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Posted by: viper11511 Dec 9 2016, 08:26 PM

Hello all! I recently acquired a 1975 914 2.0. This car brings back childhood dreams as it was owned by a neighbor. I would see and hear it coming and going for maybe a decade. Always admiring it. The neighbors eventually moved and I lost track of the car. Fast forward maybe 20 years and I find out someone I actually know owns the car and it has been sitting in a garage for all those years. The second I lay eyes on it the memories come back. I want it! Fortunately for me his wife wants it gone and he decides to sell it to me. I am again reunited with a childhood dream. It runs and drives and needs but needs some love which I am currently working on. As a car enthusiast I belong to a few other forums and and excited to be a part of this one. Happy Holidays all and I look forward to knowing you all a little better soon!


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Posted by: SirAndy Dec 9 2016, 08:34 PM

Posted by: mark04usa Dec 9 2016, 09:28 PM

Looks like a real fine car from the photos. Please keep us posted...esp. with more photos

Posted by: turk22 Dec 9 2016, 09:33 PM

great story, welcome!

Posted by: mgp4591 Dec 9 2016, 09:37 PM

That's a cool story that ended well - very nice!

Posted by: ottox914 Dec 9 2016, 10:14 PM

Fun story and looks like it will clean up well.

Posted by: viper11511 Dec 9 2016, 10:15 PM

Thanks all for the warm welcome! I appreciate it! I will keep you posted. First item is using the heck out of the search feature on this forum! Much to learn! Looks like I have a great group of teachers! Ha!

Posted by: Cairo94507 Dec 10 2016, 08:18 AM

Definitely a nice story and the car looks to be in good condition too. Before you tackle getting it back on the road, read through a bunch of the "bringing it back to life" threads on here. That will give you a nice road map and hopefully allow you to get it back on the road easier.

Posted by: jmill Dec 10 2016, 10:14 AM

Awesome story! My love for these little cars started when a neighbor had a silver 6 with factory rear flares. Unfortunately, the car was lost in a house fire. I'm glad your story has a much happier ending.

Posted by: Steve Dec 10 2016, 10:25 AM

Congrats!!
My dad had a hopped up vw bug sleeper. Dual webers, etc. My neighbor also had a 4 banger 914. The other neighbors thought my dad had a Porsche motor in his bug, because it sounded like the 914. I always loved that 914 and eventually bought one. My neighbor eventually sold his 914 and bought a real six. He gave me a ride in it and I was amazed how fast that thing could get to 100 mph and brake down to zero again. It was only a matter of time before I built a six.

Posted by: Larmo63 Dec 10 2016, 10:45 AM

Black is the sexiest color for a 914!!!!

Posted by: Olympic 1.7 Dec 10 2016, 11:00 AM

Congrats.. Good to see these come out of hiding.

Good luck
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Posted by: 76-914 Dec 10 2016, 11:22 AM

Nice looking car. Like those wheels.

Posted by: Rsjg911 Dec 10 2016, 11:43 AM

Black and baby burners. Gotta love that!
Enjoy your most excellent acquisition.

Posted by: viper11511 Dec 10 2016, 12:14 PM

Again what a great welcome from you all! Thank you again! Right now I am reading through the manuals and the stack of receipts on anything done to the car since new. I think I have like 5 keys! Ha! Four red keys and one black. I will have to look into that. And thanks for the heads up on the threads to search for. Looks like I have some reading to do! I see 914's come with a few styles of wheels and mine are burners? I will do some searching before asking to many more questions! Ha! Thanks again all and have a great Saturday!

Posted by: Toast Dec 11 2016, 08:35 AM

Congratulations!!

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Dec 11 2016, 09:31 AM

:nice looking car.

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Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 11 2016, 08:32 PM

QUOTE(viper11511 @ Dec 10 2016, 03:14 PM)

Posted by: 914Sixer Dec 12 2016, 07:14 AM

From what I see it was an expensive 75. Black was special paint and appearance group in addition to the Mahle wheels. 2.0L and console only add to value.

Posted by: krazykonrad Dec 12 2016, 07:12 PM

Konrad