Air-Cooled Porsche Sales Results - February 2021
- Commander
- Mar 3, 2021
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 6, 2021
What Were the Final Sales Prices on these Porsche Auctions?
In February 2021, Air Brigade analyzed 13 different sales of Air-Cooled Porsches that were at auction. Sales were followed at the two major online Porsche auction sites: Bring-a-Trailer (BAT) and PCarMarket (PCar).
Surprises in February
The three surprise final sales were the 1962 Porsche 356 Notchback, the 1984 Porsche Carrera 3.2 and the 1970 Porsche 914-6.
The 356 Notchback sold for $81,500, more than double its median sales price of $39,500. Does this mean the 356 Notchback is no longer the redheaded stepchild in the 356 world?
The strong prices of Porsche Carrera 3.2 with the 915 transmission continue their 2020 trend of selling in the $70,000’s and outselling the G-50 model as was indicated by the sale of a 1984 Carrera and 1988 Carrera that Air Brigade followed.
The third surprise of February was its lower than expected performance rather than its exceeding performance and that was the 1970 914-6 that closed bidding at $75,500. This was a quality 914-6 and should have brought over $123,000 according to 2020 sale prices.
Let’s take a look at the final sales prices of these Air-Cooled Porsches that Air Brigade looked at during February 2021.
1967 Porsche 911S Soft Window Targa
Final Sale Price: $427,000
Sale Price Estimate: $350,000
Notable Features: This Porsche had receipts of $402,000 for the original purchase and restoration of this car.
1982 Porsche 911SC
Final Sale Price: $73,500
Sale Price Estimate: $60,000
Notable Features: This Porsche had the trifecta of strong selling traits: 1) Unique Color, 2) Long-term documented ownership and 3) Low mile quality car.
1970 Porsche 914-6
Final Sale Price: $75,500 –no sale
Sale Price Estimate: $100,000 plus
Notable Features: This was a no-sale because the reserve was probably at least $100,000 since the median sale price for a 914-6 especially in the highly popular tangerine color is $123,000. Is the market softening for 914-6’s?
1995 Porsche 993
Final Sale Price: $70,500
Sale Price Estimate: $70,000
Notable Features: This 993 had several aftermarket exterior modifications but they didn’t seem to hurt the final sale price as this Porsche 993 sold for a market correct price.
1986 Porsche Carrera 3.2
Final Sale Price: $60,000
Sale Price Estimate: $60,000
Notable Features: Great color combination of Prussian Blue over blue in model that had recent mechanical
work.
1986 Porsche Carrera 3.2 Wide Body M491
Final Sale Price: $66,000
Sale Price Estimate: $60,000
Notable Features: This Porsche 911 with the rare wide body option package had celebrity ownership being the car of former Chicago Bear Richard Dent.
1988 Porsche Carrera 3.2 Wide Body M491
Final Sale Price: $88,500
Sale Price Estimate: 80,000
Notable Features: This Porsche 911 M491 brought an extra $20,000 at auction due to its superb presentation from a noted seller in the desirable G-50 transmission equipped Porsche Carrera.
1982 Porsche 930 Turbo Slant Nose
Final Sale Price: No sale at $103,930
Sale Price Estimate: $200,000
Notable Features: This was a quality Slantnose so the only reason for the no-sale is the wrong venue or maybe the market for the high-end collectibles is softening.
1962 Porsche 356 Notchback
Final Sale Price: $81,500
Sale Price Estimate: $40,000
Notable Features: This sale was more than double the median market price and the Air Brigade estimate. It was presented in a beautiful Champagne Yellow color and had a recent quality refurbishment.
1976 Porsche 912E
Final Sale Price: No sale at $29,000
Sale Price Estimate: $35,000
Notable Features: A lot of money was put into this Porsche so the buyer probably expected a stronger result. In reviewing the comments within BAT there was little interest in the car. The ’76 912 is a real one-off in the Porsche market and Air Brigade continues to believe it is an affordable buy to enter the Air-Cooled Porsche market.
1984 Porsche Carrera 3.2 with 915 Transmission
Final Sale Price: $72,001
Sale Price Estimate: $60,000
Notable Features: The median prices of 915-equipped Carreras in 2020 was $77,000 so the price was inline. This was a desirable black over black with low miles.
1987 Porsche Carrera 3.2 with G50 Transmission
Final Sale Price: $60,500
Sale Price Estimate: $65,000
Notable Features: This Porsche had a terrific looking Diamond Blue color but didn’t sell for as strong of price as expected that may be due to its repaint, non-original wheels and high miles (127,000).
Tags: Air-Cooled Porsche Sales February 2021, Air-Cooled Porsche 911 Sale Prices, Porsche 356 Sale Prices, Porsche 914-6 Sale Prices
Interesting about the 914-6? I am restoring one but upgrading the engine horsepower. It will still have the 901/38 case but upgraded pistons, cylinders and cams.