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I thought it might get to 50k too. The car needs a ton of work though even though the mileage isn't scary, dud wheels, needs a top end, carpets, suspension; you could be in it 65k very quickly. Then either it has been painted already or it is a 10 footer after commuting in CA. That dash! someone parked this outside all day for 20 years.
That seems high, no? I thought I overpaid for mine with 140K miles at $37K (C4 though). Deferred maintenance can get expensive quickly. I've put $11K so far into mine which includes: new tires/wheels, new master/slave clutch cylinders, fixing rust in trunk, new suspension, new brake lines, new interior pieces (shifter, gauge glass, MOMO steering wheel, etc...), fixing window switch and 8 way seats, replaced tail lights, filters, minor paint correction, and fluids. The only two things I've had a shop do so far has been the suspension ($5K installed for the Bilsteins and all new bushings) and the master/slave clutch cylinders.
One of the other 4 fly yellow RSA's is on the east coast with very low miles all original and is just as nice of an example. I suspect this will fetch more than the estimated price.
Iike this yellow a lot. Given the differences in cameras and screens, is fly yellow anything like Porsche's signal yellow?
Iike this yellow a lot. Given the differences in cameras and screens, is fly yellow anything like Porsche's signal yellow?
I'd say it's a mix between racing and speed yellow. A little orange-ish like Speed under certain light, but a lot lighter in most conditions closer to racing yellow. Signal can be very orange-ish.
perhaps some idiot will actually pay that amount. But, I seriously doubt it with all the Speculation and conversation that’s going on recently with 964s.
I love 964's, I would like the next car I add to my small collection to be a 964. But when I see that green car it makes me realize that maybe I just like modified 964's?? Haha, I don't know but some of the cars I've seen on this forum are beautiful. I sort of operate with the goal of buying a stock car and modifying it to my taste. That's what I did with my RS4, but if I had purchased a modified RS4, I bet it would have been better taken care of and cost me far less. I am interested in others opinions on this, would you buy a well modified 964 or prefer one that is factory?
I am interested in others opinions on this, would you buy a well modified 964 or prefer one that is factory?
Stock 964 is quite boring in my opinion. Of course i understand those who want totally original for collection purpose but if you want to have fun driving, some modification are almost imperative.
I am interested in others opinions on this, would you buy a well modified 964 or prefer one that is factory?
I bought a well modified one and have zero regrets. But I knew I would not be happy with a stock one, and had a list of modifications already planned out. This one just happened to have 90% of them, with none I didn’t want.
So instead of slowly building a car, or dumping a ton of money and downtime at once, and being disappointed in its current performance and looks, I’ve been having an absolute blast driving the hell out of it from day one. And as I add the missing 10% (RS shifter/GR, brakes so far), it’s only gotten better.
But I also don’t look at it as an investment and give zero thought about preserving value or being worried about resale, because I’m keeping it and driving it until the wheels fall off.
I test drove a 997 recently because I wanted a fun daily, and thought they might compliment each other. I made the “mistake” of driving the 964 to the test drive. The 997 was so heavy, and numb, and boring compared to the 964 that I brought it back almost immediately. The hard plastic I kept hitting my elbows on also didn’t help. Point being a modified 964 is a ton of fun, even compared to modern cars, and whatever gets you there quickest is probably best.
I suspect the high miles had something to do with it. Although we are at the height of vacation season and I have spent the past 5 weeks away from home and the internet more than I have been around so I suspect people are lounging on a beach someplace instead of shopping for cars. I completely missed this one. There was also a lot of BS being thrown around as usual. I have seen bad banter kill sales on BaT and stupid fluff sell crap. MrBeverlyhills seems to think he knows a lot but owning one 964 isn't enough to teach anyone everything. I own several for over 15 years and work on countless 964 and 993's and I still learn something new everyday. At the price that car sold no doubt someone will need to do some work but it looks like a solid car. I do suspect paintwork and the paint doesn't quite reflect as i would expect but I think the buyer did well for him or herself. It all depends on how it was maintained and how diligent the owner was.
Originally Posted by My 911
Iike this yellow a lot. Given the differences in cameras and screens, is fly yellow anything like Porsche's signal yellow?
Honestly hard to tell the difference. Speed yellow is a bit deeper darker yellow. IMO FLY yellow or Ferrari Light Yellow is much lighter and more washed out more like Summer Yellow. If you put this next to a Ferrari painted in FLY yellow I would guess this Porsche was painted speed yellow but that is what they call it and IMO it is stunning on the RSA with the tail and black lip.
Amazing example in a rare and stunning color. This is a collectors dream and I have no doubt will fetch huge money by someone who will not drive it and possibly sell his 10k mile example for. Is it worth as much as a 70k mile 3.6RS. IMO no but the RS will be driven and this will not. Sad to see it sit but someone will appreciate it for the time capsule it is.
07-25-2019, 06:40 PM
wow what a beauty!
