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Does anyone recognize this fire damaged Supercharged 968?

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Old 11-16-2013, 07:36 PM
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Unhappy Does anyone recognize this fire damaged Supercharged 968?

So, my boss at the shop purchased it on online auction in Boston and had it transported to South Carolina. I then transported it from there to our shop in Athens GA, and decided to take some horror photos for you guys.

I can understand if there is not much left to recognize from this car, but I figured by the modifications that somebody might know who this car used to belong to.

Just curious to find some background info about the car. Mileage on the motor, how the fire started, list of mods, etc.

Any info would be appreciated!! If not then kick back and enjoy the pics.



















Old 11-16-2013, 08:00 PM
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Well that could ruin your week...
Old 11-16-2013, 08:28 PM
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Wow !
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Why would someone actually pay money for that?
Old 11-16-2013, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SeanR
Why would someone actually pay money for that?
For lots of good parts......
Old 11-16-2013, 08:58 PM
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haha i see what you mean Ellliott! didnt realize it was that bad when you described it earlier. fire on the poop deck!!

i would buy it. im sure the motor is fine and a 3.0l fetches good money not to mention its supercharged.
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i just noticed someone jacked the mirrors but not the handles haha
Old 11-16-2013, 09:11 PM
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Dibs on the expansion tank.
Old 11-16-2013, 10:54 PM
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Mike - I noticed that too. At first I thought maybe the mirrors just melted clean off, but I noticed it looked like the wires were cut. The entire hatch is also missing so they probably kept the spoiler as well. The driver door handle is still attached and seems to be ok on the exterior, but I'll have to pull it from the door to find out if the rest of it's still good.

Jon - How's half the cost of oem retail sound?
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Originally Posted by drift a 944
Jon - How's half the cost of oem retail sound?
Bad business practice on your part Before you set a price you should first make sure that you will be able to remove it without damaging it!
We want step by step removal pictures and a detailed write up.
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how in God's name could this burnt taco chip be worth paying to have it shipped that far ?

seems ok for a crusher - but what more?
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Wow Elliot, in Boston huh?
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That car could look cool again if you rubbed diesel over the burned rust
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Yhe hood seems familiar
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That does not look fire damaged..that looks burnt to the ground
I'm sure some parts are useable and maybe the engine will actually start if wiring is sorted.


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