Value of Rollers

gshiwota · 05-05-2015, 08:29 AM

I've been searching for an upgrade engine/trans (3.0 or 3.2) for my '75 Targa project and have been considering buying a complete car, pulling the bits I need then selling the roller. I've seen several rollers for sale and wonder if these actually sell or would it take me months to find a buyer for it? So far I've found mostly SC targas that would make good candidates.

With the recent market craziness, what is the going price range for a complete (minus engine/trans) roller in fair/good condition assuming I don't want to hold onto it for 6-months selling it?

Thanks in advance!

COLB · COLB's Garage

A scruffy but intact 78-86 roller is probably in the 5-8k range, depending on the shape of the interior and panels -- this assumes someone has harvested the Fuchs and the Engine & transmission.

Maybe a little more if it was a nice car to start, but (almost?) no one is going to harvest an engine from a nice car in this market. There are enough wrecks around with serviceable engines.

An intact, non-running parts car is probably ~$13k. Subtract $6-8k for the core motor and 915, and ~$1000 for the wheels.

racerboyrt · 05-05-2015, 09:13 AM

Best bet is to buy a 2.7 for cheap (3500 or so) and find a mid year that has a 3.0 or 3.2. Spend a weekend, do the swap and sell the car as "more original" for maybe the same amount.

Shameless plug, I have a complete 2.7 I'd sell.

Matt Monson · 05-05-2015, 11:01 AM

Unless you could find an SC or Carrera for a song, I just don't see the math adding up. Taking the engine and gearbox out of the car will take 60% or more of the value away.

Matt Monson · 05-05-2015, 12:02 PM

Btw what would you pay for a nice 3.0 engine, complete?

COLB · COLB's Garage

For reference, here is a guy selling a relative intact 1981 SC roller, still sporting polished Fuchs wheels, but not included in the sale:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-used-parts-sale-wanted/859745-1981-911sc-rolling-chassis.html

Rough but intact interior, faded paint, with some rust in the back -- likely from a failed rear window seal. Floor and most panels look solid. Salvage title may explain why it became an organ donor.

Been for sale almost a month, starting at $8500, and now at $7500.

PcarPhil · 05-06-2015, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gshiwota

I've been searching for an upgrade engine/trans (3.0 or 3.2) for my '75 Targa project and have been considering buying a complete car, pulling the bits I need then selling the roller. I've seen several rollers for sale and wonder if these actually sell or would it take me months to find a buyer for it? So far I've found mostly SC targas that would make good candidates.

With the recent market craziness, what is the going price range for a complete (minus engine/trans) roller in fair/good condition assuming I don't want to hold onto it for 6-months selling it?

Thanks in advance!

I've been looking for a '87-'89 G50 coupe roller for quite some time. If you can get a deal on a complete G50 coupe that is accident and rust free (I don't care so much about paint or interior condition) then I'll take the roller and you take the drivetrain!

The roller would have to be complete minus engine/trans/engine harness for me to be interested. If this is something you want to pursue please send me a PM/email and let me know.

A 3.2 in a lightweight mid-year car is a lot of fun!

gshiwota · 05-07-2015, 09:08 AM

Thanks for chiming in everyone. This is helpful as I suspected that rollers are worth $5K-$8K. I've seen a few advertised for "complete car money" lately - there's one near me ad for $18K that looked like a really nice car but it's missing its Fuchs, engine and trans.

Scott - I'll let you know if I come across any G50 coupe rollers. I remember there was one near me but it looks like it sold a few months back.