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[paulzebo]

US $120,000.00 ****OUCH**** http://www.ebay.com/...US_Cars_Trucks

[flash]

replica

[Eric_Oz_S2]

One for sale in Australia.

http://www.carsales....0/?Cr=8&sdmvc=1

It may be a replica, but it was built using the original Porsche motorsport parts. $75k in oz not bad really considering a stock 968 is 25 to 35k.

[ds968]

A $ 5k stage 3 D1R SC will get you the same ( or better ? ) performance . On a related turbo 968 note, was the factory one which sold not too long ago for $ 345 K ( IIRC ) a Turbo S or a Turbo RS ?

[PorscheDude]

It was an RS

A pic took in hershey a few years ago

Edited by PorscheDude, 11 December 2013 - 06:43 AM.

[flash]

2 to 3 times the cost of a clean 968 is about right for a replica turbo s. $120k is outrageous. there are also quite a few things wrong with how they did the car, so it really is nowhere near worth what they are asking.

i'm in the same boat. i spent $160k building my car. no chance i'm going to get anywhere near that for it though.

[Cloud9...68]

Real low miles at least.

[Ryan]

I really don't like the fact that they lead you to believe it is the real thing. It needs to be stated that this is a replica.

[paulzebo]

What's with the four fasteners retaining the center air inlet? Is that really the way Porsche would have built the car? Looks like a quick add on for a track only car. It's missing the Turbo S on the Inner cooler also.

[flash]

no. in fact, there is quite a bit wrong with the hood.

[Mark]

The one on eBay is the street clone from Matt Drendel's collection
Here is the description from when it was auctioned off with the rest of his Porsches.

17. – 1994 Porsche 968 Turbo S Clone
Chassis WP0AA2961RS820772
Estimate: $45,000 – $55,000, Without Reserve
If you are thinking this is your typical 968 Turbo S, think again. Mr. Lloyd Hawkins, then owner of the prototype 968 Turbo RS s/n 820065 and the owner of Rennsport Porsche in Louisiana wanted nothing less than a road going version of his 968 Turbo RS prototype.
In collaboration with Porsche Motorsport North America and Porsche Motorsport in Germany, the trio of experts went to work on Mr. Hawkins wish. When they were finished, they created a true one off beast! If ever there was a “Wolf in Sheep’s clothing”, this is it.
Able to produce over 500 horsepower at the wheels from it’s 3.0 liter 4 cylinder engine at 26 psi or about 1.75 bar, with a quick change to racing “slick tires”, this car would be at home on any race track, or by simply switching back to “street tires”, you could set the cruise control on for a long journey down the interstate.
While the project was no doubt expensive, costing over $200,000 dollars and over 1800 man hours to complete, the project was a huge success! NO detail was overlooked. Carrillo “H-Beam” connecting rods were used, along with Mahle pistons, an actual 968 Turbo RS 3.0 liter racing engine block, ARP studs, three angle valve cuts, “O” ringed heads, stainless steel brake lines, 964 Turbo S brakes with ABS, adjustable coil over springs with Bilstein shocks, adjustable sway bars, carbon fiber clutch, 968 Turbo RS G44/01 transmission with limited slip differential, and that is just to name a few, all the correct parts to go racing with are present and accounted for.
Inside the car however, it features many comfort amenities, such as heated leather Porsche sport seats, Porsche/Alpine Hi-Fi stereo system with 6 disc changer, power steering, front airbags, rear foldable seats, full lightweight carpet (without sound deadening material) throughout, air conditioning, removable/tilting sunroof, power windows, power rear window wiper and even a fully functioning adjustable rear wing to add or remove downforce at the rear of the car as needed.
This 968 Turbo RS really embodies the “best of both worlds”‘ and in some ways pays homage to the great racing cars of the past. The racing cars that could truly be driven to the track to compete, and then be driven home again. It is, without question, one of Mr. Drendel’s favorite street cars. He was once quoted as saying, “For me, this car is much more fun to drive than my 959 Sport. With a perfect 50/50 weight distribution, once I got my set up dialed in just right within the suspension, there isn’t anything else I would do to change this car, I don’t know how it could possibly get any better.”
That is high praise indeed!

[Bulti]

Ok, now where did I put my wallet?

[Ryan]

What did it go for at auction I wonder??

[paulzebo]

1994 Porsche 968 Turbo S Clone, chassis WP0AA2961RS820772
Sold: $72,600 (£46,400)

[flash]

and now they want $120K??? nice mark up.

[Tomikaze]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around how you can spend $160,000 on "improving" a 968.

[flash]

off topic, but look at my garage. it adds up in a hurry. i haven't added everything in there yet either. i'm still messing with the stereo (which is now up over $5k)

[paulzebo]

There was a 968 in Florida with a 2.5 turbo conversion on EBay for $8000. I don't think it would have cost much more than 20K to make it a "clone" with a 3.0L engine block. at least not the $112,000 premium this guy wants.

[986boxster1998]

There was a 968 in Florida with a 2.5 turbo conversion on EBay for $8000. I don't think it would have cost much more than 20K to make it a "clone" with a 3.0L engine block. at least not the $112,000 premium this guy wants.

I remember seeing that 2.5L, it couldn't be registered as it was Florida Certificate of Destruction (Think is was in a flood) and was only good for parts, export, or exclusive track use. It was also originally a different color because the engine bay color and door jams were completely different colors. Looked pretty nice though and obviously someone put a lot of time into it; shame whatever happened to it.

[Mark]

If it has over 1800 man hours invested as stated plus the factory turbo parts and aftermarket parts it's fairly easy to see how the original had that much invested. Overpriced by 70k in my eyes but they can ask whatever they wish. They originally tried to flip it for about 110 right after the auction if I remember correctly.