Help me value my 993 DE/Track/Driver

[Don Plumley]

It's time to sell the Spinning Hippo. She's been a great car to introduce me to the track, but life changes means it's time for her to join a new stable. Since it is a unique car that needs a specific kind of owner, I need some help to figure out the value. It's been a while since I posted, her build was documented here.

The Basics
1996 993, Grand Prix White
72,xxx miles
New Bridgestone RE-71R's

The Modifications
Custom half-cage, Sunroof delete, all sound deadening removal
Sparco Seats; Schroth Harnesses (Hans Driver, Std Pax)
JIC Cross Suspension, monoballs, camber plates, TRG Sways & custom drop links, ERP Kinematic Toe/Camber/Upper links
RS/Lightweight Flywheel; new clutch; RS Pulley, RS Intake, RS Washer Bottle, Headlight washer delete
Wevo Motor Mounts, RS Short shift kit, Custom Odyssey 925 battery/mount; Relocated DME; Rebuilt distributor
Appbiz/RS Door Panels and carpet set; RS Steering wheel; Custom pedals/floorboards; Rennline lower dash replacement
Also has SS Brake Lines, Cat Bypass pipes, Seine Systems front hood support (and rear, not mounted), and more.

> Result: 2,800 pound street-legal track car: safe, fast, stable

With the weight reduction and suspension, the car is an absolute hoot to drive on the track. With the RS Flywheel the power is instant and the engine is free-revving. It's pretty fun in the canyons, but loud and rough over typical rural street surfaces.

As noted in the build, this is a Salvage Title car. When I purchased/PPI showed the chassis to be straight, true, and in spec; the airbags (when she had them) did not deploy. It appears the roof skin was replaced and there are two shades of white paint. To be clear, this is a 10 foot car -> looks great on the internet and when she zips by you on the track. Up close she wears the scars of about 20 track days. While I could show a zillion photos of the imperfections a la BaT, that's not the point. She's a track beast.

I think this is a perfect car for someone that wants to enjoy HPDE events and/or continue the RS Modification route (exterior). You might own a nice 993 or newer 911 and don't want to accelerate the depreciation (or risk damage) to a pristine car. Having owned a pristine '87 Carrera, I can't tell you how liberating it is to drive it on the track and not think about rocks and rubber being tossed at you. It would also be very easy to take this car to 100% track status with most of the heavy lifting already done.

So what do you think this car is worth? While 993's have hit a high point in valuations, given the salvage title and unique nature of the mods, are these offsetting or a big discount? Ultimately I'd like her to find someone that will enjoy her on the track more than I'm able today.

Thanks!