Looking at recent threads about 964/993 models available, I feel that 964 models in general are pretty rare.

Add in that I have a 964 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, and the available examples are even more rare.

Recently sourced a 964 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1/24 plastic model from Fujimi for under $20 USD - factory sealed and complete. The only model of the 964 Carrera 4 Cabriolet I know to exist.

I was all set to assemble it and paint it in accord with my own 964 - (Guards Red/Tan) and it dawned on me that I might be overlooking a potential rarity here.

I searched the WWW for another example (to have in my wife's office) and was shocked to find that not only does another example not existle, but I was also unable to find another Fujimi 964 Carrera 4 Cabriolet model anywhere. I searched the UK, DR, IT and everywhere else I could think of.

So, the question is: Do I assemble the model I have? Or, do I hang onto it as a potential profit?

What is the concensus here?

Cheers!

 

Funny that you asked... I found a kit that is 100% like my car but I bought it like 3 years ago.
I'll probably hang to it unopened until my kids are older.. right now would not last more than 2 minutes.
I don't think there is anything collectible but more on the cool factor for the owner of the real one...

 

Living in never-never land, it'll be worth what in a few years? - $10? $100?
phfff...
Want an investment? Buy an equity index fund.

My opine: Life's too short to leave toys wrapped.




But I do know this: you'll never know if it came with its engine tray unless you open the box.

 

i think you should just put the box on a shelf somewhere out of the sun. If it is extremely rare it will still hold its value while having it on display in the meantime.

 

+1

usually with the older kits, the box is worth more than the plastic inside. I say build the thing (or wait a few years to have a father and kids project) and enjoy it, then stash away the box and see what happens.

 

i think you MAY be asking the wrong market.
i think your potential big price will come from the model car guys not the porsche 964 owners.
i cannot imagine a porsche rennlist guy paying megabucks for a model car.

google for some sort of model car forum and ask.

 

agree build it.....it not an investment.
http://www.fujimimokei.com/

 

Build it, and upgrade to magnesium cup wheels and aero mirrors. Chip it, and start looking at exhaust mods...... Have some fun with your toy.