doo600

I've been tossing around the idea of selling my 1984 Red 928S. It has a lot of sentimental value since it was bought new by my father in 1984 and I remember it was his passion. It was also the car that made me fall in love with Porsche. He passed away 2 years ago and that's when I rescued it from the garage it was in for a few years.

Car runs great, paint is nice with some small defects. Driver seat is ripped and the dash has some cracks. Car says it has 106900 miles but the odometer is broke.

Thought I could free up the room and maybe buy the Harley I always wanted but if it isn't worth much I would just keep it. Can anyone give me an idea of what it would be worth?

polecat702

Because it was you're Dad's, I would keep it forever. Harley's are all over the place. I really know Harleys, trust me on this.

andy-gts

1500 more than any other color

doo600

Another problem with keeping it is that they are very expensive to fix. Everytime I need to fix something it turns into an all day expensive project cause Porsche can't build anything normal. Much different than fixing my 59 Impala. I see how beautiful you guys have your cars and think it might be better off in the hands of someone who will fix it up and treat it good.

doo600

I think I mentioned on this site before that it was actually in the movie Risky Business. You can see her front end when they are in the showroom after he put his car in the lake. Not that it will up the value but it's a neat part of it's history.

polecat702

If you think Porsche's are expensive to fix, I know you've never owned a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Unless you can work on it yourself, it's a bigger money pit than a 928. I've been building scooters for over 52 years, and still own my first one that I rode to high school. Keep your car, you can always buy a bike.

Landseer

I vaguely remember you posting about this. Remind us, Is it 5 speed or automatic?

doo600

It's an automatic.

I've riden bikes all my life. I currently ride and maintain my father in laws 98 fatboy. Nice bike but I want my own to outfit the way I want it. I can fix almost anything except this damn 928 whiich baffles me. It is built so much different than any other car. The space would be nice and the money would go a long way to getting my own Harley. I just don't drive this car enough and like I said, I would love to see it get restored and go to someone who could treat it well.

goodspeed928

RED is good, high miles?, papers?
2500 tops. You can fix it!

Landseer

If its still the original paint, I'm thinking double that.
The original red is single stage and will shine like a red mirror.
And guards red is a great period Porsche color that some of us old guys absolutely love ( and some not so much)
Doubtful that the risky business reference means a thing.

I remember the pictures, it was well-preserved and I was jealous.

If it wasn't abused and really was cared for, that says alot. 100K mi is a realistic mileage for a preserved driver, these things will run well over 250 K miles due to engine materials and tolerancing. Documentation would be a strong selling point if you can produce its maint history along with mileage.

The 16V motor is a pleasure to own and operate and maintain.

Very carefully cleaned, documented and presented, the car might bring a little more. Just my opinion.

RKD in OKC

$4982.53 as is, no warranty.

An no, you can't get parts at Pep Boys, or AutoZone, or NAPA for that matter. But the parts aren't really all THAT bad. And when you are working on a Porsche (or Sports Car) instead of Chebby, think "Balance and Blue Print." ie., torque to spec and you are good to go. It isn't all that different or difficult. But you are right it ain't as simple as a old lead sled.

Oh, and being in or around movies or celebs don't mean nuthin without some sort of certfied proof, just ask the guys at Pawn Stars.

My car is owned by an enthusiast that keeps it in absolute tip top shape, but it don't mean nuthin' without my receipts.

If you want to get top dollar, do something like this for the car. Listing the history, condition and the like. With lots of pics, especially of the imperfections.

SteveG

Guys, he wants to sell it, you're not helping him. I rather imagine you can get more than 2500, but you have to give more details. Unless they just aren't available. Knowing only what you've said so far, $7,500 is a hard sell. When was the timing belt done? What about the flex plate, other rubber parts and belts? You might get 5K to some novice, but you need to do a balancing act between "It's a great ride" and "Nothing you can't fix yourself with the help of Rennlist" And have them sign an As Is release when you get the cash.

VehiGAZ

LOL!!! That's got a lot of truth in it...

It sounds like your heart is not really into the 928, despite the good intentions. My advice is to sell it for what you can get for it (a couple-few thousand bucks) - otherwise it will turn into an even more derelict mess, like so many others over the years.

Sell it to someone who has more heart to do what needs to be done with it - that's the best way (in my book, anyway) to respect the legacy of your father's love for the car.

Good luck with your decision.

john bono

A red 928 might have been in the movie, but it wasn't yours. Risky Business was released in 1983, and probably filmed in '82, so no way could an '84s have been in the movie.

blown 87

They were filming back to the future at the same time.

Send me a PM if you do make a dumb move and decide to sell it, got a friend looking for one and I will put you in touch with him.