VS on eBay

Not mine ...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160685174674&ssPageName=ADME:B:ONA:US:1120

$29,900

mucho $

I asked how serious they were about selling it because they were only about $10k over for a used base motor VS, I's a Porsche Dealership so whatever float their boat.

It's a nice looking car but what a hype-filled ad that is. That would scare me away right off the bat.

Some sucker might bite though. After all, that's what the seller is counting on.

In my head, I'm hearing Ren from Ren & Stimpy saying "Eediots!!". Btw, I saw a shirt on a guy the other day that I liked . It said "I do whatever the voices in my wife's head tell me to do."

There's a nice little starter project on ebay too in the $5000 range with no reserve. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1956-PORSCHE-SPEEDSTER-CONVERTIBLE-AUTOMOBILE-CAR-REPLICA-KIT-BACK-SEAT-NICE-NR-/320796764619?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4ab0fa29cb . Could turn into a nice little runner for very low bucks.

Looks to need a complete tear down, i.e... paint, wiring. motor to body panels,( motor work ?) Interior, probably a top and side curtains, brakes tires and "rust" etc. That right there is a minimum $8k investment for the upgrades ( if the buyer does most of the work) Adding that into whatever else may be needed, the selling price, it no longer looks to be "such a deal".

Is it safe to assume it's worth more than zero ? Then, how much ?

How about this one?! Roll up windows....... Convertible D & a 912 engine:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1959-Porsche-356-Convertible-D-Replica-/290634577923?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item43ab2bb803

IMHO it would depend on what a buyer wanted to do with the car i.e. minimal fix and drive or a complete resto to make it run well, be safe and appear close to new. If I had an interest in it, $3,500 tops ( need to factor in possible shipping costs too) but that would be me doing everything to save money with the exception of paint.

The D is a different story all together but doesn't state who the Mfgr is. It looks decent and the roll up's are a much sought after option, should bring and easy $17k plus.

The D is a CMC. THAT looks like a mighty nice ride!

Tempting even with the out of place dash radio.

Yeah someone wasn't thinking on that radio installation. And no photos with the top up, so probably needs a new top.........and maybe roadster seats would be a nice addition. A rebuilt 912 is a plus though, IMO. Probably moves along nicely!

Less a fan of the D, but this is a nice car. I like the stance. Def. would nix the radio. I'd love to see how it drives with the 912 engine.

I like the swing out radio idea in the door panel of the $5k fix'er upper. First time I've ever seen that.

~WB

someone buy the 912 powered car and swap out the engine for a VW.

How much of the purchase price of the car can be recovered by selling the 912 engine by itself?

I think the seller is nuts to leave that engine in a speedster - reminds me of a guy who sold a $400 Remington 700 rifle with a $1400. Leupold scope on it for $600. Duh!

not so sure its a cmc...looks like a very early pan based IM car.

Someone asked a question & the seller answered CMC.

oh, I saw that way on the bottom of the listing. The windshield cowl seal threw me off. CMC must have experimented with a couple of versions of a roadster though it seems not many were made. some have the fiberglass flaring up to a different seal. On this car it looks like the seal and the trim molding tuck under the windshield posts.

i believe the ad states it was made in hawaian gardens, ca.

"I believe the ad states it was made in hawaian gardens, ca."

Yes, the OP posted chreme colored car listing does say that. However, the subject listed as being powered by a 912 engine does not so state. This thread has become a generic ebay replica discussion rather than a topical one specific car discussion.

On the silver 912 powered car listing there is a question/response:
Q: Who built the car? Intermecannica, Vintage, CMC, ? R
A: CLASSIC MOTOR CARRIAGE, Miami Fl


It's all good.

my bad i didnt catch the thread drift

That CMC "D" Roadster w/ Porsche motor & roll up windows went for a bit over $17k.
If it was in CA instead of KY ......I might have had interest in that one.

...and if I were at home and not at my in-laws I probably would have bought it ...