What's a reasonable price to pay for a '89 944 Turbo S, 75,000 miles, race suspension, and engines mods by Kelly Moss, good paint and interior....told it dynos at 350 HP @ 1 bar. And, is this a car I could reliably drive daily and track as well.? Thanks.

Roger

 

Some may say I'm crazy, but that sounds like 17.5 to 19.5 worth of machinery. Plus, you get a free invite to 944Fest 05!

Is it 350 at the crank or at the wheels? I don't think you can get 350 at the wheels with 1 bar in a 2.5L, if it is a 3L add 5 gs.

 

Kelly Moss is one of the most reputable tuners in the 944 biz. What specifc engine and suspension modifications have been made? Without knowing this stuff a price check is no more than a guess. I would think a well sorted Kelly Moss car would bring $20K, but again it all depends on whats been done to it, could be less $, could be much much more. Get a PPI to determine how reliable its going to be. Without one, a modified car is a risky shot in the dark.

 

I should have taken the time to do this before.....here's the description as I have it:


Year: 1989

Model: Porsche 944 Turbo S

Miles: 74,100

Body Type: Coupe

Color (Exterior): white

Color (Interior): linen


Text of Online Ad

Custom built by Kelly Moss Motorsports. 2.8L, carillo rods, 968 oilers, ported,
polished head,cam, block and crank machined for proper oiling, 350hp @1 bar
boost 93 octane fuel. 968 6-speed w/lsd, Full spherical bearing
suspension/solid mounts, 968 MO30 sway bars, Kelly Moss camber plates, remote
resevoir Leda struts and shocks, full coilover suspension, fabcar a arms,
latest trick big Powerhaus turbo, Escort Series factory chips, Tial wastegate,
giant oil cooler, custom stainless exhaust parts, ansa rear muffler, electronic
boost controller, boost and
oil temperature gauges, Recaro Sport seat, Momo Corse wheel, 17" 3pc turbo
wheels, 245/275 SO2's, 968 MO30 rotors, cool duct brake kit, stainless steel
brake lines, no roll bar or cage (ever), untold $$ invested. Car is 9.5 out of
10 in and out. Full documentation. Email for more photos or with questions.

 

It sounds like a monster with a lot of high dollar goodies. I wouldn't be surprised if they are asking 25 to 30 for that bad boy. Very few 951s trade over 20K, and they have either extreme low mileage or extreme proffesional mods, like this one. What you've got there is a special project. No value guide is going to help you on that one. He'll show you 50K in reciepts, will he take 25K for it? Maybe.

By the sounds of the suspension mods, she may not be an ideal daily driver. Then again, that is what Mr. Seal Grey is for, No?

 

Without an inspection by a marque specialist who is truly independent, it's all BS. But if it seems to run well and it's going for less than 10, snap it up.

 

Thanks for the insight. I was thinking of offering 25K. As for seal grey, sadly not in the family any longer.

Roger

 

*looks down aisle 3 at expensive goods* Very nice car, sounds kinda salty thou...

*turns and walks slowly to aisle 2 hoping not to be noticed* ahh burnt and wrecked 951's more my style.