What did I buy, how can I figure its worth?

[Ferrariguyma]

Fix what it needs to be safe and road worthy and enjoy your car. I stand by me $8500-$12500. eval. ENJOY IT!

[ImAnimal]

Thank you for your input Ferrari guy appreciate it and you're right I am going to fix it to World War Z and I'm going to Android to hell I driving that car if I happen to sell it along the way so be it but I'm going to enjoy it while its under my butt thanks again

[seer_chris]

Sitting quite in the rear... Is there an engine in there?

[NYNick]

I know of a car very similar to this in my neck of the woods. I never thought it was worth $10k.
Hell, you can sell the wheels and be ahead of the game.

[techweenie]

A converted 76 Targa is still worth something - not to most of the people here, but several thousand dollars easily. If the flares are steel, thats a plus. if the top is a Porsche part and not an aftermarket contraption, that's a good thing as well.

Most important is what its worth to you. If the wide body look is what you desire, you have something very special. Good luck with the paperwork. DO NOT put any money into the car until you have cleared all the legal hurdles.

[vracer]

Animal,
You appear to be a quick study, and you've already figured that there is a lot of chaff with the wheat here, but you're lucky. The two most knowledgeable people here have already chimed in. You'll learn a lot and have a ton of fun getting your ride up and running. (Assuming that is possible, and that the engine's ultimate fate is not to be a boat anchor.)

[pmax]

Originally Posted by ImAnimal

lien filed, prev. owner contacted. all is well

You filed a lien and pestered the PO on a $600 car ?

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by ImAnimal

I want to learn all I can about this vehicle and I feel that this is just the place to gain that knowledge

If you really like this type of car you have nothing but time.

Buy Bruce Anderson's 911 Performance Handbook.

Also, why have you not responded when folks ask if there is an engine in the back?

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by pmax

You filed a lien and pestered the PO on a $600 car ?

Mechanics lien filed long ago probably.

OP, this is another thing you did not take time to clarify. Why?

[ImAnimal]

Sorry guys, I have been awfully busy and haven't been able to make the time to spend on the computer. Honestly ,I am not trying to be rude by not responding to the questions that I have been asked, I am just spread a little thin the past few days. Really I am a very social person as you shall soon see! I read my post to Ferrariguy fron last night and I had to laugh, talk to text can create some interesting things that are not even close to what you want to say. This afternoon I will be able to go through the thread and reply to all who had questions. Until then, thanks all, Animal

[ImAnimal]

Good day All, I'm back with some answers to your various questions. I bet a few of you thought that I'd lost interest, nope just busy. So here goes, Yes the car is sitting high in the back, the engine was removed when the po decided after 3 years of leaking oil it was time to put a 350 in the 911. After the shop removed the oil encrusted 3.0 and told the guy what it would cost for a V8 conversion, PO said no way maybe just a rebuild...after quote on that, and receiving the bill on labor to that point $850.00 PO said screw it you can keep it. That was Aug 2011. The shop owner told me that it was running ok just leaking oil, when he began this odyssey. this is a small town and I trust him having been acquainted for 20 + years. more to follow as work beckons. Thanks all Animal

[Matt Monson]

He balked at $850 labor? He should have gotten the whole rebuild quote up front. Turn he would have known what he was in for. What a ding dong. You liberated this car.