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Posted by: Phoenix-MN Apr 16 2014, 10:47 AM

Some one needs to check this out

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-Base-1972-porsche-914-base-2-0-l-/251506086001?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3a8eee5071&item=251506086001&pt=US_Cars_Trucks#ht_22wt_933

Posted by: rudedude Apr 16 2014, 11:00 AM

4 bolt wheels

Posted by: Qarl Apr 16 2014, 11:01 AM

Not a six.

Engine compartment has no oil tank provisions.

And wheels are 4 bolts

Posted by: Phoenix-MN Apr 16 2014, 11:06 AM

Good eyes, my pc screen is too dark to make out the wheels but the tank is a give-away. Probably a seller that doesn't know too much about the car and just pulled engine info from something else

Engine: 2.0L 1991CC 122Cu. In. H6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Posted by: SLITS Apr 16 2014, 11:10 AM

Sent seller a message that he is dreaming.

Posted by: budk Apr 16 2014, 02:36 PM

Please elaborate? Why is he dreaming?

Thank you.

Posted by: Qarl Apr 16 2014, 02:41 PM

Car is listed as a six cylinder in the technical specs

Posted by: carr914 Apr 16 2014, 04:30 PM

You would be pissed if someone bought it for $200 and it had a Six in it

Posted by: injunmort Apr 16 2014, 05:30 PM

i'll bite

Posted by: pdlightning Apr 16 2014, 11:07 PM

And a 72, I didn't think any factory 6 cars were built in 72.

Posted by: Bob L. Apr 16 2014, 11:13 PM

Maybe not a factory 6. Could be a transplant.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 17 2014, 01:13 AM

There were factory sixes in 72. None were imported to the US. There may be some grey market cars here though.

They were unique in that they had a 4cylinder column and wiring harness, and a small adapter harness to hook up the 6cylinder relay board.

Sill had a VIN starting with 914 though.

Posted by: SLITS Apr 17 2014, 08:41 AM

Seller didn't answer request for VIN number.

Posted by: CptTripps Apr 17 2014, 12:07 PM

4-lug wheels...
Interior is wrong...
Key on the steering column...

Posted by: carr914 Apr 17 2014, 05:58 PM

The Ignition Switch on a 72 914-6 is on the Column. And what do you think is wrong with the Interior and how would it differ?

This isn't a Factory -6

Posted by: barefoot Apr 18 2014, 10:48 AM

He answered my question and guessed it was a 4 after all
He says S/N is 4732927053.

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Apr 18 2014, 11:36 AM

Movable passenger seat! That says it is later than 72 and so does the vin!

Posted by: Sea Dragon 914 Apr 18 2014, 11:39 AM

There were only about 250 that were considered 72s and I believe all were manufactured in 71. I also recall that they were all sold in Europe. I did have a chance to see and ride in a 72 over 20 years ago. I don't remember how it got to the States.

I'm bummed that I sold my 70 six and even more bummed that I didn't buy a 71 six from the original owner 10 years ago. The guy worked at a friend's shop and he needed money. He said I could have the car for $15k. It had original everything and had something like 60k miles on it. It was driven in the 70's and pretty much was garaged until he sold it. I had the checkbook out and my wife said no.

Posted by: injunmort Apr 18 2014, 12:25 PM

my'72 has movable passenger seat and I am relatively certain it is stock. going by posted vin # would this not suggest a '73 model year?

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Apr 18 2014, 01:20 PM

I dont think the 6's did.

Posted by: SLITS Apr 18 2014, 03:52 PM

Your build date should be late '72 ... a couple of mid-year changes.

Posted by: Dave_Darling Apr 18 2014, 05:19 PM

The 1972 914-6 was an odd beastie. Moveable passenger's seat, steering-wheel ignition switch, and other stuff that "wasn't on 914-6es". I've seen one or two in person; they're pretty rare in the US.

--DD

Posted by: carr914 Apr 18 2014, 06:37 PM

I know of at least 2 with movable Pass Seat