Value of Rough '67 912

Bristol · Bristol's Garage

I need to clear out some space in my storage for a '48 MGTC that I have had stored off-site for years and now need to bring home (not such a bad thing ). I'm thinking about getting rid of a '67 912 that I have with clear title in my name. I've decided that I'm not going to restore this car as I have too many other projects already in process.

Here is the car:

It is pretty rough, floors are rusted out, front trunk rusted out, holes in rear seat pans. No engine.

It's the car on the far left in this picture, 911S front steel bumper. Original color was metallic silver. The '69 912 on the right is one of the projects that is getting restored first, it's in far better condition.

The interior is there - front seats, rear seats, pedal assembly, gauges, stainless or aluminum dash panel, etc. but of course it's all pretty rough. I've removed all of the carpet to assess the situation and the rust is repairable, but it is still significant.

I do have the original transmission that should match this car, it's a 5 speed.

I have two options I am considering:

1. Sell the car as-is with transmission and all of the parts on it. What do you think it would be worth?

2. I am well into restoring a '75 911S with no rust, but I don't like the chunky bumpers. I am considering stripping the bumpers, front fenders, front hood, etc. from the '67 912 to backdate my '75 911S to the long hood look with "real" steel fenders and bumpers. I wouldn't do this for the value $$$ of the backdate. I would do it because I want to keep the '75 and I like the looks of the long hoods better. I would then sell the '67 912 shell without transmission, bumpers, hood, front fenders, etc. What do you think a '67 912 shell would be worth, if anything?

What I'm trying to weigh is the value of the car as it is now versus the value to me of robbing parts for a backdate.

Thanks,

Kirk Bristol

Unobtanium-inc · 11-29-2013, 05:26 AM

Sadly if you rob all those parts for your backdate you've really ruined any value the 912 may have. A rusty bare 912 chassis doesn't leave much reason for anyone to purchase except a low, low price. That being said, the 912 isn't worth tons of money as it sits so taking the parts that you have on hand from something you already own isn't a bad idea as long as you're aware that you are stripping dollars from the 912 with every part you remove. Let me know if you have more questions. Glad to help. - Matt

bgyglfr · 11-29-2013, 05:36 AM

You might want to consider too that the fenders on your 912 are swb front fenders. Those won't be exactly correct for your backdate either. You would want 69-73 fenders. Hmmm, I have an idea. I will PM you.

Bristol · Bristol's Garage

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Originally Posted by Unobtanium-inc

That being said, the 912 isn't worth tons of money as it sits so taking the parts that you have on hand from something you already own isn't a bad idea as long as you're aware that you are stripping dollars from the 912 with every part you remove.

Exactly, that is what I expected and what I am weighing. I guess the real question is what do you think it is worth as it sits now so that I can better judge how much I am "losing" by stripping parts for another project.

The car won't be 100% correct with SWB front fenders, but I am okay with that. They should bolt up fine, right? I am not looking to build a perfect back date, but rarther something that I will enjoy.

Kirk

bgyglfr · 11-29-2013, 08:40 AM

I see people asking in the $20-$25k range for matching numbers cars restored. The hot rod (912 - 6) seem to bring the same money. I guess you would have to figure the cost to get it done and back off from that figure. The fact that it is unmolested helps. The number that hits me if I were looking and in the right mood would be $5k if you got premium money for it? I am not an expert so take this as an semi educated guess.

mattC2993 · 11-29-2013, 12:53 PM

I passed on an early 912 last year at $6500. It was complete, matching numbers but rusty and not running due to carb issues. I thought the price was fair but the car really wasn't what I was looking for. I decided later to buy it for the engine figuring I could part it out but it was sold by then.

Matt Monson · 11-30-2013, 01:17 PM

I'm going to recuse myself because I would be interested in buying your '67 just as it sits. However, once you decide what you think it is worth please pm me a copy of your ad.

Your '67 has a handful of things mine lacks. Might cost me less to buy yours than to buy my needed parts one at a time.