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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Best in the world?

Posted by: last337 Jan 15 2013, 08:49 AM

Sorry if someone else posted this but jeez!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914-2-0-Liter-ORIGINAL-1976-Porsche-914-2-0-Perhaps-the-BEST-in-the-WORLD-/140905067922?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item20ce98b592

Posted by: JawjaPorsche Jan 15 2013, 09:31 AM

QUOTE(last337 @ Jan 15 2013, 09:49 AM)

Pointed out last week. See thread.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=201882

Posted by: URY914 Jan 15 2013, 09:48 AM

Note to self: never call anything the "Best".

Posted by: Racer Chris Jan 15 2013, 11:56 AM

QUOTE(URY914 @ Jan 15 2013, 10:48 AM)

Note to self: never call anything the "Best".

... or "perfect".

Posted by: sdthomas Jan 15 2013, 12:34 PM

Here's another 'candidate':

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1416555

Posted by: tod914 Jan 15 2013, 02:42 PM

As nice as those cars may be, unfortunetly you open up a can of worms with those claims.

Posted by: Nine_14 Jan 15 2013, 03:04 PM

QUOTE(sdthomas @ Jan 15 2013, 07:34 PM)

Here's another 'candidate':

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1416555

Great car, but who placed that relais there ...?

Posted by: Cupomeat Jan 15 2013, 03:54 PM

Yeah, that is a nice car, but they didn't bother to show any shots of the areas that may be a problem.

I do dig the 80s style sail mirrors and the electrical tape on the heater hoses is the best in the world, no doubt. If I were to buy it I would probably save that tape when I replace them and sell the scraps on e-bay as the best used tape in the world...

$23,500 is too much for that car in my opinion, even if it is a survivor (mostly).

oh and that 1982 style auto reverse cassette deck is the best in the world as well...

Posted by: Cupomeat Jan 15 2013, 03:56 PM

QUOTE(sdthomas @ Jan 15 2013, 01:34 PM)

Here's another 'candidate':

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1416555

Now that one looks pretty damn clean. Still, LOTS of MONEY

I agree the starter relay should be in the engine compartment if used at all.

Posted by: Pat Garvey Jan 15 2013, 05:40 PM

I'll have to say that the Samba car has far more worth than the evilbay car. The Samba car (quirky color, but I like it) has proven photographically that is what I would call "slick", and comcours ready with a few hours work. Appears to be very well restored, so it's not going to be considered original.

There are a number of nit-picks I have with the '76, but I love the color. "Perfect" and "nicest" are bad terms to use for any car, but the '76 has a lot of negatives.

They are both worthy cars......but.

The '74 is the second best performing 914-4. The '76 is not.

The '74 is ready & willing to perform anywhere. The '76 is limited, and will require some serious bucks to match the quality of the '74.

I feel that the '74 is fairly priced, given the costs of resto and the world market lust for these. Maybe a little high, but hey, the work is done. And, it's a significant multiple PVA national concours winner.

I also feel that the '76 is a darned good base (assuming the chassis & hellhole are good), and could be a great owner. Price is seriously too high though, particularly because it isn't a well-optioned car and down on performance.

I'd take the '74, in a nano, for 18k. '76 - 12K maybe.

But, what do I know?
Pay

Posted by: G e o r g e Jan 16 2013, 12:18 AM

You guys need to read every thread on this site here is the http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=201126&hl=

Posted by: Tom Jan 16 2013, 05:12 AM

Had it less than 2 weeks? Makes one wonder if something is wrong with the car. Sure looks nice!
Tom