Pristine 968 6spd - Abandoned & For Sale $25K OBO
07-15-2010, 09:47 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Pristine 968 6spd - Abandoned & For Sale $25K OBO
This has been a long time coming...
Either 1 or 2 years ago, I hinted at a 968 in Washington that I had found for sale that I was working on and that I would post a full thread about it when it was time. Well, its time!
Once upon a time this car came up for sale in some local publication, I can't even remember what it was, but it was in storage in a rental unit over in Bainbridge Island, WA. I had taken the ferry over to look at it, and the owner of the storage unit kindly let me peek at it for a few minutes. This was to be a car for my father, and the seller disappeared and we were unable to reach him any longer. But, we kept in contact with the manager/owner of the small storage unit complex, and she said that he owed on the unit, and the whole unit would go up for sale if he didnt pay. Guess what, he didn't pay.
The weird thing is that I believe he bought the car new, spent a lot in extra parts, and then just went off the radar and left it and all his stuff.
We had the inside info on the unit since I had been there, and when it came time to bid, a heavy hand and wallet acquired everything. Let me tell you, this was a find.
In that storage unit was a rolling tool box with top box, drill press, 911 euro sport seats that looked like NOS parts, 8 and 9" D90 wheels that looked brand new, and notable money in other Porsche goodies, including a full shop manual set, factory tensioner gauge, etc.
The car however was the real gem. Not only was this car clearly never in any accident, it had 42k miles, M030 suspension parts, adjustable Koni's, nearly every original piece to the car, and it was a black on black 6 speed with NO SUNROOF and sport SCRIPT interior, all perfect.
Once under the car, I could see all the cosmolene still on it.
The catch was that it had been sitting for 12 years, but it looked like it was sitting for 12 weeks! The front of the engine was partially disassembled, bolts were in bags, and you couldn't really tell why or what had prompted the owner to tear it apart and put it in storage.
So, after getting it back to the garage, I began working on it. 3 days later, I was driving it.
It now has a mere 44k miles on it, and it is the cleanest, nicest 968 I've seen, and let me tell you, its a good one.
It has 2k miles on the timing belt bits, all new fluids (good fluids), brakes, battery, windshield (it had a ding), fresh AC charge with R12 (and yes it works), new alternator, etc.
The car handles very well, transmission is smooth, engine runs perfect, and the only thing that doesn't work is the original radio doesn't turn on any longer. Darn.
I have pics right out of detail 2 days ago, and my father has decided to let it go. So being that I did the work and know the car well, I'm throwing it out to the masses for offers in cash and/or trade.
It has been seen by a few local guys, including Mark at Aker's Porsche in Seattle, and everyone comments on how unusually nice the car is. The rear hatch hasn't even delaminated.
So, here it is!!
High res available upon request
Either 1 or 2 years ago, I hinted at a 968 in Washington that I had found for sale that I was working on and that I would post a full thread about it when it was time. Well, its time!
Once upon a time this car came up for sale in some local publication, I can't even remember what it was, but it was in storage in a rental unit over in Bainbridge Island, WA. I had taken the ferry over to look at it, and the owner of the storage unit kindly let me peek at it for a few minutes. This was to be a car for my father, and the seller disappeared and we were unable to reach him any longer. But, we kept in contact with the manager/owner of the small storage unit complex, and she said that he owed on the unit, and the whole unit would go up for sale if he didnt pay. Guess what, he didn't pay.
The weird thing is that I believe he bought the car new, spent a lot in extra parts, and then just went off the radar and left it and all his stuff.
We had the inside info on the unit since I had been there, and when it came time to bid, a heavy hand and wallet acquired everything. Let me tell you, this was a find.
In that storage unit was a rolling tool box with top box, drill press, 911 euro sport seats that looked like NOS parts, 8 and 9" D90 wheels that looked brand new, and notable money in other Porsche goodies, including a full shop manual set, factory tensioner gauge, etc.
The car however was the real gem. Not only was this car clearly never in any accident, it had 42k miles, M030 suspension parts, adjustable Koni's, nearly every original piece to the car, and it was a black on black 6 speed with NO SUNROOF and sport SCRIPT interior, all perfect.
Once under the car, I could see all the cosmolene still on it.
The catch was that it had been sitting for 12 years, but it looked like it was sitting for 12 weeks! The front of the engine was partially disassembled, bolts were in bags, and you couldn't really tell why or what had prompted the owner to tear it apart and put it in storage.
So, after getting it back to the garage, I began working on it. 3 days later, I was driving it.
It now has a mere 44k miles on it, and it is the cleanest, nicest 968 I've seen, and let me tell you, its a good one.
It has 2k miles on the timing belt bits, all new fluids (good fluids), brakes, battery, windshield (it had a ding), fresh AC charge with R12 (and yes it works), new alternator, etc.
The car handles very well, transmission is smooth, engine runs perfect, and the only thing that doesn't work is the original radio doesn't turn on any longer. Darn.
I have pics right out of detail 2 days ago, and my father has decided to let it go. So being that I did the work and know the car well, I'm throwing it out to the masses for offers in cash and/or trade.
It has been seen by a few local guys, including Mark at Aker's Porsche in Seattle, and everyone comments on how unusually nice the car is. The rear hatch hasn't even delaminated.
So, here it is!!
High res available upon request
07-15-2010, 10:13 PM
#2
Burning Brakes
Ok, Barry.... how about a price? It might be nice if you posted a list of options also....... try posting a pic of the options sticker in the rear. Trip or 6 speed? ect........
Some of these things are required on Rennlist, this is not craigslist.
Good luck.
Some of these things are required on Rennlist, this is not craigslist.
Good luck.
07-16-2010, 12:55 AM
#4
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
BTW, its Tiptronic, not Triptronic
(Trip or 6 speed?)Thanks for your post.
07-16-2010, 01:36 AM
#5
That might be the best looking 968 I have seen. Everytime I see the engine of a 92 I just can not figure out why Porsche stopped putting the front radiator cover on. To me it just completes the engine and gives it that "model car" look.
07-16-2010, 09:48 AM
#7
Rennlist Member
Lots of neat things were deleted.
Raj
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07-16-2010, 11:23 AM
#11
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Very nice car and very tempting but it's pretty much impossible to 'make an offer' without a straightforward options list and a complete listing of your recent service. For example:
"It has 2k miles on the timing belt bits, all new fluids (good fluids), brakes, battery, windshield (it had a ding), fresh AC charge with R12 (and yes it works), new alternator, etc."
What is/are the etc? Why an alternator? Windshield a 968 or 944 (radio antenna in glass)?
I'm sure everyone here would appreciate this information, and appreciate even more an asking price.
"It has 2k miles on the timing belt bits, all new fluids (good fluids), brakes, battery, windshield (it had a ding), fresh AC charge with R12 (and yes it works), new alternator, etc."
What is/are the etc? Why an alternator? Windshield a 968 or 944 (radio antenna in glass)?
I'm sure everyone here would appreciate this information, and appreciate even more an asking price.
07-16-2010, 11:26 AM
#13
Our car is the 50th North American coupe and the engine looks identical. We do not have the "glove markings" either so I am just assuming it is a 92. It would be great to have the seller add the vin and I am sure Jeff will be able to provide some great information.
07-16-2010, 11:36 AM
#14
Rennlist Member
RGS, you should have those glove markings on your engine trim. Most, if not all, of the 92s have them. Maybe not the latest 92s. If this car is a 92 then it is probably NS820638, a late 92 (#578 of 649 92s). It has the same interior with the partial scripted cloth seats (code AB). Options would include limited slip, sport seats, and 17" wheels.