911 Turbo Hotrod on BAT - failed to sell

[puddy]

So my baby didn't sell yesterday, the bidding only hit $35.5k. My reserve was set under $50k, which I felt was a very good price for the car. What do you think?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-porsche-911-carrera-12/

Maybe its a sign I should try to keep her?

Thanks, Chris

[KNS]

Good looking car and appears to be well done. You’re looking for a buyer (of a track car) with the same tastes as you, that may take a while.

Probably would have sold quicker as an original 2.7 Carrera but unfortunately the engine was long gone.

[voitureltd]

I have one like this also however I plan to keep it, especially is a great way to social distance. Also the private tracks may be the only place to drive any type of race fueled vehicles where the self appointed and / or elected administrators of what all should do gain more influence as the years go by. I'd keep it as a hedge against keeping us able to do what we enjoy doing, in the land of the free and the home of the brave. The track may be the last place to avoid these types of control.

[walt]

Primarily a track car with no AC so fairly limited audience. It will take some time but surprised bid to only 35.5K would have thought considerably higher.

Good luck with what ever you decide.

[voitureltd]

Puddy, my favorite and why to keep yours. This is why, like yours, it is not for everyday use. Actually I just got my chores done for today and it's finally above 70. So going up to Road America to pick up my season pass in my hot rod turbo, windows down and sun roof open ( no AC ) & going to use 110 octane just in case I turn it to race boost. Keep your car and drive a Volvo etc for the daily usage. . dyno below is WHP @ 1 bar for 93 octane


This dyno sheet is engine HP with race fuel.

[vwsamba]

Yes very limited audience for that car and bat people do not like buying from Canada

[voitureltd]

Originally Posted by vwsamba

Yes very limited audience for that car.

Too bad for them. Now I'm heading out to the garage

[puddy]

Thanks fellas, I understand these are very uncertain times and probably a horrible time to sell a car like mine, and I completely understand its not a car for everyone. I have had a couple interesting offers in the last 24 hrs, but they may not pan out. I love the car too much to give it away, because I know that if I sold her, one day I will have to replace her with something similar which will cost me alot more money.

Anthony, that quite a car you have, i bet that power is so intoxicating!

[Matt Monson]

I wanted to buy this car, but I have too many toys and no spare change currently. I like this one as much as Randy Blaylock s old 930.

[SkunkWorks]

I've been following your story and just want to wish you and your family all the best.

F*** cancer.

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by SkunkWorks

I've been following your story and just want to wish you and your family all the best.

F*** cancer.

This too.

[Munky King]

I was watching that, but I am really confused at the state of the market right now.

2020 was to be the year I finally bought myself a decent 911 longhood to go with my IB Coupe. I started looking at the end of December waiting for the spring garage clearouts. Then Covid hit.

With this uncertainty, what with my wife being furloughed, questions in my own head about my own job security, I personally thought ‘sod it’ it’s better to have some spare cash around, just in case this really does go the way the media is touting it - greatest crash since before the Great Depression; more people unemployed (but a good percentage likely to rebound into full time work once this is over???).

I’ve seen a number of great cars now come on the block. Reasonable targas in the $35k region, coupes in the mid $40ks, and some bargain 912s. Some are met with a feeding frenzy type attitude that are in the ‘zone’.

What I don’t understand is, these aren’t the higher end ‘$80k+’ cars in the first place, more the challenged former $50 - $60kers, each with their own little quirks (wrong engines / pearl resprays / non period body mods) so not likely being bought buy the super rich that haven’t been significantly affected by the virus yet, so who is buying them?

Someone more adventurous than me?

I would have thought 6 months ago, someone would have torn Puddy’s arm off for his car, so is it just the bottom of the market being picked up waiting for a rebound?

It was also great to see the Lilac Midi IB 30k miles Coupe go to someone who wasn’t going to flip it.

[SkunkWorks]

Meanwhile a ratty, rusty, TMU, and unknown head stud condition 79 SC goes for 36k before fees today.

Truly a strange market we're in.

[Rawknees'Turbo]

Originally Posted by SkunkWorks

I've been following your story and just want to wish you and your family all the best.

F*** cancer.

Damn, first I've heard of this and don't know any details at all, but regardless, I hope things work out, PullinMyPuddy!


BTW - Puddy is who created the "Raw Knees" nickname, way back when, when engaged in some friendly, forum shiit slinging - credit, or blame , goes to him.

[puddy]

Thanks alot fellas, my son has Leukemia, fortunately its T-Cell ALL which is the better one you'd want for a 10 year old. The treatments are working, everything is headed in the right direction but its been a rough road in the early stages, with many ugly side effects & emergency surgeries. At 9 months in now, things are going better. Still 2 more years of treatments ahead. He's a tough kid, handling it way better than the rest of us. He'll truly be battle hardened when this is all over.

Whatever happens, whether I sell it or not, I wont give it away. I'll always be poking around because I will always be a Porsche nerd, and enjoy the wealth of knowledge on the PPForums, and will never get tired of Rawknees witty banter. Hopefully I can do a road trip one day and meet up with some of you fellows for a beer or few!

[Alan A]

Originally Posted by SkunkWorks

Meanwhile a ratty, rusty, TMU, and unknown head stud condition 79 SC goes for 36k before fees today.

Truly a strange market we're in.

Canada.
Race car.
...
Expect a discount for first. Lost me with second.

Lose roll cage.
Put an interior in.
Sell as hot rod.

[cellison]

Originally Posted by puddy

Thanks alot fellas, my son has Leukemia, fortunately its T-Cell ALL which is the better one you'd want for a 10 year old. The treatments are working, everything is headed in the right direction but its been a rough road in the early stages, with many ugly side effects & emergency surgeries. At 9 months in now, things are going better. Still 2 more years of treatments ahead. He's a tough kid, handling it way better than the rest of us. He'll truly be battle hardened when this is all over.

!

Good to know he is getting better.

[Rick Brooklyn]

Originally Posted by voitureltd

Puddy, my favorite and why to keep yours. This is why, like yours, it is not for everyday use. Actually I just got my chores done for today and it's finally above 70. So going up to Road America to pick up my season pass in my hot rod turbo, windows down and sun roof open ( no AC ) & going to use 110 octane just in case I turn it to race boost. Keep your car and drive a Volvo etc for the daily usage. .

Needs a bigger wing

[sugarwood]

Originally Posted by Rawknees'Turbo

BTW - Puddy is who created the "Raw Knees" .

Wow, this whole time, I would read it as "Rawk-ness" as in rock on!

[JMS935]

Originally Posted by sugarwood

Wow, this whole time, I would read it as "Rawk-ness" as in rock on!

C’mon shug, it’s cause he’s always on his knees, that’s why they’re raw. What he’s doing on his knees all day is another story.