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Regarding the paint. It has been sprayed a color green over Petrol blue. "Fist's in the air" At least it's not many shades off like a red or yellow After I sand the car down, it will look like new.
I need to do an assessment on the car and then determine where I go from there.
When you get a car that needs all three, mech, int, and body I like to get the mech out of the way, and have the car moving well, stopping, and shifting under it's own power first. Makes all other jobs so much easier. Then I do body and paint, and int last. Along the way, systems like AC, windows, lights, etc can be dealt with casually.
When you get a car that needs all three, mech, int, and body I like to get the mech out of the way, and have the car moving well, stopping, and shifting under it's own power first. Makes all other jobs so much easier. Then I do body and paint, and int last. Along the way, systems like AC, windows, lights, etc can be dealt with casually.
While I follow this for my own personal car, this one appears to be a flip for profit situation. In that case pulling everything out and doing body makes the most sense, as it is easier (and a better job) and will be a better finished product. Specially if he intends to have it concourse quality.
It has a full tool kit, never used. What is that worth?
I'm not selling it but curious. No owners manuals, but I do have a Porsche Key with light, a recent recut from the factor by VIN number the seller told me.
Not sure about the value of the toolkit but the centre console trim bezel appears like it might be in very good condition (under all of the dust). Most were cut to install more modern/larger radios. So, if it is in top condition it's relatively rare and valuable (as smaller interior parts go). I know because I've been searching for a pristine one for years.
Wish you all the best with this and hope that it works out for you.
I got my first 928 today. I actually thought I was getting this 1985 but passed the trans was out of my wants at the moment. My goal is to do a full body repaint and restoration to like new with zero modifications. Even new vinstickers and stuff. Non sunroof, leather, AC. What I know at the moment. Was running two years ago, at that time they left the windows down. I'll uncover the dash tomorrow. I have no idea, guess its actually maybe good.
Allen who sold it too me said he bought it, put gas in it drove it to his shop to be restored and his partnership dissolved. I acquired the car for $1640, price was to be $1700 but arrived with unknown broken windshield. Bought after seeing photos, but not in person. I was committed. Clutch peddle feels strong and well. I got a battery and will try to start it up tomorrow.
Hi Wayne - welcome to the Shark Tank! I've seen your exact color combo in person and it is a striking car. Yours will clean up nicely and I look forward to seeing your progress.
As Wyatt notes below, your car's production number is number 0063. I'll enter it in the 928 Registry and, if you don't mind, will upload some of the pics you've posted here.
I saw your video re interior swaps. My opinion is also based upon your first video where you want to make this happen at a profit.
Bringing the car back to 'factory original' quality is probably not going to yield a positive return on your investment. Even if you do all the labor. The costs may be too high. So my advice would be to go with the best quality interior for the best price you can get - whether it is cork, black, grey or another tan or brown color like champagne. All of those combinations go well with Blue exterior. Since the car was delivered cork, that would be preferred, but only if the price is right. There are also blue on blue cars (like mine) , but the exterior is typically a darker blue so I wouldn't recommend that for you.
I think that with the miles on that vehicle, you are going to have a hard time getting $10k when all is said and done, even if you do a great job on the resto. I am not following the early 928 car market closely so make sure you solicit other peoples opinion on that. But what you might want to do is work backwards from how much you would be able to sell the finished product for, and then create a budget that gets you where you want to be all in. Having said that, you might not like the outcome of the analysis!
06-03-2015, 01:26 PM
