johnireland

numbers. In very good condition...just doing some detail work on it now to get ready for Monterey. What do you think something like this is worth in today's market. It is not a 100 point RM Auction restoration...but it is an excellent example with full history and the same owner since 1970. The owner is my brother-in-law and I am telling him to sell it private party to an enthusiast and don't get caught up in the auction hype. Your thoughts and opinions appreciated.

Edited to correct the D to a B.

nathan1

PM me your contact as I would love to talk offline. I have an almost identical car to what you describe and have been watching the market closely.

camchain

1960 "D" ?

dave292

1959 was the D. 1960 was the B. Which one is it?? Also, what motor?

doublecabmel

$200ish

dave292

$200ish for which car? Nice 60 Roadsters are $150- $175 with Super motors. 59D's start about $145 and top out around $180.

89826

Remarkably enough, I think these values are a little low now. Not by a lot, maybe 15%.

jcnesq

I can't vouch for their numbers, but go to the Hagerty insurance site and they have some values. I do know the price increases over the past several years have been pretty crazy.

doublecabmel

so what's the verdict? Gonna pull the trigger and sell it?

johnireland

Sorry for the confusion...his is a 1960 B w/ the 1600 Super engine. And it is the original engine...not an original type of engine but the actual original engine as certified by Porsche. It's getting its new paint job and all the little detail pieces cleaned up...bright stuff...then the seats redone and a new top.

I think going to auctions is really not the way to sell the car. It is not a Pebble Beach RM Auction 100 point car, it is an emaculately-cared-for-too-good-to-be-a-driver-that-is-great-for-a-collector type of car. It has just become too valuable to drive on the street and risk getting stolen or crashed. And that makes it hard for him to enjoy it.

He's looking at SCs or maybe even a 997...something fun and usable.

Anyway I'm trying to give him some guidance from people who have real knowledge about the market for the car.

johnireland

Yes. Its in the paint shop and then the seats and top get done. He loves working on it himself so I'm guessing he is a month away from formally putting it out there.

During the LA Auto Show we went to the Porsche intro night and he talked to some folks from Germany. He was told there is a lot of buying from Europeans on vintage cars because it is harder to find them over there.

Unless it is Steve McQueen's personal 356 I think autions are often pie in the sky. I think he should find someone who will really enjoy the car.

RJT

Consign the car to European Collectibles in Costa Mesa. They will get absolute top dollar for it and charge the seller 10%. You don't have to deal with the "lookies" that just want to go for a test drive. We have known Nick and Chris at EC for many many years and have done been business with them, buying and selling.

johnireland

Many thanks. Just the info I was looking for.
Regards,
John Ireland

RJT

You are welcome John.

Tell them Robert and JoAnne sent you!

dave292

I just sold a car to European Collectibles. Transaction was smooth. I delt with Jeff Trask.