Diamond Blue Driver BaT 87 Carrera- Will it hit 50K?

[75 911s]

Cool wheels and a peppy rebuilt 3.2 might push it over. Also gotta love that Diamond Blue!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-porsche-911-carrera-30/?fbclid=IwAR2c3rh2Xp2QnbeQ7OYizR6diNOw1Grsmgl9dzrF PGpKLcuJsJOGddkpzlg

[SalParadise]

No it will not.

They did an injustice to the car by putting on those wheels and that cheesy steering wheel.

Sorry but BaTs descriptions are getting more legal, lawyer-like and hilarious every day - glossing over the truth and painting it in a whole different light.

I had to laugh at this one:

"Some moisture is described at the valve and timing covers. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a G50 5-speed manual transaxle, and the half shafts have been replaced."

Moisture huh? That's rich. I would call them several oil leaks.

This is how any normal person would write it:

"The engine has leaks in several areas" or if you are wanting to gloss it "The engine is weeping racing motor oil in all the areas that usually leak."

[specialtyoneinc]

I'm guessing around $40k or so. Looks to be a fun driver with some nice mods. Seller has a great rep. Doesn't look like it will pass CA smog right now.

[manbridge 74]

10.3 compression on CA pee fuel and been running it single plug? This will be a great deal for the seller if engine has been pinging...

[996AE]

Yes.

My new 3.2 build at several experts advise was twin plug for euro spec or leave US Spec compression on our 91 here in socialist Cali.

[trader220]

all it it will be over $50k so top bid will be around $48k or higher. The fans are already drooling.

[usera]

I don't hate those wheels and the 930 Steering Wheel is a great addition in my opinion. lookst like a $38-40K normal price car so I imagine it will go for $44-48 on BAT.

[75 911s]

Ya'll under estimate blue and Magnus Walker fan boys (myself included.) :-D

[75 911s]

I decided to practice my BaT writing skills for this auction.

"The robust vintage audio component features dual analog displays and is at home under the bonnet with a vintage sub aquatic lead based liquid power source (read: boat anchor battery.)"

[sugarwood]

164k miles will limit the upside.
Mileage is king unless it's a full blown restoMod

[sugarwood]

$47k

[75 911s]

Pretty close. What are the fees ..is it like 5%?

[pmax]

Originally Posted by SalParadise

They did an injustice to the car by putting on those wheels ...

Outlaw !

[SalParadise]

Originally Posted by pmax

Outlaw !

An outlaw to some, maybe. To others, foolishness. Did not make $50K as I said. There you go.

[SalParadise]

Originally Posted by 75 911s

I decided to practice my BaT writing skills for this auction.

"The robust vintage audio component features dual analog displays and is at home under the bonnet with a vintage sub aquatic lead based liquid power source (read: boat anchor battery.)"

Just saw this. This is hilarious, and sadly true. There is a BaT style book.

[pmax]

Originally Posted by SalParadise

An outlaw to some, maybe. To others, foolishness. Did not make $50K as I said. There you go.

SoCal magic lost its lustre ?

Wheels should have been worth an extra $5k !

[75 911s]

The wheels were worth an extra 5k. A lot of deferred maintenance on this puppy.

[pmax]

Originally Posted by 75 911s

The wheels were worth an extra 5k. A lot of deferred maintenance on this puppy.

Should have installed a matching outlaw steering wheel instead of that boring junk.

That's another $5K right there.


$60K easy.

[SalParadise]

Originally Posted by pmax

SoCal magic lost its lustre ?

Wheels should have been worth an extra $5k !

Once again, it's amazing what Magnus-esque bling does to people. It spellbinds them. Take your $5K wheels, remove them, and then it's a $42K Carrera with 168K on the chassis with engine work that did not go all the way? I would not spend $42K on that car.

There were people on there saying "Best Carrera on BaT in awhile" and myriad other cheers. That's rich.

I guess the wheels are worth an extra $5K because you can buy them right now, today at $5K.

My advice to any owners who plan to auction their 911 on BaT is to buy these wheels immediately and put them on prior to photos - post haste.

[mattC2993]

Nothing new here. Wheels have always made a big difference on cars. I learned this lesson 40 years ago when people slapped shiny mag wheels on a plain jane worn out 2 door hardtops and sold them to teenagers.