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Posted by: Bill Meyer Aug 5 2015, 11:23 AM

***SOLD***

73 914, Delphi Green, 2056 FI motor.

Complete photo set here as I can't seem to post pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/100965576@N06/sets/72157656758178555

This is a special 914 that I bought from a longtime owner (30+ years) in Southern California. The meticulous care has kept this 914 as rust free as any I've ever seen, with all original undercoating intact it looks nearly factory new underneath. The previous owner somehow amassed 244K miles and was religious about avoiding rain. He even removed the front trunk seal after washing the car to prevent rust in that area and let it fully dry. Every single gas fill up, oil change, and repair is recorded over this period of 30 years and there are $38K in receipts to go with it. The paint has been redone in spots and for the most part is nice, but there is a fair amount of orange peel in the clearcoat. The factory color is Delphi Green.

Worth mentioning: The sides have a few door dings, hard to picture though. The hood is not nearly as glossy as the rest of the paint, not sure why. Also, the FI could probably use the touch of somebody who knows D-jet, I don't. Idle is a little finicky when cold and it appears the AAR unit may be to blame. I also have a Ansa style muffler to go with.

Details: 1973 "914-S" with a fresh 2056 FI motor, Deep 6" Fuch's, 19mm front sway, 140# rear springs with bilstiens, SSI exchangers, CocoMats. Almost all NOS fuel injection components were used in the motor build and has less than 100 miles on it. The car was originally a 1.7 car, but I sourced this freshly built 2056 motor with proper GA case and 2.0 heads.

Motor specifics:

Zero time 2056 motor assembled by European Motor Works/Scat 9/09 have receipt
Balanced 96mm NPR pistons/cylinders
Balanced crank, rods and flywheel
New Stock T4 cam & followers
Galley plugs replaced, case align bored
Heads rebuilt, cracks welded up.
Tons of NOS FI parts
- NOS ECU (still in it's factory box)
- NOS MPS (vacuum checked)
- NOS TPS
- Injectors (4 NOS, 4 rebuilt by Witchhunter)
- Many more
Powdercoated Tin and zinc plated parts
Near new SSI HE's
Triad exhaust
New fuel hoses
Fuel pump
Alternator
All new Bowlsby & OEM wire harnesses
Many more items

The car currently has 5 Deep 6" Fuch's with brand new Goodyear Eagle tires. These wheels are highly desirable among the early 911 crowd and fetch anywhere from $600-$800 each depending on condition (this set would easily bring $3000-$3500, I know, crazy world..). That said I have priced the car two way's, one with the black Superlight wheels (which looks stunning btw), and one as it sits with the Fuch's.

$15,500 with the Fuch's

$13,500 with the Superlight's

Complete photo set here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/100965576@N06/sets/72157656758178555

Best to contact me via email, dominick550 AT Yahoo dot com

Thanks, Bill

Posted by: Bill Meyer Aug 5 2015, 11:31 AM

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Posted by: iwanta914-6 Aug 5 2015, 11:49 AM

Amazing! Can you hold off until next spring? lol

Good luck with the sale, I'm sure it will find it's way to a good home.

Posted by: Heeltoe914 Aug 5 2015, 12:36 PM

Such a nice looking car. GLWS I have to say great color combo and a good price IMHO.

Posted by: matthepcat Aug 5 2015, 12:58 PM

I love the color combo. Looks to be in great shape.

Would you sell the car with both sets of wheels?

Posted by: Cairo94507 Aug 5 2015, 04:19 PM

Beautiful looking car. Great color combination and nice records too. That should sell quickly. Looks perfect with deep sixes.

Posted by: 914 iv Aug 5 2015, 06:34 PM

Bill call me George 508 335 8152 i cannot contact you at your yahoo address.

Posted by: Bill Meyer Aug 5 2015, 07:39 PM

Absolutely. I'd ask $16,500 with both sets of wheels.

Posted by: Bill Meyer Aug 5 2015, 07:41 PM

George, looks like your east coast, probably pretty late there so I don't want bug you tonight. What time tomorrow would be good?

Posted by: 914Next Aug 5 2015, 08:49 PM

Wow. Really nice! My favorite color and a really nice car. Priced reasonably.

Posted by: pete000 Aug 5 2015, 11:50 PM

Love the Fuchs ! Great color combo too !

Posted by: MikeInMunich Aug 6 2015, 04:05 AM

Seems like a no-brainer to me. Should be sold by now or by the weekend, IMHO. If I didn't have two already and a house to buy this fall I would be ALL OVER IT!!

GLWTS, though you won't need it.



M.i.M.

Posted by: Bill Meyer Aug 7 2015, 07:49 AM

Thanks for the kind words everyone! It was a tough decision to let this one go, but I suffer from impulsive car buying syndrome and as such have run out of space..

Posted by: achman_73_2.0 Aug 7 2015, 09:26 AM

"Idle seems a little finicky and upper RPM under full throttle seems a bit flat"

If it's a newly rebuilt 2056cc, the issue here could be something as simple as a leak in the intake manifold...this causes multiple small problems that include need for abnormally high idle, car dying when hot (and idle is "correct" when cold") and running out of power high rpm, and hot running.

How do I know? Because after a year of chasing these issues on my 2056, rebuilding the MPS, and many other things, a small leak in the intake manifold is what it turned out to be.

Looks like a completely lovely car, and although I love those Fuchs, I almost love the other wheels better. GLWS

Posted by: Bill Meyer Aug 11 2015, 01:21 PM

Thanks for the tip, I'll look into those intake boots tonight.

Posted by: rhodyguy Aug 11 2015, 02:19 PM

there are couple of support tubes in the body of the plenum. the ends are open. they are brazed to the plenum on both ends and i've seen that brazing fail, cracks can form and you have a mystery vacuum leak. the cracks are nearly imperceptible even with the the top of the plenum uncovered of any components.

Posted by: halmil Aug 11 2015, 05:34 PM

I never knew there was such a thing as a 914 S

Posted by: --axel-- Aug 11 2015, 09:11 PM

Aaargggh. Not another one leaving the area. Was hoping to have a Lenexa, Olathe, OP rally.

Posted by: era vulgaris Aug 12 2015, 07:58 PM

There's not. Someone made this badge. You can see the mounting hole for the stock badge.

Beautiful car, BTW. Had the OP put this up for sale last fall, I'd have been on the phone with him. One of my favorite colors, love the tan interior, and FI (wish my car had it!). Surprised it hasn't sold yet.


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Posted by: iwanta914-6 Aug 12 2015, 08:29 PM

Every time I look at this, I want it more! Alas, the funds are not currently available...

Posted by: boxsterfan Aug 12 2015, 09:37 PM

Love the color on the car. The 5-lug wheels are great.

However, as with all sellers of 914's, we NEED to see pictures of the hell hole and pics of the longs.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Aug 12 2015, 09:50 PM

My wife just said, "No. No. No." to my 3 questions, all phrased a bit differently, but generally conveying that I wanted to buy this car so I could drive it until my Six is home. Sometimes being married is inconvenient....

Posted by: AntiHero Aug 13 2015, 02:28 AM

I've never seen this color and have to agree--the more I see it the more I like it. Much prefer the subdued hue over the standard neon safety colors Porsche favored in the 70s.

Posted by: hotlanta914 Aug 14 2015, 07:35 AM

Beautiful car and very fair price - not to overlook the obvious, but when you did the engine swap, did you swap out the MPS - I believe the 1.7 and 2.0 L are different. Nice upgrades - good luck with the sale.

Brian

Posted by: Bill Meyer Aug 14 2015, 11:03 AM

Here is some info on the motor:

Zero time 2056 motor assembled by European Motor Works/Scat 9/09 have receipt
Balanced 96mm NPR pistons/cylinders
Balanced crank, rods and flywheel
New Stock T4 cam & followers
Galley plugs replaced, case align bored
Heads rebuilt, cracks welded up.
Tons of NOS FI parts
- NOS ECU (still in it's factory box)
- NOS MPS (vacuum checked)
- NOS TPS
- Injectors (4 NOS, 4 rebuilt by Witchhunter)
- Many more
Powdercoated Tin and zinc plated parts
Near new SSI HE's
Triad exhaust
New fuel hoses
Fuel pump
Alternator
All new Bowlsby & OEM wire harnesses
Many more items


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Posted by: RFoulds Aug 14 2015, 09:16 PM

I have a serious buyer for you cash ready. Text me at 760-625-6488

Posted by: Bill Meyer Sep 6 2015, 03:53 PM

ttt

Posted by: Bill Meyer Sep 17 2015, 12:43 PM

Back on the market

Posted by: Kraftwerk Sep 17 2015, 09:46 PM

One of my favorite colors...