964 'garage find' a bonkers price?

[ianwayne]

Being a sports car fan for over 30+ years nevertheless I, along with many others, missed the boat on 964s when they were reasonably priced. And I know they are now popular amongst collectors but isn't this a bit bonkers?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201294000561?_trksid=p20...

Past £19k already with 3 days to go on a 964 Carrera 4 that hasn't turned a wheel in 7 years! Fleabay is well known for shill bidding but the bidding isn't 'private.'

I know the 996/7 hasn't that many fans amongst the purists but even a good one would be less than half of the price of this one once you've restored it. Faster too. Ah, but not air-cooled

Am I missing something here? Is the 964 Carrera 4 especially rare?

[IMIA]

964 C4 has the same four wheels drive system as the 959. I think they will have their day.....

[g7jhp]

Crazy money and some of the bidding does look suspicious:

I***O has a total of 9 bids and a 100% bid activity with this seller. (Pushed from £7k to £10k)
s***s has a total of 13 bids, but 7 on this item with a 53% bid activity with this seller (pushed from £16.6 to £18k).

[ianwayne]

Glad I'm not the only one. There's a 964 C4 cabriolet in red going on Autotrader for £22k AFTER an engine rebuild, and you can drive it straight away. No hint by the way, I'm not selling one!

[ffmygale]

Interesting detective work on the bidding activity! I thought it smelt a little when I asked to view the car but was told it wasn't possible!