Whale tail - any value?

[Bremith]

Hey IBers

This comes off the updated 71 I just bought.

Is Fishcop correct in saying it has no value? Looks factory to me, all rubber not fibreglass.

[Bremith]

whoops - just saw the responses on my 71 thread. If interested PM me.

[damianroyce]

going by the pic it looks to be in good condition. no noticeable bubbles or warps. I think mrar expressed interest first, so maybe contact him.

[mrar]

Yes, sent an email earlier today.

[AdamGill]

Hi Sean

I gave mine to Richard - not in as good as condition as this one though.

Cheers
Adam

[9er]

Going rate for these offensive items is $10/KG

[Fishcop]

Going rate for these offensive items is $10/KG

Thank you Chris... I thought there was something wrong with me.

These anachronisms are in the same vein as the US 68 pollution gear, 5 blade fans, and heat reactors...

GLWS

[mrar]

Thank you Chris... I thought there was something wrong with me.


GLWS

:p

[mrar]

Hi Sean

I gave mine to Richard - not in as good as condition as this one though.

Cheers
Adam

Hi Adam,
I saw that hanging on his wall and wondered if it was your one.

[mrar]

Thank you Chris... I thought there was something wrong with me.

These anachronisms are in the same vein as the US 68 pollution gear, 5 blade fans, and heat reactors...

GLWS

I don't think much of them either,the one that came on my car is in really good condition. The lid/tail is hanging on the wall, thought I would grab a spare.

[Fishcop]

Yep. Whenever I see a 5 blade fan, I buy that puppy up...

[mr901]

I predict a day when IB's are having their backdated work frontdated & you'll pay big money for whale tails....ha ha

But seriously, I needed one for my SC & they are not easy to find in good condition....$250-$450 is the going rate for one you can simply paint & bolt on.

Cheers

[Fishcop]

I don't mean to come of mean. And I offer a genuine GLWS.

My point with that particular tail was that Porsche themselves didn't want it. It is a semi-soft polyurethane moulding of the fibreglass 3.0 Carrera tail Porsche fitted to most other markets. IT CAN'T BE PAINTED

The poly tail was a compromise added by the dealer for buyers that didn't want the Aussie delivered 'naked' booty and insisted on having a tail. The original flat lids were drilled and fitted with it. Long term use of the tail warped the lid due to its excessive weight. If you're chasing a period correct tail for the era, as per what Porsche wanted on their cars, they are about - the ROW C3 tail is an example.


A wonderful piece of garage art and reference to the burgeoning 70's era of cosmetic safety that began to pervade the motorcar industry. I guess in that vein it is a companion to the IB. But Porsche got the IB project right...

See what letting IB members in has caused?!

[mrar]

I am with you Matt, the rubber CAN BE PAINTED.
And it looks fantastic when done right.

[Fishcop]

Now I know you're taking the p!ss...