Jacko 2151 Report post Posted December 9, 2021 Pile of rust - 50k.... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/porsche/911/listing/3342159031?bof=2ZZQ2xbL 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted December 9, 2021 Needs a good polish.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ BMW 368 Report post Posted December 9, 2021 The Q&A section… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 492 Report post Posted December 9, 2021 "Restore or enjoy as is?" LOL 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2541 Report post Posted December 9, 2021 Beautiful pics I guess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted December 9, 2021 Took the patina a little too far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leonf 162 Report post Posted December 10, 2021 29 unanswered questions. On an auction that specifically says "call me - don't ask questions on TM". Difficult to see anybody pushing the Buy Now button on this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2069 Report post Posted December 10, 2021 I think I am done with Trademe. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorGasm 563 Report post Posted December 10, 2021 Sadly, the country is full of the people that haunt trade me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted December 10, 2021 Lighten up y'all 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted December 10, 2021 If you choose to use Trademe then you're choosing to use their system, Q&A included. This is especially important if you're trying to sell a bucket of rust for top dollar. The seller's arrogance doesn't help their chances of a sale. On a lighter note, how did that even happen? Did they import it already rusting and just didn't clean it properly? It's pretty tough to get a vehicle looking like that in New Zealand, even if you leave it outside. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted December 10, 2021 Fantastic pics 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted December 10, 2021 2 hours ago, M3AN said: If you choose to use Trademe then you're choosing to use their system, Q&A included. This is especially important if you're trying to sell a bucket of rust for top dollar. The seller's arrogance doesn't help their chances of a sale. On a lighter note, how did that even happen? Did they import it already rusting and just didn't clean it properly? It's pretty tough to get a vehicle looking like that in New Zealand, even if you leave it outside. I feel like a read somewhere that it was stored under a tarp somewhere damp, hence the rust. TBH seeing what classic Porches are worth, i dont even think that it is "top dollar". Sure, it looks bad, but its all fixable, and its RHD, live rego and rare sportomatic. If i won lotto it'd be in my garage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorGasm 563 Report post Posted December 10, 2021 (edited) Yeah i'm not sure that's fixable... I think there's more air than chassis left and what's left would dissolve in a cup of tea like a super wine if you tried to clean it. Edited December 10, 2021 by GorGasm 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 101 Report post Posted December 10, 2021 10 hours ago, KwS said: I feel like a read somewhere that it was stored under a tarp somewhere damp, hence the rust. TBH seeing what classic Porches are worth, i dont even think that it is "top dollar". Sure, it looks bad, but its all fixable, and its RHD, live rego and rare sportomatic. If i won lotto it'd be in my garage. Agree, on the surface the price seems outlandish BUT, these cars are begin listed for $150k-$250k. I have a hard time believing anyone is buying at this price but more then one party seems to think it's possible. So, 50k for this car 70k for resto and you can still make 20k-50k profit... if you can sell it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted December 10, 2021 1 hour ago, GorGasm said: Yeah i'm not sure that's fixable... I think there's more air than chassis left and what's left would dissolve in a cup of tea like a super wine if you tried to clean it. Everything is fixable, its only metal. Repair panels are available (at a cost), and its just welding. You should see what the Brits rebuild, if you think thats bad! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted December 10, 2021 15 hours ago, M3AN said: On a lighter note, how did that even happen? Did they import it already rusting and just didn't clean it properly? It's pretty tough to get a vehicle looking like that in New Zealand, even if you leave it outside. Not difficult - 52 year old car, from a time before rust prevention from factory was a thing. Also looks like it’s had a pretty poor attempt at a restoration / re-spray in the past from the way the paint is falling off the filler / primer. If the rust wasn’t properly treated at that point it would have made it worse by just blowing paint over the top. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost Chip 188 Report post Posted December 10, 2021 The photos are stunning! If I had throwaway money, this would be the ultimate resto project. Always so sad that an iconic car gets to this stage. Cue sad Porsche face I do find it funny that the listing says that “It’s a very complete car”. I think when you step in a car and your foot goes through it, “complete” isn’t the right word. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2151 Report post Posted December 10, 2021 Perhaps if you bought a vacuum cleaner on pick up, then vacuumed underneath it, it would be considered complete. 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted December 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Jacko said: Perhaps if you bought a vacuum cleaner on pick up, then vacuumed underneath it, it would be considered complete. Better hope they didnt sweep any rust into the bin. That'll be $$$ off the price if they did. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted December 11, 2021 What are these worth in 4.5-5.0/5.0 condition?? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted December 11, 2021 boss has a 71 Targa S, and it goes for around 180k or so? I expect the T Sportmatic to be about 170 or so.. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1056 Report post Posted December 11, 2021 Quick Google shows 100,00€ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kees 592 Report post Posted December 11, 2021 https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/porsche/911/listing/3375836402?bof=CgQlSkt4 There's an almost identical one for sale for $238K, also in Guards Red... but with a few less rust holes. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E28E30 335 Report post Posted December 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, Kees said: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/porsche/911/listing/3375836402?bof=CgQlSkt4 There's an almost identical one for sale for $238K, also in Guards Red... but with a few less rust holes. Lol almost the same Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
