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Porsche 911 Turbo Look Deal

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porsche 911 turbo look 1979

This is a gorgeous looking Porsche 911 Turbo Look from 1979. It looks like it may be a 3.0L car, which would be a great engine (one of the most desirable of early 911 models). It’s blue with a black interior and the turbo conversion uses metal fender flares, which is key in these conversions.

Here’s some more info from the eBay page:

1979 Porsche 911 Carrera finished in Heritage RS motif. It’s a full metal wide-body conversion, the car looks like an 1986 or newer model due to the headlight washers, whale tail and third break light. The condition is great for the year, paint and interior looks good, nicely upgraded Alpine CD player and amplifier, car starts, drives and sounds like a true Air-cooled (6cyl.3.0L) Legendary Porsche. I love this car and the opportunity it will give to so many. At this realistic price, anyone can afford to experience true performance and timeless styling. It’s for the guy that wants to bolt on a turbo and basically have a 930 for $15K! / Or the individual that buys it, parks it in their garage and tells all their friends “Come check out my Porsche” with no worries at this price, then drives it as needed for a huge smile on their face! Never thought you could afford such a great German Sports Car… Well here is your chance. We can ship anywhere World Wide! NADA BOOK Low $15,000 – High $22,8000

Right now it’s at $11,888 Buy It Now or Make Offer option. I’d offer $9,500 or $10k even. Be a great car for the money.

Here’s a link to the auction page: Porsche 911 Turbo Look.

Porsche 911 Turbo (930) Bargain

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porsche 930

The auction for this car just ended, but I find many car auctions like this fall through. Would definitely be a deal, even at the winning bid price.

This is a 1979 Porsche 930, later known as a 911 Turbo. It represents the best of the first years of the 911 Turbo series. This was the last year the U.S. saw the 911 Turbo until 1986. This is a silver car with black interior. Here are some details from the auction page:

This is a beautiful example of an icon in the automotive world.  Starts easily and runs great.  All original except for the Blaupunkt CD player and speakers. Paint and body is virtually flawless.  Needs a carpet kit and AC service.   I am hesitant to sell this car, but since I rarely drive it, I feel it is time for someone else to enjoy it.

This car has documentation showing it spent most of its life in storage in Arizona until I brought it to Sun Valley, Idaho last fall.

Selling price: $23,766.

Porsche 911 Turbo Look Steal Of A Deal

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porsche 911 turbo look 1976 bargain

I came across this 1976 Porsche 911 Turbo look a couple of days ago. Now, many will poo poo a Turbo “look” car, saying it should be all or nothing, but I beg to differ. A Turbo look can provide all the styling and many of the same handling characteristics as the real deal without the expense of maintaining a Turbo. Sure the 2.7 liter Porsche engine is not the most desirable, but it still affords a HECK of a lot of fun for a bargain basement price.

This Porsche 911 Turbo look has a burgundy exterior with a tan interior. Not sure on the miles.

Here are some details from the auction:

This auction is for a 1976 911S. This 911 was professionally converted to a Wide body by a former Porsche collector/dealer. We purchased this Porsche for export to our native country, but unfortunately regulations involving importations have made this venture seem to much like work. We are therefore putting it up for sale as with our other vehicle.

This is a very clean 911. It is straight and rust free. We have gone over the entire vehicle mechanically with a fine tooth comb. It needs very little mechanically so please bid with confidence. The body will need paint but there is no rust what so ever. The tires and wheels are excellent and in great shape with no curb damage. The interior is very clean as you can see in the pictures. This 911S was originally orange but evidently was repainted in a Red/Burgundy metallic. The AC is missing the compressor buy all the connections are otherwise present. The carpeting is decent as is the leather; which is actually very nice.

Auction price was just $7,100 last time I looked. The only thing I’d be a bit concerned about are the sellers. That’s a little out of the ordinary, so you’d just want to do your homework first. Anything near or under the $10k or $11k mark would be great for a car like this.

Here’s a link to the auction page: Porsche 911 Turbo Look

1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Deal

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porsche 911 turbo 1987

Today is a 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo deal. It’s black with tan interior. Only 71k miles on it and looks to be in great shape based on the pictures. It’s got the classic gold BBS spoke wheels and I love the fender flares and whale tail of the late 70’s and 80’s 911 Turbos. What’s more, this car has service records back to 1992 and the current owner has had the car for 14 years. You don’t find that too often.

Here’s some more details:

SERVICE RECORDS UNTIL 1992, CURRENT OWNER FROM 1996.  CAR STARTS RIGHT UP, IDLES AND DRIVES GREAT.  CLEAN AUTO CHECK.  PICTURES SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.  THIS IS A VERY NICE CAR.

The car sold on eBay for $22,500. An absolute bargain for a clean car with records. Lots of deals out there if you’re looking.

2000 Ferrari 360 RED

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ferrari 360 2000 euro spec

Still more Ferrari 360s for sale on the cheap. If you’re looking for a bargain Ferrari, these are great times for you!

Today is a 2000 Ferrari 360. It’s red with what looks to be tan interior. It’s a Euro spec car with 23k kilometers on the odo. Lots of people will shy away from Euro spec cars, but that is primarily out of ignorance. As long as they have gone through a proper federalization process and have proper paperwork, there’s not much to worry about.

Here are some minimal details from the auction page:

You are bidding on a beautiful condition manual trans euro 360, 23000 kilometers, just had major service no issues everything works as it should. vin number is ZFFYR51B000116826.

Current auction price is $59,900 with NO reserve! A heck of a bargain for a Ferrari 360.

Here’s a link to the auction: 2000 Ferrari 360.

Ferrari 355 Berlinetta Steal!

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ferrari 355 berlinetta

This is a heck of a deal on a 1996 Ferrari 355 Berlinetta. It’s got just over 21k miles on it. Black with a cool Tobacco colored leather interior. It’s a rebuild from a salvage title, but again, another great car you could just drive and enjoy. And at under $30k, is one heck of a bargain.

Here are details from the auction:

This is an impressively beautiful 1996 F355 Berlinetta, Black with Tabacco leather, 21,700 miles. It has a rebuilt salvage title from 1997, because some rock & roll musician bought it and wrecked it. The insurance company just called it salvage so the guy could go buy a new car, but the damage wasn’t severe. No frame damage. No mechanical damage. All superficial. Then, a Rolex Sports Car Series race driver bought it and had it rebuilt by his crew, WITH ALL NEW FERRARI PARTS. He even got new heads to insure against valve guide problems (inherent in the earliest models).

I bought it 5 years ago, because I thought it was a great opportunity to fulfill my dream of having a true exotic high-performance Ferrari, at fraction of the cost of the garage queen collector car ones. And WOW, I got all and more of what I had hoped for. I’ve had it inspected by two different Ferrari dealers to search for any signs of residual accident damage, but neither could find any issues whatsoever. Neither dealers’ service departments could even find where the original damage was! I had the 30K mile service done in 2007, but aside from that it’s been absolutely trouble free. Change the oil once a year and enjoy it the rest. More reliable than a Honda, yet the technology of this car still surpasses the best family cars and sport sedans of today. Even the clock keeps near perfect time.

It drives and runs perfectly. It has the power and sound which should be expected in a Ferrari. With the power steering, it’s easy to drive on the streets and the track. When it revs near the 8500 rpm red line, it’s sound is intoxicating and musical. It’s a truly exciting and beautiful car, with only the slightest of small imperfections to the finish, which are almost imperceptible. A thrill and a pleasure to drive, and a fantastic bargain for someone who wants to own a Ferrari to DRIVE, instead of just COLLECT. It’s not a garage queen, but a great car for the enjoyment of driving and owning a Ferrari and experiencing it’s real talents and pedigree on track day….just like it was designed and built to do.

Current auction price is only $29,900.

Here’s a link to the auction page if you want to view more: Ferrari 355 Berlinetta.

Late Model Porsche 911 Turbo Steal

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porsche 911 turbo black 2008

The market still seems to be rather soft for high end sports case, especially late models. Today we’ve got a gorgeous looking 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo (997). It’s only got 33,605 miles on it and is a one owner California car bought new at Beverly Hills Porsche. A great looking car that appears to be in near new condition.

Here is some info from the auction description:

Clean Carfax. Non Smoker. There is NO paintwork. In unbelievable “like new” condition. NOT a single crease in the seat bolsters. There is not a single scratch on the paint or leather. This Turbo looks, drives, smells, and fells like a brand new Turbo.

Options: Sport Chrono Package Plus, Tire Pressure Monitoring TPM, Xenon lighting system, Limited Slip Rear Diff Lock 40%, CD Changer, Heated Seats, Leather Sun Visors, Center Console in Leather, Thicker Leather Steering Wheel, Bose Sound System, Black Full Leather, Module for Telephone PCM, Multi Stage Heated Front Seats, Park Distance Control.

Current auction price is $25,100 with about 3 days left. Not sure what the reserve price is, but could prove to be a heck of a bargain, especially if the seller is at all motivated. This car is hitting it’s third year of depreciation and will have lost 30% to 40% of it’s value from the original purchase price.

Here’s a link to the eBay auction: 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo.

2001 Porsche 911 Turbo Bargain

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porsche 911 turbo 2001

This is a 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo (996) with just under 95k miles on it. A great silver color with black interior. Spent most of it’s life in California. I love the look of this car and it would be a heck of a daily driver or weekend fun car.

Here are some more specs from the auction description:

Seal Gray With Black Leather Interior, Stainless Steel Entrance Panels, 3 Piece 18″ Polished Kinesis Wheels, 5 Speed Tiptronic, Digital Sound Package, 415HP / 413 FT. LB., 4.2 Seconds To 62 MPH

Currently the auction is at $25,225, but hasn’t met reserve yet. The seller claims the reserve is set low. Be a heck of a bargain for anything under $32k or so.

Here’s a link to the auction page in case you want to check it out: 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo.

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Bargain On A Ferrari 355 Spyder

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ferrari 355 spyder

I can’t believe how many deals there are out there. This time it’s a 1999 Ferrari 355 Spyder. It’s got a salvage title, but at the price it’s being offered at, who cares?! This is a car that could definitely be driven and enjoyed without the worry about mileage decreasing the value by much.

It’s a convertible with silver exterior and black interior. Decent looking wheels, although I’m not in love with them. Right at 28k miles on it.

Here are some auction details:

BODY IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, TOP IN VERY GOOD CONDITION,  NEEDS HYDRAULIC WORK HAVE ITEMIZED INSPECTION FROM FERRARI OF SEATTLE

WITH COST TO REPAIR ON REQUEST, SALVAGE TITLE WAS FROM CAR BEING STOLEN AND MANY ITEMS RIPPED OFF

IT WAS REBOUGHT BY PREVIOUS OWNER FROM INSURANCE CO. WHICH REPLACED STOLEN ITEMS.

It’s currently at $16,100 with about 6 days left. Buy It Now is only $27,000. Even if you had to put some work into this one, you could be in a heck of a Ferrari for under $30k!

Here’s a link to the auction if you want to see it live: 1999 Ferrari 355 Spyder.

Killer Ferrari 360 Modena

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ferrari 360 modena

I promise to start adding in other bargains I’m finding, other than just Ferraris. This is just too much though. The market for the 360 is softening nicely for those of us who want a “late model” Ferrari at bargain basement prices.

This is a 2001 Ferrari 360 Modena. Red with tan interior and only 23k miles on the odometer. Looks like it’s in great condition and up to date on service. It’s got the F1 Transmission as well. Sweet!

Here are some brief details:

2001 FERRARI 360 MODENO F1

CAR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AS IT HAS JUST HAD 30K IN SERVICE BY FERRARI OF HOUSTON….PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS.

ONLY 23,000 MILES AND IS EQUIPED WITH THE F1 TRANSMISSION OPTION

It’s up for auction on eBay with no reserve and is at $62,400.

Here’s a link to the auction page: Ferrari 360 Modena.