1969 Porsche 912 Chassis

Man, it needs everything but it's a good place to start.  A rust free, accident free chassis.  I passed on a 1969 for about the same money a few months ago.  It needed everything including a motor but then again it had everything, except the motor.  Here you need lights, glass, gauges, motor, transmission, interior bits, wheels... oh but they will include the scaffolding.  Thank Buddha because how else are you going to wheel it around?

The Autokennel is offering this one for $5,990.

1971 Porsche 914 Parts Car

This is finally ready to go to the junker.  I put it up on Craigslist in case somebody wants the remaining bits and pieces.   I didn't order the CoA but I'm pretty certain it's matching numbers engine and transaxle.  Like that really matters at this point.  Clean title in my name.

1971 Porsche 914 1.7 Liter

VIN #4712905855

Here's what's left:
• Engine (see video below of it running in the fall)
• Engine oil is fresh from fall but some rain water may have gotten in the intakes this spring so it would be best to drain everything
• Alternator

• Starter (works well)
• Engine tin
• Transaxle, rear shift five speed, fluid looked pretty clean

• All suspension, shocks rebound well

• All brakes, rotors, brake cylinders

• Wheels EMPI
• Wiring harness

• Steering rack

• Whatever else you see pictured

• If it's not pictured, I've taken it

• Will not part out any further

• Please plan to come for the entire car

1955 Crosley T/Q Midget Racer

This caught my eye this morning.  Not sure which I want more: the midget, the silver bus on the shelf or the girl in the poster.  The bus, definitely the bus.  Although the girl in the poster is running a close second as it reminds me of my youth.  Ah the good ol' days when I used to have posters like that hanging in my room and held out lots of hope that I'd actually see that in person one day. 

On eBay in Navarre, Ohio with reserved bidding under a thousand right now.

1976 Porsche 914-4 2.0 Liter - $15000 (Big Rapids, MI)

"1976 Porsche 914-4 / 2.0 liter / 100% Original!

Silver with black trim and interior - No modifications.
47,000 original miles, near perfect condition - Beautiful.
Garage kept, winter stored, no rain/snow/salt - Ever!
Includes complete set of factory service binders - $1,200 value.

$15,000 Firm - Serious inquires only."

Since you should have no problem selling those service binders for $1,200, I'll give you $13,800. 

On Craigslist Detroit.

1979 Porsche 928 LS1 and Another Thing

Ok, the black LS1 conversion I get.  After all, I own a 914 Renegade.  People threw Chevy V8s in just about everything including Ferraris when the V12 broke and repairs were beyond the cost of the car, so in goes American muscle.  The LS1 is probably pretty sweet but you know what?  So is the Porsche V8. 

But the yellow one confuses me.  Who is the Porsche fanatic out there that decides this would be cool?  The person who buys this is probably more into the blower than the car and when it comes time to fix the car, they'll get real dose of Porsche prices.  Fixes will slide and this thing will soon be an engine on a rolling chassis of broken dreams. 

On eBay for $12,000 Buy it Now.  The yellow is up for $8,000 to start on eBay.

1973 Porsche 914 1.7 - $5500 (Traverse City)

I remember the ad for this same car a year ago.  The owner touted how much attention this little yellow cutie received.  Smiles and pictures taken of the car.  Guess that doesn't translate into 2.0 liter money because when I featured it here on July 8, 2011 the owner wanted an optimistic $9,000.  

Now they are asking $5,500 on Craigslist Northern Michigan.

1979 Porsche 928

 

"Brown 1979 Porsche 928 5 speed manual - needs work"

Needs work?  Wait a minute is that the passenger mirror looking at me?  Stop that mirror, you need to face the other way.  Come on seller, you couldn't turn around the stinkin' mirror to make me feel like the car has been looked after in the slightest?  Dang.  

Huh, the engine looks ok save for the missing air induction/filtration system.  And the fuel pump?  Well I guess my nards just fell out of this deal like they did on your car, didn't they...

On eBay for a reasonable sum of $500 takes it, no reserve bidding in Manheim, PA.

Are Ferraris Booming or Bubbling?

In the June issue of Sports Car Market, Michael Sheehan takes a look at the Ferrari price index to determine if we are currently in a boom or bubble business.  

It came to me immediately, and why this didn't come to him or the editors at the bible for pricing, that he uses pricing of a Daytona starting with near new in prices 1973 but never accounts for inflation or adjusted CPI.

So below is a recap of his pricing and my conclusions using the GDP Deflator and CPI Consumer Price Index. 

FYI - The GDP deflator is an index number that represents the "average price" of all the goods and services produced in the economy. It a weighted number that is based on what is paid for the entirety of GDP, that is, for everything from a gallon of milk to a new Army helicopter. Changes in the deflator are a broad measure of inflation. The GDP deflator is calculated by dividing Nominal GDP by Real GDP.   I thought it would be good hear because Michael does quote inflation a lot in the article and uses international reference such as Japan and the Nikkei index.

1973 Porsche 914-4 2.0

"1973 Porsche 914-4 2.0, This is a former club car, Rebuilt 2.0 with big bore, new internals, 2 barrel Weber, lightened flyheel, raised compression to 9.0 (runs on 93) by local legend builder. Trans regeared, 300+ hours body and paint, Fuchs, new seals, panels, mounts, gaskets, lights, over 20K spent, less than 2,000 wonderful miles run. It's the prettiest 914 I've ever seen, and runs and handles like a dream."

Has to be worth a look given description and the most desirable year.  Black over tan looks really nice with Fuchs.  My only complaint is they lost the original fuel injection system for Webers.  But you can't run big bores and other mods with the stock injection system because it doesn't adapt to the increased fuel needs, so I get it.

On Hemmings in Charleston, West Virginia for $13,500.

1971 Porsche 914 V8

Since I own one, words do finger flips about this project on the ol' teletext.  This is clearly a race car set up with tubes welded everywhere including the tunnel by your lead foot.  Needed finishing details abound inside and out including the noted media blasting and paint job.  But this is not what caught my attention.  

What got me was the fuel cell/radiator area.  The fuel cell is a nice add on.  However the formula for a cool car that's not going to sweat the V8 balls you put in the back is: 1 cube air in, at least 1 cube out, should be 2 cubes.  Meaning you need to have a place for all that hot air to escape the enclosed trunk area.  Think about a standard car with an open engine bay, lots of nothing around the bottom.  On a 914 conversion you need to cut the fender wells (like in mine pictured below) or vent the hood.  This one has neither.  What other details did they miss? 

The current owner who never completed the project also talks about the 350hp mated to the stock 901 transmission upgraded to side shift.  Holy grind 'em and then can't find 'em Batman.  Use first gear and you'll be picking up the pieces before you leave the driveway.  Start in second but then use full power with spirited shifting and you probably won't make it back home.   Pumping 250hp through that gearbox is pushing it.  350hp is noooo good.

I can see why this owner has re-listed for the third time.  Sweet potential following by sweet reality.

On eBay in Troutman, North Carolina for $12,500 Buy it Now or Make Offer. 

1986 Porsche 944 Turbo

"For sale is 1986 Porsche 944/951 turbo with 5 speed manual transmission. 77k miles. Metallic grey with tan leather interior. Power doors/locks/power steering. Aftermarket keyless entry with an alarm. Pioneer CD player with intergrated Bluetooth telephony and audio. Ipod/USB connector. Excellent condition. Runs fast and smooth. Everything works including AC. New battery, clutch master cylinder, major tune up just done in November. All original work reciepts on hand. Includes new replacement dashboard vinyl overlay, new rock protector decals, and optional PORSCHE rear center light. Car was always garaged, never driven in the winter. Leather interior is in good condition."

Gunmetal gray over beige with 77K for $7.9K.   Love the unique color combination low miles and maintenance.  So much car for the money.

On eBay in Floral Park, New York for a Buy it Now bargain of $7,950.  Be careful because it is a zero feedback seller.  Looks legitimate though...

Porsche, 930 Turbo,Guards Red, Black Skins, Sport Seats, - $130000 (Long Island)

"Porsche 930 Turbo (911 Turbo) 300 (three hundred) Original Miles

German Statement of Origin

Limited Slip, Leather Interior, Sunroof, Power Lifts, 4 speed manual, etc. too much to list

It has every option that was available in 83 including the sport seats

Serious inquiries only"

It took me a little bit to decipher what year it was as this is exactly how the ad was written.  I looked at the headlights which are painted body color, the taillights, whale tail, checked for a third brake light and any other trim detail that would give me the right clues.  

Then, I thought about the German statement of origin.  They all were built in Germany but it sounded like a gray market because of that.  The 4-spd tranny was consistent through 1989 so that didn't help and then finally I re-read "it has every option that was available in 83."

Maybe you got that part quicker.  The part I did get really quick was that this guy wants a lot of money for a time capsule.  I think it's worth it if you want to look and not touch.

On Craigslist New York for $130,000. 

1983 Porsche 911 SC Sunroof Coupe - $14950 (Oklahoma City)

 "1983 Porsche 911 SC Coupe,.. 3.0 litre 6 cylinder CIS fuel injected engine,.. 5 speed 915 transmission,.. upgraded airconditioning,.. NO rust,.. Excellent interior,.. We have driven this car on trips from Seattle WA to Key West FL and a whole bunch of places in between. (fuel milage averages between 28 to 30 mpg.),.. This is a GOOD, Reliable car you can DRIVE and not have to work on every time you stop,.." 

It's funny how you get certain expectations when looking for later vintage 911s.  For example, I expect there to be no rust.  I expect people to know that I know it's a six cylinder engine.  And finally, I don't ever expect to consider gas mileage at time of purchase.

That being said 28-30 mpg is pretty sweet, I didn't expect that.  I didn't expect the owner who touts gas mileage and reliability to note it's the 915 tranny.  And when looking into the interior, I didn't expect to find sport seats.

If you expected to find this listed on Craigslist, well, you had the right expectation.  

Porsche 914-6 SCCA Race Car

 

This thing has to be a screamer that weighs around 1500 pounds judging from the looks of it.  He's lost all trunk metal and even drilled out the back between the taillights which helps in venting I imagine.  Myself, being partial to the traditional 916 flares, I'm not so crazy about the vented flares he's got on this one.  They look very purpose built but detract from the smooth aggressive shape I'm used to seeing.  The wheels don't doing anything for me either.  Nice garage or maybe it's a walk out basement with that sliding glass door and full windows.

No detail listed on the build other than it cost him over $60K.

On Tampa Bay Craigslist a week or two ago.  Probably still around if you're interested.

1968 Porsche 912 KAK/Rally Car

It's not well known but the 1967 Porsche 912 had a very successful rally career in the hands of Sobieslaw Zasada from Poland who won the European Rally Championship and outscored a factory 911S.  From the Porsche 912 Anthology:

"In 1967, the 912 was hailed as the winner of the European Rally Championship. Sobieslaw Zasada from Poland drove his car (pictures B&W) to this historic win in the touring car series. That year, he actually scored more points than the much better known, Monte Carlo winning, factory 911S driven by the team of Vic Elford and David Stone.  When you think about racing, the 911 would appear to be the clear favorite.  But the better balance and lighter 250 pound curb weight of the 912 proved to be a huge advantage in this series."

It would be interesting to search the history of this 912 rally car driven by Griberg/Svensk.  The current owner offers up that it was driven in Sweden and that he has all documentation but no other details are written in the ad.  It's been off the road for 25 years. 

On The Samba with no price for "any kind" of 356 convertible trade.  So place the value somewhere between $35,000 and $75,000.  A piece of Porsche racing history, if not a factory team, would be a great addition to the collection.