Where to sell my car?

[PMNorris]

All,

I'm thinking of selling my modified LHD 70T as a friend has offered me his car, which will be a new project. As I can only squeeze one car into my garage, I need to either sell my car or pass on the new project.

Its originally a German registered 70T. I bought the car in Germany in 2013, when I was living in Poland and imported it into Poland. I then moved to Switzerland at the end of 2014 and imported it there. I relocated again back to the UK in 2019, where it has been since.



Engine built by Oliver Beinhert in Germany https://boxer-motoren.de/:
79SC 3.0SC modified to 3.2 with the original mahle cylinders bored out to 98mm and re-nikasiled + new mahle pistons running 10.3:1 compression.
GT3 oil filter, New rods, bearings, polished crank, stronger valve springs, DC60 cams. Lightweight flywheel.
SSIs and a Turbo Thomas exhaust.
Twin plugged by Neil Bainbridge and dyno'd at 260bhp with the standard exhaust and SSIs.
I have the original matching numbers engine in my garage, which is partly disassembled and can come with the car.
The gearbox is a 915 which was rebuilt last year by Jez at Carerra performance in Horsham.
External original oil loop cooler and thermostat.

Bodywork
The bodywork was done when I bought the car. It has steel 2.7RS rear flares and currently has a 2.7RS ducktail. I have an aluminium engine lid that can come with the car.
no sound deadening
Doors and bonnet are kevlar.
front bumber is an original 73S steel bumper.
Headlights are RHD H1s with the all important raised scripts.
2x original durant mirrors
Rear bumper is fibreglass, but I also have the original steel panels. for the bumper and valance.
The front window frames were polished by Nick Moss during covid. However, they were not reanodised due to the restrictions at the time.
Weight is just over 1000kg (1007 with half a tank of fuel and the spare wheel in)

wheels
Front are original 7Rs, rears are 8x15. The spare is a 6x15 with heart. The wheels were restored by Art wheels in Strasbourg in 2019.
Tyres are Avon CR6ZZ. 185/70 Front and 215/60 Rear.

Interior
Deser Sport S seats. with black corduroy inserts. New 2024
380mm original RS steering wheel with a repro hockey puck horn
RS lightweight door panels
lightweight carpets.

Suspension
Elephant racing polybronze bushes all round
I replaced all other bushings, ball joints and other rubber bits over the last 2 years
Suspension parts have been replated / reanodised or powder coated over the last 2 winters
Front brakes were restored winter winter 2023/2024.
Steering rack was rebuilt winter 2024.
Otherwise the brakes and suspension are standard.

There's a lot more history on my thread: viewtopic.php?t=59241

Clearly its a bit of a niche, but its been fastidiously maintained over the years. I'm interested in thoughts where to sell it and what it might be worth in the current market.

Please can you let me know.

Many thanks

Paul

[coomo]

The only places I advertise "classic cars" is Pistonheads and car & classic.In fact the only places where I have sold,pretty much bereft of complete idiots.
I would have thought in the present market a price of 75k would be a good starting point.Its got some expensive goodies.Its difficult to value non standard cars,especially if they are not wholely built
by recognised "Hot Rodders",which would likely increase the asking price.Maybe.

[hot66]

I’d be tempted to sell off the original 7r’s as they’re a rare wheel

[anglophone1]

Williams Crawford seem to be the "go to" for interesting Porsches.......................
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[70sThrowback]

I with Clive on this one. On a recent 9werks podcast they mentioned they sell a lot of LHD cars into europe already. Has to be worth a chat.

[PMNorris]

Many thanks, I will give Williams Crawford a call first, then go from there.

Paul

[RobFrost]

I think the £75k estimate given above is low. If the quality is as good as it sounds, I'd probably ask a premium outfit like Paul Stephens, 911 Virgin or Williams Crawford mentioned above if they're interested in finding a buyer for you.

There's a similar-sounding car for sale on Pelican and it's gone unsold for a while but they're asking $150k.

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[yoda]

I think you have but start with DDK! Otherwise, I have found Car & Classic quite good. In terms of specialists, there are a few that will sell original cars or accurate replicas but few that deal with custom builds so Williams Crawford is a good shout although not easily accessible. Maybe Autofarm?

Market isn’t great for early 911s at the moment but £75k sounds low. You could probably break it up for that although that would be a huge shame as looks lovely.

[210bhp]

I’ve enjoyed reading your restoration thread on this car and its relocation around Europe over the years very much . You clearly have loved working on your 911 and invested a lot of money. The car would be worth a whole lot more imho in original blood orange. Nothing wrong with silver but tangerine is one of those two or three iconic Porsche colours of the early 70’s that simply define the era and model. Those colours command a premium and with that in mind I would say £75k as it stands isn't undervalued in a private sale. Of course a dealer may have other ideas.

GLWS

Regards
Mike

[IanM]

but tangerine is one of those two or three iconic Porsche colours of the early 70’s that simply define the era and model. Those colours command a premium

I second that.

[PMNorris]

but tangerine is one of those two or three iconic Porsche colours of the early 70’s that simply define the era and model. Those colours command a premium

I second that.

Agreed. If I ever needed to repaint it, then it woudl go back to BlutOrange.

[Ralph]

Just noticed that this is now marked as sold.

Having seen this car up close when it was having work done on it I think someone has had a very good deal at ~£75k.

Ralph.

[stretch]

This was a great buy for someone. Hope it went to a DDK'r and not a dealer who will flip it + 15-20k.

[IanM]

Seems that hot-rods and non-matching numbers are back in fashion now.

[Ralph]

Seems that hot-rods and non-matching numbers are back in fashion now.

Always in fashon