OT: Porsche Guy or Alfa Guy? - Page 12

morrisericd · #**166** 08-03-2019, 06:48 PM

Thanks!

Mocha Brown!

That duck tail looks pretty sweet. I'm definitely going to keep the hood / tail intact and either sell or store it. I was going to go regular hatch, but your duck tail is making me rethink that. Looking forward to its arrival on Tuesday!

Gsinill · #**167** 08-03-2019, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by morrisericd

Thanks!

Mocha Brown!

That duck tail looks pretty sweet. I'm definitely going to keep the hood / tail intact and either sell or store it. I was going to go regular hatch, but your duck tail is making me rethink that. Looking forward to its arrival on Tuesday!

Don't. It will greatly impact the value of your car.

SeanScott · #**168** 08-03-2019, 09:06 PM

I disagree. In the P car world people can do what they want.
Safari style
WRB
backdate
restomod
hotrod
ect ect ect.
In many cases it oddly adds value to the car. It is what I love about the 911 community, they are not affraid to customize their cars.

Just don't do a slantnose widebody conversion unless you are going to Radwood.

Gsinill · #**169** 08-04-2019, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanScott

I disagree. In the P car world people can do what they want.
Safari style
WRB
backdate
restomod
hotrod
ect ect ect.
In many cases it oddly adds value to the car. It is what I love about the 911 community, they are not affraid to customize their cars.

Just don't do a slantnose widebody conversion unless you are going to Radwood.

Well, let's agree to disagree

We are not talking a Singer style retro rebuild...
The OP has a pristine, un-molested, one owner low mileage 911 and despite the current slow down, the recent crazy trend of appreciation especially for the air cooled models will most likely continue at some point.
The more sought after real collector cars (which this is IMHO) become the more important it is to have them as close to original as possible, maybe with the exception of American hotrods which I know nothing about.

Nothing wrong with adding a ducktail as long as the car can be brought back to factory delivery, i.e. including the spoilers that are listed in the original sticker.
If I had just paid $50K for this beautiful car, why would I try to make a grand on the whale tail, risking major regret down the road?
Just put it in storage...

You would have to pry the VIN matching split grill engine cover of my 993 out of my cold, dead hands...

morrisericd · #**170** 08-04-2019, 02:42 PM

If I ever did swap out the whale tail, I would buy a standard or duck tail and have it painted and put the whale in storage. Best of both worlds!

I'll tell my wife you think I paid $50,000! Makes me seem even smarter!

Edit: you're not far off, once I factor in BAT fees, shipping and State taxes. I won't remind her about those!

I agree with your Porsche "value" curve. I've been watching the market blow the pre-74's out of this world, the middle 70's and early SC's seem like bargains. One of the reasons I didn't buy a GTV is those have really skyrocketed in the last 4-5 years. I don't want to be on the top of the curve. In the end, it's not really an investment, just something I've always wanted and will drive the crap out of. Already booked my first car rally. I've been to a couple of them, in friend's cars. Terrific fun to go roaring around the countryside in a train of older sports cars!

SeanScott · #**171** 08-04-2019, 09:16 PM

Gsinill - I agree with the both of us. You have a good point. A car this original probably shouldn't be messed with. However I doubt if he kept the whale in the garage and put a new decklid on it would greatly impact the value of the car.
I probably couldn't be responsible for a car or a bike that I couldn't add personal touches to.

Onward, a mix of two of my favorite things!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkX3KBVzT58

r_mutt · #**172** 08-21-2019, 07:11 PM

Did anyone happen to see this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Alfa-R...p2047675.l2557

50K and it didn't meet the reserve!

I wish it were mine. I had a GTV6 in the early 90's and it was still by far my favorite car. That V6 was so sweet.

texbike · #**173** 08-22-2019, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by morrisericd

After looking and driving lots of cars (more looking than driving), I decided a 1978 SC was the car for me. Still "affordable" with a great motor and still some of the old school look I like about the long hoods (chrome trim especially). I have this one on the way - a 1978 SC with 50,000 miles! Not crazy about the whale tail, but love the color - especially the interior. I should have it Tuesday!

Oh, wow! Congratulations! That is a beautiful car and the '78 SCs are considered to be a bit stronger than the later cars. Definitely keep the tail! It's a rare rubber version that was only available for a couple of years. Decklids are easy to find and have sprayed if you would like to run one without the tail. It's a common thing to do.

Oh, and be sure to check out the Pelican Parts forum if you haven't already. There's a wealth of information there and quite a few interesting builds going on at any given time.

Congrats again! I hope that you truly enjoy the car.

Texbike

texbike · #**174** 08-22-2019, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by r_mutt

Did anyone happen to see this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Alfa-R...p2047675.l2557

50K and it didn't meet the reserve!

I wish it were mine. I had a GTV6 in the early 90's and it was still by far my favorite car. That V6 was so sweet.

A Callaway GTV6 is one of Alfa's halo cars from that era. I had several GTV6s in the 90s and always lusted for a Callaway.

Texbike

r_mutt · #**175** 08-22-2019, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by texbike

A Callaway GTV6 is one of Alfa's halo cars from that era. I had several GTV6s in the 90s and always lusted for a Callaway.

Texbike

Yeah- It was a USA only car as well- done in Old Lyme, CT at the Callaway shop. What ever happened to Callaway?

PeregrineA1 · #**176** 08-22-2019, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve in SLO

Now there ya go. Deets, please.

Also see post #88 to see where I’m coming from.

It’s a 74 with 2.2 911E engine, PMO carbs, SC front suspension and brakes, /6 rear suspension and brakes. 16x7 Fuchs with 205/50’s. Super fun, especially compared to the 1.7 I had in the mid-80’s.

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