Value 911SC??

[63belv]

Hey,
looking at 1983 911SC not sure of miles owner says odo quit at40k, needs 1 maybe 2 frt fenders(rust) have not been under yet so don't know what that looks like did 83 pans rust like older ones? what might it be worth? a/c not working+other little pcs
thanks

[Jay H]

Porsche was doing well with their zinc plated bodies by the time 1983 came around. So, while these cars do rust, it takes a lot more abuse to get them to rust.

If this '83 needs front fenders, I would bet there is quite a bit more rust that you haven't seen yet and may not be able to see even with a good inspection. It takes a lot of exposure to salt/moisture to get these zinc plated cars to rust out.

It's very hard to put a value on this car without knowing more details. Does it run and drive? How well does it run and drive? Besides the A/C issue, what other major issues does this car have?

If this car is a basket case with extensive rust and in need of major repairs (clutch, brake/suspension work, trans work, engine work, interior freshening, paint and body work), it's not worth much. $2000-$5000 maybe... You could spend $10,000 'restoring' the car and still not be done... You could spend $20,000 on it and still be left with a car worth $11,000...

Unfortunately, these types of cars (at this point in time) are getting to be just parts cars. Restoring such things is either left to serious DIY guys that want a challenge and/or the car has large sentimental value.

Good Luck,

Jay
90 964, 84 3.2

[tfmcmahon]

Sounds like the odo quit at 140,000,not 40,000.there are some very nice SC`s around for mid-teens and up and you can get in and drive it and not be sorry about all the work ahead.Move on quickly! TFM

[jorian]

Even if the owner GAVE you that car it still might be a bad deal if your intention is to fix it up.