1971T value?

[upwardr]

I purchased this car in Riverside California in 1986, it had 165k miles when I bought it and unfortunately I replaced the speedometer early 90s with no record of numbers so say?? 250,000. Still running well, top end done in 87, transmission rebuilt 5 years ago.
Suspension pan 2 to 3 years ago with Windows out paint original Signal Orange.
Interior very nice. Shocking but it does drip oil, probably time for rebuild.
16" Fuchs, new continental tires this spring.

What's a logical starting price point.

[76_rookie]

Nice. 45K.

[silverc4s]

It's going to depend on the quality of the pan replacement, paint work, and other defects in the current tub, along with the originality of the other key parts like engine, carbs, transmission, seats, and what records are available.
It could be as bad as mid 30s with a lot of needs, and as good as mid 50s because of great color, original engine, heavy work done, etc..
So, mid 40s is not a bad first guess. Good luck. It's a good time to keep one of these unless you have to sell. You could improve its value over the years ahead...

[puddy]

It's a very nice car in person, I saw it today at the PCA concours show. Good luck with sale Larry!

[plumber]

Was this the 71 at the show in Burlington this past weekend?
I didn't crawl underneath but looked like a pretty nice car.

[blau911]

I'm with silverc4s. With the high miles and the engine rebuild knocking on the door, I would say that $45 is on the high end. More like $40k, assuming that the rest of the car does not have any serious needs...

[littleoldman]

55. Don't let others low ball your range.
Mileage is unimportant unless it is concourse and those go for 80+. You have a nice car.

[blau911]

Originally Posted by littleoldman

55. Don't let others low ball your range.
Mileage is unimportant unless it is concourse and those go for 80+. You have a nice car.

Mileage is important. It represents wear and tear on a car, on all of the moving parts, as well as the stress on the body - especially with a targa.
He is asking for opinions on value. You have yours, and others have theirs. Wanna prove everyone else wrong? Put your money where your mouth is and buy his car for $55k and you can be right. If not, then show a little courtesy to others who may not share your opinion.
PS. Engine rebuilds can run anywhere from $7-14k. If it it is on the high end around 12-14k, then your suggested price of $55k plus the rebuild would put the price range of the car at only $11-14k below the $80k concourse level you reference as the top range of the market. With the dash cracks, rust repair in the front pan, door pocket issues, etc., concourse would still be a long way off.
No offence Upwardr, because the car looks like a good potential driver quality car.
PS: And yes, I would consider putting my money where my mouth is @ $40k. Feel free to pm if interested.

[thamlin000]

At $40k I'm sure there would be several of us in.

Asking price should start in the $50s. The market will determine if this is too
high. This is a long term owner with a great color and I want to see him get top dollar for what looks to be a nice (but not perfect) car.

[techweenie]

Originally Posted by littleoldman

55. Don't let others low ball your range.
Mileage is unimportant unless it is concourse and those go for 80+. You have a nice car.

^^^ this.

[blau911]

Not trying to stir up the pot on this thread, but I am wondering what others thought about the matching numbers 1970 911T coupé out of Colorado that just sold on the the For Sale board here quickly for $30k? Car was a repaint from original light ivory and apparently has some rust issues, but is a matching numbers driver which looked to be pretty original. Is it color or condition that seems to make some here believe that Upwardr's car should be priced around $25k more than the Colorado car. All opinions welcome....