Lorelei will be available for purchase

[JayWltrs]

completely dumbfounded that this coupe has stayed stagnant for the last couple of days. i really expect it to go crazy in the last few hours

First 6 days are all about exposure and examination of the lot (and stress for the seller). While the last hour is when things really take off, we’ve seen bidders admit to getting scared off if the last-day activity is just too tepid, “are other people seeing problems I’m not?” Doesn’t seem like that happens as often for cars in this tax bracket w this many positive comments.

 

[autokunst]

I wholeheartedly expect this auction to take off in the last scheduled hour + about 30 minutes of 2-minute increments. Well deserved vehicle imo, and currently no where near its correct price. Hoping for a satisfied seller and a thrilled new owner. I'll be watching.

 

[Belgiumbarry]

i will follow it … curious … end will be here in Belgium at 9:00 PM. ( now 7:00 PM)
Fingers crossed for a deserved outcome !

 

[rsporsche]

happy that it has at least (finally) crossed 50k ... wanting to see it double in the next 1.5 hours

 

[rsporsche]

really disappointed that it stopped at 67k but is now at 75k. end of 1st extended time now 77k - 2nd extension 80k ... starting to get closer to where it should be

 

[rsporsche]

dang ... it didn't bring all of the money it should have. 80k ...

 

[autokunst]

I am floored. I thought it would sell for considerably more. I think the buyer got a heck of a bargain.

 

[rsporsche]

right there with you Stephen ... i think the reserve should have been 85k to 90k ... but then again, getting it sold might be the most important thing. congrats to Gary for taking such great care of the car and getting it to where it is now - well done!

 

[Gary Knox]

I think the new owner of Lorelei (may get a name change, who knows) will be a great custodian. I'm also extremely impressed that he stayed up very late into the night to make the bids (he's now living in Japan, car will be going to Cincinnati in about 30 days).

I can't thank all of you enough who posted such nice comments about 'us' (the car and me) on the auction site. The 'confirmation of character' meant a great deal to me. I actually feel it is a fair price for the car. As I've said, it is never going to be a concours winning car, but it is a great looking and driving one.

THANKS AGAIN GUYS

Gary (going to apply for 'e9 Forum Member emeritus' status now that I no longer own an e9!!)

 

[Markos]

I honestly think the auction went well. It was a great buy, and I am glad that @Gary Knox won't be spending his time winter trying to float the car through private parties at a higher reserve.. The car is without question lovely and well cared for, but dare I say it is not perfect (hey @Gary Knox said it first!). Of course I have to add the disclaimer that I would kill to have a car this nice someday. With that said, it is set somewhat apart from the $100K cars on BaT that were newer restorations in an original color with a fresher motors and interiors. I meant what I said on BaT about the value of a broken in restoration, and I think the price reflects that. At $80K, there is headroom room for the owner to tinker with the interior without losing money on the refinements. That plus any (shhh) "market confidence issues" leaves me feeling that the price was about right.

@Gary Knox for me this was the most positive and community-friendly auction of the year!

 

[Markos]

Gary (going to apply for 'e9 Forum Member emeritus' status now that I no longer own an e9!!)

Application accepted & processed.

 

[Gary Knox]

Wow, I'm so glad the application was accepted, It was an incredible chore to get all that red tape paper work completed.

Thanks again to all you great folks.

Gary

 

[craterface]

Gary, I think you did just fine with your car. Market a little sketchy since Monterey this past summer. Wise to cut it loose rather than hold out. Economic slowdown is coming.

Again, I wish i were in the market at this time. Your coupe was lovely.