Julian Thompson Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 After just over 3 years of owning this fabulous, fabulous car I feel that it may well be time to move on to something different..... The car is a 1992 964 Carrera RS Lightweight and is finished in guards red with a black standard lightweight recaro SPG interior. The car is LHD, obviously. I bought the car in 2003 and subjected it to a £15000 body and mechanics overhaul at messers Autofarm (who incedentally are simply superb). This was done to fulfil a teenage dream to own a "new" Carrera RS and certainly taking delivery of the car after completion was a great experience and felt like a timewarp! The car has done around 5000km since this and is in perfect cosmetic and mechanical condition save for two or three tiny stonechips on the bonnet which will be taken care of before sale. The Autofarm works are fully documented and photographed into a presentation folder. Total mileage is now just 49000 km and is backed up by an excellent service record. (This super low mileage was my main motivation for purchase, incedentally) A £600 mechanical service and pre season checkover has just been carried out by Porsche specialist JMH and the car's first outing of the year was at Oulton yesterday where it demonstrated its usual incredible dynamic ability. The car has done just 5 track days since the rebuild so please don't get the idea that this is a thrashed wreck - it is an immaculate car in absolutely every respect and would not look out of place in a concourse line up. (I am not a member of the "cover up your numberplate" brigade at track days and I make no excuses for taking this car on the circuit where it belongs! Frankly anyone who tells you their 964RS has "never been on the track" is either a) lying or b) stupid and I don't think you want to buy a car from a person who fits either category!) Currently the car is rolling on a set of BBS Magnesium race wheels which make the car easier for me to handle; and it also means the original "Magnesium Cup" wheels have not rolled since their full shot blast/rebake process was carried out (ie they are unmarked!) I would be interested in selling the BBS mags with the car by negotiation but they were the thick end of £4000 so it certainly would be a bone of contention. From a price perspective I would be interested in accepting a sensible offer for the car based on current market value. The car currently wears the registration 911 JU which is not included in the sale (and isn't much use unless your name is similar to mine!) Cheers, Julian. email to: sales@thompsonsltd.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Piper Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Ju, firstly ☹️ ...unless you're going to buy another 7... ...make sure you stick it on PH - and Paul McLean at GT Classics would SOR it for you - I am sure it's a nice example, given your prediliction for throwing big money at your toys 😬 I'll open the bidding at £22k.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Julian isn't that the version that Evo's Richard Meaden is running and raving about 🤔 Good luck with the sale and what are you going for next Its Yellow And Black and Makes me 😬here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 Yes that's the one Meaden is running - except mine is a lot more shiny and new looking Hi Mark - My name's not Father Xmas you know (22k) 😬 I think from what I've seen the RS market seems to start at about 25k and extend up to advertised prices at 40k for a perfect Silver coloured car. Whether they're making those figures is obviously not something I know but certainly I'd put my car up against anything in terms of condition so it will need to be a sensible figure to make me part company. If anyone would like some photo's etc... drop me a mail. Anyway, not sure what I shall get next but there is a Radical brochure sat on my desk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Piper Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Ju, Paul sold my old car in May last year for £33,000 - it had covered the same mileage as yours but was, of course, in a much more desirable colour ASton DB7 Vantages are tempting money right now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 Sounds sensible to me. My car owes me over £40k but that's not the point - I realise that "Market value" is all I can expect realistically..... 😶🌫️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I can say that cosmetically this car is in fantastic condition, save for the drowning it got yesterday mornign at Oulton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wright Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Julian I assume you have already seen this here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 And don't forget the PCGB website - www.porscheclubgbforum.com Mad Manx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted February 23, 2007 Author Share Posted February 23, 2007 Thanks chaps - nice to see you the other day Martin - sorry I didn't get chance to take you round ☹️ That chap only has £30k sadly but there is certainly no shortage of enquiries from some really nice people so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted February 23, 2007 Author Share Posted February 23, 2007 There is now a pistonheads ad too with photo's here: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/145785.htm Edited by - Julian Thompson on 16 Mar 2007 17:32:36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 Ug. I've now got a full inbox and only one car.....surely it must be too cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Julian, I put this link on the PCGB Forum. If I was you, I'd speak to the 964RS Reg Sec at PCGB and get an accurate guide to price and any other selling advice. He'll know the serious buyers. You want to avoid dreamers and tyre kickers. I can find the details if you need them. Mad Manx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 Thanks Mike That would be great. To be honest I have about 4 people now lined up for it so I have pulled the pistonheads advert. I have to say that everyone, without exception, who has emailed me or enquired about the car have been really polite, nice individuals - amazing as normally when you sell a car you get a raft of clowns. Maybe it's just that kind of car that attracts good people! We'll see what happens but those secretary details would be excellent if you've got them. Edited by - Julian Thompson on 16 Mar 2007 17:31:37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 PCGB 964RS Register Melvin Spear 07860 5953550 964rs@porscheclubgb.com or Des Sturdee 0208 6 911911 0r 07768 814264 carreraboy@lycos.co.uk Mad Manx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Piper Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Ju, which trader offered you that money?...Was it Martin Pearse of MCP by any chance?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyslr Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Julian I just sold my 964rs to GT Classics. It was bigger mileage than yours, also having had a lot of work done; it was also running 9M Motec plus one conversion which, to be honest, probably dents price to average punter but makes it plenty quicker. Drop me an email if you fancy war stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 I'll send you a mail Mark. Thanks Jimmy. Car is being considered by a really nice English guy in Germany - I'd love him to buy it because I got on with him so well on the phone. I know it sounds daft but I want someone to have it who will appreciate the effort and care that has gone into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Jue A friend of mine just bought this at the Weekend, thought it was yours but apparently not. I didn't know he was looking otherwise i'd have put him in touch Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 No worries - if you fancy a matching one let me know Mark! 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Jue, Fancy a swap with a 7? Your RS is just lovely. I may use the RS more than the 7... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 Ant - ? You are joking - aren't you? I bet you've not even used it yet ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 The car has not been used and now its "finished" and without stone chip etc I have fallen into the too much emotion into the car trap... Its just that I have alwas wanted a 911, and 964 RS is just what I have always wanted - not a 996 type (even if I had that amount of money). I also know how much attention you have spent making yours first class ( as with V11UFO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyb Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Anthony I think you'll find this RS is worth a fair bit more than most used 996s Have to say I'm kind of sitting on my hands right now - looks a stunning car: I had one about 7 years ago and it was one of the best cars I've ever owned.....would be nice sharing garage space with my 2.7RS to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 We're all as daft as brushes. I spend years getting the RS right - and then guess what? I put it up for sale. Anthony spends years building an ultimate 7 and then, before he uses it - offers it for part exchange for the Porsche..... Meanwhile, Paul has the ultimate Porsche already but, hey, why not get another..... 😬 Mad - the lot of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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