I'm considering another questionable purchase (Don't tell Mrs AAZCD). 1987 Porsche 944 that hasn't run for a while, no key, and probably just a bill of sale. I want the wheels and maybe a few other parts. Is there any value in parting these out in the current market? I don't want to make it another 'build project'.
What parts sell? What is junk? Should I look at restoring it - I know the market is a bit crazy for P-cars right now?
There are guys parting out these all the time up here in the north east.
I personally need the axles/suspension and torque tube for my current project. I wish I was closer.
https://plyhammersparts.com/
among others do quite well parting these out.
If the wheels, etc are worth the purchase price and you can take the time to pull it all down and create/manage the necessary ads, then I say go for it.
People are almost always looking for parts/pieces for their 944, so outside of the time spent on it, I can't see where you could go wrong here.
Anything with a part number is worth listing on Pelican. Especially stuff that starts with 901 or 930. So many parts cross over. You may be surprised what you find.
I am always interested in adding to my 944 parts stash
If it hasn't sat outside and the interior isn't totally ruined it's probably worth it. Beyond that it might work out if you're willing to put in the effort to make your money back in volume.
Thanks guys. I just got off the phone with the seller. I'm going to bring it home tomorrow night. Gonna have a set of Fuchs for my 914 project. The problem I have now is that it's getting hard already not to see it as a project car. He said there's a title and it's basically complete. I told Mrs AAZCD the details and she approves.
In reply to AAZCD (Forum Supporter) :
Congratulations on your new project car!
Anticipation is killing me. I honestly don't know what I'm buying and the seller doesn't know much about what he's selling. The ad had one picture and no words in the description. It could have easily not been legit. At $1,000 with little info he was overwhelmed with questions and requests for more pictures. I just asked if it had "four of those wheels in decent shape" and told him $1,000 would be fine and I'd like to get it.
It turned out that I was the path of least resistance. Complete with title. Previous owner did head work on it and got it back together, then passed away before getting it back on the road. Since I work late tonight, my 'pretty much son in law' is picking it up for me and I may not even see it until tomorrow night.
Listed as "1977 Porsche 944", I'm having a hard time figuring out the correct year - looking at bumpers and light configuration.
Curious what's going on with that hood.
Looks kind of good from here? With a title it might be worth not parting? Or find cheap wheels that fit to swap out the Fuchs and then you're in pure profit land! Pure profit!
My guess is that the hood bump is actually a car hidden on the other side. ...and yes, extra Boxster wheels could easily go on and suddenly I have a 944 ready to restore.
I think what you are buying is a 924 with some form of Carrera body kit on it, given the hood scoop, rear spoiler and funky rear bumper.
Those are rear wheels on the front, but even so, if there are two of them they should almost be worth the purchase price.
Well bought.
Looks like there were two more posts as I was typing!
Probably an early 924 with 944 bodywork installed (like mine) and the hood looks to have a 924 GTS scoop on it along with the front bumper cover.
Early offset wheels, manual/early mirrors and exposed fuel cap point to an early car.
So if its a 77, then it will have a 2.0L with 95bhp and a 4-speed Audi 016 transaxle.
Here's a pic of my car with the same bumper:
In reply to Woody (Forum Supportum) :
I'm not so sure now... look at this scoop:
So, I think we have it at: actually 924, maybe 1977, and body kit with scoop. I'm going to have to have Brent send me lots of pics when he loads it on the trailer.
Obviously not the 924 GTS rear flairs (which I've always liked), but zooming in on the ad photo, I'm wondering if I'm seeing a seam or crack above the rear flare between the gas cap and the window, which could indicate that 944 rears have been grafted on.
And as Stefan said, the gas cap screams 924.
Still a good purchase.
If I were putting money on this, I would bet that there are four fiberglass fenders on that car.
Woody (Forum Supportum) said:
If I were putting money on this, I would bet that there are four fiberglass fenders on that car.
Yep, my 79 is the same. 4 fiberglass quarters for a 944, CGT front bumper and hood. All from A.I.R Fiberglass (look at the top of the front quarters under the hood, there should be a label in the fiberglass), there are other companies that sell/sold these pieces.
The nice part is that the 924 is already cut up to fit the pieces and they aren't well loved by many, so you have a decent RWD platform to work with if you wanted to make a track day/Challenge car or whatever.
Brent sent three pictures and reported that the wheels are 15". I was wondering if they were 14" because the tires look so tall. It's on the way to my home now. It looks about like a $1,000 Porsche should:
Any details about what I'm looking at are appreciated.
Okay...clearly a normally aspirated 924.
Does not appear to be either a Sebring or Martini edition.
I wish I could see the shift pattern on the knob, because that would tell us if you've got the dogleg transmission or not.
Those front wheels are pretty huge for the era. They are actually rears. At least 15x8, maybe 15x9. Either way, they're worth some money if they're not curbed or cracked. They either have adapters behind them, or somebody swapped in 924 Turbo (931) or 944 hubs.
The dash looks as bad as I expected it to.
I'm pretty sure that's a non-interference engine.
Wheel specs should be on the back of one of the spokes. If there's a triangle (it's actually a fox) they are genuine Fuchs.
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UltraDork
7/15/21 7:16 p.m.
Wow buddy has a much nice 80's ran when parked 944. Need to get some pics and get it posted up as he is doing nothing with it. Stored indoors thankfully.