Notices
993 Forum 1995-1998

Beautiful 959 at Local Dealership

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-13-2010, 12:12 PM
  #1  
H.H.Chinn
Drifting
Thread Starter
 
H.H.Chinn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 3,235
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 8 Posts
Default Beautiful 959 at Local Dealership

I stopped into our local dealership after our Saturday morning coffee gathering with local exotic cars and their owners to see what was interesting on the showroom floor. Much to my surprise this was sitting there unfortunately gleaming under the fluorescent lights.

It's interesting to note how many of the detail features remained in the various production models our 993s.

Only 3000 miles with a detailed break down sheet of what is included for the asking price of a mere $759k. This car really must be seen and appreciated in person, however I took a few photographs for the list.
Attached Images       
Old 06-13-2010, 12:20 PM
  #2  
matt777
Drifting
 
matt777's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 2,817
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Awesome. Where is that? I might have a look when I'm down that way in 3 weeks.
Old 06-13-2010, 12:21 PM
  #3  
RDS928S
Rennlist Member
 
RDS928S's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: NJ but from Boston
Posts: 3,995
Received 677 Likes on 307 Posts
Default

Sure is sweet-right color too. That Boxster Spyder looks down right femanine next to the 959.
Old 06-13-2010, 01:04 PM
  #4  
cab&coupe
Addict
Rennlist Member

 
cab&coupe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: INWR
Posts: 6,482
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RDS928S
Sure is sweet-right color too. That Boxster Spyder looks down right femanine next to the 959.
Boy, I would have to agree...

Must be resulting from Bill Gates cleaning out his garage
Old 06-13-2010, 02:03 PM
  #5  
Redblurr
Racer
 
Redblurr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Arlington,WA
Posts: 253
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

It's located in Bellevue.
Old 06-13-2010, 06:49 PM
  #6  
Edgy01
Poseur
Rennlist Member
 
Edgy01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Posts: 17,699
Received 228 Likes on 124 Posts
Default

I would rather have a 959 than a Carrera GT. At least I could WORK on a 959! They are beautiful cars. I was fortunate enough to have been shopping at the factory back in 1986 and got to see about 10% of their entire 959 production while visiting their race shop in Werk I. I always liked how the 959 carried over certain classic 911 features (rear tail lights, windshield and cockpit, doors, rear window...) and yet put enough into them to make them a very special super car. Here's one that I got to borrow for a day in Germany....
Attached Images  
Old 06-13-2010, 08:29 PM
  #7  
matt777
Drifting
 
matt777's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 2,817
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Edgy01
... Here's one that I got to borrow for a day in Germany....
How were the brakes?

Trending Topics

Old 06-13-2010, 08:45 PM
  #8  
FlatSix911
Nordschleife Master
 
FlatSix911's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Los Altos, CA
Posts: 5,308
Received 17 Likes on 14 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by cab&coupe
Boy, I would have to agree... Must be resulting from Bill Gates cleaning out his garage
My money is on Bill cleaning out the garage ...
Old 06-13-2010, 08:54 PM
  #9  
RacingFlyer
Instructor
 
RacingFlyer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 230
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by FlatSix911
My money is on Bill cleaning out the garage ...
Or Paul Allen... I thought both had a 959.
Old 06-14-2010, 04:30 AM
  #10  
911PERVY
Banned
 
911PERVY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: London
Posts: 4,581
Received 223 Likes on 183 Posts
Default

Thats crazy money, in the Uk that would be £250K ish, well under $500K anyway
Old 06-14-2010, 12:33 PM
  #11  
Ed Burdell
Rennlist Member
 
Ed Burdell's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Marietta, Ga
Posts: 4,920
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Great pics. I never noticed how creased looking the rear body panels were until now.
Old 06-14-2010, 01:53 PM
  #12  
Stealth 993
Nordschleife Master
 
Stealth 993's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 5,474
Received 208 Likes on 126 Posts
Default

It went DOWN! They started @ $780! It's also been modified quite a bit. Really the market on 959's in the $400 range.

I do have to get in there & see it for my self, I've only seen "Bill's" car, & the interior is very 80's.
Old 06-14-2010, 02:22 PM
  #13  
rc1320
Instructor
 
rc1320's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: WA
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

There are a couple for sale in the 200-300 range if you know the right people.
Old 06-14-2010, 08:21 PM
  #14  
Parnelli
Three Wheelin'
 
Parnelli's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,723
Received 12 Likes on 6 Posts
Smile

Originally Posted by rc1320
There are a couple for sale in the 200-300 range if you know the right people.
Would u please introduce me to those people? I've got an extra $200K laying around if I could get a 959 for it!
Old 06-14-2010, 08:53 PM
  #15  
CorrdoBrit
Rennlist Member
 
CorrdoBrit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Dallas TX
Posts: 2,632
Received 16 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

Sorry but I just don't get it. Why so much for a 959? Is it just a rarity thing or is there really something unobtainium under the sheet metal and plastic. IMHO the design isn't going to win any beauty contests.


Quick Reply: Beautiful 959 at Local Dealership



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 11:50 AM.