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When my car got wrecked, the insurance company valued it at around $9K. It had a freshened engine (bearings, rings, all new valves) 20/21 cams, freshened transmission (by John Walker) rebuilt suspension (bushings, turbo tie rods, etc.). Fresh tires, fresh alignment and corner balance. Completely rust free, clean, everything working perfectly. Sure, it had high miles as shown on the odometer and needed paint, but was in far better mechanical shape than virtually any other SC. Great interior. Interesting/handsome paint and interior colors. Lots of guys right here on Pelican agreed that $9K was a fair valuation! I felt, and still feel, that was BS.
If this $31K car were GIVEN to me, there would be work and parts involved in getting it where I want it.....like my car was before the collision. Unless this car has been on jackstands most of its life, the rear spring plate bushings need replacing, for example.
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Man of Carbon Fiber (stronger than steel)
Mocha 1978 911SC. "Coco"
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