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1973 Porsche 911T Restoration and Value?
25th March 2007
I have a 73 and a half (CIS) 911T and would like to know how to maximize the value of the car.
Some facts:
1. Car has a reconstructed title – damage was apparently to the deck lids and glass at the time. The car is straight as an arrow.
2. The rear fenders have been flared.
3. The car has a 74? rear spoiler.
4. The car does have a working sunroof.
5. There is no rust on the car anywhere.
Other than mentioned, the car is original. I have replaced a lot of stuff in the car over the years and mechanically it is in tip top condition and a blast to drive. The only thing currently lacking on the car is some cosmetic interior work (door pockets etc).
Is it worth keeping as much of the originality as is left in the car intact, or because of the title should I just go ahead and modify the heck out of it? Seats, door skins, suspension & brake upgrades? Or even turn it into a strictly track or race car? What would maximize the value if I ever sell it?
Robbie
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A 2.4L 911T is a nice car, and one that could fetch a nice price… an all original car in concours condition could easily bring somewhere in the high mid $20k-s. And even one in just very good condition could still get over $20k.
However, this car doesn’t sound like one that would be seriously pursued by a collector due to the fact that it’s not all original, and that it has a salvage title. The former could easily be addressed through a proper restoration, though the later will likely always haunt the value potential of this car (and a full on restoration with a reputable Porsche restorer would also quickly exceed the possible value of the car).
So what can you do to maximize the car’s value? With a salvage title, as a road car, having it in as good of condition as possible will be the key issue. Originality is always preferred, though some upgrades will be ok (these will generally not add value, but as long as they are factory or something many people would want, they will not devalue the car).
You mention using it as a track car or race car… and here, this may be the one place a salvage title will have the least impact. And, as long as the rear fender flares have been done properly, they would add value. Maximizing the value as a race car can be difficult though, as you will need to anticipate what class a potential buyer would be planning to run, as anything you do over what is allowed in that class would be worthless to that buyer.
So? Where does this leave you – the one thing you can maximize is your enjoyment of the car. With that in mind, do what will give you the most enjoyment. If you plan an upgrade, it may be worth asking if what you are doing will devalue the car or if there is a route to take to the same end that will better keep the car’s value (ie, installing a factory short shift kit instead of an after-market).
Comment by Paul S — March 28, 2007 @ 11:21 am