Budget
Following the money
We’re keeping the budget in the open. Here’s what we’ve spent and what we expect is still ahead.
$1,455.65
spent so far (2 purchases)
$23,756–$53,910
estimated still to buy
$25,211–$55,365
projected total
Spent by category
| Category | Spent |
|---|---|
| Interior | $1,455.65 |
| Total | $1,455.65 |
Itemized parts bought
| Date | Item | Vendor | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | Front power seats, pair (1985–86 928 S, blue), cores to be re-covered | eBay | $1,200.38 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Dash ventilation grilles, left and right (leather dash, ’78–’89) | 928-944parts | $255.27 |
| Total | $1,455.65 | ||
Costs include shipping and tax. The dash grilles were priced in euros and converted to dollars.
Estimated still to buy, by category
| Category | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior | $7,000 | $15,000 | |
| Engine | $5,230 | $14,050 | |
| Electrical | $4,195 | $9,745 | |
| AC | $1,600 | $5,300 | |
| Glass & Seals | $3,821 | $4,915 | |
| Glass Install | $800 | $2,500 | |
| Paint | $1,110 | $2,400 | |
| Total | $23,756 | $53,910 |
Estimates come from our running parts list. The interior is counted once as a full package; the line-by-line interior items on the To Buy list are its pieces. Engine machine-shop work and some AC parts depend on what we find during teardown, so those ranges are wide. Last updated Oct 9, 2026.
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