I am supposed to be a car person but help me out here

[AllenM]

at 47,000.00 is this a good buy?

Porsche 356 Speedster | eBay

 

[woowoo2]

I think most of that will buff out...

 

[Classic]

Not a deal unless James Dean died in it.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

38 bids?! sheesh.

 

[BrownDog]

I found a web site called "Bring aTrailer", The Roosevelt 1957 Porsche Speedster Racer Accident Basketcase
there are a lot of posts on this site regarding this car. Based on what I read, no, it isn't worth 47K...

 

[Ruffnek]

Maybe if there is a copious amount of marijuana stashed in there.

 

[fordfarmboy]

No way , some people have more money than brains . It may bring $47 at the scrap yard.

 

[AllenM]

whew, good I really didn't want to shell out that much money on this

 

[AllenM]

I found a web site called "Bring aTrailer", The Roosevelt 1957 Porsche Speedster Racer Accident Basketcase
there are a lot of posts on this site regarding this car. Based on what I read, no, it isn't worth 47K...

nice find

 

[danielocean03]

I consider myself a "car guy," and no way in hell would I pay that for that "car." I like Porsches as much as the next guy, but get real!

 

[Stschil]

Having been to several Barrett-Jackson Auctions (working, not buying) I can say there a bunch of people who will throw too much $$$ at something like this.

I saw SN 001 T Bird go across the block in Scottsdale a few years ago, went for $600K, but it was totally restored after having been wrapped around a tree. I actually spoke to the daughter of the 1st Owner, according to her, it was bought for scrap.

I've also seen quite a few so called 'storied cars' with documented histories that couldn't meet what the owner wanted, so he/she 'bought it back' and sacrificed the auctioneers cut rather than lose $$.

 

[metaldog]

Owned by the Roosevelt's! OMG! BFD! They obviously didnt care enough to restore it. Might make a pretty cool barbecue grill though.

 

[churchmouse]

No way. Nuff said.

 

[WebSnyper]

Eh, you could probably trade them some spare 1911 parts for that...

 

[Bennettjh]

I've been around cars since I was born. Started working in a body shop at 16 and still here today. We just painted an '84 911 all over and it'll be leaving today so it's funny you posted that. I'm not a Porsche guy so I wouldn't give a $100 for any Porsche.

 

[other dave]

Added it to my watch list just so I can see the final bid.

 

[AllenM]

Eh, you could probably trade them some spare 1911 parts for that...

actually I was saving those so I could score a nice Glock

 

[findingZzero]

I believe this is the car Jesus drove into Jerusalem when the donkey gave out. But, still, with that kind of damage.....

 

[partyboy6686]

The seller has a (0) feedback score. Auction is probably a scam.

 

[AllenM]

I've been around cars since I was born. Started working in a body shop at 16 and still here today. We just painted an '84 911 all over and it'll be leaving today so it's funny you posted that. I'm not a Porsche guy so I wouldn't give a $100 for any Porsche.

I feel your pain