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Old 01-27-2012, 06:36 PM
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Default 1983 Porsche 928 Gemballa

Hi Everyone,

I wish to say hello first as I am new to the forum. I've gotten this membership in order to help my Aunt sell her Porsche 928 S (Euro-spec) Gemballa. She is looking for 14 900$ OBO.

The car is located in Florida, she bought it in the Miami area in 1990. It has around 70 000 original miles and runs strong. It has 300 ZX lights, only a handful where made like this by Gemballa. The wheels are BBS made by Strosek.

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Old 01-27-2012, 06:42 PM
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Is the original dash/pod cracked, or were they covered for protection? If the latter, have her take those covers off for the sale and show off the red dash that I assume it has. Cool interior.
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Originally Posted by Benton
Is the original dash/pod cracked, or were they covered for protection? If the latter, have her take those covers off for the sale and show off the red dash that I assume it has. Cool interior.
Florida car = EXTREME heat

I'll wager the original dash got nasty and was swapped for the black one.
Old 01-27-2012, 07:07 PM
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I don't think the current market will support $14,900 for this car, but I could be wrong.

She might have a chance at 10K, but I could be wrong here too....
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Originally Posted by Th Dude
Florida car = EXTREME heat

I'll wager the original dash got nasty and was swapped for the black one.
While I certainly wouldn't doubt that it is cracked from FL heat, check out the photo closer. That is a plastic dash/pod cap, not an OE black dash/pod. You never know what's underneath, but it would be great if the original red dash is in good condition.
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Originally Posted by Th Dude
Florida car = EXTREME heat

I'll wager the original dash got nasty and was swapped for the black one.
My car came from Florida and only has minor pulling up around two vents. I assume it was garaged (must've been A/C too) cause the interior is beautiful. There are some NICE 928s in FL... Too bad about the dash & pod on this car... the black kind of mess it up for me and the rear spoiler kind of looks out of place with the spoiler underneath... Still, a pretty cool looking car. The engine bay is another story - may need quite a bit of maintenance ( which will bring the price down

Just my .02 cents... which on a good day is worth .01 cents depending upon the exchange rate
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I don't see the Eurospec evidence in the picture.
What year is it titled?
Seems like a more tasteful version of the bodykit than most of them.
Except, sorry, for the Z lights.
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Good eye, Benton.
Would be great if that original dash has been preserved, though my expectations are low.

Best of luck with your sale, rmerc.
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You'll most likely get a better price if you bring it into Canada and sell it here.
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The market will support that price about as well as that zip-tie supports the airbox cover.
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Like the interior because it is crazy, but that body kit is UG-LY! IMHO anyway... I like some of the wide body stuff, but not this one!
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Uwe Gemballa was murdered in South Africa in 2010.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/03/b...-south-africa/

Ake
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Uwe must have had a crystal ball (or a time machine) to build those tail lights back in 1983.
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Good Eye!

Indeed, the original dash is red. I asked my Aunt if the car still has it. I'll let you know when she gets back to me.

She should check also about the Eurospec, since the car has been imported, I assumed it has the Euro specs. Any advice on how to check this manually?

I understand selling a car with a zip tie supporting the airbox isn't the best selling feature. The price is definitely negotiable.

I forgot to put a picture of the front lights. Find enclosed.
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Why would Gemballa do a conversion on a 4 year old car? I thought they only did it on brand new ones.


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