Should I go or Should I stay...

Due to a recent death in the family I find myself needing $$. Question is, do I put the speedy in hock or sell it? You guys think it will bring $10K?

Fiberfab titled as 70 VW fastback.
1969 Porsche 912 drivetrain (1600 cc/5spd). Which now runs perfect. According to the last owner, there should be around 700mi. on a rebuild. Runs and drives like it. Smooth...

4 wheel disk brakes that are studded off of a 914.

No top but has a tonnue cover,

To be perfect, could use paint (not too bad now but not perfect), the front seats reupolstered (bottom pads are showing thier age), shifter rebuild and steering box is a little loose for my taste. Needs some chrome replaced buy I have most of that.

What do you guys think?

Ben,

I'd keep Speedy and maybe take out a homeowners loan as long as rates are still low. You'll never be able to replace what you have now for the same money, my 2 cents.

Bruce

Definitely and not only that it has that coveted Porsche powerplant. Also, you've busted your hiny improving it. Don't sell it if you can...you'll regret it later.

I'm with Bruce and Ricardo!

BD

I'll swim against the current here. If you need to ask a bunch of guys you never met if you should keep it, maybe you've already decided in your mind to sell it.

The thing here is- these cars are replacable. It's not like any of us own a split window '63, or an original 356 Carerra- we have replica cars that can be replaced pretty easily (although not as inexpensively as what you have in your car). It's the beauty of a replica.

My advice? Forget about us. Ask yourself, "If I sell this, will I ever replace it?" and "Can I live with that, if the answer is no?". Are you going to see a pile of money just sitting there every time you look at the car? If you are going to regret keeping the car every time you drive it, then sell it. Your family has to come first.

A bit of advice on cars in your price range- $10K is the absolute floor. Your car will never be worth less than that- winter, spring, summer, fall, now, 10 years from now- ever. If you you want to keep the car, and can scratch by on some other funds, but still need the money in 6 months- it's still worth $10K.

I'd ask my wife, if I were you. She likely knows how much you REALLY like the car, better than you do.

Thanks for the advice guys. You are a great bunch. I do like this car but it is a toy. I would regret selling it at some level but I have had many that went on thier way due to unforseen circumstances. $10K is the price that makes it worth it to sell. I make some for my effort and after the required expenses are paid there would be enough left to buy something else.

This car has proven to be much more than I ever expected from a replica.

Anyone here interested at $10k?

Ben;
Like everyone else Id tell you to keep it, hopefully someone from this forum could get it and it be around. But if thats not the case, I think you can get better than 10k depending on how fast you need to sell it. You could try ebay and maybe get better than 10k but always taking in consideration the issues related to buyers and selling at ebay. There was an unassembled kit for about 8

Ben; that car of yours is worth a lot more than 10K....as Jjr said try Ebay to get the most out of it. Otherwise try to sell it to a forum member and you'll know its whereabouts and will be sure it's being appreciated and cared for.

Hi Ben,
I emailed you the other day about the possible trade for the 550, but never heard back from you. I stuck mine on EBAY at below value and still received no bids. The mysteries of EBAY. Unfortunately, many cars never fetch the money they are really worth.
David

I just read this thread and agree with the advice/thoughts Stan offered. Sell the car, take care of your family's needs and take the stress off. There will be a nice line up of cars waiting for you when you are ready to return to the hobby. Stay on the forum....

My 2 Cents.
Jim

Ditto on Mr. Wards statement. A car is just a car, never as dear as a family's needs.

Most of the time, whenever I read one of Stan's thoughtful threads, I'm reminded of an old "Calvin and Hobbs" cartoon where, after they've just received some really good advice from their mother, Calvin turns to Hobbs and says; "Mom's are so practical".

I feel the same way about Stan's advice...he's right on the mark, along with Jim and a few others.

Take care of your family - that's what comes first. The toys will find you later.

gn
"The Crusty Old Coot from Rhode Island"

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Ben,Sorry to hear of your circumstance,I find your vehicle appealing in it's choice of running gear,mark me as interested buyer!
please use bcawelti@yahoo.com for speedy reply.
Regards, Bill

Ben I paid 9k for a speedster that was a lot worse than yours, a pity (for me at least) you didn't sell 6 months before...

Ignacio

Ben-

May I direct you to ebay? That car, this time of year, will bring at least $13K. For sure, uh huh. List it here, and they'll talk it to death.

Thanks guys. Ebay it is. I bought it there let's see what it brings there. Thought I would offer it up here first.

Stan, is right on.

I have had great luck selling my old toys on eBay. Two of my vintage Land Rovers found new homes there at the price I wanted. At the range you are after, $10k or even $13k I think it would sell. Yes, many bargains like that great Spyder don't sell but many times ebay is about the bottom line or "cost of admission not the true bargain. A $35K car for $25K is less likely to sell than a $15K car at $11k. At $10K many people can play the game, at $25K you really have to wait for the righ guy no matter what the car is really worth.

Tony

My Spyder was on EBAY at $12,500 with no bids. Just the roll of the dice, I guess, but it does not cost much to give it a shot. Ben, I am sorry to hear of your circumstances as well. Take care of your family. Cars are replaceable.
Shawn

Ben,

I personally feel 10K is considerative.

Jack

Thanks for the support. It is one of the reasons I really like this site. I have sold the speedster to Bill Cawelti (mtman). Though I may have gotten a couple more grand out of it on ebay, I am happier knowing it is going to a good home.

David,
Are you serious, $12.5K and no bids?? Oh how I wish I were small enough to fit in a Spyder!

Tony

Hi Bill: If your Not totally pleased with the purchase; Please let me know; I`ll buy it!! PS: Where are you located? Thanks, Russ

Very serious. $12,500 and no bids. It was perry spyder. Seems everyone wants a Beck. Lots of calls, but everyone said "I'll talk to my wife..." Well, you get the picture. Pretty disappointing.

Boy Herbie (hey, my son named it) is headed to California. Bill drove in with a freind and is in the process of driving it to CA. Said he wantd an adventure. Should be an exciting one at the least.