Saoirse32

Agreed...I think it's happening too or is about done happening with a max of about 20% correction. When you say "early cars," do you mean the 78-79s or the 76-77s? Knowing none of us have a crystal ball, but I do value your opinion, do you think the prices will climb slowly again or just level off for the long future?

TT Surgeon

Early being 75-77, I think they will level off for awhile.
I sold my restored blue 88 930 for 82k two yrs ago, it was flipped quickly for 93k, now it's back on the market for 85k, only 100mi put on it during that period, wasting away with various dealers.

oldman40

how many miles on that 930 i wonder?

my online research for "asking prices" seems to be all over the place. Seen a low miles (29k) 87 930 for 105k, then a 90k miles non-g50 late 80s 930 for 139k ask...high miles '88 930 for 75k ask and so on.

TT Surgeon

69k miles, 100 mi on complete restoration, and I mean complete. It was basically a new car when finished.

skipp

I have a '89 that I keep thinking of selling because I've become more interested in Ferraris. Each time I consider trading, I go drive the car and realize how special it truly is.

It's one of the most thrilling, engaging drives ever created and will continue to be highly valued for years to come. It's a legendary piece of Porsche history.

The last '89 to sell at auction went for $140k with approx 55k miles.

Correction or no correction, these cars have deserved the rise in value they've had. There is simply nothing like them and any dip in pricing will be temporary.

Last930

I would think that more high quality restoration work and repairs will get done on some of the marginal cars because the owners can rationalize putting the $ into them with the value they will then have. That has the potential to knock prices down a bit when more cars come on the market, but should be good in the long run.

Saoirse32

Man, I know what you mean, it is a special car. Can you tell me what auction that was and when that it sold for $140k? Thanks!

skipp

2016 auction results


330k
http://rmsothebys.com/am16/amelia-is...riolet/1078645

308k
http://www.rmsothebys.com/am16/ameli...-coupe/1078658

255k
http://rmsothebys.com/am16/amelia-is...arrera/1078643

200k http://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1979-porsche-930-3/

198k http://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1976-porsche-930-2/

187k
http://rmsothebys.com/az16/arizona/l...arrera/1078357


165k http://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1983-porsche-930/

137k http://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1988-porsche-930/

129k http://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1989-porsche-930/

118k http://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1978-porsche-930/

112k
http://rmsothebys.com/az16/arizona/l...-coupe/1078451

Saoirse32

Thanks Skipp! What these results tell me is that these (and all 930) cars are:

1. Market correction or not, prices are indeed "all over the map" but still expensive, the least being about $100k or so. I know some have posted that there have been some sold in the $85k range but where I live, those can't be found. Anything under $100k here is a bit beat up, no records, needs work...

2. Records, COA, etc. are key but even clean ones maintained and fitted with upgrades are still commanding a huge price...

skipp

I agree. I looked for the '89 that sold for 140k with 55k to 60k miles, but haven't been able to find it again. It's been a couple months since the late winter auctions where that occurred. I can't recall which auction house sold it, but I paid close attention to that one because it was similar mileage to my '89.

Keep 'em

skipp

Some of the 70s era cars have softened in general, but the 930 was a poster car for kids in the 70s and 80s. There's plenty of time left for the appreciation curve fueled by teenage dreams being fulfilled. I'm 47 and was lucky to buy mine during the recession. The 930 was the car to lust after as I came of age in the mid 80s. 930, 308, countach, testarossa.
The Testarossa drives like a pig, the countach is 350k+,the 930 and 308/328 are the fun ones. I've got both of those and would like to have the Countach one day.

BCT11

'89 is the 930 model year i'd look to buy. the last year of the best looking modern porsche ever made.

bweSteve

Kinda funny to see leaf & twig debris inside the rocker ducts of the '84 slant nose for $112k

AC/911's

No Cats? Bumper's Fried up too

FC356

The white 84 Slant referenced above is #580 with engine # 575
My 84 GR Euro Slant is #232 with engine # 244

Both cars were brought in by Scottsdale Porsche.

My car is a great driver and gets used regularly....

Frank