How do I find an 84-89?

[Cobalt]

Originally Posted by techweenie

I inspect & broker air cooled 911s (and other Porsches) and IMO, the 3.2s are generally priced beyond rational levels. But there are buyers at $80-120K, so maybe I'm just living in the past.

There is a local black/black '87 coupe that may be available later this year, but it will be in the low $80s.

My friend sold his meticulously restored 84 cab for $210k FYI.

[seoulshakers]

Originally Posted by Cobalt

My friend sold his meticulously restored 84 cab for $210k FYI.

For a cab this sounds crazy….

[roblav]

Everything air cooled 911 has gone insane or irrational. Mid-year 911's that were unloved years ago are just crazy priced now. Best bang for buck today are the earlier Boxsters and Caymans.

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by seoulshakers

For a cab this sounds crazy….

Meticulously restored has more to do with that price than cab or coupe. Top of the market is double or triple what one of us more pedestrian owners would ever pay.

[Cobalt]

Originally Posted by seoulshakers

For a cab this sounds crazy….

They don't get any finer. An amazing example in its original unique color bare metal restoration right down to every nut bolt and screw in the correct color and proper hardware manufacturer. Nothing was overlooked. I agree it sounds crazy but it was clearly worth it to the right buyer. My friend doesn't replace parts like most shop but meticulously restores everything.

[audi]

Might be worth doing a search at classic.com - they aggregate listings by make/model from all over the place, by dealers, private sellers, etc. There are 69 1984-1989 911s listed as I write this. It's where I found my 88 coupe a couple years ago, on consignment at a classic car dealer only 80 miles away, yet never came across the listing until I saw it there.

I'll second checking the PCA mart regularly, as well as the classifieds here (don't forget to check the dealer classifieds as well).

Otherwise, be patient and and keep checking; the right one will come along eventually.

[CaseStudyDesign]

Thanks, Audi! I hadn’t heard of classic.com—it’s on my open browser tabs now. Hit me up if you decide to get rid of that ‘88..

Cheers!

[techweenie]

Got an '88 commemorative edition coupe. Currently on hold for a distant customer, but may become available.

[CaseStudyDesign]

Thanks, everyone for the advice and tips. Today I purchased an absolutely stunning 86 coupe in White Gold Metallic, thanks to the classifieds here on Pelican (and from my home state of NC to boot). If any of y’all are in WNC let me know and let’s go for a ride and or grab a beer…

Thanks, Pelican community!

Cheers!

[blucille]

That was a great deal. Had my eye on that one. Congrats

[Matt Monson]

Congratulations. And the obligatory TPIWWP.

[Macroni]

Love Pelican Market.....

[audi]

Originally Posted by CaseStudyDesign

Thanks, everyone for the advice and tips. Today I purchased an absolutely stunning 86 coupe in White Gold Metallic, thanks to the classifieds here on Pelican (and from my home state of NC to boot). If any of y’all are in WNC let me know and let’s go for a ride and or grab a beer…

Thanks, Pelican community!

Cheers!

Looks like you did well with that one, congrats! Always liked white gold metallic; an understated, classy color.

[CaseStudyDesign]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Congratulations. And the obligatory TPIWWP.

Thanks, Matt! Here are a few, sorry for the delay.. More, in nicer weather after I get it back from the shop. Had a nice 140 mile drive home, but it hasn’t wanted to start since..

It’s an absolute beaut! Paint respray a couple of years ago was done really well, and it was only driven 700 miles in the last 11 years, so not even a single rock chip on the front…which will probably change pretty soon, as this will be a well-loved and used daily driver going forward around the hills of Western NC…

[Matt Monson]

Cool color.

[LWJ]

^^^I saw that and started drooling. Lovely car.

You have been educated about lifting the throttle mid corner? If not, read up.

CONGRATS!!!