Below are some of my e-mails to and from site visitors. I have not put in names or addresses.
THIS IS FROM 7/3 and in response to Stewart Howe just putting his car up for sale. I put my response below, rather than above for easier reading.

Jason:

I really enjoyed browsing through your Club Sport website. Owning such a rare Porsche must give you a special thrill every time you slip behind
the wheel. In addition, your efforts to educate the Porsche and general car enthusiast communities about your car may in fact pay off in terms
of future resale value. Again, congrats on a job well done.

One thing I can't help but think though is that your car is reasonablyeasy to "replicate" by starting with a stock car and doing some minor
mods. In fact, many club racers and enthusiasts enhance their cars to an even greater extent than that represented by the CS mods. So, the sort of person that will likely pay a premium to purchase a CS would be a collector who will not in all likelihood drive the car enough to truly
enjoy its enhanced performance.

I noticed that Stewart Howe is once again offering his CS for sale on Rennlist (poor lad can't seem to make up his mind). However, let's be honest with each other; his asking price (+) is outrageous. Tells me he isn't THAT interested in selling it. But who knows; there may be somebody out there willing to pony up the dollars to own such a rarevehicle.

Take care and keep enjoying your car!

Thanks a lot for the feedback, I really appreciate it. Not being that computer savvy, the web-site(s) has been more time consuming than I expected. I agree with you that some of the changes can be "replicated" but so can the '73 RS!

Replication and simple weight saving is NOT the point. In my opinion it is the fact that this car came this way from the Factory and I have checked on numerous OEM replacement parts and they are NOT available from Stuttgart. The logo for example "could" be re-produced. This is a consideration that myself and a few other owners have looked at doing so (just in case of an accident). The Club Sport engine mounts can still be purchased for example, but where are you going to get the "sp" stamped cylinders? The factory blueprinted engine? The sequential Vin #'s?

Porsche owners as you know come in all shapes and sizes. Some like the concours and history stuff, some like pure racing, some just driving and some just "POSING". I wouldn't consider myself a PORSCHEPHILE, but I am learning to appreciate the history of not only the CS, but everything that embodies a Porsche. I think in the day of streamlined production, lower costs, and incredible technology it is fun to picture the worker that went over my car by hand as the same guy that built a '73 rs or the 917 etc.

I do love to drive and can tell you that weight savings aside this car has a lot of special nuances that easily justify a premium. If you ever get a chance to compare in person with a "regular 911" you will see what I mean. Stewart's car might seem high to you but I guess it's all relative to what one is looking for. I have seen '89 coupes with similar mileage in the high 20's to low 30's. You should look at the car(in person), all of the money invested and then make the same call. If someone wants a daily driver and never plans to take it out on the track then I say a 993 is the way to go. If a great car for the track and one that CAN be driven everyday is what one seeks, than this his is an excellent choice.

40-50k for a Club Sport is more than a fair range in my opinion. Obviously, I would say this...I own one! Find me a Porsche with sequential vin numbers, only 28 sent to North America and unique "un-replicated" features and I think it will command a premium. Simple supply and demand should establish a "fair" price. We know the supply is very limited, but I don't think the demand is that strong either. Just as with most things in life however, demand grows as knowledge levels grow.

Enough of my soap box, I am thrilled that you took the time to e-mail me. Personally, I am NOT concerned with resale values of the car at this point because I don't plan on selling. Without speaking for Stewart, there are some personal situations that are dictating a sale. You are correct...he really doesn't WANT to sell it.

Look forward to hearing from you again,
Jason