jeff968

So my phone rang last week and it was my buddy Bo. He said the frame machine was open this weekend and one of his guys was available to work so would I like to get the Matador pulled on Saturday. I had the car running and had already done much of the stripping and the car was ready so I said yes and waited until Saturday morning for the car to be picked up. You can see the severity of the hit in this photo. Off we go to the body shop!

jeff968

On the rack! It came back to a good spot after about 3 hours of work. Wheel house will be saved.

jeff968

Came out great! the cup 1 is back on for the first time in 10 years. My new quarter and tail panel will be done next but they should line up now. Definitely a big milestone having this done. It runs and DRIVES great now!

Boeing 717

So that was primarily to confirm the body was straight?
Great car gonna be awesome!

FLT951

Jeff, any idea what the value will be when complete?

jeff968

Yes, you have to get things straight before the new parts will go on correctly. All points are where they should be now. From this point, you cut off the old and weld on the new.

jeff968

This is a grade A collectible 968 with the rare and special interior and I have all the books. That said, she has history. in today's market, once I have her 100% restored and sorted, I think she would be worth $20k.

FLT951

More! But then I'm a dreamer!

tony968

Doesn't the Matador have a salvage title?
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RajDatta

Impressive.

jeff968

It does in CO, but not in CT, cars that are 25 years older or more don't get titles here in CT. Still, any review of the Carfax will tell you the history. But this is an amazing and rare car with the interior. 1 of 2. And it was a rear end hit so it will be 100% when I finish. She will be striking!

tony968

Ok, unfortunately salvage cars and classic cars don't mix!

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jeff968

Oh, I don't know about that. Many classic cars have history. I guess you haven't seen some of the muscle cars out there that have been restored from discarded race cars that had sat in junkyards for years. This hemi cuda, once restored, sold for well over 6 figures as the numbers were all still there. The matador looks like a new car compared to this and rarer being 1 of 2 of 4,242. It will be a great car when done. And I don't plan to sell it anyway.

Jay Wellwood

Looking good Jeff. Can't wait to see the next installment.

FLT951

^……...and sometimes total and salvage are misunderstood. How many Speedsters, 356's, 914-6s, 74/75 Carreras do you think are $100,000 to $500,000 cars and were/are totals or salvage? If Raj or Jay rebuilt a salvage 968 from the ground what would it be worth to you? Top dollar to me and probably the next guy too. Or, 10 years from now will you have the same position on salvage vs classic. I seriously doubt it. Another misguide is dismissing a car solely on mileage. Foolish! Even Bizarre!