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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Nice one to watch on ebay
Posted by: tod914 Feb 6 2009, 09:54 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___6-500-ACTUAL-MILES-1-8L-Fi-Targa-Sunflower- yellow_W0QQitemZ290293976879QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItemQQp
tZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item290293976879&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
Beautiful car. Was offered for 18k last summer. High end repaint.
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Feb 6 2009, 10:02 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___6-500-ACTUAL-MILES-1-8L-Fi-Targa-Sunflower- yellow_W0QQitemZ290293976879QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItemQQp
tZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item290293976879&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
Beautiful car. Was offered for 18k last summer. High end repaint.
and the question is why does a 6500 mile car need a repaint?
Posted by: Porsche Rescue Feb 6 2009, 10:04 AM
Not stated by seller, but I think he is representing paint as original.
First factory cloth (non-plaid) seats I have seen. At least they should be factory with only 6500 miles on the car.
Posted by: markb Feb 6 2009, 10:05 AM
Still has the sticker on the horn button. Nice. I'd be afraid to ever drive it.
Posted by: michaelmoo Feb 6 2009, 10:14 AM
It's missing the clock, looks to have a pressure gauge, and has a 73 temp gauge. Unless they switched back after 74. Seems wierd for a 6500 mile car.
Posted by: tod914 Feb 6 2009, 10:15 AM
I spoke to the 2nd owner last year. I was going to purchase it until I discovered it was repainted. From what I recall, he said the one door was scratched, so the 1st owner had the whole exterior resprayed. Looked like a very high end job from what I could tell in the photos that were sent at the time.
Posted by: Porsche Rescue Feb 6 2009, 10:20 AM
Hmmmm. Maybe that explains the seats, guages, etc. There must be a story here somewhere.
Posted by: Cevan Feb 6 2009, 10:33 AM
It's missing the cover for the brake reservoir. Ok, I had to nitpik. 
Posted by: championgt1 Feb 6 2009, 10:38 AM
Monza exhaust? 
Posted by: SteveL Feb 6 2009, 10:38 AM
Don't miss the 4 tip Monza muffler.
I agree it is a very nice looking car, but why a new muffler after 6500 miles?
Posted by: turboman808 Feb 6 2009, 11:14 AM
That is a really nice paint job that's for sure. I would be able to forgive it for being resprayed with paint that nice. But thats me.
Posted by: charliew Feb 6 2009, 01:04 PM
I hope the bidders know for sure what they are bidding on. That car seems to have several differences from my original 75. That vin is 5000 later than my 75.
Posted by: johnnie5 Feb 6 2009, 01:22 PM
Hmmmm. Maybe that explains the seats, guages, etc. There must be a story here somewhere.
Something smells a little funny here. The 'whole story' is obviously not being told.Posted by: tod914 Feb 6 2009, 01:32 PM
When I spoke with the owner last year, he was very forth comming. Spoke with his mechanic as well. Maybe someone can give him a call and see. He had the car up north for a while, then moved it to Fla.
I no longer have any of the coorespondence or pictures.
seems corduroy seats inserts were offered in 75; option 705 for black. pg. 91 johnson book
Posted by: type47 Feb 6 2009, 02:33 PM
Nice. I'd be afraid to ever drive it.
Posted by: carr914 Feb 6 2009, 03:45 PM
I had to try to make it a toy
Posted by: Slick914 Feb 6 2009, 05:12 PM
I would be pissed if I bought that car and then found out it had been repainted! The seller is obviously trying to hide that fact. 
I emailed the seller at the start of the auction to see if he had the original exhaust and dealer installed radio. He said no radio and he would check on the exhaust, but never heard back.
It's a beautiful car, but I agree that the whole story and facts might not be disclosed. Is a 75 1.8 really worth 18k? I could understand if it was all original, but it obviously has parts changed and the undisclosed repaint. 
Posted by: jc914 Feb 7 2009, 09:15 AM
its to good to be true with only 6500 miles why were things changed (radio, exhaust.........) I have to say it does look nice but original 
Posted by: r_towle Feb 7 2009, 09:26 AM
Radio...it originally was a POS...I would unbolt that original and replace it...no question the stereos of the 80's and 90's and 2000's were much more advanced.
Muffler..its a 34 year old car...do you think an untreated muffler should last that long? When you drive a car is creates moisture in the muffler..then they rust...even more in a car that only is used for short drives and then left to sit for months...
Those two items are bolt on replacements...piece of cake.
It think its a very nice example of a rust free clean car.
I wish mine was as nice.
Rich
Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 7 2009, 10:05 AM
I'm curious why no engine or chassis shots. And is it just me or do the quarters look pulled. Look at the clearance between the tire and the lip and the roundness of the panel.
Posted by: MDG Feb 7 2009, 10:32 AM
I agree overall it looks like a pretty nice car. As noted earlier the clock has been swapped out of the console; I wonder if it's original to the car period.
Always understood the 3 gauge console was 2.0 only; could be wrong though - maybe they changed it in '75.
My brother's '74 1.8 had the appearance pkg. but not console. Also, if this car came with the app. pkg. wouldn't that include fog lights?
Posted by: faux916 Feb 7 2009, 05:42 PM
I agree overall it looks like a pretty nice car. As noted earlier the clock has been swapped out of the console; I wonder if it's original to the car period.
Always understood the 3 gauge console was 2.0 only; could be wrong though - maybe they changed it in '75.
My brother's '74 1.8 had the appearance pkg. but not console. Also, if this car came with the app. pkg. wouldn't that include fog lights?
My 75 1.8 came with the 3 gauge center console.It was original.
Posted by: orthobiz Feb 8 2009, 12:43 PM
I thought Fuchs wheels weren't offered in 75/76?
Paul
Posted by: tod914 Feb 8 2009, 01:11 PM
All the options were piece mealed from 74 on. Fuchs and Mahle's available for those years as well. My 74 has and odd configuration too.
black bumpers w/fog lights, center console, sail vinal, tinted glass, but no sway bars. Also seen a 73 2.0 with no sail vinal but all the other goodies; original car. Think the key issue with that one is the lack of disclosure on the repaint. You can
see there is no vin decal in the door jam. Hope the new owner is aware of that.
Posted by: tod914 Feb 12 2009, 11:07 PM
Anyone get the final price? Last I seen was $23,100.00
Posted by: levonfarra Feb 13 2009, 12:43 AM
I thought the window cranks were also changed to the flat plastic VW Rabbit type in for the 1975 and 1976 models
Posted by: Porsche Rescue Feb 13 2009, 10:40 AM
Seller ended the auction early because of "an error in the listing". I think there were many errors in the listing!
Posted by: tod914 Feb 13 2009, 11:39 AM
LoL @ errors, Jim. Or lack of disclosure. Figured it was a done deal once it went past reserve. Private sale maybe?
Posted by: 6freak Feb 13 2009, 12:00 PM
I'm curious why no engine or chassis shots. And is it just me or do the quarters look pulled. Look at the clearance between the tire and the lip and the roundness of the panel.
I seen that too but was not gonna say anything.for fear of getting bashed for bashing a nice look`n car
Posted by: 6freak Feb 13 2009, 12:51 PM
It's missing the cover for the brake reservoir. Ok, I had to nitpik.
there was a cover for those ???? really
Posted by: Slick914 Feb 14 2009, 08:52 PM
It's back...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914-1-8L-6-500-ACTUAL-MILES-1-8L-Fi-Targa-Sunflower- yellow_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a10Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trks
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Seller didn't change the ad either. He has read this thread because I sent him a link to it. He was upset because he thought his picture shouldn't have been altered and placed in the thread without his permission. I advised him to register so he could post a reply but I guess he wasn't interested.
Posted by: 914rrr Feb 15 2009, 08:38 AM
We were curious about the 914 when it was first on Ebay. We asked the guy to provide some photos of both trunks, without the pads and to provide some photos of the engine.
He was very snippy. He told us that "if we are implying there is rust, to get on a plane and come see it for ourselves." He only provided pics of the topside of the engine, which certainly does not look low mileage to us. When we questioned him on the absence of the color coded vacuum hoses, he got more testy, and told us he would not answer anymore questions.
He is probably getting alot of emails questioning some of his statements about the car, and it is wearing on his nerves. 914 owners are serious about their cars, and we hate for someone to mislead an unsuspecting/uninformed buyer.
Posted by: tod914 Feb 15 2009, 10:29 AM
From what I recall, the trunks were perfect. The underside; engine bar had rust on it along with some other tin pieces. Guess condensation from storage got to it. Was suggested to use a vapor barrier between the car and concreet to prevent that. No issues with the body/pans (going on memory from a year ago) Can't recall the condition of the exchangers. I'm curious about the rear wheel wells if they are flared or not. Despite the issues, still a very beautiful car and bound to take home some tropheys.
Posted by: Slick914 Feb 26 2009, 02:41 PM
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Posted by: SirAndy Feb 26 2009, 05:07 PM
It's missing the cover for the brake reservoir. Ok, I had to nitpik.
there was a cover for those ???? really
Only an *option* on very early cars. I don't think that cover was still available in '75/'76 ...
So either way, it's not missing as it would have been optional anyways.
Andy
Posted by: rjames Feb 26 2009, 06:37 PM
Yup, my '75 has them.
Posted by: tod914 Feb 26 2009, 07:59 PM
Back on ebay again. Wonder what the poop is.
Posted by: Michael N Mar 2 2009, 09:51 PM
Gone again.
"The seller ended this listing early because the item is no longer available for sale."
Wonder if it was sold outside Ebay. I'd be interested in the final price.
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