911URGE

Hello fellow listers. Ive been researching pricing on 930's, specifically the 1978 930's and also what to look out for on this yr/model.

My father has an opportunity to purchase a 78 930 that is heavily customized and its difficult to find comparable examples and prices. At this time pricing on this car has not been set by the owner. If anyone can provide a price range I would appreciate it. Sorry no pics at this time. Details:

1978 Porsche 930 Turbo
Black/Black 9+ condition
36,400 miles

Andial Equipment
Twin Plug Heads
Ported 38mm Heads & Intake
Billet Aluminum Spacer Blocks
K-27 Turbo
Andial Intercooler
Andial Adjustable Boot & Guage
New Billet 964 Cams & Rocker Arms
New Stainless Mosey Exhaust and Waste Gate
All Engine Parts Freshly Powder Coated
Pressure Fed Chain Tensioners
Two New Fuel Pumps & Filters
New High Pressure Fuel Lines
New Battery
New Brake Pads and Stainless Lines
New Weltmeister Short Shift Kit & Bushings
New Hood/Trunk Struts
New Engine Sound Pad
Complete Engine Reseal
Complete Rebuilt Trans with new 1st, 2nd & 3rd Gear Sets
Close Ratio Gearing
Front Respray for Stone Chips
Rebuilt/Maintained by Experienced Porsche Race Mechanic

YYC930

Problem with cars like this is that owners never get back what they put into them..........you can buy a really nice 965 with similar mileage for around $55-60K USD.......you can also buy a 996TT for $55-65K......makes it tough to get more than mid to high 40's IMHO.......when there are lots of other 1978-1985 model year 930's out there for $30-40K.

Sure sounds nice though.

38D

High 40s is 91-92 964T range. I think you are looking at high 30s at best.

topcarbon

the value will be more than what the seller ultimately receieves.
mid to high 30s or the seller sits on the car for a long time.

125shifter

My vote is $30K-$35K.

911URGE

Thanks for the responses. Ill post back once the price is set by the owner.

My father owns a 68 912 (since 1971) and he is looking for an additional "fun" car to drive. The car I posted info about is close by and the shop that rebuilt the 930 works on his 912 now so he is more than comfortable with the car and condition.

DDD

If everything checks out after an incredibly detailed Porsche PPI inspection from a really good Porsche mechanic, feel free to pay a little more than strict market value for a car that you know a lot about.

I would advise against overpaying if you didn't know the previous owner, but I am going under the assumption that you do? If so, than pay what you consider reasonable knowing that you will need to sit on the car for another 5 years before seeing your money back.

But who knows, in ten years 930 values might go up quickly. I believe we are in a short term hump where values are tight, but that eventually these will be seen as real collector cars. They are fun cars.

If you plan on keeping the car, then the value is really up to your dad AS LONG AS you know everything there is to know about the car ahead of time. And remember, this is a car that needs to stay in a garage and recieve tender loving care, including the occasional mechanical glitches. It is not an ideal daily driver, but will be fine if you keep up with the maintenance stuff which pops up on any old car.

philip912

Thanks for the replies.
I'm not looking for a daily driver. Only one that I can drive only to club events and have a lot of fun. I have had my 912 for 37 years and now I want a car with a little more guts.