Clueless or outright liers in ads

[ficke]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/172946736873?ul_noapp=true

"1966 Porsche 912 Coupe all original matching numbers engine and transmission 34338 original miles no rust very solid undercarriage. I bought the car from the 2nd owner who had the car since the early 70's.Original West Coast car Great everyday driver. The car has nice original paint and interior has a few minor rock chips and blemishes on the paint. The car handles and shifts very smoothly, Does not smoke or leak and oil. All gauges work properly. Have performed all the service over the past few years If you're looking for a nice everyday driver this is it."

taped off vin plate
Painted door latch

[SalParadise]

I thought Porsche used a paint blush with red paint and generally slathered it all over the door jambs and the VIN plate on all early 912s. See nothing wrong here, looks completely original to me.

[GRM1964]

Originally Posted by SalParadise

I thought Porsche used a paint blush with red paint and generally slathered it all over the door jambs and the VIN plate on all early 912s. See nothing wrong here, looks completely original to me.

Thanks, I just spit my drink all over my keyboard

[faapgar]

It is no wonder it is hard to restore a car to original condition like this.

[SalParadise]

You also got to remember that the 912 was marketed for less than the 911, and was the entry level Porsche back then. They had to cut corners somewhere, and they didn't allow masking tape to be used on them in the paint booth. All the dough went into the engine.

[Matt Monson]

Looks like it was done at one of those fancy high end paint on body places in socal.

[Pichu]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Looks like it was done at one of those fancy high end paint on body places in socal.

Only needs $52K more in bodywork, np.

[ficke]

There are so many clueless and sometimes outright dishonest buyers and sellers out there, it is no wonder people get mad after a transaction, and blame the other party as shown in a few recent threads here.
Hopefully this site here on Pelican and the information here helps people be a little more educated to avoid some of this turmoil.
and very funny comments

[faverymi]

Originally Posted by ficke

There are so many clueless and sometimes outright dishonest buyers and sellers out there, it is no wonder people get mad after a transaction, and blame the other party as shown in a few recent threads here.
Hopefully this site here on Pelican and the information here helps people be a little more educated to avoid some of this turmoil.
and very funny comments

I agree with you.

Dont forget people get "offended" when they are called. Making it harder to expose them. Then is the whole Im an honest flipper trying to make a living speecheal

[Toast54]

Earl Scheib

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by ficke

There are so many clueless and sometimes outright dishonest buyers and sellers out there, it is no wonder people get mad after a transaction, and blame the other party as shown in a few recent threads here.
Hopefully this site here on Pelican and the information here helps people be a little more educated to avoid some of this turmoil.
and very funny comments

The market is ripe for it. There are so many new enthusiasts in the game who are downright ignorant about these vehicles. They get caught up in the urgency of an auction and buy without educating themselves. The dealers and the flippers know this and will capitalize on it every time. It's a disappointing part of our society.

[NYNick]

Originally Posted by Pichu

Only needs $52K more in bodywork, np.

Ouch

I hear there's some beautiful land for sale in Florida! Plus, a really nice bridge in Brooklyn.

[bmendel]

you guys are too tough on people, he's not lying, that car is probably original paint. It's just that Earl Scheib painted OVER it (and all the trim...)

[1979-930]

I have yet to buy a car that I didn't find hidden secrets.
I just deal with the issues and move on.
Maybe it's the fact I buy and build what I want and am not concerned with making money or the value of my investment.
I assume I will loose money on every car.
It makes it easier to enjoy them.

[vwsamba]

I messaged him about it and got a reply "has some touchups" 😮😮

[ficke]

Originally Posted by vwsamba

I messaged him about it and got a reply "has some touchups" 😮😮

One thing to find "hidden secrets" but this "has some touchups" is a bold face lie by the seller to buyer.
When I buy, I am interested in the seller almost as much as the car, if the seller is honest and tries to help me understand his ( 0r 'hers' to be PC) car I can really over look some issues and things that were just 'missed', but telling you anything you want to hear to make a sell sounds to much like modern politics .

[vwsamba]

Yeah I did a spit take when I got the reply And knew it was all over right there.

[SalParadise]

One time I looked at a 911 that was painted Guards Red with silver door jambs. Dude still said it was original paint. I guess he wasn't lying - it was original - to him.

[Rawknees'Turbo]

Originally Posted by SalParadise

You also got to remember that the 912 was marketed for less than the 911, and was the entry level Porsche back then. They had to cut corners somewhere, and they didn't allow masking tape to be used on them in the paint booth. All the dough went into the engine.

$68.00 total, per engine (a dollar per horsepower)!

[trader220]

Are you saying people lie when they sell their cars?

OMG I have to totally re-think the whole pre owned market now.