If it sounds too good to be true then ?

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If it sounds too good to be true then ?

#1 Post by Martin Bruechle »

This part is a dead scam give away. " i am in dc on a business venture "
West Virginia ph #, Oakland location, guy in DC :P

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/ ... 21589.html

1961 Porsche 356 coup hardtop needs tlc - $1500 (poets corner) hide this posting

1961 porsche
VIN: P-84944
fuel: gas
odometer: 00000000000000000000
title status: missing
transmission: manual
not sure if it runs. long story short its an antique car it needs some work has a dent in the hood body /
interior is half way decent still has the original door panels and i think a special edition steering wheel.
the pictures a from 2006 since then i covered it up with tarp to try and keep it from rusting as much as possible
i got a notice to move it off the street or the city will tow it and right now i am in dc on a business venture
i cant afford to get another ticket on my licence , its gotta be off the street in the "within 72 hours".
i herd it run" once upon a time " its been a few years if it still does .
dont expect it to be able to drive home its a 61 Porsche , it will need a tow
also the title is missing the keyswitch is also broken it can be started by inserting anything there should be a butter knife inside and twisting is of the key start it with a screw driver or under the truck by the solenoid
i tried to explain as much as i can about it if u need more info call me i will text the address
(304) 218-0278 teddy call or text / asking $1500 or best . car will be sold with bill of sale only

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#2 Post by Bil Brown »

84944 is a 59 Speedster VIN
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#3 Post by Vic Skirmants »

HOT DAMN! A 1959 Carrera speedster. I'll take it.

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#4 Post by Martin Bruechle »

Post removed. The guy called me, told me to go check it out, said it was at his ex-wifes and she had it pushed on the street.
He gave me a address 1790 Franklin St Berkley Ca 94702.
Did a google street view map and there is a 356 on the street under a blue tarp. Check it out.

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#5 Post by Vic Skirmants »

P-84944; 1960 Super engine number.

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#6 Post by William Block »

number is right for a '59/'60 titled by engine number.
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#7 Post by Mark Reich »

Really detailed description that does not sound like the usual scam.
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#8 Post by Vic Skirmants »

Is somebody going to jump on this??

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#9 Post by ScottBerry »

You guys kill me with your humour. From north of the border looking south, we Canadians simply view this as good old American capitalism at work and living the dream. Im sure a trusting American would see this as a genuine equity investment opportunity with no downside risk. I’m sure it won’t last long on the market.
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#10 Post by Ron LaDow »

Vic Skirmants wrote:Is somebody going to jump on this??
I've got all the 356s I want to own, but it's in the bay area where there is money for stuff like this. Hope one of the East Bay Greasers grabs it.
If it was owned by a Trustee, I'm sure Adam wouldn't buy it...
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#11 Post by Jim Liberty »

Adam won't even sell to me Ron, and I'm retired. ...............Jim.

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