73.5 Looking for value - possible sale

[bowenx]

Hello folks -
I fixed my clutch cable so i was finally able to get the car back on the road and took some pictures.

Situation: Not in a position where I need to sell the car, but if the price is right I would strongly consider it.

I have had the car for 7 years now and since then I have had some pretty minor work done to replace some of the fuel lines, new tires, new gas pedal, new batteries and a minor tune along with the new clutch cable. I have the ppwk from the prior owner on the various things she had had performed on the car during her ownership but prior to that- i have no records.

Known: 1973.5 911T

• 117k on the clock
• Was originally Viper Green then painted red and now is currently white.
• Dash pad is incorrect
• Seats are incorrect
• Outside mirrors are incorrect
• Aftermarket exhaust
• Leaks a bit of oil
• Wheels are from 76 (15"s)
• Spare is 14" from 70
• Oil pressure reads low but was tested by shop and shown to be proper pressure - gauge is off
• Suspension pan fix/replacement needed
• Had had some minor front end damage (Auto Associates told me that, they said it had been repaired and was ok - but not a great job)
• Front bumper cover doesn't appear to be correct
• Bonnet doesn't want to stay closed - i have the carpet for the bonnet but it is not shown in the below pics.
• has a higher than normal idle speed likely due to some leak
• missing door pockets
• missing jack and any tools
• the radio and fan doesn't work - was told it was a relay/short and have never bothered to get it checked out.
• has a blaupunkt head unit and speakers but have never used it due to the above point.

I am looking to get an idea as to what the market value of the car is. I had started a thread after I had seen a huge jump in values per the Hagerty valuation tool. I'm not sure how close or not mine is to a condition 4 - I will try to answer any questions you have or take more pics of anything else that would help with some #'s.

Thanks in advance

The far shot:












Not the prettiest of engine bays - but she runs well.

[techweenie]

There is a lot of value in that car. Assuming the engine is matching, I'd pay $32-33K without knowing any more about it.

[77Targa0912]

Viper Green will add a few thousand $

[speeder]

No mention of rust situation? I guess that doesn't matter on those cars.

[christiandk]

The owner never mentioned the car ever being chocolate brown, but there sure is a lot of brown stuff popping up under that pretty white glaze

Will love to see what tech will make of it after he buys it. Hope he will paint it Conda or Viper.

[bowenx]

These are the #'s from the car:

VIN: 9113102610
Engine: 6134810
Paint (original) 225-9-2

[G450X]

Viper green, wow - those were the good old days (add $5k for Viper).

Even with the somewhat gruf panel fit, I'd say techweenie is spot on.

What luck to find Viper underneath white!

[techweenie]

Originally Posted by G450X

Viper green, wow - those were the good old days (add $5k for Viper).

Even with the somewhat gruf panel fit, I'd say techweenie is spot on.

What luck to find Viper underneath white!

I have a little experience in that regard:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/32385708@N00/sets/72157634810437516/

[stealthn]

Wow I know prices are high now but I'm seeing 15k all day long

[Sunroof]

Wow, another 1973.5T survivor..............

No doubt your car will sell for a much higher price if it were put it back into original condition. That is, interior components and exterior. But the question is, do you want to put the $$$$$ into it and hope you get a decent yield?

I would say that Techweenie's estimate may be correct here for this car. I figure it would take about 15K - 20K to get it back to original condition including paint! Many of the existing components like seats, exterior mirrors, etc, can be sold for a decent price.

The BIG question is - do you want to take the time and $$$$$$ (and risk) of undertaking this correction or just sell as it is?

As she stands if you stay firm on what Tech recommends (30K range) you will sell the car. Stick with your price!!!!!!!

Take a look at a prime 1972T coupe on the FOR SALE page. The one that's Sepia Brown. His price is firm at 80K! Granted its perfect, but when you consider 30K versus 80K that's a 50K range. That's why the consideration for investing some cash into it to get more might be a good option.

A total restoration can be as high as 100K.

Good Luck.................

Bob
1973.5T Sepia Brown

[ficke]

Originally Posted by stealthn

Wow I know prices are high now but I'm seeing 15k all day long

The goal of car dealers/flippers is to find people like you who want to sell.

[gt3racerich]

I would be VERY interested if you decide to sell.
Rich

[bowenx]

Originally Posted by Sunroof

..............The BIG question is - do you want to take the time and $$$$$$ (and risk) of undertaking this correction or just sell as it is? .................

I am pretty sure that if i told my wife that I was going to spend upwards of 20k or more to restore the car....it would become a very expensive coffin.
That being said - I am not in a position to spend the amount of money it would require to up-level the car anytime soon. So for now - she will have to stay as is.

And thanks for the input folks - this is the kind of information/comments I was hoping for.

[bowenx]

Ok - about 2 1/2 years later not much has changed.

The car still runs great and i still love it but i'm thinking more and more that it might be time to turn her over to a new owner that will be able to dress her up and take her out more often.

The market as per hagerty doesn't seem to have gone up so much - but i've also not seen too many of the 73.5 on the market either. Oddly enough - the hagerty site doesn't seem to offer the selection of the coupe and 73.5 (they list the cab w/fi or the coupe with carb).
What say you? I had received some great feedback last time i reached out and several private messages asking several questions. Thank you.





















I'd be happy to take / share more pics of whatever is needed to help with valuation estimates.

[vwsamba]

You missed the boat Seems prices are down now.

[specialtyoneinc]

Put it on The best vintage and classic cars for sale online | Bring a Trailer

[bowenx]

So....no other input from the group? Any other pics needed ?
thank you

[vwsamba]

I think u got all the input needed. It's was worth around $30k. Now hard to know so put it on BAT. Glwts

[zqqz00]

Are all the issues you listed in 2014 still there or has much been fixed at all? I could be interested as I'm after a potential project but needs to be at least roadworthy first. Let me know, save putting it out to the vultures on BaT and it would go to a good European home where it would be well cared for.

[bowenx]

All isssues are still there...and the exhaust has a leak/hole near the outlet. Still starts and runs well. I have driven it to work a few times in the past two weeks.