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Posted by: Gint Dec 16 2003, 10:57 PM

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/4/0/61647440.htm

If the VIN number is accurate, it's a 71. You don't see too many of those around. It looks pretty nice too.

Posted by: Air_Cooled_Nut Dec 16 2003, 11:27 PM

Bee-Ee-Ay-utiful interior but where are the tinited windows?

Posted by: VegasRacer Dec 16 2003, 11:47 PM

1971 914-6. #70 out of 443. Rare indeed.

4 speed tranny? Sun roof? Rear disc brakes?
I bet the salesman couldn't find the gas tank or the motor?

Posted by: Bleyseng Dec 17 2003, 01:12 AM

Hmm, painted bumpers, no sail vinyl means a repaint...

No engine shots, darn.

Geoff

Posted by: Brad Roberts Dec 17 2003, 01:26 AM

The interior looks nice. The painted bumpers dont do much for me.


B

Posted by: biosurfer1 Dec 17 2003, 01:30 AM

be very careful if anyone is interested, i work for dealerships for 3 years and they are very good at making bad cars look good just to make the sale...

Posted by: Brad Roberts Dec 17 2003, 02:28 AM

It *could* be a 4 speed. Most people that dont know the 914 dont even know it has a dog-leg first.

Here is some tranny info on the 4 speeds. Also note that the ZF limited slip tranny's had a different letter in the part number: HBO instead of HAO.

B

Posted by: ArtechnikA Dec 17 2003, 05:04 AM

...if it's a SportoMatic :-) ... that kind of thing you'd think they'd notice... i had thought the Sports's were early ('70) cars but i realised i don't actually know their distribution through the production run - other than i'd expect them to have been built in a batch ...

stock /6 is pretty gutless off the line in 2nd, but i suppose if you were convinced it had only 4 forward gears you'd just think the car was gutless off the line ...

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Dec 17 2003, 07:19 AM

Hey Guys,

I know the car. It came out of our SMOG area. It's a true 1971 - 914-6. When it came into the dealer it was very ratty. They did a remarkable cleanup and it looks good from 20 ft. I understand the dealer took it in trade & they are into the car for about $15 big ones. It's been there since summer & a good deal could be had. I personally would not buy it, because I want to start with a less expensive car. That being said, it's rare and in a few years the price will look like a bargin.
Rare, Rare, but a money pit to restore.
Tom

Posted by: Gint Dec 17 2003, 08:14 AM

LOL Thanks Thomas

How well I know...