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Old 10-21-2014, 11:17 AM
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The bolsters look like they might be the uber rare soft back sport seats. Wonder if the car will be parted out...

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-image.ht...ationFlag=true
Old 10-21-2014, 11:21 AM
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Yes they are sport seats. They look like they are in good shape.
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Yes theses are soft sport seats.

$19k for that? It will be expensive to repair.
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Well someone owes me a bottle of scotch if the seats are picked up for cheap locally and sold for a generous profit

Wonder if the seller knows that the seats are special?
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Ha, I saw this car on a flatbed last week...I guess after the accident.

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Hard hit. Looks like it was possibly rear ended into another car. Nice to see that the passenger compartment held up, especially in a convertible.
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Those seats are great. I find them more comfortable than hard backs.

Good value there for someone who has time and space. Repair or part it out
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Originally Posted by TouringTeg
Those seats are great. I find them more comfortable than hard backs.

Good value there for someone who has time and space. Repair or part it out
Looks like they are heated too.
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They have a scroll wheel which would indicate they are heated. I have the same in my 95. Must be a Canadian thing...
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From the look of the twisted frunk that popped its lid as a result of a rear impact I would wonder if the seats have square attachment points to the floor any more.
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Originally Posted by pp000830
From the look of the twisted frunk that popped its lid as a result of a rear impact I would wonder if the seats have square attachment points to the floor any more.
I think it's more likely the Porsche was rear-ended hard enough to drive it into the back of the car stopped in front of it.

What do you think the odds are that the dork who rear-ended the Porsche was texting, yakking on his phone, or otherwise distracted?
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had those in my 85 targa- great seats- very comfy
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My Take - Stock seats are Not Comfortable for me - although I like the bolsters.
Mind u though I am 5 ft 8 - Perhaps they work well for some but Not Me!

I took the stock seat for a 3,000 Mile cruise - came home Removed the so called Comfort seats SOLD THEM Quick - went back to Sport Hardbacks - Love 'em !

Just my 2 cents
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Repairable?? I am sure it is but it would cost a fortune. Looks like every panel is likely bent and the frame is likely as well. Also looks like the engine got quite a hit

I had a 1989 911 that was written off. It only had front damage ie no engine problems at all. I got $13k for it because the guy only had to pull the frame and replace the front q panel and headlight assembly (and he had a shop of his own to do it)

Anyways would seem like a risking proposition
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Originally Posted by vern1
Repairable?? I am sure it is but it would cost a fortune. Looks like every panel is likely bent and the frame is likely as well. Also looks like the engine got quite a hit

I had a 1989 911 that was written off. It only had front damage ie no engine problems at all. I got $13k for it because the guy only had to pull the frame and replace the front q panel and headlight assembly (and he had a shop of his own to do it)

Anyways would seem like a risking proposition
Repairable? Yes, in three easy steps...

1. Remove gas cap
2. Drive new cabriolet under gas cap
3. Install gas cap



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