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Posted by: iwanta914-6 Aug 28 2015, 07:43 AM

Found it this morning on my daily CL search. Not affiliated, but this looks like something I'd be interested in looking at.

Says it's a '72 but I'm guessing that's the build date since it has bumper tits. Probably a '73? Also the owner looks like a collector so one would think that the car is well cared for.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/5193967666.html

Posted by: Annapolis914 Aug 28 2015, 01:56 PM

Looks good, get it checked out and jump on it.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 28 2015, 03:33 PM

A 72 with just later 74 bumpers on it.

Posted by: enf2232 Aug 28 2015, 05:06 PM

Anyone in that area to help with PPI? Would be traveling from Ohio.

Posted by: iwanta914-6 Aug 28 2015, 05:56 PM

Let us know how it goes!

Posted by: kupcar Aug 29 2015, 12:23 PM

Have him take it to Sol at Perfect Power in Buffalo Grove. He knows his stuff.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 29 2015, 03:02 PM

I'm willing to go look at it for you, but a couldn't do it until after labor day.

Posted by: 914forme Aug 30 2015, 05:34 AM

First thing I see is broken driver exterior door handle. $9K and I have to leave the window down, or drag my ass across the seats.

Easy fix, so you know, but that a red flag for me, if you can't fix that detail, what else is wrong with the car. Def, get a PPI!!

Posted by: ChicagoPete Aug 30 2015, 08:03 PM

I would ask him where he gets it serviced?

If he lives in Barrington probably Perfect Power or Fischer.

Easy enough to call either of those if he lets you know and talk to whoever wrenches on it.

Posted by: enf2232 Sep 2 2015, 05:30 PM

Some additional photos from seller. He reports driver's door handle has been repaired. Had to compress so not sure of quality. 3rd or 4th owner, came from Iowa, some race history. Opinions sought.


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Posted by: enf2232 Sep 3 2015, 05:32 PM

VIN number provided by owner suggests it is a 73. Does not show up on member's VIN list. Any knowlege?

4732902839

Posted by: enf2232 Sep 3 2015, 05:49 PM

Web search on VIN number turned up expired Craigslist add from DesMoins and an ended ebay add from earlier this summer. Current owner has not owned very long.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Porsche-914-/171861978071

Another website shows the car selling in early August for $4750. Now double the price? Am I wrong to be suspect?

http://usedcarsfsbo.com/asp/UsedCarsPrices.asp?submitFlag=1&year=1972&make=Porsche

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Sep 3 2015, 06:56 PM

If 4732902839 is the vin then it is a 73. would need to check the vin on the right front fender to confirm.

Posted by: bnthdntht Sep 3 2015, 07:16 PM

I live in Libertyville 15 miles from barrington..if that is where the car is at ... joe