Parting out 1980 911SC, Gauging interest. Options

[Series9]

I'm considering parting out an '80 SC. It's a complete, running car right now, so I have everything. The engine has a fresh top end and runs perfectly.

Anyone want the engine? What else?

[Series9]

QUOTE (aylanco @ Jan 7 2005, 11:11 PM)

[QUOTE=914RS,Jan 7 2005, 09:44 PM] [/QUOTE] Every place I've listed the car, I've offered to put some stock Fuchs on for the new owner if they didn't like the color of the wheels on the car. [/QUOTE] Joe, One reason could be that the car is a mish-mash of too many colors. Red/White/Tan...probably not attractive to a broad audience. The only color you can "remove" is the red. That gets it to two colors and that will make a BIG difference. I've sold many, many cars over the years and I'd like to lend you my insight. Most people have no vision as to what a car could look like. If you want to sell that car, then put the stock Fuchs on it before you list it. The other mish-mash is the nod to so many 911's. The RSR front with the mirrors of the post '73 911 doesn't flow. The 964 rear doesn't quite look right with the RSR front. Add the fact that it is a Targa (no RSR Targas were built) and it doesn't quite add up. I know there is not much you can change here. This all narrows down the number of people who will be interested, but as they say in the car business, "there's an ass for every seat"! I hope this doesn't sound too harsh, just pointing out my thoughts about it. One other tip: Lose the racing harness. Put in the stock seat belts and save the harness for your next car. You need to appeal to a wider audience (no pun intended) and only a small group of people want them in a street car. Too nice to part out. You'll sell it if you can make it as "stock" as possible. Best of luck

You haven't said anything that I don't know, but I don't have a stock set of Fuchs around, so it's something I would have to do if it were necessary.

The bumpers actually go together. They're IROC bumpers that not only save 100#, but replaced trashed factory bumpers that were on the car when I got it.

As for the belts, I suppose I could source a stock set...