Saying Goodbye To My Ice Green 1976 Porsche 911S

[@joemartino6976]

Good idea to go back to the Fuchs wheels. They define the look of 911’s from that era and not having them first time around was probably a miss for some interested buyers. This showing will do better.

[@MW-uy3np]

Totally agree.

[@WilliamHawkins-k1c]

Better than 86k of the previous auction? I’d be surprised if that is the case but maybe it will I would have never thought a mid year is worth 80s……that is crazy to me.

[@junktionfet]

I really dig that idea to give it more of a stock appearance. I love the story of this car from start to end. After following your content for a while now, I'm convinced that every Porsche that comes into your collection ends up going back into the world a much better car

[@westaylor7985]

FACT

[@Rennthusiast]

Thank you for the positivity and for following along 🙏🏽

[@johnduong2537]

I always loved the 80’s 911. They bring me back to the movie “No Man’s Land”. Hope to see more modifications on the G-body.

[@jakkovaningen8350]

Wow that 86 looks good!! Curious to see some more of it, hope you enjoy it!

[@mezger918]

Now we are talking. Looks so much better IMO! Good Luck with the auction Will

[@3.2Carrera]

That car did get some love and you and Charles did a great job getting the mechanical resto done. Growing up in the 80's I have a strong connection to the 3.2 over the mid year models and I like your new '86 very much. Good luck on the auction and the new buyer will have an absolute known entity that's documented as being sorted out. Right where you want to be on these cars to have no surprises.

[@Rennthusiast]

That’s what I’m hoping. At a bare minimum someone will appreciate the turnkey nature of this example. Then there’s the color too. People love it. So many thumbs up and questions about the car when I’m out and about.

[@stephenhenion8304]

I really like the Ice Mint Green 911... such a Stand out in the world of repetitive Porsches... I would never let that one slip away..👍

[@MW-uy3np]

Good move. That gray 86 is a special one

[@marshallmatlock6438]

GL Will, hard to imagine there wouldn't be a buyer out there for this one. It just takes two to get the bids moving.

[@arctics4]

I think the vehicle revisions and ‘excitement’ of a no-reserve auction will result in both a happy new owner and seller…. Then we can take a closer look at that gorgeous ‘86. :)

[@porschefan614]

Gorgeous car. Should do really well this time around. GLWA

[@jibmaster]

Nice car for sure. The 3.2 and the rebuilt 915 should keep any potential buyer interested at ease. I am surprised it's still around. I do think these stock fuchs with the chrome pedals look especially great vs the Campy's--especially on these 70's 911's. GLWS! Thanks for sharing your ADD Porsche obsession brotha! You obviously have a very understanding wife! 😉

[@Rennthusiast]

Thank you. I really appreciate the positivity. After the first auction I decided to keep the car so I pulled back on marketing it. I did have a couple of guys approach me about it but didn’t really feel like engaging so I just kind of didn’t. Lost my sense of urgency…but now we are where we are…someone will be getting a smoking deal and I’m on to the next one lol

[@tacosandfrenchfries4561]

The wheels were a good idea. Awesome car.

[@MetHerInBaghdad]

Dang, I really love this car! I have been looking for it in your other videos and assumed you sold it to someone. What a car, what a color! Such an absolutely sexy sorted car. It is hands down my favorite car your have ever shown.

[@porscheenthused5785]

BAT is the market. Don’t sweat the roll of the dice, you’ll get exactly what it’s worth. GLWS- my 76 in ice green found the right home at the right price on BAT.

[@ClintSutherland-d4x]

What size wheels and tires did you use on the 76?

[@ducbox572]

Going back to more original is a good idea. Consider pulling out the roll bar too. It's really pointless for a non hot rod and compromises usability. Also, is the outside flag mirror original? Or should it be chrome?

[@Rennthusiast]

Embarrassingly I am not sure about the flag mirror. It looks like other 76’s have the same mirror, but I can’t plant a flag in the ground and say for sure 100%.

[@ducbox572]

@@Rennthusiast Nevermind. I forgot it was a '76. Pretty sure only '74s had chrome mirror(s).

[@biznatcho7]

Roll bar in a street car is a good way to give yourself a TBI in a fender bender, too.

[@rbmedd]

What I wanna' know is how you can let any of your "works of art" go? For me, it would be like fostering dogs. Would be penniless, but end up keeping them all. 😅

[@bngr_bngr]

Did you replace the oil return tubes? Surprised you bought a 86’ especially given that the 87’ has the G50 transmission.

[@Rennthusiast]

I don’t know that we did. I’m sure if they needed replacement we would have done it. RE your point about the 86….I actually prefer a well sorted 915 to a G50. Crazy, huh? Lol

[@bngr_bngr]

@@Rennthusiast a 915 can be as smooth as butter. But the adjustment is a pain. It feels like one can make it a little bit more perfect. The G50 is more of a positive engagement with out feeling like it’s a gated transmission.

[@Rennthusiast]

@@bngr_bngr for sure. I have a 993 so I get the more updated shifting experience there while my 86 has a 915 that’s buttery smooth.

[@Prayers_and_Porsches]

Coincidentally it just went live on BaT!!

[@Sideways_Singh]

What music is that in the backround at the start of the video?

[@chrisbennett812]

Will, I saw the auction ended. What say you about it?

[@Rennthusiast]

I’m excited for the new owner. He’s getting a lot of value for the money. It’s been a wild ride and, as usual for me, I’m on to the next one.

[@michaelcobb2044]

I think this is an interesting story ... suggest you walk us thru what happened/experience on BaT after this second attempt. I think $86k for an updated 1976 was very good money ... way good money if it was still "stock" w that horrible 2.7 - I owned a '76 Targa 30 years ago - looked great but what a POS. Will, are you actually going to make more money , after this new/additional commission ... rolling the dice for sure ... IMHO no way is this a $90/100k car. Then again "there is an ass for every seat" ;). With the cost of parts and labor in todays world, it is not hard to get upside down in a '70/80/90s 911. Especially when you are the one stuck with rebuilding the engine and trans..

[@TxGerman]

“Stock-ish”, does this mean the interior mods (e.g. Recaro’s) will remain in place?

[@Rennthusiast]

Yes.

[@TxGerman]

@@Rennthusiast good luck, I hope it does well. 👍🏻 She’s a beautiful 911.

[@original2758]

People; car enthusiasts inparticuler tend to be "attached" to their cars.... Especially ones that they've built imo. So it doesnt suprise me that some people would be put off by the "buy, fixerup and sell" mentality, if you will 🙂

[@RangerJ602]

That’s cherrry AF!

[@dedwardmalick]

You should haven taken the $86,500 on BaT. Time will tell if you made the best decision. Be well and all the best.

[@Rennthusiast]

Thanks and I agree.

[@victorrios8947]

I really like the look now. I am one who prefers the more stock look with the exception that i loved your 69 hot rod. For sure promote the car. It is your channel and if some portion is promotion so be it!

[@Rennthusiast]

Thank you. As always I really appreciate your support. The focus of the channel will for sure remain designed to share info, experience and tips about Porsche ownership. I don’t want to come across as overly salesy (I can’t stand that!) but by the same token I figure that it can’t hurt to: 1. Give an update on the car and my small collection. 2. Make anyone interested in such a car aware that it’s available. Thanks again!

[@PoochieLue]

God luck

[@davidmorais2394]

Right, so you are back to air cooled and a 2nd round with a 86 3.2!!

[@Rennthusiast]

I am sorry I left people with the impression that I was done with air cooled ownership altogether. That wasn’t the case. I needed a break from repairs and have been enjoying the water cooled cars lately.

[@davidmorais2394]

@@Rennthusiast I’ve just returned from a 800kms round trip up the Malaysian east coast (to dive for a couple of days) in my 997.2 C4S 6speed. Love that car. Owned it for 10 years and put good miles on it. My 86 3.2 M491 Targa is another beast I’ve yet to really drive - sorting out the suspension, brakes, fuel lines etc. Hoping to get her back soon (sound familiar … 🥲

[@davidmorais2394]

Interested to see your review on your latest 3.2. Very cool colour combination. Classic, understated and purposeful.

[@Rennthusiast]

@davidmorais2394 haha yep…sounds quite familiar. M491 is worth it though.

[@thecostanzatheory]

Has this been listed yet?

[@joshuaturner6882]

GLWS!

[@jeromebyrd7831]

How much

[@Kristina-kf3qd]

Hi Rennthusiast, This is Kristina from ANCEL. I am reaching out to see whether you are interested in reviewing our OBD2 diagnostics scan tool? Looking forward to your reply.

[@richardkinsfather2045]

So you stumble from one obvious mistake to the next and you expect knowledgeable Porsche people to be interested?

[@Rennthusiast]

I guess so. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@malcolmscott4150]

Next owner will thank you 🙏 loved the journey as you enhanced this car and best of luck with next one and excited to see more great honest content 🎯👏👏👏 for uk Porsche content you may enjoy @volkswizard you tube channel as he’s looking to get a GT4 718 and some great Porsche content from owners perspective

[@unknownKnownunknowns]

Feel like you just purchased this

[@Rennthusiast]

Depends on your perspective, I guess. It was about a year ago.

[@angrygardener2430]

This makes no sense. The car IS modified, it IS a hot rod and always will be (motor swap). Putting on stock wheels and the fugly sugar scoops looks worse and nobody will credit it as stock, you are chasing stock money with a motor swapped car instead of playing to the car’s strengths as a modified special…. I say this as an owner of a 77 911S hot rod 3.6 Varioram, to me you are going in the wrong direction because the car will NEVER be stock again… prediction is you have reduced the value

[@Rennthusiast]

Perhaps, but I guess we’ll see. I have gotten overwhelmingly positive feedback from the decisions we shared in the video, so hopefully - with all due respect - you are incorrect. Either way, someone will be getting a wonderful example.

[@PetetG]

THE FUCHS WILL SELL IT. THOES OTHER WELL ON THE 1st listing were *GHASTLY!*

[@PetetG]

NOT WELL W H E E L S!!

[@Rennthusiast]

The campy’s aren’t for everyone while the Fuchs seem to be more universally loved.

[@fuaris492]

"i dont sell for profit" lol

[@Rennthusiast]

I took a huge loss on this car bud. Honestly irritates me when viewers antagonize me about whether I’m a flipper bc I can’t stand typical flippers. Thankfully I have alternative sources of income and really can’t stand the car business. Too many sleazebags. Sorry to be a bit of a jerk but it is what it is. I am in this for the love of the cars, not to make money. I don’t even have a dealer’s license. Thanks for watching!

[@Wanix11]

Simply promotion. Someone wants to make money.

[@Rennthusiast]

It is not realistic that I could profit on this 76 so while I appreciate your sharing your opinion I respectfully disagree with you. I have spent more money buying and fixing the car and getting it where it should be than the car is worth on the open market. This is apparent in the documentation of the work. This video is an update on the car (which people are asking for) and I am simply sharing the story. Do I want to create awareness of the auction? Of course. But at the end of the day I am documenting my journey. Sorry if you feel it’s overly promotional. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

It was excellent Porsche content. Nothing wrong with combining content with advertising. Are you the only one allowed to make money and eat good?

[@Rennthusiast]

@@bigmacdaddy1234 haha apparently in some people’s opinion. I was talking with another KZbin content creator recently and we were laughing about people who rip on us…when all of this content is totally free! 😂

[@512TXSDIY]

Who cares what others are saying Will. Do want you want! You did great work on the car, enjoyed it, and now you want to sell it. What’s the problem?

[@Rennthusiast]

@@512TXSDIY I don’t know why this triggers some people but it does. Thanks for the support!

[@eyesurgeon69]

Always enjoy the content. A thought on the original BAT listing. Patrick hurt you, he set the reserve too high. BAT is the market for these cars, the highest bid in that auction was market value. It should have been listed at no reserve. I suspect you're going to sell it for very near the previous high bid. 2 lessons learned, stock/original sells, and solid cars should be no reserve. Good luck with the sale and thanks for the content, looking forward to seeing more of your new G body, which I prefer over the '76.

[@Rennthusiast]

Thank you for taking a moment to comment! I am a big believer in personal accountability and in fairness to Patrick, I, too, was in the conversation about the reserve amount….so, I have myself to blame for setting the number a bit too high 😔 At the time I was perhaps overly optimistic about getting more of my money back out of the car. At the end of the day, however, the market speaks to us about value. $86.5 + fees put the car at $91K. What’s done is done and with no reserve we are signaling to all interested parties that this car will indeed be moving into someone else’s care. Hopefully that will make it more interesting this go round. The new owner will be getting a 100% transparently sorted (on video), beautiful and well-documented (prior to my ownership) ice green 911…so there will be no mysteries with it like many other air cooled 911’s that are sold on BaT at a premium. Thanks again! 🙏🏽