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Advertised as a 1972 Super Beetle, but it's definitely not a 1972. The car is a 1973 as based on the tail lights, bumper brackets, rear apron and exhaust. 1973 could be either super beetle or standard beetle, can't tell without seeing the front end (they're the same from A-pillar back).

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CCA-Dave

11-21-2014 10:36 AM

Just got updated photos from the seller. Definitely a '73 Super Beetle. Will need major body work as the passenger-side heater channel is very rotten. Body needs to be braced via welding, and removed from the pan to repair it. It will probably need pans as well. Anyone is welcome to try and snag it, but I'll be making an offer this afternoon based on the condition of the car.

I strongly advise, however, that unless an interested person has deep knowledge of Aircooled VWs (or deep pockets) this one is to be avoided.

-Dave

fliptuner

11-21-2014 10:50 AM

I just posted it cause I saw you were online. Hopefully you can make use of it, for a decent price.

SumAznGuy

11-21-2014 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ICE BOY (Post 8558988)

I just posted it cause I saw you were online. Hopefully you can make use of it, for a decent price.

Get a room already. Too much bromance here....

:whistle:

CCA-Dave

11-21-2014 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ICE BOY (Post 8558988)

I just posted it cause I saw you were online. Hopefully you can make use of it, for a decent price.

Appreciated!

My offer is in. Would make great use of all it's bits, but if I'm honest I'd be cutting it up. My next project needs a '73 donor, but I'll start with a California rust-free shell. I've had enough of repairing major rust on CDN beetles. Sounds like there is a gent driving to this one right now with a trailer, probably a friend of mine from Abbotsford. We shall see...

-Dave

underscore

11-21-2014 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCA-Dave (Post 8558942)

Fixed it for you:

I'd say that's especially true for Hondas though, that lightness comes with them being pretty wimpy structurally.

SumAznGuy

11-21-2014 11:08 AM

Tried calling and txting the guy since last night about his ITR but so far still no reply.

When I sold my blown motor ITR, my in box and fulll of messages and I bet this guy is getting the same tire kickers/low ballers.

fliptuner

11-21-2014 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SumAznGuy (Post 8558994)

Get a room already. Too much bromance here....

:whistle:

I didn't forget about you.

1998 Civic EK w/ supercharged ITR engine

:troll:

fliptuner

11-21-2014 11:31 AM

Here's another, as per your sig:

HONDA CIVIC K20 SWAP

As far as that ITR goes, first thing I'd do is pm: http://www.revscene.net/forums/members/e-40six-4443/

and get the lowdown on what was done to it. It would seem that the current owner hasn't done much since he bought it. I mean hell, half the add is copy/pasted.

SumAznGuy

11-21-2014 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ICE BOY (Post 8559022)

Here's another, as per your sig:

HONDA CIVIC K20 SWAP

http://images.craigslist.org/00d0d_8...qH_600x450.jpg

That's a great pic.

MindBomber

11-21-2014 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thumper (Post 8558945)

as itrs get more and more rare i'm guessing even something like this one with this kind of accident history will become worth something in the future and might be worthwhile to sort out?

ITRs will always be special but I don't know whether their value will rise significantly. The NSX is similarly special and rather than appreciating to any real degree they've held a very steady value, unlike their steadily appreciating German counterparts of the same era - the BMW E30 M3 and Porsche 993. to bring another Japanese sports car into the equation, I think Nissan GTRs have essentially held a steady value as well. I predict the same thing will happen with the ITR. In a way I hope this prediction doesn't happen though... even though it would hurt my chances of owning an ITR, I would nice to see the chassis get more mainstream recognition.

GLOW	11-21-2014 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ICE BOY (Post 8558988)

I just posted it cause I saw you were online. Hopefully you can make use of it, for a decent price.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SumAznGuy (Post 8558994)

Get a room already. Too much bromance here....

:whistle:

https://images.encyclopediadramatica...get_a_room.jpg

freakshow

11-21-2014 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MindBomber (Post 8559032)

ITRs will always be special but I don't know whether they're value will rise significantly. The NSX is similarly special and rather than appreciating to any real degree they've held a very steady value, unlike their steadily appreciating German counterparts of the same era - the BMW E30 M3 and Porsche 993. to bring another Japanese sports car into the equation, I think Nissan GTRs have essentially held a steady value as well. I predict the same thing will happen with the ITR. In a way I hope this prediction doesn't happen though... even though it would hurt my chances of owning an ITR, I would nice to see the chassis get more mainstream recognition.

Unfortunately, you're correct. It is very hard for japanese cars to see true collector/classic status. American muscle did it, and euros obviously do it (your examples).
For japanese cars, some will appreciate, but they will have to be very special (Eg. v. low milage + rare colour combo NSX), maybe insanely low milage stock ITR, but on the whole, those kinds of cars are just going to maintain their value over time, not skyrocket at all.

edit: NA2 NSX-R anyone? http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/used...001/index.html

white rocket

11-21-2014 02:02 PM

A bit off topic now but since we're chatting, this is the highest price ITR I have seen for sale: 1997 Acura Integra Type R For Sale | MCG Marketplace

Definitely a holy grail for some(me included) but no where near worth that price.

MindBomber

11-21-2014 02:27 PM

I agree, it's not worth the price they're asking, but its perfect so its possible that it will sell to someone willing to pay up for possibly one of the best examples in existence. Wow.

Let's see pics of your ITR, White Rocket.

freakshow

11-21-2014 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MindBomber (Post 8559108)

its perfect so its possible that it will sell to someone willing to pay up for possibly one of the best examples in existence. Wow.

I don't know much about ITRs, but can you explain what makes this one 'perfect? Looks like a normal stock ITR with medium kms (44k miles?)

jmanhas

11-21-2014 05:42 PM

unmolested, low mileage, all stock parts, no rust, 97 spec, interior looks showroom condition.

tofu1413

11-21-2014 06:25 PM

most of the ITR's as of late hover between the 10-15 range for north american / canadian spec cars.

couple rebuilds and super burnt out ones for 7500...

I have a feeling in another ten years, the car may have a cult like the e30 M3. (at least for the lhd ones anyways)

MindBomber

11-21-2014 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freakshow (Post 8559139)

I don't know much about ITRs, but can you explain what makes this one 'perfect? Looks like a normal stock ITR with medium kms (44k miles?)

I accidentally read 4400 miles rather than 44000 miles so its obviously not as great as I thought. As jmanhas said though; it's all stock, very low mileage (by ITR standards), showroom condition, champ white, 97 spec, and a very low production number. The average ITR is molested and has over 100000 miles.. a fair number do not their have original engines.. etc.

Klondike

11-21-2014 07:10 PM

Found a Peugeot :suspicious:

Peugeot 405 Mi 16

E-40six

11-21-2014 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by white rocket (Post 8558937)

That CW ITR is pretty nice. If it did have a previous roll over I'm wondering if it is E-40six's old ITR. Might explain the B20 as he had a built B18C5 in there before. You would be basically buying a shell though so the price may be a tad high. Either way, it's a decent starting point.

Yup, its my old car

RevYouUp

11-21-2014 07:18 PM

Car's probably gone by now. I would have totally bought it if I did not spend so much money on my GSR recently. It's a sweet deal considering SumAznGuys sold his shell with a blown motor, rebuilt status and rust for ~3k IIRC. I think the same guy is trying to flip sumaznguys for 8k lol
2001 acura integra type r - $8000 obo

SumAznGuy

11-21-2014 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevYouUp (Post 8559214)

It does sound like my old car.

*edit*
I checked the contact number and yes it was my old car.

Iron Chef

11-21-2014 08:22 PM

That 01 has got some wicked rust issues. Rebuilt status from 05, t-boned into a ditch and got flooded out.

Only good for a track car, but not worth 8k for body work it needs

thumper

11-22-2014 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iron Chef (Post 8559248)

That 01 has got some wicked rust issues. Rebuilt status from 05, t-boned into a ditch and got flooded out.

Only good for a track car, but not worth 8k for body work it needs

huh. the seller lists it as clean title/status... stay away?

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