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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ It's a Bumblebee!
Posted by: billh1963 May 7 2018, 03:03 PM
So, my '74 turns out to be a Bumblebee after all.
The engine is a GA. However, it is not the original. Oh well...can't win everything 
Engine is GA012406
Body Number 0929527
Posted by: SirAndy May 7 2018, 03:07 PM
Posted by: Andyrew May 7 2018, 03:13 PM
Thats like finding $10k! Good job!
Posted by: billh1963 May 7 2018, 03:17 PM
Thats like finding $10k! Good job!
Or more
Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby May 7 2018, 03:54 PM
SO close on the engine number, looks like only about 400 SN's away from what should be the original. Did the prev owner tell you it had been replaced?
Posted by: billh1963 May 7 2018, 04:03 PM
SO close on the engine number, looks like only about 400 SN's away from what should be the original. Did the prev owner tell you it had been replaced?
No. I seriously doubt she knew. Her parents bought her the car 30+ years ago. Back then it probably didn't matter much.
Posted by: billh1963 Feb 23 2023, 09:12 AM
Darn...I just realized I missed my cars birthday yesterday! 49 years young. I need to get the car fixed up and running for its 50th birthday!
Posted by: NARP74 Feb 23 2023, 09:33 AM
Congrats! So now do you start a search for the original engine? That heritage means you need to be careful of the resto and parts you add right? That 10k will be an investment recouped at sale time.
Posted by: billh1963 Feb 23 2023, 10:05 AM
That engine is probably long gone. However, the good news is the original shop where the car was purchased is still in business. I need to check with them and see if they have any 2.0 blocks laying around.
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Feb 23 2023, 10:05 AM
Darn...I just realized I missed my cars birthday yesterday! 49 years young. I need to get the car fixed up and running for its 50th birthday!
get that running and bring it to Okteenerfest in September!!
Posted by: Beach914 Feb 23 2023, 10:26 AM
Congrats on the discovery ! Welcome to the Gang.
Posted by: billh1963 Feb 23 2023, 10:52 AM
Darn...I just realized I missed my cars birthday yesterday! 49 years young. I need to get the car fixed up and running for its 50th birthday!
get that running and bring it to Okteenerfest in September!!BB might be the car for that….I need to refinish the wheels and get new tires. I’d still like to refinish the interior if 914rubber would run a sale on interiors
Posted by: krazykonrad Feb 23 2023, 12:17 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Jamie Feb 23 2023, 12:27 PM
So, my '74 turns out to be a Bumblebee after all.
The engine is a GA. However, it is not the original. Oh well...can't win everything
Engine is GA012406
Body Number 0929527
Exterior looks to be in great condition, how about the hidden rust prone body areas?
Posted by: billh1963 Feb 23 2023, 12:40 PM
Exterior looks to be in great condition, how about the hidden rust prone body areas?
Longs are excellent (I’ve pulled the plastic rocker panels)
Trunks are excellent
Some hellhole damage (I’ve seen much worse in my other cars). Most of the paint appears to be original. This is a pretty darn solid car!
Posted by: burton73 Feb 23 2023, 05:49 PM
Congratulations on this is a rare car. The production numbers are very few on these LE cars making them have serious collector value.
I Personally fine these LE cars the best looking 914s that came down the line. You got a great find
Best Bob B
Posted by: BENBRO02 Feb 23 2023, 09:38 PM
Looks nice! I like it without the stripes.
Posted by: DBF Feb 23 2023, 09:44 PM
Welcome to the Bumblebee club. There are a lot of us on the forum - always available for help.
Posted by: Geezer914 Feb 24 2023, 09:24 AM
Nice find! Best of luck with the car.
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