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

[ImAnimal]

I recently bought let me rephrase that I recently stole a 1973 911. The car was abandoned by the previous owner at auto repair shop and the owner hating Porsches gave me a great deal on it after having it for 3 years. The car is a 1973 911 convertible you got the wide fenders whale tail and it's got a 1978 3.0 motor with it The paint is nice red with red sparkly ghost flames hidden in it Interiors beautiful wheels and tires brand new Yokohamas on black 5 spoke carrera wheels.. I've attached a picture to win this and if you tell me what I need to find out what it is that would much appreciated. You don't even want to know how much I paid for it but ask me and I'll tell thanks in advance. Animal

[Matt Monson]

Post the vin.

[ImAnimal]

the VIN is I believe 9116211810. that is on the windshield post

[ImAnimal]

Here is a pic of the newest Other Woman !

[Ferrariguyma]

The car is worth 8500-12500 to the right buyer.

[2ndTARGA]

That VIN belongs to a 1976 Targa, which is more consistent with the bumpers, dual flag mirrors, etc. Who would have gone to that much trouble to update a long hood into a mid-year? What makes you think it's a '73? Is there a title or do you have to go through getting one if it's an abandoned car/mechanic's lien?

Also, why does it have Euro side marker lamps? - where is this located?

Lot's of questions but something about this story doesn't add up.

[timchar]

Porsche didn't make a "convertible" in 73, also, the motor not in the car? Tim

[NYNick]

Originally Posted by 2ndTARGA

That VIN belongs to a 1976 Targa, which is more consistent with the bumpers, dual flag mirrors, etc. Who would have gone to that much trouble to update a long hood into a mid-year? What makes you think it's a '73? Is there a title or do you have to go through getting one if it's an abandoned car/mechanic's lien?

Also, why does it have Euro side marker lamps? - where is this located?

Lot's of questions but something about this story doesn't add up.

Trouble with a capital T.

[Norm K]

Originally Posted by 2ndTARGA

That VIN belongs to a 1976 Targa ...

Lot's of questions but something about this story doesn't add up.

Originally Posted by timchar

Porsche didn't make a "convertible" in 73, also, the motor not in the car? Tim

Originally Posted by NYNick

Trouble with a capital T.

Originally Posted by Ferrariguyma

The car is worth 8500-12500 to the right buyer.

Or not.


Might as well put myself first in line for the wheels.

Good luck with whatever you decide.


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[Winter]

Originally Posted by ImAnimal

You don't even want to know how much I paid for it but ask me and I'll tell thanks in advance. Animal

So, how much did you pay?

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by 2ndTARGA

That VIN belongs to a 1976 Targa, which is more consistent with the bumpers, dual flag mirrors, etc. Who would have gone to that much trouble to update a long hood into a mid-year? What makes you think it's a '73? Is there a title or do you have to go through getting one if it's an abandoned car/mechanic's lien?

Also, why does it have Euro side marker lamps? - where is this located?

Lot's of questions but something about this story doesn't add up.

Over the years I've lost count of the number of longnose updated to IB. And cabriolet conversions out if targas were pretty common for a while too. Guys wanted to have the newest latest greatest 911 but it was often cheaper to fake that on a ten year old car they already owned.

Regardless sounds like a 76 targa cab conversion to me. $7500-10k as she sits.

[MBAtarga]

Rear sits VERY high for it to have an engine installed.

[CountD]

Originally Posted by ImAnimal

...I recently stole a 1973 911..and the owner hating Porsches gave me a great deal on it after having it for 3 years.

That's rich.

[vintagecarlover]

Originally Posted by ImAnimal

I recently bought let me rephrase that I recently stole a 1973 911. The car was abandoned by the previous owner at auto repair shop and the owner hating Porsches gave me a great deal on it after having it for 3 years. The car is a 1973 911 convertible you got the wide fenders whale tail and it's got a 1978 3.0 motor with it The paint is nice red with red sparkly ghost flames hidden in it Interiors beautiful wheels and tires brand new Yokohamas on black 5 spoke carrera wheels.. I've attached a picture to win this and if you tell me what I need to find out what it is that would much appreciated. You don't even want to know how much I paid for it but ask me and I'll tell thanks in advance. Animal

Did u get a title? Or just bill of sale? If only bos, If the real owner of the car comes forward and claims the car with a title and involves the police he gets the car back for free or u go to jail. Title trumps unlawfull bill of sale. May be a disputed bill with shop owner.

U admitted above that u stole it, right? The shop owner can not sell without applying for mechanics lien and going thru a court with a judge.

[vintagecarlover]

What did u pay for the car and why was it taken to the shop for repair? How much was repair bill?

[Rick Brooklyn]

Originally Posted by vintagecarlover

If the real owner of the car comes forward and claims the car with a title and involves the police he gets the car back for free or u go to jail

Is there a statute of limitations, after which an item is deemed to be res nullius?

[dienstuhr]

You had me at "ghost flames".

[Southbay356]

there are so many Targa "Cabrios"

if they are better conversions they used factory parts , some used homemade top frames ,

if you have put a cabrio conversion back to a Targa I would love to hear how it worked and what you had to do

[MrAlien]

a custom 73 targa, engine not installed, depending on the quality of the work and condition of the paint and rest of the car I would ball park it at $8k-10k. The engine was obviously taken out of the car for a reason, no telling what it needs.

[ImAnimal]

Thanks for all the replies and info. With so many inquiries to address, I feel a mini novel coming on so....when it quiets down this evening i'll give you all of the stats on this car that I can. since I am new on site, what is the best way to post pertinent pictures. As far as stealing the car.... NOT LITERALY. When I first saw the car it was supported on railroad ties no wheels & tires, no engine. The picture I added was just as I saw it. I jokingly offered $600.00 and I was shocked when I was told " come get it out of here, the wheels & tires are in storage along with the engine." Thanks again.... More to follow later, Animal
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