RED.86.951

Sorry for the trivial nonsense here, but I have been a VW guy for the past 10 years and within the past 3 years I purchased my 951 and I am still learning (so bare with me)... But I found a gent near my parents house who has a 1976 911 turbo, with 53k on the clock. motor is out of the car and it is pretty much in parts. However he claims everything is there? The body is pretty solid; or at least I am told as much. Its a factory red car (assuming guards? if that was the color name used then) but it is prob leaning more towards the pinkish side. Now that I am done blabbing...... (everything I am told on the car has not been confirmed 1st hand, i was waiting to get some information before I talked to him.)

my inquiry to you is, what do you think the car is worth/ what would be considered a good price for me to pick it up for?

Thanks!

A930Rocket

Any pictures?

Aren't the 1976 models the first year of production? In good shape, it could bring a good amount. Getting it in good shape from your description could take a good amount. I'd say $10-12, but I'm guessing.

Just looked at another thread and 1975 was the first year. I know the early cars are desireable though.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/911-9...-complete.html

TroyN

I was going to say $12K too.

Norske

Why is the motor apart? Greatly affects price.

RED.86.951

Yes 1976 is the first year the turbo was brought to the united states. I am going to talk to the guy on Wednesday to see what the deal with the car is...

So if i could pick it up for 12k? that would be a good price? I am pretty sure he is the original owner... just wondering why he pulled it apart myself??

What do good condition RUNNING 1976 turbos sell for? trying to figure out of it is worth buying...

A930Rocket

With you doing the engine work, it can still cost $10-15k for parts and machine work so figure that in. If there is body and interior work, figure another $10-15.

I'd say they would go for $30-35K in great shape. Maybe a little more, when the economy gets better, they will go for more.

Anybody else have an idea?

Last930

Be careful - you could be upside down very fast with a project like this.

RED.86.951

Good points.... Thanks everyone. I am going to speak with him on Wednesday when i head up that way next. I will have more information and will update you with all the details... from what i understand.... Every part is there to put the car back together 100% just currently a roller with the motor/trans and interior out...

More to come! stay tuned!

RED.86.951

Well its a good thing that what you hear and what you see are rarely often on the same page... The car is rougher than I expected but still isn’t bad considering! here are some pictures... let me know what you guys think... What is it worth? all the motor parts are there... new pistons, new turbo all new seals... pretty much a rebuild kit.. interior is all there but not in place... The guy who owned the car and was going to restore it went through a nasty divorce and lost everything... including the money and ambition to work on the car...











some paint bubbling and terrible paint work on the passenger side door.

RED.86.951

oh and sorry for thr bad pictures... th lighting in the storage area was no working.. so i was using the flash only! grainy pics.... eek

RED.86.951

The owner said this is number 47 of however many turbos they had brought in to the United States in 1976.... any way to research that or am i getting some of the old smoke blown up my rearend... i just kinda did the knod when he threw that out there...

Mark Houghton

I reallllly like the advanced stereo sound system as evident in the door speakers.

Assuming all the engine parts really are there and in good condition, and you've got really deep pockets to spend another 20 grand more on interior, suspension, and paint, then offer him 8 grand.

RED.86.951

hahaha I know! how terrible is that!!?? New door pannels is a must... CLEARLY!

A930Rocket

I'm not sure if it's the one fender or the entire car, but that's a repaint. And a bad one at that. Add that to your list of things to buy.

If you can get the car for a CHEAP price, do the work your self, then you might be OK for a daily driver. To make it a concours car, it's a rough car to start with and that means too much money.

Last930

That is going to be a HUGE project! The hood and door gaps seem to not line up too well - accident damage?
Why is the headliner all moldy - water damage? Wrong spoiler for a '76 - that's a 78-79 tail.

Unless you can do all the work yourself - paint, interior, engine/trans, electrical, etc. - and place no value on your time and labor - you're far better off buying one that somebody else has poured all the $ into. It will be cheaper and you won't have to wait (years?) to finish the project.

I know - I've got a garage full of never-quite-finished projects!!