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Posted by: ibmiked Jun 16 2011, 06:55 AM

Hello everyone,

My credentials are a slew of early 911s and 912s. Now I'm ready to enjoy the 914 knowing that it's in many ways a superior car. I would like the 6 so I can keep up with my 911 brethren, and because I would like to know that a future restoration would not neccessarily put me upside-down financially. Plus I think they're cool and I want one (nuff said?).

As an educated newbie here I'd like to ask your help in locating me a nice, driver quality 914-6. Although I like them, I am not interested right now in a conversion, only a correct car. I will not be entering any car shows so concours quality cars need not apply. What I am looking for is a nice, clean, maintained car that is a turn key driver.

If you have (or know of) such a car please contact me.

Much obliged, and thanks to all for such a great resource!

-Mike
mcd@pocketsolutions.com
or PM me.

Posted by: ellisor3 Jun 16 2011, 07:09 AM

They are still available, good luck on your search. Have your checked the classified section here?

Posted by: KELTY360 Jun 16 2011, 07:27 AM

QUOTE(ibmiked @ Jun 16 2011, 05:55 AM)

Posted by: Tom_T Jun 16 2011, 11:48 AM

Mike -

I just came across this one here in OC Cal last night after posting you in your WTB -
http://www.carparc-usa.com/detail.php?id=147
(no affilliation myself - but Jim Hoyland on here knows the shop's owners I think, if you want to PM him.)

IMHO it should go back to the OE Adriatic Blue (eventually) - esp. for a -6 since the value is so much better/higher in original color (perhaps a negotiating tool here?), but then I'm really a Blue 914 type of guy!

Wooo-hoooo! post #1 !!!!
... well you're "official" now! Giggles-n-grins!

Cheers!
Tom
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Posted by: ConeDodger Jun 16 2011, 12:00 PM

Mike, You should look at Elliot Cannon's Zonker. It has a Sheridan narrow kit and a stockish 3.2 and a roll bar but is very well sorted... and gorgeous...

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Jun 16 2011, 01:27 PM

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Posted by: chuckc Jun 17 2011, 10:12 AM

mike. good luck with the search.

Posted by: barada Jun 17 2011, 10:22 AM

QUOTE(chuckc @ Jun 17 2011, 12:12 PM)

mike. good luck with the search.

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Jun 17 2011, 02:15 PM

the 914-6 conversions aren't all bad. If you get one that is "correct" it will likely be smaller displacement than your 911 friends have.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jun 17 2011, 03:35 PM

You might be able to keep up with your 911 buddies in this one. Send me an email address if your interested and I'll send pics and info.
Cheers, Elliot


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Posted by: Pat Garvey Jun 17 2011, 04:26 PM

QUOTE(Tom_T @ Jun 16 2011, 11:48 AM)

Mike -

I just came across this one here in OC Cal last night after posting you in your WTB -
http://www.carparc-usa.com/detail.php?id=147
(no affilliation myself - but Jim Hoyland on here knows the shop's owners I think, if you want to PM him.)

IMHO it should go back to the OE Adriatic Blue (eventually) - esp. for a -6 since the value is so much better/higher in original color (perhaps a negotiating tool here?), but then I'm really a Blue 914 type of guy!

Wooo-hoooo! post #1 !!!!
... well you're "official" now! Giggles-n-grins!

Cheers!
Tom
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Posted by: Cairo94507 Jun 17 2011, 05:15 PM

Agree there is something going on there and I hope it is not rust. I would love to see that car go back to Adriatic Blue - terrific color.

All that being said, this is, in my humble opinion a $25K car unless that door gap is just (hopefully) a bad adjustment. If there is truly no rust I would possibly stretch to $30K if there is history/documentation for the work done and parts used, what with the matching numbers and all...