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I had a similar situation with a 1980SC. The car had a "true" 3.0 Carrera motor installed with PMO's, backdated exhaust, upgraded suspension etc etc. Unfortunately, it blew up (literally!) on the Mass Pike due to a leaking fuel filter. It had high miles and crap paint. But it was fast - perfect for someone (like me) looking for a weekend racer.
Anyway, the insurance company offered me peanuts. So I hired a certified appraiser to argue my case for more money. I think I paid him $400. And I chose him because he sold p-cars for a living and understood what an enthusiast might pay for a hot-rodded 911SC with poor aesthetics. I got over $15K for the car.
Conclusion is that hiring an appraiser who can argue the worth of your car to a particular subset of buyers (like weekend p-car racers) can help you get a better deal.
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Owner of a wrecked 944
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