Values of 'mid-years' 911s

[june82000]

Ok, so admittedly I've been out of touch for about a year and a half since my house burned last July. Special thanks to fellow Pelicans that donated to my cause, I really appreciate it.

The thought crossed my mind more than once to sell the '74 since I haven't had time to work on the project in so long, but my wife insists that I keep it. Finally I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel where the events over the last year and a half will be behind me.

In doing so, I've been doing some looking around and maybe it's just me, but it seems as if mid-year 911 values might be increasing rather sharply. I've just been looking on ebay, but I figured that you all would know better than anyone, all the more reason to keep it. Mid-year 911s fetching 8-12k seemed common about a year and a half ago whereas now I see prices in the upper teens and those seem to be the exception.

What gives?

[allaircooled]

They are all going up. I happen to like the mid years the most and have been watching the prices. Hell I have seen US mid year Carreras with asking prices close to 6 figures. Pretty rediculous for a car with the same cis engine as mine.

[Last911]

I don't know, I am having trouble selling my 68K mile Middie (75 counts?) and I think I am giving it away. Maybe I need to get it 'dealer mop/glow'd'??

1975 Porsche 911S 68K Miles

What am I doing wrong? (Except living in Canada, I need to get away for the winter!!)

[june82000]

Originally Posted by Last911

I don't know, I am having trouble selling my 68K mile Middie (75 counts?) and I think I am giving it away. Maybe I need to get it 'dealer mop/glow'd'??

1975 Porsche 911S 68K Miles

What am I doing wrong? (Except living in Canada, I need to get away for the winter!!)

Haha, well if you're going to give it away - here I am!

Seriously, Is this the only place you have it listed? If so, that's probably a big part of it. Price may be a little on the high side as well, but I'm not the expert (hence my posting).

[Uncle Enzo]

Ive seen prices range from low 20's on up from there. It seems that coupes get the most love and the more documentation the better.

[Bleedsblue]

It's been several long years since any running air cooled 911 was under $10k.

Mid years seem to follow similar sale values (per Hagerty) as SCs and 3.2 915s of similar condition (all around $30k average). The nicest ones are $50k+.

A purple targa is probably not an easy sell, but for the right buyer it will be perfect.

[RNajarian]

I recently had to renew my American Collectors Insurance on my clean - no issues 1975 S (w/ a 3.0 liter motor)

Initially, in 2008 I insured it for $23,000

Last month when I was visiting TRE I asked Jeremy if $35,000 was enough for a comparable replacement car in the event of a catastrophic loss. Jeremy told me that I should probably insure it for $40,000 since the values were going up.

Again the condition and options certainly make a difference and a complete history will always be a major plus.