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Posted by: myatt1972 Mar 23 2010, 02:54 PM

Hi Guys & Girls,
I recently purchased a 911 and a 914, I had not seen a 914 in the flesh before and was blown away. The cars have been stored in a garage for over 20 years so I have lots of work to do to get them back on the road. I will have lots of questions to ask as I get stuck in.
Some pics of the cars.
http://s853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/myatt1972/Porsche%20pick%20up%20day/

Sorry if this is in the wrong section.
Keith...

Posted by: tat2dphreak Mar 23 2010, 02:56 PM

2 great looking cars! right section, right website, welcome!

Posted by: SirAndy Mar 23 2010, 02:58 PM

Appears to be a '73 or '74 ... Very nice!

Andy

Posted by: dlee6204 Mar 23 2010, 03:04 PM

Welcome to the madness! Nice looking cars!

Posted by: Jon Fernandes Mar 23 2010, 03:12 PM

Great looking teener!

Posted by: Mary Shortridge Mar 23 2010, 03:14 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You will be blown away with all the help this forum will give you! Best of luck with your new cars!

Posted by: Ferg Mar 23 2010, 03:17 PM

Cool, looking forward to more pics and the story!

Ferg

Posted by: Tom_T Mar 23 2010, 03:29 PM

Sometimes guys just get too dang lucky! ... you're double lucky with those 2 classics!

Too bad you're stuck on such a small isle, where you can barely stretch their legs without a ferry or Chunnel ride!

Posted by: zymurgist Mar 23 2010, 03:35 PM

What's the story on the 911? Several of us here own tail draggers too.

Posted by: Root_Werks Mar 23 2010, 03:43 PM

Wow! Very good find!

Ask Q's, we are here to offer our opinions and even help from time to time.

Posted by: hcdmueller Mar 23 2010, 03:55 PM

Nice cars. I don't remember seeing many early 911's when I was in the UK. I don't think I ever saw a 914. I can't believe you found both in one place.


Is that an E or S 911?

Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Mar 23 2010, 03:58 PM

Nice cars! We need the story on Who, What, Where, Why and how!

Posted by: plymouth37 Mar 23 2010, 04:07 PM

Posted by: myatt1972 Mar 23 2010, 04:25 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome guys,
The story of the cars goes like this, I have a friend who does house clearance and he called me to say he was clearing a house after the owner had passed away. He told me that there was a 924 and a 911 but when I got there it was apparant that the 924 was in fact a 914! So armed with my jack and my torch I gave both cars a good going over, the 911 had 20k miles on the clock and the 914 has 17k miles on the clock and both seemed very good in all the right places.
After a month of haggling with the solicitors I managed to secure both cars for a good price. I have had the cars for 2 weeks now, the starter on the 911 is off for repair and the 914 is now running, the front brakes and wheel bearings are done and next job is rear brakes then MOT.

More pics,
http://s853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/myatt1972/Porsche%20view%20No2/

Keith...

Posted by: SirAndy Mar 23 2010, 04:29 PM

73 2.0L

Posted by: myatt1972 Mar 23 2010, 04:37 PM

Yeah, both 73 cars and forgot to say there was also a 1958 Silver Cloud at the same place but I didnt dare take 3 cars home!
Keith...

Posted by: Als914 Mar 23 2010, 04:55 PM

You will find great people here. You will also be amazed at the wealth of knowledge.

Nice find.

Posted by: Spoke Mar 23 2010, 05:28 PM

Nice cars and welcome to the World.

I will be in Milton Keynes in 2 weeks. Are you anywhere close to there?

Posted by: Gint Mar 23 2010, 05:33 PM

I added a couple of the pics to your post. Looks great!

BTW - http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=13637

Posted by: markb Mar 23 2010, 06:46 PM

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 24 2010, 12:20 AM

Great cars. Welcome to the website. I can't believe SirAndy didn't ask for the VIN. (Do cars in the UK have some sort of VIN?)

Posted by: RobW Mar 24 2010, 07:14 AM

With such low miles, you must be thrilled! You own a museum quality piece!

Posted by: RobW Mar 24 2010, 07:16 AM

Isn't the steering wheel on the wrong side?

Posted by: myatt1972 Mar 24 2010, 03:44 PM

The steering wheel is on the right side, we just drive on the wrong side!
It does have a VIN 4732914976.
Im currently trying to find some flexi brake hoses in the UK, even service parts are a pain to get hold of.
Keith...

Posted by: Lennies914 Mar 25 2010, 07:57 PM

Very nice. Love to hear those stories!

Posted by: veltror Mar 26 2010, 03:22 AM

Keith,

parts are available if you look also have a look at http://www.ddk-online.com/ lots of helpful people on there.

the rear hoses are part number 211611775B about 270mm long available from GSFparts or any VW parts supplier e.g. euro carparts justKampers etc.

The front is 281611775B also used on a VW 1303 if i recall correctly. and might have been on a VW Bus also.


Roman

Posted by: Socalandy Mar 26 2010, 09:35 AM

Nice finds

Posted by: tod914 Mar 26 2010, 09:48 AM

Very nice score! That teener looks to be in amazing original shape!

Posted by: myatt1972 Mar 26 2010, 03:36 PM

Thanks guys, she is in good order but needs paint.
Roman, I just had a look at your rustoration and am blown away with your patience and workmanship.
Keith...