1972 Porsche with zero book value

[bdsmith]

What is the name of your state? New Jersey

My son's 1972 914 Porsche was totalled when another driver made an illegal left turn into it. Edmunds puts its "classic" car value at at least $3,000, a number which is supported by the Porsche enthusiasts' community in general. But unfortunately, the car was not registered or insured as a Classic Car. So it looks like we are receiving nothing for the car beyond the charges we incurred to have it towed back to the house (he hopes to salvage some parts). Do we have any recourse? We have all the receipts from all the work that's been put into this car, if that helps. Police report confirms that the other driver was at fault. Thanks in advance.

Barbara in NJ

 

[JETX]

My son's 1972 914 Porsche was totalled when another driver made an illegal left turn into it. Edmunds puts its "classic" car value at at least $3,000, a number which is supported by the Porsche enthusiasts' community in general. But unfortunately, the car was not registered or insured as a Classic Car

You don't have to register or insure a vehicle to make it a 'classic'.
File a claim with the other drivers insurance company for the FMV (Fair Market Value) of the vehicle. Sounds to me like the FMV would be the $3,000 that the vehicle is worth.
If they don't pay.... sue the other driver for that amount.

 

[BelizeBreeze]

What is the name of your state? New Jersey

My son's 1972 914 Porsche was totalled when another driver made an illegal left turn into it. Edmunds puts its "classic" car value at at least $3,000, a number which is supported by the Porsche enthusiasts' community in general. But unfortunately, the car was not registered or insured as a Classic Car. So it looks like we are receiving nothing for the car beyond the charges we incurred to have it towed back to the house (he hopes to salvage some parts). Do we have any recourse? We have all the receipts from all the work that's been put into this car, if that helps. Police report confirms that the other driver was at fault. Thanks in advance.

Barbara in NJ

was it a 2.0 or 1.7?