thegoat Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) I'm selling my 2009 Birkin S-3, located in my garage in Reno, Nevada. I have deleted the text of the ad as the car will be listed on bringatrailer.com. They have requested that any other listings of the car be removed while they prepare the listing and run the auction. It will be no reserve, so it should be fun and offer a nice market check on the price of a used Birkin. Photos (linked to flickr because I couldn't figure out how to make them rotate in the posting): https://www.flickr.com/gp/97355672@N07/Hd0gMV Edited February 21, 2017 by thegoat Pending bringatrailer.com auction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoat Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 I am likely going to list the car on bringatrailer.com. Initiating the process with them now. Not sure how long it takes for the auction to go live. If you're interested, please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMike Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Danny, if I had some extra coin, I'd take it off your hands. Good luck with the sale! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotusman1951 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Is it just me-not seeing a price? Let me just add a note for 7 novices you will so much more enjoy having a right side exhaust, like on this offered car, for noise and heat protection. kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoat Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) In anticipation of an auction, I removed the price from the original listing. I didn't want to taint the auction. I will note that even with the exhaust on the passenger side, this car is still not quiet. I don't wear ear plugs, but I could see how someone might prefer it for the wind and engine noise. I do wear goggles, however! Edited February 21, 2017 by thegoat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 A new supercharged Caterham is $100K plus. This car has to be $30-$40K, assuming Tom Carlin and others have resolved the usual TMW assembly issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoat Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) Dollar for dollar, the performance can't be beat. It pulls right along with my previous 991 GT3. Tom Carlin is the man. He spent a lot of time getting TMW's supercharger kit to work - just because he is that kind of stand up guy. We had to build the engine and sump it to get there, but now it is a terror. I'm interested in a quick and efficient sale. It has taken me a long time to get to a sale mentally, and now I'm mentally committed. If I delay and the weather gets nice, I'm sure I'll start to rethink my decision. Edited February 17, 2017 by thegoat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoat Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 The no reserve auction is live! I'm excited to report that my No Reserve: 2009 Birkin S3 2.0L Supercharged is currently featured on BaT Auctions! Check it out and please help me spread the word! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt G Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 How tall a person would fit in this car with a helmet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoat Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 How tall a person would fit in this car with a helmet? I couldn't say really. I fit, but I'm only 5'8". There is at least another few inches there, if not more. But torso length would matter more than overall height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfonse Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I'm 6'2" and have an older one (non irs) that I fit in fine. It isn't as roomy as my F250, but with the pedals forward and the seat all the way back I fit fine. I did make a bit taller roll bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Someone got a nice 7. Anyone know what part of the country it is off to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 No idea but congratulations to the buyer if they are on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jloehlein Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Thanks, Croc. I am the buyer. I just registered, I figure I'll be visiting this site a lot more frequently now rich - I'm located outside Richmond, VA. About 2 hours from VIR, where the car will be spending plenty of time. A close friend and I will be sharing the car. It'll primarily be used for track days, though I'm sure I'll drive it on the street every now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Nicely done - a well sorted car at a good price. It may be a bit of a haul from Richmond VA but since you are into tracking your new purchase please consider yourself invited to this event in July if you can make it: http://www.usa7s.net/vb/showthread.php?11421-Save-the-Date-2017-Annual-East-Coast-Sevens-HPDE-and-Social-Event-in-Millville-NJ Cheers mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbox56 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Good job, I built that car for the original owner, let me know if you have any questions after you receive it. Tom Birkin Direct-USA 970-376-5188 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMike Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Congrats on your new Birkin! You have a beautiful car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jloehlein Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Thanks for all the supportive comments. Tom - I am sure we will be in touch once I get the car. Mike - The event in NJ sounds fun. I will have to see how it fits into my schedule as it gets a bit closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightguy Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Thanks, Croc. I am the buyer. I just registered, I figure I'll be visiting this site a lot more frequently now rich - I'm located outside Richmond, VA. About 2 hours from VIR, where the car will be spending plenty of time. A close friend and I will be sharing the car. It'll primarily be used for track days, though I'm sure I'll drive it on the street every now and then. I was going to go to 27K but chickened out. Coulda shoulda in retrospect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Remember, you also have to pay 5% of the final bid to BAT and you need to add another $1-2K for shipping the vehicle to you. So you are then around $30K out of pocket. And who knows what Jloehlein's threshold was? Might have gone a lot higher. I could easily see this as a $40-45K car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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