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How Much For A Turbo Cup?

I like it as a concept, and the fact that it's got some potentially interesting history.

I never understand why these sorts of cars come to the UK. It seems it was originally sold in Germany and then escaped over to France, both LHD destinations and then somehow it comes here. Why? Surely a car like this has far more value on the Continent, or maybe the Germans and French don't appreciate them like us and we're drawn in by it being a bit special.

Any of you seen that Mobil 1 325i with a million miles being discussed recently. Originally used the USA and of course LHD, and yet somehow it ends up over here. Again, why? Surely somebody in the USA would have thought that was an interesting thing to own.
 
For what it's worth I'd say this car was worth 10K or maybe a bit more, but I suspect this owner has the reserve set for at least 2-3 times that figure, which is a little unrealistic without some history to back it up. I'm willing to bet it wont sell through this auction. However it would be nice if it went to an owner that would understand it and get it properly sorted.
 
As Pete says, the car will sell for in excess of £20,000, Id imagine. The 16" 8" & 9" magnesium wheels are worth than most 944s...
 
ORIGINAL: 944 man
The 16" 8" & 9" magnesium wheels are worth than most 944s...
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I wish he would sell them without the car, they have nothing to do on an '86...

The buckets aren't original.

For what it's worth '86 Cup cars have little to no value in France as they are not homologated for road use, only 87+ Cup cars can be used on french roads.
 
Well it didn't sell the second time. I came across the owner posting on Rennlist with some more info here.

Seems I wasn't far off with my estimate, the owner is looking for £30k. I think with that in mind he should see if Coys are interested rather than ebay.

 
But then at Silverstone he did say that Derek Bell had come specifically to drive his car on the parade laps, so his grasp on reality might be in question.

He seemed to know next to nothing about the car at Silverstone, arguing it was one of the most powerful cars at the circuit. His description seems to indicate that he has looked into the car a little more since then.

While a real Cup car may be a slice of 944 history you only have to read the reports to appreciate how badly they were treated. If you want a museum piece as part of a collection then perhaps it is worth the money. If you want a track day toy there are better cars for the money.
 
Id like one, but Id be far more inclined to spend half the amount on a 924 Carrera GT. That car is a bit of a b*stard too, with 87 Cup magnesium wheels and some other upgrades, but not all. Im not doubting the chassis numbers provenance, but its far from original and that has to negatively affect the value.
 
Yes but this is point with 944 cup cars, did any of them go straight into collections? The thing is every one of them that I have seen come up for sale in the past few years has spent the best part of the last 2 decades being ragged around every track going. I can recall about 5 years ago seeing one from a collection that maybe looked like a cherished car but that thing was over 20 grand 5 years ago.

I agree on the 924 carrera GT, I would love one as well if I had the space. Far more special then any factory 944 and a good buy given that they seem to be worth more now then a few years back, the only front engined pork I can recall doing this.
 
ORIGINAL: Neil Haughey
I agree on the 924 carrera GT, I would love one as well if I had the space. Far more special then any factory 944 and a good buy given that they seem to be worth more now then a few years back, the only front engined pork I can recall doing this.
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Ive probably whined already about the Earl of March's car, which I ended up not buying because I couldnt agree a fair price...
 
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