looks more like 304,000 miles

So, if a guy with only mechanical skills (not body work and paint) wanted to backdate this car, could he do it for $50k? And have a car like this one currently in the "for sale"
forum?
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads25/image1464614444.jpg

Sorry I couldn't link to the ad, only the picture.

Anytime a seller is encouraging "European buyers" you have to be extremely cautious.

$50K plus the purchase of the car, let's say $20K if you could buy it for that...
you are now in for $70K and that is a minimum. Its a scary venture unless you are familiar with the process and dont count your time. If you have never taken a car apart or have the wherewithal to put it back together, this may cost you even more in the long run.
I would sincerely take that $70K and find something already laboured and loved. Good cars can be found for that money.
on the other hand, if building your dream ride is the reward you are looking for, then plan it well.
People always say to start with a good car when considering a project, this car would not be my first choice. I dont believe the mileage, those odometers are notoriously known to fail. That is one of the first things I observe when on a test drive of a potential car. 2 twice I have had that happen, sellers have a real dumb look on their face when I point it out. Kinda kills their "low miles" claim.

Your first car to restore would preferably be one that has never been taken apart to eliminate figuring out what is and what should never be??? oh sorry thats a Led Zeppelin lyric. ♪

here's one and no need to backdate its the real thing
bonus...no need no stinkin emission controls

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-cars-sale/916166-1970-porsche-911-steel-rsr-kit.html
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1464762674.jpg

^^^

Barbie, Richard Simmons, and Matt M. approved color, too!!! :eek:

:)

some are quite insecure in their manhood on here it seems :rolleyes:


the color looks like Cassis red (86-87-88 rare color) an awesome color up close

Seller says colour is "8080 Silver Metallic" :confused:

Maybe that's just the stripe colour... I want to like it, but I'm having a hard time getting my head around the longhood front and impact bumper rear. :(

Cheers

d.

Color not withstanding, this sure likes like a better way to spend $50k!!

No harm in liking pink that's rare for an obvious reason - each to their own, buttofcourse! Matt M. does, and he's a real cool dude with a great sense of humor (paging MattR to the courtesy phone).

Your post count is incredible.

Mattr

^^^

Wut about my forum romance skillz?!?!

This one's pretty bad:
1983 Porsche Cabriolet 911 SC euro

https://images.craigslist.org/00V0V_...d_1200x900.jpg

https://images.craigslist.org/00r0r_...c_1200x900.jpg

https://images.craigslist.org/00B0B_...x_1200x900.jpg

https://images.craigslist.org/00k0k_...B_1200x900.jpg

https://images.craigslist.org/00505_...R_1200x900.jpg

https://images.craigslist.org/00D0D_...T_1200x900.jpg

https://images.craigslist.org/00g0g_...r_1200x900.jpg

Nice, nothing that some bondo and silver spray paint won't fix. OP's white bumperettes is a new idea - mostly see those in black, not sure that look with work in silver....for $20k worth a try.

I've seen a worse one, unfortunately it was after it arrived on the truck, you can read the whole story here:
https://www.pca.org/news/2016-07-19/barnfinding-one-owner-nightmare

---Adam

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1476622933.jpg

The best part of the bay listing is the reason why the ad was pulled:

That car looks like it was under water -- flood damage.

I wonder if they covered the window glass when they spray painted it white, or just painted the whole car, and scraped the windows afterwards....

I pulled the pics from Ebay, to save this gem for posterity.

The keyholes seem to be unpainted.

This one is pretty rough.
1969 Porsche 911 Targa | eBay

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uLkAAO...2Q/s-l1600.jpg

1988 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa 2-Door

Car looks pretty great, until you get to the seats. How does this happen???
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6R8AAO...YD/s-l1600.jpg