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Posted by: Mach Schnell Jul 8 2015, 09:48 AM

I am selling my father’s 1973 914 2.0L. I will list vehicle details and then some pros and cons.

General Details:
-Car was originally Delphi Green Metallic (verified via L 99A paint code and some areas of the car exposing original paint), now painted red (perhaps guards red?).
-Black Interior
-Unknown mileage (showing 31k miles)
-2 Owner car
-Extensive records
-Weber carburetors (original fuel injection system is gone)
-F/R factory sway bars
-Aftermarket Dino steering wheel
-Aftermarket stereo
-Aftermarket front rubber lip
-Aftermarket driver side rear view mirror
-Aftermarket rocker panel covers
-Aftermarket exhaust (monza?)
-Aftermarket rear spoiler
-All chrome was painted black (can be stripped)
-150mph speedo
-No COA to verify #s matching, but not aware of any swaps

Pros:
-Originally delphi green metallic
-No rust in h&!! hole (believe this was repaired years ago but would need to review records)
-Believed to be original floor pans (did not note any rust after a cursory look)
-Rockers appear solid (did not note any rust after a cursory look)
-Rear trunk appears flawless
-Seats are being recovered to factory spec

Cons:
-Car has sat for at least 4 years (was running well when parked)
-Evidence of mice but believe they have been eradicated (needs a good cleaning to eliminate remnants)
-Some rust behind headlights
-Some rust in the seams of the passenger side door
-Paint is oxidized
-Surface rust on battery tray (no rust holes or bubbles)

The car comes with lots of spares (top, interior bits, trim, etc...)

Asking price of $9K with reupholstered seats, finished interior and car running.

Thank you in advance…

Photos are unedited cell phone pics

Posted by: rjames Jul 8 2015, 01:59 PM

Since you asked.... It's a nice looking car but I think $12k is too high given it isn't running, has carbs and has gone through a color change. Get it running and that will help your cause. For $12k I would want a well sorted car that needs little or no attention.

Posted by: Mach Schnell Jul 8 2015, 02:30 PM

I will get the car running by the weekend. I also have all interior carpet pieces that will go in once the seats are back. I know $12K is high and I'm willing to talk realistic prices with anyone who is seriously interested.

Posted by: Mach Schnell Jul 9 2015, 07:30 AM

Updated price of $9K includes finished interior and engine running. Car is located in McLean, VA.

Posted by: Mach Schnell Jul 11 2015, 06:45 PM

Paint came back to life with a little work. New battery installed. Interior back in with the exception of the seats which should be done in a couple of weeks.

Posted by: mepstein Jul 11 2015, 08:18 PM

Very nice.

Posted by: Mach Schnell Jul 12 2015, 05:43 AM

I have receipts for $6,000 worth of repairs made within the last 100 miles. Work includes new f/r brake rotors, brake pads, brake lines, wheel bearings, carb work, fuel tank restoration, plugs...

Posted by: Meloosifah Jul 12 2015, 07:21 AM

How about popping the rocker covers off and posting a couple pics of the longitudinals and floors and firewall?

Posted by: Mach Schnell Jul 12 2015, 11:15 AM

The rocker covers are riveted. They will come off easy enough but the plastic around the rivets will likely not survive the removal and will leave me without rocker covers.

I got the car started and it runs great. I have video from this morning of the engine running which I can e-mail to interested parties.

Posted by: Mach Schnell Jul 14 2015, 04:24 PM

A few pics of the longitudinals and jack ports...

Posted by: Mach Schnell Jul 16 2015, 04:56 AM

Available