This 2006 Carrera S cabriolet has but 18,600 adult driven, non-smoker and perfectly maintained miles. It also has the correct 6 speed manual gearbox….
The car was special ordered in GT Silver over rich Cocoa Brown FULL leather and Brown canvas convertible top.
It was also ordered with Porsche Composite Ceramic brakes, 19″ Carrera Classic wheels, wheel centre set, Navigation, Bose premium sound, power seats and fire extinguisher.
In addition, the car is equipped with a Porsche wind deflector, Sirius Radio, Lo-Jack and a Porsche detailing kit; making this one very expensive 997 Carrera S cabrio.
We have this fantastic car listed at a very competitive $64,300. It s ready for the summer and the road- the Michelin tires having covered about 1500 miles and the battery was just replaced with the correct Bosch replacement. This car is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Contact: Klaus
kk@occarenthusiast.com
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July 17th, 2010, Features
“Collectable car”
The term use to mean that a car at two primaries attributes:
- The car was very desirable when it was first produced
- The car was built in limited numbers
No longer true. The collector car market has changed; high dollar automobiles from manufacturers like Ferrari, Bugatti, Rolls Royce, Duesenberg, Hispano Suiza and the like are not the only cars on today’s collector car menus. In today’s collector car arena - simple cars, cars that were really quite mediocre and even mass produced have become very desirable and some; very expensive.
Witness the Muscle car rage of the last decade or so. Who would have ever thought that a Mach 1 Mustang would be worth …..What!!??? How much for a 1967 Corvette? Are you kidding me? A Hemi Cuda sold for??!!!!! C’mon….have you ever driven one of these cars? They aren’t so great now and they certainly weren’t any better 30 years ago. But…..good ones are becoming increasingly more difficult to find; hence the substantial increase in value; economics 101…simple supply and demand.
Which cars will be the next great collectables? Again, we can not simply go off of the old recipe of desirability and limited production. Here is a list of cars that we believe will be big money cars in the years to come. Some will already require a sizeable bank account….Porsche Carrera GT
Is it the best Porsche ever built? If one is fortunate enough to own one now or if you have the dough needed to acquire one; do it! Current value $380,000 - $400,000
Careful on this one…have a qualified technician look at the car….the clutch replacement alone will cost dearly!
BMW Z8
Not the “old man” Alpina version with the automatic transmission, the Z8 with the real M5 engine and the proper gear box with three pedals on the floor. This is one GREAT car. We are of the opinion that the aesthetics of this car are nearly perfect and it is without question one of the finest Grand Touring cars built in the last 20 years. Good low mileage examples can be found in the $120,000 - $140,000 range
One of our most favorite cars-ever.
Ford GT
An absolute icon in the 60’s….the Ford that beat Ferrari at its own game. The new GT is a great car and hard to come by. It is a fantastic looking car and fortunately Ford was true to the old design. Hang on to your hats….these will go through the roof. Current value $170,000 - $180,000
1968-1974 BMW 2800 and 3.0 coupes
In our opinion and that of many others, one of the best looking cars ever built; ever! The BMW 2800 and 3.0 liter couples are simply beautiful cars that are just as pleasant to drive. These cars are already seeing a market surge, but, good cars can still be bought for less that $30,000…..but….not for long. Parts can be a little tough as the cars were built in pretty limited numbers. Rust is an issue.
1968-1976 BMW 2002
The car that started it all for BMW- here in the States. Though built in fairly large numbers, good rust free examples are becoming difficult to find as are some replacement parts. 2002’s have had an almost iconic following and have had for years. These are great little cars, great looking and really fun to drive. Good cars sell for $6,000 to $15,000 (really nice tii versions can bring a bit more) The VERY, VERY rare turbo versions are already big number cars.
1978-1988 BMW 633 and 635
Good cars can be acquired for reasonable money, but, it is important that one find a car that has been well maintained as they can be very expensive to repair. Another great touring car from the good fellows in Munich and well looked after; will run forever. $6,000-$10,000 can buy a pretty nice car. Later model M6’s are also on the rise. Great cars these M6’s but, they can be a wee bit expensive on the maintenance side of things.
1995-1999 BMW M3
Arguably the best M3 BMW has ever produced. Not as fast as the later cars and perhaps not quite as nimble as the original E30, but, bullet proof reliable, very forgiving, great looking and a fantastic track cars right out of the box. Look for well maintained examples. Parts are still readily available and good examples can be bought for about $10,000. An absolute bargain!
1978 -1988 Porsche 911
These are great cars and can still be bought pretty well, but, buy one soon! Early Porsche’s (1967 – 1973) are bringing huge money. These early cars are taking the cars from the 80s up in value. Good low mileage examples are becoming increasingly difficult to find and are already commanding a handsome sum, but, we feel they are still well priced. A good car will run $15,000 - $30,000 (depending on year) Coupes are more desirable that Targa’s. Well maintained cars are remarkably reliable and can be driven for years without major repairs. These are a great buy right now.
Porsche 914
Yes, the much unloved 914 Porsche! We have seen a serious resurgence in the 914 market. The 914-6 has been pricy for some time, but, watch out for the 4 cylinder cars.
They are prone to rust, be careful there. Good examples can be acquired for $6,000 - $10,000 and in our opinion, are currently a very good value; fun to drive too!
Fiat 124 Spider
Fun little cars that can still be bought well. Be careful of rusty examples. Timing belts break often as well. We prefer the earlier small bumpered cars. Find some Abarth mods and these great little cars can be built into something quite quick. Fun car! Current market $6,000- $10,000 perhaps a tad more for the right car.
VW beetle up to 1967
Millions of VW Beetles were manufactured…millions, but, really good, unmolested early VW beetles are becoming very difficult to come by. Very early cars are already trading for substantial money. Good rust free examples are out there. There are those who feel that the 1967 model year car is THE car to have. Typical current value $5,000 - $15,000 for sedans. Restored convertibles….already big dough. These cars are easy to fix, easy to get parts for (for the most part) easy to work on. They are not however, fast J
Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
The early boat-tailed cars are our favorites, but, they already command a pretty penny. Alfa continued building the little “graduate” well into the late 1980’s. These are very nice driving cars and though they are not real fast, can certainly be enjoyed for a weekend get-a-way up highway 101. Not a great deal of room for luggage….perhaps that was the plan.
Good cars can be bought in the $15,000 $20,000 range.
MGB and MGBGT
Another current bargain car in our opinion and we have always liked the looks of the MGBGT coupe…it is also just fun to say M G B G T…..
Great little driving cars….earlier cars with small bumpers are the way to go. Neat exhaust note, pretty comfy if you’re not over 5’10”…”we” are not. Still a pretty good buy at about $18,000 for a really nice coupe…a convertible will run you about $10,000 more.
1962-1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
We happen to really like the look of these cars. We also believe that these cars are currently undervalued. Really good examples of 1955, ‘56 and ‘57 T-birds can command upwards of $100,000. We strongly feel that these cars will do the same; maybe not tomorrow, but, some day soon. Current value $25,000- $32,000. (Note, do not include the 1962 and 1963 Roadsters…they are already expensive)
Datsun 240Z
The 240Z may have been one if the most under-rated cars ever. These were truly great driving cars and out of he box dominated the international road racing scene. Very good cars are becoming hard to find but they are still out there. A little known quirk about the 240 is that is was penned by the same fantastic designer who had penned the BWM 507……a certain Albrecht Graf Von Goertz. He also hand a large hand in he design of the Toyota 2000GT. Good 240’s can be found in the $18,000 to $20,000 range.
(Note: Thanks Google for some photos)
O.C.C.E.
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One of the cars that we believe will escalate in value considerably in the next few years are the mid 1964-1966 Ford Thunderbirds. These cars are gaining in collector popularity and good examples are becoming difficult to find.
This very nice 1964 T-Bird convertible is finished in its correct triple black with its original 390 V8. The car also has the dealer installed Roadster kit and factory A/C.
This car has been in Palm Springs, California for a number of years. The convertible top pump has just been replaced and the top mechanism works flawlessly. The convertible top is in excellent condition. The car had received a repaint some time ago; the paint shows very, very well. There are no rust spots in the paint, no bubbles. Front suspension bushings are new. The engine does seep a bit of oil …the car is 46 years old. Mileage indicates just over 30,000 though we can not provide documentation that it is indeed correct. The way the car drives however…..it could be. There are no rattles or squeaks in the car. All of the windows work and the car’s glass in excellent condition. Most of the bright work is better than average. The A/C is inoperative and will most likely require that the compressor be replaced.
The vehicle data plate breaks down as follows:
Body 76A Convertible
Color A Raven Black
Trim 56 Black
Date 20c March production
Axle 1 3.0
Transmission 4 Cruise o matic
We just took the car to Cars and Coffee last weekend – the car was very well received. This is a VERY nice car.
This car runs terrific. There are some minor flaws though nothing serious. It is a great driver and most certainly could be enjoyed just as is for many years to come.
Listed at just $28,900…..offers considered.
Contact Klaus Kindor
714-396-6688
kk@occarenthusiast.com
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2007 Toyota Tacoma X Runner Access Cab- One owner, very nicely maintained with CLEAN CARFAX REPORT! Clean title, no accidents…freeway miles.
Blue over Gray cloth, 6 speed manual gear box, in dash CD changer, ice cold A/C
Power windows, power door locks, remote lock/unlock, fog lamps, Sport alloy wheels, ABS, Air bags, non smoker.
One very nice truck and a BLAST to drive J
Asking just $18,000…offers? Inspections welcomed.
Contact Klaus at 714-396-6688
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