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Posted by: dem Oct 17 2016, 07:56 PM

The last few years I have barely touched my car, maybe drive it once/month to move the fluids and keep the tires from being too square.

Last year I spent a bunch working through my backlog and telling myself I'd drive it more (fixed a bunch of oil leaks, restored the original 6 heat exchangers, etc.) annnnd I haven't.

So what to do. I've been with a 914 since 1995 (hello Porschephiles mailing list!) - so there's a fair bit of a inertia there..

If I do sell it, what's the best way to sell a somewhat unique (tastefully unique?!) conversion car? Slap it on eBay and wait?

Posted by: jpnovak Oct 17 2016, 08:21 PM

You will probably get a few PMs about it based on this post.

How about some more details on it? What do you mean conversion? Is it a six?

Posted by: mepstein Oct 17 2016, 08:23 PM

Great looking car. Why wouldn't you offer it on world first? At least we know what a 914 is. If it doesn't sell, you can always go to eBay or BAT later.

Posted by: michael7810 Oct 17 2016, 08:29 PM

Looks like a real beauty. I would be interested in learning more and possible looking at it when I'm in NoCal in early November. I would think many other world members would also be interested. Keep us posted on your plans.

Posted by: napasteve Oct 17 2016, 09:09 PM

Nice looking car. I'm sure I'm not the only one interested in the technical details.....

Posted by: Cairo94507 Oct 17 2016, 09:10 PM

I see what appears to be a great looking car. I would offer it up here and if no buyers, (doubtful) put it on BAT.

Posted by: Valy Oct 17 2016, 09:42 PM

I've seen this car a couple of times and it's a real gem.
I would've grab it without hesitation but I don't have a place to store it until I move next summer...

Posted by: dem Oct 18 2016, 06:10 AM

Thanks guys - and great to hear from you Valy, glad you're still at the 914!

I'd really have to dig through 30 years of records, but off the top of my head:

1973 914-6 2.7L Conversion

Original California car, records going back to the early 80s.

Conversion with mostly factory parts:
911SC front end with Bilstein inserts
914-6 stub axles
914-6 oil tank
914-6 heat exchangers (restored ~2 years ago)
6" genuine Fuchs wheels under slightly rolled fenders, 225-50 tires

Engine:
Otto's Rebuilt 2.7L with modified cams, machined case, etc. Receipts over $18,000+ back in the late 90s. Compression 175 across all 6, ~10,000 miles on it
Added Carrera hydraulic tensionsers ~2 years ago
40IDA3C Weber Carbs
Crane ignition

Cosmetic:
Non-stock metallic blue over original Olympic blue, from the late 90s.
Repro polished stainless steel early-style bumpers, undrilled front bumper, new factory chromed fog grills
New bumper tops
Center reflector insert
Fresh wiper arms and nuts
Rust bubbles from bad windshield install, jackpoints should be ground off and replaced
Hell hole is solid, as is the rest of the car

Interior:
Remanufactured dash top with ashtray delete
German loop carpet in cinnamon
Brown vinyl interior 9/10
Restored gauges + custom 4 gauge (oil, temp, volts, fuel)
Momo prototipo steering wheel + offset spacer for more leg room
6" round speaker pods
8" fiberglass subwoofer in passenger footrest location
Factory leather shift gaitor
New aluminum door sills
Lots of fresh gaskets and other details

Others:
Brakes & suspension gone through - replated & rebuilt rear calipers, rebuilt front calipers and new MC, Bilstein HD shocks + Ground Control coilovers
Optima Redtop AGM battery
Many many other small details I'm sure I've forgotten

Stuff todo:
Fresh air blower doesn't work
Fog lights disconnected

Posted by: 74ravenna Oct 18 2016, 07:41 AM

Beautiful!

Votes are already cast and the polls are closed but elections go on forever these days so is it too early to nominate this for next COTM?

Steve

Posted by: 74ravenna Oct 18 2016, 07:54 AM

QUOTE(74ravenna @ Oct 18 2016, 09:41 AM)

Posted by: whitetwinturbo Oct 18 2016, 10:12 AM

...........hard to believe a 914World person would not snap this one up

Posted by: iwanta914-6 Oct 18 2016, 11:00 AM

ohmygod omygod ohmogod ohmygod!

Gorgeous 914! I, along with many others I'm sure, would love to have the opportunity to buy it.

Unfortunately for me, this is probably a $30-$40K car and that's way out of my range.

As others stated though, put up a well thought out ad with loads of pictures in the "world" classified section. If you get no bites in the range you are hoping to get, then try other places. If you are a PCA member, list it on the PCA site. Pelican, The Samba, and even craigslist. Then if that doesn't work, BAT is probably next.

Posted by: Mueller Oct 18 2016, 11:11 AM

That is pretty car, it a shame not driven more often, but that happens.

Too nice of car for me!

If you do sell it, someone sure will be getting a nice car, let's hope they drive and enjoy it like you used to!

Posted by: billh1963 Oct 18 2016, 11:31 AM

Would love to know a price....

Posted by: dem Oct 18 2016, 01:38 PM

Ha, I guess I need to wash it (it has been 2 years.. bit dusty!) and take a bunch of pictures. Didn't mean to turn it into a "for sale" thread (hopefully I get cut some slack for owning 914s for 20+ years.)

Valuation on these cars is always tricky, outside of mint/original cars. $30K or so smells about right and go from there depending on interest and market appetite?

Posted by: tomh Oct 18 2016, 02:10 PM

If your going to sell it then post a price and sell it, or do you just want everybody oooing and aaaing over it.

Posted by: Racer Oct 18 2016, 02:44 PM

If you really think you would drive it more, then drop it at a competent shop and have them address the niggling issues that annoy you and that have prevented you from driving it.

On the other hand, if even fixed up you don't think you would drive it more (ie, it doesn't ride, drive, sound like you used to appreciate it) then maybe its time to let it go to someone else.

Either way, the car would then be ready to either use or sell!

Looks nice!

Posted by: Rand Oct 18 2016, 02:58 PM

Drive it more!

Otherwise, here's where you should post:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showforum=20

Posted by: euro911 Oct 18 2016, 03:29 PM

QUOTE(dem @ Oct 18 2016, 05:10 AM)

Posted by: Tom_T Oct 18 2016, 06:05 PM

Check the FS ads for the WTB by a CA guy looking for a nice 73-74 2L in Marathon who posted today, you may make a happy couple!

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=296947

.... or just make time to drive it more & keep it!


Tom
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Posted by: Chris H. Oct 18 2016, 06:19 PM

QUOTE(euro911 @ Oct 18 2016, 04:29 PM)

QUOTE(dem @ Oct 18 2016, 05:10 AM)

...
Stuff todo:
Fresh air blower doesn't work
Fog lights disconnected

Well, that's the deal breaker for me

GLWTS, sharp looking car ...

Posted by: Cracker Oct 18 2016, 06:21 PM

Mr. Raby just pulled the same stunt not long ago...low, real low.

Tony

QUOTE(Rand @ Oct 18 2016, 04:58 PM)

Posted by: Cracker Oct 18 2016, 06:22 PM

Sounds like you've made up your mind...or it has always been made.

Tony

QUOTE(dem @ Oct 18 2016, 08:10 AM)

Posted by: dem Oct 18 2016, 07:16 PM

All the nice words make me want to keep it!

2 years ago I did spend $9K fixing up most of the niggling stuff (new alternator, tensioners, restoring heat exchangers, oil leaks, etc etc) - but still didn't end up driving it much. Of course the same could be said of my motorcycle.

I don't know.. I guess we'll know if I end up bumping this thread in a year! After owning 914s for 20 years, it would be weird to be without one in my garage!

Final pic.. my original '74 Creamsicle in disguise, from 1995:

Posted by: napasteve Oct 20 2016, 04:19 PM

Dem, would you share where you had your quad gauge made? Details?

Posted by: RobW Oct 21 2016, 01:26 PM

I don't think holding on to it will cost you much.... then again, if the money in the bank will make you smile more....

Posted by: 914z Oct 22 2017, 12:46 AM

QUOTE(napasteve @ Oct 20 2016, 02:19 PM)