True, but with all due respect, I think you're sicker than I am because you already have the finished product!!

That's really cool that you got to chat with Alois! Score!!

 

I actually missed the entire encounter ... story of my life. but I got a blow-by-blow from Marc, grinning from ear to ear. :-)

So, value of this car if it's a real RUF? I'd say Turbo money at least so $65-90K

If it's not a real RUF? I'd put it at $45-50K because it would have no documentation as to the work done. Either way, it's going to be a small buyer's market ...
Is there any way the owner could find out what her 'Ex' paid for it?

 

W in the VIN makes it a 1998

 

RUF Dallas isn't RUF anymore and likely couldn't help. However, RUF Germany is helpful via email. It would be a good idea to email the vin to RUF Germany and see what they know about the car. If it is truly a RUF, the value could be double. If not, who knows what the heck that car is?

 

Actually, it's a '97 'V' code car if the Vin number is as stated:
Vin# WP0CA2998VS341116

 

If it brought $80K in 2002 it will not bring $50K today. My guess is 40s and low 40s at that. What do we have? A cab with some Turbo conversion. Probably used on the track. With no paperwork. With low miles, though. Is it really a $40K+ car?

Absolutely, put the car on eBay. Put a reserve on if you wish or start it at $45K without reserve and see if anyone bites. I would also call the two numbers in Florida mentioned in the cached ad above. There's info to be had.

 

Absolutely. Confirming a RUF conversion is the difference between a $40K car and an $80K car to someone who knows and values RUF's work.

 

JP: Ha. Are you thinkin' what I'm thinkin' ??


D-O-N-O-R??

 

Yeah, I was discussing this with Brian ...