Value of 69 911T (Original Polo Red & Unmolested)

[ktr]

I asked the value a few weeks ago; however, I've gathered more info and pictures to illustrate this car’s story. I do plan on putting this up for sale and I want to price it correctly. Further more, I have a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity on order. Please offer any opinions.



I find the history of this vehicle interesting...

History-all original 1969 911T

The car was purchased in 1969 by Dr. Kislov of N. Muskegon, MI. and has never left a 60 square mile area. It was imported through a dealer in Chicago and serviced by “German Auto Repair” in Grand Rapids, MI since the mid 70’s. The mechanic still knows it as Dr. Kislov’s car. Furthermore, the mechanic has a certain fondness of this particular car. He told me one day that he love loves the way it sounds. He said each particular Porsche develops their own sound and that Dr. Kislov’s 911 has always been his favorite.

Dr. Kislov let the vehicle sit for a few years in the early 80’s and then passed the vehicle over to his son…who is also a doctor. Because the car was sitting for so long, the son opted to have the motor rebuilt at “German Auto Repair”. I don’t have the paperwork stating this; however, I’ve spoke with the Doctor’s son and the mechanic to confirm it. There is a consensus between the two of 40,000-50,000 put on the re-built motor. Again, I’m not able to document this because the mechanic only has his records back to the late 80’s. All hardcopy records before then were damaged.

The son sold it in the early 90’s to a gentleman out Grand Rapids, MI. I believe his name was Randy Meyers. Many of the receipts I have are from when Randy owned the vehicle. He took excellent car of the mechanical side; followed through with all proper maintenance. The car runs perfect!

In 2003, Randy sold it to my buddy Jerry. Jerry owned it for less then a year…he has a habit of getting bored with things he owns, and he moved on to a 71 Targa. Fine by me, I was happy to take it off his hands. So I took the vehicle on realizing immediately the importance of its originality.

I've set up an online photo album with all pictures. Take a look here http://www.PictureTrail.com/ktr2. Please let me know if there is a problem with the link.

This car went through an extensive bare metal restoration; paying very close attention to keeping the original POLO RED. This car has never altered paint color. I began the restoration in October of 2004 (completed June 2005) with the true intention of keeping this car. However, much has changed since then. I’m recently engaged and planning on building my dream house very soon…with an extra garage for my next Porsche project.

Also worth mentioning are the things I replaced during the restoration:
-Rocker Panels
-Windshield Seal
-Rear Window Seal
-Door Seals
-Fender to Cowl Seals
-Turn Signal Housing Seals
-New Motor Compartment Labels

Mechanically (Original 2.0L & original Webbers):
-Original Motor (Completely re-built in the mid 1980’s) - 122,000 on the car, with an estimated 40,000 on the re-build
-New Spark Plugs Last year
-Distributor Adjustment and Tune-up (2003)
-The Valves were adjusted 7,000 miles ago (I’m told they need to be adjust every 15,000 miles)
-The Brakes have been checked and look great.
-Newer Koni Shocks.
-Utilizing the K&N Style air cleaner (I have the original air cleaner housing as well)
-Brand New “Interstate” Batteries as of a month ago.

Thanks,
Ken

[Sarc]

Very sharp (and dangerously local)!

[KevinS]

Nada Guidelines Put A 1971 911t Coupe At Between $15,700 - $24,000. From The Looks Of It Yours Would Be At The High End Of That Range.

Good Luck.

Kevins

[kilodawg]

Ken,

Please take this as positive commentary.

I think you set yourself up for criticism when you tag this car with the words "original" and "restoration".

The two do not go hand in hand. The car can't be "all original" and have had a bare metal paint job.

It also isn't a restoration per se when significant areas have only been partially addressed like the dash for instance.

Now none of that means that this isn't a great car. It just means that the representation isn't accurate and a lot of times the accuracy of the representation can have a significant influence on the potential buyer.

I would also hope that the paint in the door jamb was removed from the door latch and interior hardware. That picture alone would have me question the prep that went into the over all job and as a result the quality of the "restoration".

If there is a later picture showing the door jamb in a proper state I'd suggest you include it.

Again this may sound like I'm faulting the car but that isn't my intent. It's just that when a seller uses terms that imply extra "value" and the potential buyer sees that "value" is not really there the foundation is then set for potential disappointment on both sides.

Good luck!

[911s55]

Original post is 1.5 years old!

[ldortiz]

I agree with Ken. It's good looking but why did it truly need a rebuilt and so much restoration?