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Posted by: bulitt Sep 2 2013, 10:26 AM

Stumbled upon this in Raleigh, NC.
Admin- If this is in the wrong forum pls move.
Not my listing, or my car, have no idea of the price?
Added it to the Vin database.

http://road-scholars.com/1970-porsche-914-6/

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Heres the ad wording-

"Knowledgeable and passionate 914 enthusiasts will appreciate this totally dialed-in 914-6. Updated with an incredible 2.7 liter hot rod motor, the car drives like a rocket ship. The addition of 16 inch wheels and 911 disc brakes completes the performance upgrades. This car has a rust-free chassis due to meticulous maintenance by its’ original owner – a long-time PCA 914 guru. The motor update, combined with a low production number (3,318) between 1970-72 make this car rare and desirable. The original 2.0 liter motor (long block) is included with the car.

VIN: 9140431545
Built in April 1970
Exterior Paint: Light Ivory (repainted)
Interior: Black leatherette
Miles: 93,456
Motor: 2.7 liter hot rod motor in it now. Original 2.0 liter motor (long block) comes with the car."

Posted by: toolguy Sep 5 2013, 10:26 AM

The note about the production number leaves me puzzled. .

the only other number besides the VIN is the Karman body number in the center of the floor of the rear trunk { Fours were stamped on the floor by the right taillight}. . . Given the Vin, this is an April 1970 manufactured, and at that time the Karman number last 4 digits should be within 40 of the Vin number/ /
That would make the Karman number need to be around 131540 thru 131580

If they are referring to a number on the Karman door plate, IIRC, factory six's at this time did not have an ID number stamped there. . it was left blank and only the color id was stamped.

Here is my real 6 tag

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Posted by: mrholland2 Sep 5 2013, 12:22 PM

QUOTE(toolguy @ Sep 5 2013, 09:26 AM)

The note about the production number leaves me puzzled. .

the only other number besides the VIN is the Karman body number in the center of the floor of the rear trunk { Fours were stamped on the floor by the right taillight}. . . Given the Vin, this is an April 1970 manufactured, and at that time the Karman number last 4 digits should be within 40 of the Vin number/ /
That would make the Karman number need to be around 131540 thru 131580

If they are referring to a number on the Karman door plate, IIRC, factory six's at this time did not have an ID number stamped there. . it was left blank and only the color id was stamped.

Here is my real 6 tag

My guess is that the "production number" isn't a "real" number, but the guess of what car it was in the run. . the 3318th car, based on the numbers.

If that made any sense?

Posted by: toolguy Sep 5 2013, 12:41 PM

That is what makes no sense. . there were only 3360 six's made over 1970-1972, and about 2660 in 1970. . I that is the Karmann number, it would make it one of the last 1972 cars. .
It piqued my curiosity as something than needs investigation if someone was going to buy the car..

Posted by: sbsix Sep 5 2013, 01:36 PM

bulitt is just quoting the ad copy that mentions 3,318 sixes produced, which by all accounts is incorrect.

Posted by: toolguy Sep 5 2013, 02:03 PM

OK that makes sense now even if it is incorrect, that what the ad meant was that 3318 units were produced. .

It just had me wondering what they were trying to say. .

Posted by: patrick3000 Sep 18 2013, 08:43 PM

Looks like a nice car

Posted by: smg914 Sep 19 2013, 06:22 PM

3318 production 914-6's, is correct.

Posted by: pete000 Sep 19 2013, 11:21 PM

Nice one !

How much are they asking?

Posted by: Michael N Sep 20 2013, 12:39 AM

I emailed them when it was first listed. They wanted 55k.

Posted by: a914622 Sep 21 2013, 07:45 AM

Hey that same add was in the Bellingham,Wa C/L? The car was in Lynden?

that dont make any scence...

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