1960 D Roadster with matching engine
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1960 B Roadster with matching engine
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.
Edited to correct the D to a B.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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John Ireland