Carsales

[Merv]

That's hitting the nail on the head... Praise is inversely proportional to the asking price divided by originality If it was a $60k car, it would be "terrific value"

My point also earlier Jim. It looks a decent car but if it was 30-40K less ...will be interesting to see how it goes, however. See you Sunday.

[mr901]

Still trying to wrap my head around "Praise is inversely proportional to the asking price divided by originality"…..I love it & will use it without really understanding the mathematics of it….ha ha….nice one !!

[klasikcis]

I have a slightly different take on the market and this comes from my recent involvement with these cars. There seem to be 4 main drivers and they are the market, the Australian dollar, Factory RHD and matching numbers. Condition, provenence originality overlay all this. From the recent sales I have seen for coupes it seems that a lot are going overses, and some reasonable $ are being paid for the better cars. The dropping $ from when I imported a 62 Corvette ex the US at approx $1.06 to a $ that is tipped to go to around $80 cents will see the Australian market as an island andall the guides become history.
The list that I can work off are Alex's car Sal's car the blue one the Healey Factory just sold and the car I just bought from Clyde.
On top off that if you watch Australian delivered, low km's 930 Turbo sales they are now in the 90's to 100K bracket and are normally sold within a fortnight and again England is showing keen interest.
Neville

[ByronBayChris]

As a newby to the early 911 ownership team, I appreciate these threads which help me highlight the difference between accurate and "close enough".

I would not have picked the gearknob, but those headrests!!!!!

[Merv]

Basically, I wanted a car that I could drive, preserve and enjoy. They are so much fun to hustle along. Garage queens are nice, but life is too short to leave them there. If you see these cars as an investment in the main, then you are always going to have some disappointments and some difficult cost-benefit equations along the way. A solid car mechanically and particularly body wise, that has not been too messed with, was where I was at initially.

The little things, and some big things, that reduce originality can be addressed over time, to the extent that they are relevant. Keeping an eye on future value in a world market is important, as is the balance between preservation and restoration. Everyone has their own take on that, however.

Great drive today Jim. Now to get your carbs re-built!

[e72phil]

Hughs comments in the original thread about this car when it was brown show it was delivered with a Sporto trans so its not really 'matching numbers' as advertised.

Given the hype these days about originality, why wasnt it repainted its original colour for resale ?

[Fishcop]

Given the hype these days about originality, why wasnt it repainted its original colour for resale ?

Ha ha ha

[griffiths_r]

Hughs comments in the original thread about this car when it was brown show it was delivered with a Sporto trans so its not really 'matching numbers' as advertised.

Given the hype these days about originality, why wasnt it repainted its original colour for resale ?

huh?!?!?

http://www.typ901.org/showthread.php?t=5158

[e72phil]

The reasons for not painting my 72 targa back to its original colour are well documented on that thread.

I was merely stating that since this seller DID repaint the car, then why didnt they paint in its original colour.

I didnt want to repaint mine because I doubted I would be able to get the required price to cover these costs. This seller has obviously spent the dollars to repaint but in a non-original colour. And now my guess is that might probably mean they dont get their money back.

None of you guys are preparing a car for resale. All the money you spend is because you are keeping your car. Its a different proposition when you are fixing the car to resell it. If you are ever in this position yourselves, you may appreciate why I have made the comments I have.

[Fishcop]

I cast, I hooked and I landed...

[griffiths_r]

I cast, I hooked and I landed...

[e72phil]

Dont worry John, I'll have my camera in Vegas next October and no doubt will catch you in a compromising moment and extract my revenge accordingly.

[Fishcop]

Dont worry John, I'll have my camera in Vegas next October and no doubt will catch you in a compromising moment and extract my revenge accordingly.

Absolutely no doubt about it

[e72phil]

Absolutely no doubt about it

Start googling Crazy Horse III...

[Bremith]

I was thinking more Hangover II. can't wait to hear who comes back with the face tattoo...be careful John, Campbell wd put you in jail in a pink jumpsuit for a face tattoo in the PS!