General Question – what to do with an old Porsche 911
04-08-2014, 07:04 PM
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This is my third project 6 cylinder:
My first was a 1948 V-Tail Bonanza (6 cylinder flat 470 ci): I flew everywhere in Europe with it for 12 years and almost 1000 hours. Then 996 carrera 4s and now the 1980 911. There is something about those flat sixes. ;-)
I really like the look of the 72-73 911 - if i hot rod it then this will be the target.
My first was a 1948 V-Tail Bonanza (6 cylinder flat 470 ci): I flew everywhere in Europe with it for 12 years and almost 1000 hours. Then 996 carrera 4s and now the 1980 911. There is something about those flat sixes. ;-)
I really like the look of the 72-73 911 - if i hot rod it then this will be the target.
04-09-2014, 12:01 AM
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As close to stock condition always holds the most value over time.
The market is showing that these cars are next in line for large increases in value. The general enthusiast has been priced out of the pre impact bumper 911, which in turn raises the value of the SC's and 3.2 liter Carreras. Heck, the 2.7 liter models used to be throw away cars. Now, anything nice is double or triple of what it was 5-10 years ago.
Pricing for very nice, original SC's and Carreras is heading north very quickly.
Bolt on mods are a great way to modify the car, but not reduce it's value over the long haul.
Remember to consult a good detailer before heading to the paint shop for "restoration". You'd be surprised what a good detailer can do with modern polishing compounds, foam cell pads and the right power buffer.
The market is showing that these cars are next in line for large increases in value. The general enthusiast has been priced out of the pre impact bumper 911, which in turn raises the value of the SC's and 3.2 liter Carreras. Heck, the 2.7 liter models used to be throw away cars. Now, anything nice is double or triple of what it was 5-10 years ago.
Pricing for very nice, original SC's and Carreras is heading north very quickly.
Bolt on mods are a great way to modify the car, but not reduce it's value over the long haul.
Remember to consult a good detailer before heading to the paint shop for "restoration". You'd be surprised what a good detailer can do with modern polishing compounds, foam cell pads and the right power buffer.
