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Posted by: rktmn247 Aug 20 2005, 09:09 PM
Hello! I am a new member. I have been lurking for a while now just reading and absorbing all of the great info on this site. I dont have a 914 yet but I am looking. Looked at an original 1971 2.0 6 cyl. today. The owner wants 5K. Will attach some pics and let me know what you all think it is worth. Thanks!
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Posted by: SirAndy Aug 20 2005, 09:19 PM
if you don't want it, i'll take it! 
welcome to the club 
while the car certainly needs some TLC i don't see anything in the pictures that looks too alarming.
with time and money, all this can be brought back to it's former glory ...
Andy
Posted by: smg914 Aug 20 2005, 09:42 PM
There's that "Switzerland Equipment" again.
I wonder why it has a 120MPH speedo?
Hey, it's a 6....It's worth restoring.
Posted by: rktmn247 Aug 20 2005, 10:21 PM
Some additional info about the car. The owner said engine has not been started in two years. He has not ever driven the car, he bought it with the intention to restore and never started it. Battery tray is gone and area below it does not look too bad. I could not get a close look at that side of the car. Longs looked good to me and door seams are straight. I dont know much about these though so I may not be a very good judge. Owner says that it is the original eng & trans and he thinks it is a euro spec version because the emblem on the rear trunk says VW and something about the front turn signal having orange lenses put on when it was shipped over? He has alot of extra parts including some of the metal to replace what will need to be cut out. I have the fever but dont want to impulse buy and bite off more than I can chew! I should have put "What is this car worth" in the title of this topic and maybe I would see more replies. 
Posted by: Travis Neff Aug 20 2005, 10:25 PM
It looks like a fun project, but if this is your first 914 I'd suggest getting a drivable car. It is too easy to let a project sit for years and never have the fun of driving it.
Posted by: boxstr Aug 20 2005, 10:37 PM
Welcome, Travis is correct. I get a lot of calls from people wanting to sell a 914 that they bought thinking they would have a fun project,that they started and never finished. Never got to drive a 914, just spent alot of time and money getting it to the point that it is worth half of what they originally paid for the car.
If you have the space and the money I would buy the 914-6 and store it and then go out and buy a nice 914 that you can drive and enjoy. The 914-6 will appreciate even in the condition that we see from your photos.
Good luck, let use know what happens.
CCLINSIXNOTFOUR
Posted by: SirAndy Aug 20 2005, 10:38 PM
| QUOTE (Travis Neff @ Aug 20 2005, 09:25 PM) |
| It looks like a fun project, but if this is your first 914 I'd suggest getting a drivable car. It is too easy to let a project sit for years and never have the fun of driving it. |
i kind of have to agree with that. if you've nerver done a restoration before, this might not be the right car to start ...
original /6 are getting fairly rare and i would hate to see one hacked together (no offense) ...
for someone who has worked on these cars before, this would be a nice project indeed ...
hey McMark, you got space for another project car?
if so, i'll sell "Mr. rktmn247" my car and get this /6 ...
interested?
Andy
Posted by: GWN7 Aug 20 2005, 10:44 PM
Hello and welcome 
From what you have show us it dosen't look that bad. A picture of the "Hell Hole" (area below where the battery should be) and the long on that side would be nice.
As to price.... a 6 roller sold for $2,200 a few months ago (on Ebay) so the price mention dosen't sound out of line.
Be prepared to spend a lot of time (& $$) to bring it back.
Are your skills up to the job?
Posted by: rktmn247 Aug 20 2005, 10:50 PM
If I buy the car I will make sure that all the work done will be up to par and I am sure I would be asking alot of questions on this site. Andy can you edit my topic title to include "what is this car worth" or tell me how to do it? Thanks!
Posted by: Travis Neff Aug 20 2005, 10:55 PM
Is the car in Hawaii? If so, the price may be right.
Posted by: rktmn247 Aug 20 2005, 11:00 PM
Yes it is. I have been here 13 years and have only seen two on the road and that was quite some time ago.
Posted by: Gint Aug 20 2005, 11:30 PM
| QUOTE (rktmn247 @ Aug 20 2005, 10:50 PM) |
| If I buy the car I will make sure that all the work done will be up to par and I am sure I would be asking alot of questions on this site. Andy can you edit my topic title to include "what is this car worth" or tell me how to do it? Thanks! |
I took care of it; I hope it's satisfactory.
Welcome to the club.
That particular 914/6 my well be worth $5k, but I agree with the others. That car will cost you a fortune to restore and a *lot* of time. More than likely you will never finish it. If you've owned a 914 before or have a 914 to drive while you work on a project of that magnitude, you might have the passion to finish that project. Otherwise, it's not the best way to start.
Ask me how I know...
Posted by: Mueller Aug 21 2005, 12:03 AM
Last time I was on Maui a few years ago I saw a 914 on the way back from Mt Haleakala, I've been told there are a few more on that island and at least one original /6 from a fellow P-car nut that use to live there.....
These are not hard cars to work on, but it can be expensive and time consuming
Posted by: rktmn247 Aug 21 2005, 12:08 AM
| QUOTE (Gint @ Aug 20 2005, 09:30 PM) | ||
I took care of it; I hope it's satisfactory. Welcome to the club. That particular 914/6 my well be worth $5k, but I agree with the others. That car will cost you a fortune to restore and a *lot* of time. More than likely you will never finish it. If you've owned a 914 before or have a 914 to drive while you work on a project of that magnitude, you might have the passion to finish that project. Otherwise, it's not the best way to start. Ask me how I know... |
Thanks!
Posted by: Gint Aug 21 2005, 12:08 AM
Fact is, it may take the seller a while to unload that car in Hawaii.
You guys see the serial number on that car? 15
Posted by: rktmn247 Aug 21 2005, 12:13 AM
Owner has had some calls but said I was only the second guy that took the time to look at it and no one has made any offers.
Posted by: Gustl Aug 21 2005, 12:28 AM
| QUOTE (Gint @ Aug 21 2005, 08:08 AM) |
| You guys see the serial number on that car? 15 |
Mike - you recognized that it's a '71 car
but it's funny that VIN and engine number are pretty close to the car that other Austrian guy looked for (this week)
they were 914 1 43 0041 and 6410014
Posted by: Porsche Rescue Aug 21 2005, 08:58 AM
The car is well worth $5000 (but that doesn't mean you couldn't offer $4000). Only you can decide if it is the right car for you. It is a solid beginning for a restoration. As with all 914's, rust is the issue.
Posted by: Gint Aug 21 2005, 09:00 AM
| QUOTE (Gustl @ Aug 21 2005, 12:28 AM) | ||
Mike - you recognized that it's a '71 car but it's funny that VIN and engine number are pretty close to the car that other Austrian guy looked for (this week) they were 914 1 43 0041 and 6410014 |
Yes I did. Serial number 15 AND a 1971. I have to admit, I'd be more tempted myself if it didn't involve shipping from HI.
Posted by: sixnotfour Aug 21 2005, 09:28 AM
I bought a car from California (originaly Indiana) same rust and the floor was falling out
Didnt run when I got it ,but it did run pretty good, not safe to drive too much rust , but complete -6, I paid 3000.00 about 5 years ago.
I could not sell it in Seattle Times sell adds as a roller for 1500.00
Everyone said they could fix it untill they actually looked at it and then said it was too rusty.
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