1983 911 COUPE, no engine or trans = VALUE NEEDED?
 

Hey Fellas,

I have an opportunity to purchase a newly painted '83 all interior/exterior fixens, sunroof and wheels, no engine or trans though :confused: from my Pop's friend.

How much is it worth, if no evidence of rust or damage?

PM me if you care not to post your 2 cents.

TIA,

Jim

I'd probably start with what the car would be worth if it was complete and subtract from there. If you think it is worth $15k complete then take of the price of a clean motor / trans plus the cost to have it installed (even if you are doing it yourself) minus somethihg for the hassle factor and you might be close to a number. I think you'd be down to $7500 or less before you know it. I'd consider $5k a great deal and $8k too much.

Look for a 3.6...replace the loop cooler with a carrera cooler and you'd have yourself a fun ride but it would definately cost more than dropping in a 3.0.

Id agree 5-7k max

You guys beat me to it - I worked it too hard but came up with the same answer:

Looking at LA Porsche www.911pcars.com - Their prices have not been updated for a couple of years but I think reputable salvage yard prices are fair vs. scouring the US for the handful of engine/trans you could get cheaper.

SC engine - $4-5k
915 $1.5-2k.

Say $6,000 & $1000 for searching / finding / vetting and transport

Mate two parts and install (the grunt work) - Half of shop rate ($1,500?) = $750 + CV gaskets and fasteners that should be refreshed after apart as well as other stuff - add $200 - Total lump in car = $1000

De-bug and major engine service labor (valve adj / tune up / fluid and filter change / CIS pressure test & vacuum leak vetting) $1,000 including parts.

"While you are in there" stuff should not be counted - eat the labor and parts as to do this you are getting better than used

Brand new CV joints
Brand new clutch & PP
Breather/thermostat/oil cooler gaskets/pop-off/tensioner upgrade

So.....
Big parts = $7,000
Install Eng/trans $1,000
Tune up and de-bug = $1,000

Value (individual seller) of nice 83 SC coupe freshly painted - say 7 out of 10 in quality - not a show car but looks good with minimal filler and 125k miles - $13k

$4k - With 9.5/10 paint $6k.

Interesting, that is what I was thinking for the rehab, 9-11K ( 911 no pund intended :D )

Count in some labor if you have not to be fair to yourself - that is not ripping the seller off.

Good Idea since I will do most of the work myself. Good Grief I must be nutz.

Maybe build a race car??? with a 3.6??? Hmmmmmm or just flip it.