Sourcing and buying a 964 RS

[magic torch]

Friend of mine, definitely not me, is thinking about getting a 964 RS. Though that cheap GT3 has thrown the cat amongst the pigeons...

He had a 996, which he loved, but now only does about 200 miles a month, and is looking for a toy to keep in the garage. Reckon occasional use, couple of times a month, wouldn't suit a 996. How would a 964 cope?

I'm, he's, thinking LHD. Not much point or sense paying a RHD premium for occasional use, and continental blasts.

Where is the best place to source one, I see gmund have got one, and GT Classics (whose web-site always crashes my computer). What about sourcing one in Europe, I've found a few for sale, but at very similar prices.

Anything to look out for?

Thanks

[jeremyc]

GT Classics can help yo ...errr... your friend source cars from Germany. I believe that he links up with H & S Hermanns & Schmitz Automobile GmbH. Perhaps try Paul Stephens as well?

Check out www.mobile.de if you want to try sourcing direct.

I'm sure the wise bearded ones will be along with better advice shortly.

Edited by jeremyc on Tuesday 30th January 08:13

[clubsport]

Seems you have it covered JC, wise and beardy in matters aircooled way beyond your years




May be worth looking at porsche club 964RS forum here; www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tt.asp?forumid=24

A few known cars have come up for sale on here recently.

Edited by clubsport on Tuesday 30th January 08:54

[911wise]

How about this one with an extra bit of spice.www.mcp-motorsport.com/Content/new/Porsche_964_RS_Kompressor.asp
I beleive this guy is very good at sourcing too.

[Renns Reunited]

jeremyc said:

GT Classics can help yo ...errr... your friend source cars from Germany. I believe that he links up with H & S Hermanns & Schmitz Automobile GmbH. Perhaps try Paul Stephens as well?

Check out www.mobile.de if you want to try sourcing direct.

I'm sure the wise bearded ones will be along with better advice shortly.

"There are no virgins in the bordello......" A famous German Porsche dealer once said..... The good cars are harder to find indeed ; word of mouth is also a safe bet....

Edited by jeremyc on Tuesday 30th January 08:13

[ballcock]

Phew!!


For a second there I thought you were going all airy fairy






















..... may you find the elusive 'one'

[jamieo]

I can recommend GT Classics, Paul is a sound guy and can sort you out.

Apparently 964RS' are a bit in short supply at the moment though.

J

[sleep envy]

yeah yeah

turning a profit that quickly?

[rubystone]

I'd definitely recommend Paul McLean at GT Classics, based entirely on the fact that he resold my old car last May...anyone who has that quality of stock on his books has to be good I'm not so sure about one or two others mentioned, but will respect the name and shame rules...

[Paul Dishman]

rubystone said:

I'd definitely recommend Paul McLean at GT Classics, based entirely on the fact that he resold my old car last May...anyone who has that quality of stock on his books has to be good I'm not so sure about one or two others mentioned, but will respect the name and shame rules...

Another vote for Paul.

If you read Evo magazine you'll know that Richard Meaden bought a 964 RS from Paul last year

[Hunter 66]

Paul is your man , I believe he has just been in Germany looking at a few cars ...so maybe Call him

[butzi]

As far as I know there aren't that many RS "specialists" in Europe, and Paul McLean is a really nice chap, he's just come back from Germany looking at a car for me. Very genuine and honest chap to deal with. Him and Tom work closely together which makes sourcing and importing from Europe much easier.

[AJAX50]

Adrian Crawford specialises in this type of import from Germany. Bought a 993 of him a couple of years ago, he is expert and good to deal with.

[magic torch]

Thanks everyone.

Looks like GT Classics it is then, shame their web-site crashes my friend's browser...

[nervous]

and to think i was told that theres no money to be made with kids anymore.

[964rs]

Paul Mclean here.

Website crashes me too but most of the cars are sold long before they get on the site anyway.

If your friend is serious he needs to speak with him and discuss requirements.


Jason

[rich claridge]

You'll find if you, sorry I mean your friend clicks on 'non flash' or 'html' version on the home page of Paul's website does the trick.

Edited by rich claridge on Tuesday 30th January 17:48

Edited by rich claridge on Tuesday 30th January 17:49

[magic torch]

rich claridge said:

You'll find if you, sorry I mean your friend clicks on 'non flash' or 'html' version on the home page of Paul's website does the trick.

Yep, right up until you want to view the images (for my friend anyway)

Presume Paul McLean sources them, as one of the cars is also for sale on mobil.de?

[sleep envy]

magic torch said:

Presume Paul McLean sources them, as one of the cars is also for sale on mobil.de?

also have a look at H&S's site www.germansportscars.de

[magic torch]

sleep envy said:

magic torch said:

Presume Paul McLean sources them, as one of the cars is also for sale on mobil.de?

also have a look at H&S's site www.germansportscars.de

Ta, my friend spent ages trying to find that site.