Modified Porsche: (re)sale value?

IMHO- Less- much less

 

Agree, although it’s a matter of personal tastes.

As these cars age, it’s the original well-preserved cars that are generally sought by enthusiasts.



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Interesting question! If it was a RUF, pay more.

 

If it’s a Singer, the market is already $1M+, although it will be interesting to see how that plays out over time.


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I kinda like that thing, except for the side strakes. If they’re not on a TR or a 348…eh. But otherwise pretty cool!

I think the big name body/engine stuff is a plus to the people it’s a plus to and that’s that. It’s worth something to someone who is into that particular niche. I’m somewhat ambivalent, which is probably more unusual a response than either abject hate or total lust

 

I think less, especially for cars like that which sort of personify the 1980s. That said, 928s are fairly cheap in general, so most likely condition will be the biggest driver of value. However, for equal condition cars I would say the Strosek would be less.

 

The side strakes are something Porsche would never have done. One of the defining features of Porsches is that form follows function. That’s why the 911 has soldiered on forever.

The whale tail on the 930 was a packaging and aero solution. The rear wing on the Countach was simply a styling device. The fake front grille on the TR was there for tradition.

I think some of the ‘80s body kits lose the essence of Porsche. I’m not the world’s biggest 928 fan, but it cuts a unique profile and looks best in its original form, IMO.


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As somewhat of an aesthetic purist I have to agree, though I always felt the 928 is an aggressive design that’s missing some…aggression. GTS for me, please

 

I’m also an aesthetic purist.

I think the original 1974 Countach is drop dead gorgeous, really changed automotive design all the way up through the McLaren (insert model name here)/C8 Corvette/Revuelto/296 design of today.

The Chrysler-ified 25th Anniversary model is an embarrassment. Almost like it contracted a terminal case of the ‘80s.

The original 928 was an icon, and Porsche kept it tasteful and functional with the GTS versions. In part it may have been that Porsche was a much smaller company back then so updates were conservative out of necessity.


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TOTALLY agree on the early Countach. Amazing design. I also like all of the no-wing low body cars. So cool, the wing is a big distraction

 

I love my 928... original body with no rub strips. Fantastic every day driver and touring car. It looks like a spaceship today, and people can't believe it's 40 years old.

 

My 928 shifts much better than my 911S with the 915 gearbox. Yes, the 928 is a dogleg, but my gearbox is nice and tight. It's a bit notchy, and the throws are fairly long, but generally I quite like it.