Classic Porsche - respray to sell, or leave as is?
Discussion
Considering selling my 924CGT and wondering whether to do a bit of paint restoration first.
It's red and could do with a freshen up (nothing major - a few stone chips, surface scratching and some crazing on the polyeurathane wings).
I'm guessing a proper respray (keeping original colour) will see me 3-4K lighter but not sure if that would make it easier or harder to sell the car! Interior is pretty much un-marked so it would look mint with new paint.
So, if you were buying an old Porker, would you look for "un-restored" or "job done"? (assuming, of course, that the re-spray is documented and done by a known 'shop).
TIA for your opinions, Dave
It's red and could do with a freshen up (nothing major - a few stone chips, surface scratching and some crazing on the polyeurathane wings).
I'm guessing a proper respray (keeping original colour) will see me 3-4K lighter but not sure if that would make it easier or harder to sell the car! Interior is pretty much un-marked so it would look mint with new paint.
So, if you were buying an old Porker, would you look for "un-restored" or "job done"? (assuming, of course, that the re-spray is documented and done by a known 'shop).
TIA for your opinions, Dave
depends on price
some like to see how it looks with org paint.
and a good paint job is more than 3-4k (i mean a real good one)
would you get your money back and then some if you painted it ?.
it's a rare car but are they that sort after to fetch top money atm ? (I have no idea) , so a tough call either way.
some like to see how it looks with org paint.
and a good paint job is more than 3-4k (i mean a real good one)
would you get your money back and then some if you painted it ?.
it's a rare car but are they that sort after to fetch top money atm ? (I have no idea) , so a tough call either way.
If it is the original factory paint then I would be tempted to try first without a respray. I'd probably consider dropping a couple of hundred quid on a decent detailer and their soapy, waxy magic.
A few hundred quid spent sprucing it up will more than pay for itself. £3k+ for a tidy respray probably wouldn't (but may mean the car sells faster).
Tricky decision but I'd go for the former, especially as there are very few for sale at the moment.
A few hundred quid spent sprucing it up will more than pay for itself. £3k+ for a tidy respray probably wouldn't (but may mean the car sells faster).
Tricky decision but I'd go for the former, especially as there are very few for sale at the moment.
benjj said:
If it is the original factory paint then I would be tempted to try first without a respray. I'd probably consider dropping a couple of hundred quid on a decent detailer and their soapy, waxy magic.
A few hundred quid spent sprucing it up will more than pay for itself. £3k+ for a tidy respray probably wouldn't (but may mean the car sells faster).
Tricky decision but I'd go for the former, especially as there are very few for sale at the moment.
As above. If I was in the market for one and I went to see yours, the first thing I would be thinking is what does this new paint hide. If it had been done a couple of years ago, then the matter would be different.A few hundred quid spent sprucing it up will more than pay for itself. £3k+ for a tidy respray probably wouldn't (but may mean the car sells faster).
Tricky decision but I'd go for the former, especially as there are very few for sale at the moment.
Something as rare as this, I'd be more tempted to buy her in the condition she is in now (ie original) then consider painting her, until I found out nothing more important was needed first.
An expert detail, i.e. paint correction and thorough clean (incl. door shuts and wheel wells) would show it off to its best potential. I know you said there is some crazing to the paint in places and therefore it might seem too far gone to bother with such pampering, but I quite like the overall apperance of a car that wears age with pride but fundamentally, gives the impression that it has been well cared for. 'Perfectly' detailed paint, amidst a sea of honest imperfections, would be appealing to me.
Thanks for all the responses guys; really helpful.
Thanks again - and if you spot a very shiny red 924CGT at Goodwood or a Sunday Service in the next few months... that'll be me.
Cheers all.
Wozy68 said:
Something as rare as this, I'd be more tempted to buy her in the condition she is in now (ie original) then consider painting her
That's what I feel TBH, but it's good to know that's the accepted wisdom here. I'll get a detailer in to make her shine in her original paint!Thanks again - and if you spot a very shiny red 924CGT at Goodwood or a Sunday Service in the next few months... that'll be me.
Cheers all.
Apologies for the bump from the past...
A couple of you messaged me when this thread was started, and expressed an interest. Rather rudely/stupidly I've mislaid your emails, so if you'd like to get in touch again then please do ASAP. Reason being that I am, finally, after about 5 years of dithering putting her up for sale (auction most likely).
A couple of you messaged me when this thread was started, and expressed an interest. Rather rudely/stupidly I've mislaid your emails, so if you'd like to get in touch again then please do ASAP. Reason being that I am, finally, after about 5 years of dithering putting her up for sale (auction most likely).
Wozy68 said:
I almost bought one of these around I guess 5 years ago for 15K. I doubt that's the value now mind. 
Though not the fastest car on the planet, they are lovely looking IMO. I'd keep her sat in the garage if I was you and had the space. Prices are only going one way on these.
Price for sub 50k mileage one in good condition with full history is £55-£60k now. Two years ago they were £40-45k. That is based on actual transactions I have been involved with. Though not the fastest car on the planet, they are lovely looking IMO. I'd keep her sat in the garage if I was you and had the space. Prices are only going one way on these.
Nineexcellence said:
Wozy68 said:
I almost bought one of these around I guess 5 years ago for 15K. I doubt that's the value now mind.
Though not the fastest car on the planet, they are lovely looking IMO. I'd keep her sat in the garage if I was you and had the space. Prices are only going one way on these.
Price for sub 50k mileage one in good condition with full history is £55-£60k now. Two years ago they were £40-45k. That is based on actual transactions I have been involved with. Though not the fastest car on the planet, they are lovely looking IMO. I'd keep her sat in the garage if I was you and had the space. Prices are only going one way on these.
If memory serves it was owned by the guy that hosted a website that detailed the history of the model. I'm pretty sure it was black, but I couldnt tell you the mileage.
Obviously serious dosh these days, back then they were cheaper than a very leggy 993 or average 964..
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