I am looking at buying this 1972 914 - the owner says the 4 cyclinder is complete but it isn't running. The car looks original and I have asked for more details on the history and pictures of the typical trouble areas. Seller is asking for $2500 - would appreciate any comments on this one as it would be my first 914.
Need to know why the engine won't run. Plus rust info. You could have much more than the asking price on repairs.
I am not saying there is not $2500 of value, but once you factor the cost of getting it right, you may find a better and less expensive ride being sold.
Seems like a better deal than this one!
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/guelph/72-porsche/1038545382?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
Since it will be your first 914, I would vote to pass on this car. Get something that is running. It may well be worth $2,500, but that would be for someone who knows exactly what he is getting into.
In addition to the usual rust areas look good and hard at the front and rear hood hinges. The "lids" are spring loaded on the front and torsion bars on the rear, if the hinges rust loose, then the "lids" don't fit well as it would appear in the picture.a
This can only get worse until it is repaired correctly.
The engine is not a deal breaker at the right price and if the car has minimal rust,
It's easy and inexpensive to get another running engine. If rusted walk away . It's not easy to find a good chassis .
Has a 73/74 bumper on it minus the bumperettes..
look for front end damage..
and other comments point to more $$ on a nicer car..
especialllllly if you can get a history and some docs on it...
5 to 10G USD will get you a decent example..
good luck...
Note the rust in the bottom of drivers door jam. Hard to tell if that's rust in the bottom corner of the windshield. That's what I can see at a glance. Anticipate more. Color change?
The two pictures show a color difference from the driver’s side door to the passenger's side front fender, including the front hood and cowl. From the pictures, I can't tell if the front or the rear of the car was repainted. My guess would be the whole front of the car was repainted. I would find out what was repainted and why.
I just paid exactly that for the same car; 72 yellow, but with side shifter, 2l motor, and less tidy. The critical issue is how much pox it has and where.
Mine is now floating south west slowly.
Thanks all for your great comments - I decided to pass on this one as I really do want something running. As always, there are people here willing to help (even when noobs are just trying to figure things out).
Not a bad deal, I paid that for a good roller without a engine or transmission
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