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I need some opinions, my grandfather passed away about 2 years ago and he gave me a 1979 Lime green 923. (I am not a car guy)
When i was moving it into storage last year, it start briefly then died. The wiring system is complete junk, the front dashboard is all taken apart. I was speaking to my uncle and he was mentioning the possibility of replacing the current engine with a corvette engine, as that year had a lot of issue and it would make the car "turn key" in a sense. My question is, do i just dump money into fixing the current motor and pay for it to be completely rewired or should i replace the motor so I can have a newer electrical system so its easier to fix. The car was stored in a garage for years so there's no dents or dings on the body, its mint to say the least. My uncle restored it probably around 2015 and it was driving but then the wiring issue came up and he could'nt fix that himself so it sad in the garage for another 6 years.
I have had it in storage for a year & half and i finally have enough money to potentially fix it now. Please let me know your thoughts and potential options for fixing it.
Sell it and buy a corvette. Seriously, 928’s are fun cars, but repairs and maintenance are not for the faint of heart and tend to snowball. Put on here or PCA, expect $12kish, a bit more if a manual
Unless you can afford to pay someone else I would not recommend. I probably put 1000 hours or more into mine to make it somewhat pristine. I had to go through every system at least twice
that car has serious collector value in its stock form if the color is original. That is a very rare and desirable color. If that car is a manual transmission fully resorted will bring in over 35k. Any mods that move the car away from the original will decrease the value. I think @BHSAAA 's estimate of 13K for the current state is about right. It would be sad to see this particular be turned into an engine swap car.
Owning a 928 is definitively a commitment to DIY repairs on some level. The cars are complex and unique enough that any excellent mechanic unfamiliar with a 928 will need to spend a lot of time learning about how everything works, time that you will end up paying for at $150+/hr. So many if not all 928 owners need to take on some amount of DYI troubleshooting, particularly with the electrical system.
Even though the electrical system in a 79 is very simple (with the factory manuals having very clear and comprehensive wiring diagrams) if you're not a car repairing guy this is probably not the car you want to learn on. Local mechanics without 928 experience can be a painful experience as well while they try learn about 928s on your dime(s)
Where is it located? there could be a known 928 capable shop accessible to you.
Standard or Automatic?
Can you show the interior and disassembly?
I may be interested in it as it is...if that is something that interests you.
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A K-Jet CIS fueling system sitting that long is going to need to be totally gone through. Expect to do new fuel lines, a rebuilt fuel distributor.
Braking system will also need new hydraulics, hoses, etc.
It's a nice looking car. Sell it to someone that knows 928s. Take that and the money you were going to spend on it and get something easier for someone else to fix for you since you're not a car guy.
If the car looks as good on the inside as it does on the outside, it's probably worth taking it to a mechanic that is familiar to the 928 and see what it would take to repair.
79' 928 Lime Green
