this auction/seller. It looks like he has nearly 100 different items for the 356/912 - over 50 engine cases, pistons, bearings, etc. The engine cases are going for $25 each! I don't know much about the 356 and I have no association with the seller but I am thinking this would be a gold mine for some of you. Check it out at:

http://cgi6.liveauctions.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=icoll_madisonauction&include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=50

john walker's workshop · 09-23-2003, 07:02 AM

that's the "maestro's" stuff, and it's just an absentee bid.

juanbenae · juanbenae's Garage

mr walker, whats that symbol after the request for bus parts?

Paco Anton · Paco Anton's Garage

k911SC,

It is a VW bus!!! Compare it with John's avatar.

Jump2xs · 09-23-2003, 01:18 PM

This auction is for Harry Pellows estate, AKA the Maestro, who passed away earlier this year. It has been well advertised.

I agree it is quite a gold mine, but I suspect that the good stuff will not go cheap as many 356/912 folks know the value of Harry's goodies. The $25 asking price for the cases is an opening bid, which will probably be bid higher.

Harry's public contribution to the knowledge of the 356/912 engine was prolific and highly regarded. He has helped keep countless cars on the road, including my own.

I hope, for his family's sake, his stuff sells for a fair price.

widebody911 · widebody911's Garage

15% "buyer's premium"?

And people whine about shipping charges!

Jump2xs · 09-23-2003, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by widebody911
15% "buyer's premium"?

And people whine about shipping charges!

Yes, I agree, 15% is a stiff premium, plus don't forget sales tax. That's over 23%!

nostatic · nostatic's Garage

you guys haven't done enough real auctions...that's about par for the course. I think the one's my wife likes to check out average about 18%.

GSpreeman · GSpreeman's Garage

What would be a realistic price for one of his 912/356 engines? I need one but have no clue as to what the ballpark is.

82SC · 09-23-2003, 07:04 PM

well this is gonna greatly reduce the amount of money they are gonna make

how many buyers for 356 engines are there??

I think they would have done better to sell a small lot at a time and have many bidders fight over a few auctions...

oh well

MJ

Joe Bob · Joe Bob's Garage

Quote:

Originally posted by GSpreeman
What would be a realistic price for one of his 912/356 engines? I need one but have no clue as to what the ballpark is.

When you need one....big bucks, when you have one to sell, no takers. Expensive cranks and not a whole lot of HP....that's why I went with a Type IV 914 motor.....