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Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Jan 11 2012, 02:30 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914-1-8-CALIFORNIACLASSIX-Fantastic-74-Porsche-914-5-Speed-Original-Paint-62-PIX-/160714741388?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item256b58568c

Not an endorsement of the seller or vehicle...just a very clear illustration technique. You can really see the condition and cleanliness level of a car this way.

What is this door bell-thingy in the engine bay?




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Posted by: Andyrew Jan 11 2012, 02:39 PM

It helps that its a very clean car..


Could that doorbell thing be an early attempt at an alarm?

Posted by: BajaXJ92 Jan 11 2012, 02:45 PM

QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jan 11 2012, 03:39 PM)

Posted by: reharvey Jan 11 2012, 02:48 PM

One of the strangest things I've ever seen inside an engine bay. An alarm for sure!

Posted by: billh1963 Jan 11 2012, 03:04 PM

Looks like a low oil pressure alarm like is used on big diesel engines

Posted by: krk Jan 11 2012, 03:13 PM

I vote for "alarm". I'm the second owner of a 76 930, and it came with a similar device bolted to the firewall. It's actually quite fun -- the door trigger is "armed", and when activated, the bell sounds like a school bell.

kim.

Posted by: TurbOH Brad Jan 11 2012, 03:21 PM

I hate that steering wheel, but it looks like a pretty nice car otherwise.

The best way to sell a car online is exactly like that. Full disclosure and LOTS O PICS!

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 11 2012, 04:27 PM

I always have a problem with "certified pre-owned" Its USED.

Please watch from 1:48 for my opinion on this concept. Foul language

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=towwx7KOWDE

Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Jan 11 2012, 04:31 PM

Have to like the pictures they posted. It sure would help if every 914 for sale had pictures like this. I love the ones you see where they are clearly hiding something.

Posted by: orange914 Jan 11 2012, 05:32 PM

I want it

Posted by: orange914 Jan 11 2012, 05:33 PM

QUOTE(BajaXJ92 @ Jan 11 2012, 12:45 PM)

QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jan 11 2012, 03:39 PM)

Could that doorbell thing be an early attempt at an alarm?

I was thinking Ice Cream truck car. You could fit a lot of popsicles in the front and rear trunk.

Posted by: JawjaPorsche Jan 11 2012, 05:38 PM

I wondered what the hell that was and I am glad I am not the only one who thought it looked like a school bell!

QUOTE(orange914 @ Jan 11 2012, 06:33 PM)

QUOTE(BajaXJ92 @ Jan 11 2012, 12:45 PM)

QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jan 11 2012, 03:39 PM)

Could that doorbell thing be an early attempt at an alarm?

I was thinking Ice Cream truck car. You could fit a lot of popsicles in the front and rear trunk.

That belongs in the Jr. High hall way

Posted by: bulitt Jan 11 2012, 05:41 PM

Awesome car. You would have to leave the bell in it.

Posted by: Drums66 Jan 11 2012, 07:50 PM

QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Jan 11 2012, 12:30 PM)

Posted by: bigkensteele Jan 11 2012, 07:59 PM

No hell hole pics. My '75 is not too far off the condition of this car in most regards, but the hell hole is shot. I agree with all of the above - this is a very nice car, and the seller has done a great job. Just saying that a car can look this good and still have a rust problem.

Posted by: BMITCHELL Jan 11 2012, 08:24 PM

CA sales tax since it is a dealer.

Posted by: greenie Jan 11 2012, 08:35 PM

A great looking car, and an even better advertisement for our 914s.

The person that did this ad has real talent, I see why this caught your eye Jeff.

Posted by: ottox914 Jan 13 2012, 09:04 AM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jan 11 2012, 04:27 PM)

I always have a problem with "certified pre-owned" Its USED.

Please watch from 1:48 for my opinion on this concept. Foul language

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=towwx7KOWDE

Posted by: Kraftwerk Jan 13 2012, 10:26 AM

97.2 feedback is not 100%....but his smile is!

Looks like a nice 914. CA certainly has 'em. Wonder what camera he is using?

Posted by: bembry Jan 13 2012, 12:14 PM

QUOTE(TurbOH Brad @ Jan 11 2012, 02:21 PM)

Posted by: treborzerimar Jan 13 2012, 12:18 PM

Is that the wiring for the bell leading out??? .... they should tuck it behind the padding for less chance to "snip" the line.

... LOVE IT! HA!

Posted by: broomhandle Jan 13 2012, 01:48 PM

yeah, the best part is he is smilling.... makes me want to buy it!

it has to be good if he is smilling right?