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Posted by: matthepcat Sep 14 2015, 03:09 PM

SOLD! Deposit received.


Hello World,

I am posting my 74' 6 conversion for sale to test interest in it. I have owned the car for about 14 months and have very much enjoyed driving and working on the car. I am only selling this one to make room for another possible teener I have interest in. This was purchased as a track car and put back to a more street friendly version.






NEW PHOTOS & VIDEOS On POST #23

Details:

74' chassis solid with very little rust of any kind
Paint is a track job, so nothing super nice...but durable.
Gt chassis kit
5 lug conversion
16" Fuchs freshly powder coated with new rubber
225/50 Front, 245/55 rear
Wilwood super light 2 front brakes, vented 911 rear.
23mm master cyl
New front rotors
1970 2.2s motor converted to Weber carbs (Good compression, and no major oil leaks)
901 trans with Quaife LSD
Front mount oil cooler
New carpet
Speed hut GPS speedometer
Adjustable rear perches
Solid front top hats
Front brake cooling ducts

Comes with racing belts and standard, restored fuel tank extra HVAC parts and car cover.

I am looking at offers over $16k ( Best offer wins )

Now on E-bay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291578278588?forcerRptr=true&item=291578278588&viewitem=

Matt

Posted by: AntiHero Sep 14 2015, 07:09 PM

Nice car and decently priced. What spec is the motor? T/E or S? Motors range from 140-200 hp if I recall....

Posted by: matthepcat Sep 14 2015, 07:21 PM

It's a real S motor with the MFI removed. Hard to say what type of power it puts down, but awesome high revving power band. The 901 has a lower gear stack which really makes for nice power around town.

Posted by: mr2by4 Sep 14 2015, 08:10 PM

Any shots of the interior?

Posted by: CentralCAfun Sep 14 2015, 11:31 PM

PM sent. Looks pretty clean and nice!

Posted by: Cuda911 Sep 14 2015, 11:43 PM

Might be interested... can you post some pic of the interior, chassis, etc.? Did you do the conversion?

Posted by: matthepcat Sep 15 2015, 02:12 AM

Thanks for all the PM interest folks. I replied to all inquiry's.

As stated, I will post as I can find more photos in my email from Europe but most will come available when I return home on the 28th.

Prost!

Posted by: MikeInMunich Sep 15 2015, 06:34 AM

Hi Matt, you're coming to Europe, might you be coming to the Oktoberfest? If you're in Munich, get in touch! I can help you out and we can meet up for a beer. My company is Mike's Bike Tours. Let me know. :-)


M.I.M.

Posted by: billh1963 Sep 15 2015, 01:04 PM

Real S motors bring big money (potentially as much as you want for the whole car). You could sell that engine, drop in a 3.0, and still have plenty in your pocket!

The 3.0 might be a little more street friendly and it's a win for everyone!

Posted by: matthepcat Sep 15 2015, 07:07 PM

^^ I am! ^^ will be there the 20th-24th. Will look you up.

Posted by: matthepcat Sep 15 2015, 07:09 PM

Exactly ^^

Carbs are worth money by themselves. I figure anyone could fund a 3.2 swap with the 2.2s + carb profits.

Posted by: mepstein Sep 15 2015, 09:11 PM

I would sell the s motor on earlysregistry for about 15-16k with carbs. I think they made a bit over 2000 s motors in '70 so there are guys looking for them to match the year of their car. You could get even more if it's numbers matching.

There's an ad in panorama for an s case. They go for $8-10k on their own.

Posted by: PotterPorsche Sep 15 2015, 09:56 PM

Matt bolt that stock 4 cylinder that was in the first picture. Then sell the 2.2 engine to me so I can bolt into my 914. Wishful thinking.

Posted by: AntiHero Sep 16 2015, 12:17 AM

I've seen a lot of S (and E and T) motors with ridiculously high asking prices, but the ones that actually sell tend to have more down to earth pricing than the crazy asking prices found on eBay. Still a great deal.

Posted by: MikeInMunich Sep 16 2015, 12:41 AM

COOL! I'd love to meet you. I am at my shop daily at around 10:00

We are RIGHT around the corner from the REAR entrance to the Hofbräuhaus.

We produce excellent, free maps which are in most hotels, so you can look for or ask for one where you are staying. There is also, of course a Mike's Bike Tours brochure.

I recommend seeing the city and not JUST drinking and recovering, and the best way to do it is undoubtably by bike, with or without a guide.

Remember, Augustiner is the local favorite (best) lager and as far as wheat beer (Hefeweiss) goes, theirs is outstanding but the best, IMO, is Franziskaner.

Don't forget to bring your favorite hangover remedies / preventatives with you! Peppermint oil for the forehead, aspirin, etc!

Hope to see you next week!

Mike

Posted by: CentralCAfun Sep 16 2015, 07:51 AM

+1 on the fransikaner! I discovered on a trip to Germany and got hooked. BevMo used to carry it but not for the past year or so. Now I have to go to the yard house and drink it on draft

Posted by: scraperhand Sep 16 2015, 04:09 PM

Neat car, what are the rim sizes and are the flares steel, cheers

Posted by: mr2by4 Sep 16 2015, 05:21 PM

I used to be a Franziskaner man, but now I am converted to Erdinger.
Also love the car and hope to hear from you when you are back, though it looks like I am not alone...

Posted by: matthepcat Sep 20 2015, 03:05 PM

Wheels are 16 x 8 (two different offsets). My guess is the rears are off a 944 Turbo.

Posted by: matthepcat Sep 20 2015, 03:30 PM

I have had really cruddy Wifi & little time to dig through emails this trip.

Found some more pictures:

Here is an outdated interior picture. The car now has new grey carpet, speedometer in that large red oil pressure light on the dash and I have red 5 point harnesses in the car.


Here is the front trunk. You can see the small fuel tank and the HVAC stuff removed. I installed the fan box to seal the trunk from rain. (Car comes with restored tank)



Engine serial #


Case numbers



Engine type:

Posted by: daytona Sep 22 2015, 10:59 AM

Hi matthepcat,

Sent you a PM on your 914-6.
Thanks,
Bill.

Posted by: sn10572 Sep 28 2015, 12:32 PM

please call mike I am interested in your car THANKS 415 648 9228

Posted by: matthepcat Sep 28 2015, 05:05 PM

Ok folks, I am back from Europe.....and jet lagged!

Here are some detailed photos of the car on drop box:

Click Here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zowx8b3egi87juj/AACEy6-wky_IZMHy_L5AeqJja?dl=0

I also took some videos below: ( all with the loud muffler installed)

Here is a cold start after sitting for a month


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOro5J4npFk


Here is a walk around while at idle


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QOlQzGKuM8


Here is a ride along ( thanks to my wife for running the iphone )


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6Qq64OuZ7E


Here is a drive by


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSgvVD1lQe8


Drive by #2


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uphMB3R8CA


Last Video:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRob9Sz5KVg

Posted by: matthepcat Sep 28 2015, 05:12 PM

Please everyone be patient with me on this one. I have so much interest, that I am trying to decide how to best give all interested parties an equal chance at it.

I am considering sending it to ebay just to take the emotion out of the sale, unless someone else can suggest a better method.

I have a running list of people who have reached out in order. If anyone that reached out interested in the past, and no longer are interested after seeing photos and video's let me know.

Thanks for everyone's interest & patience with me,

Matt

Posted by: mr2by4 Sep 28 2015, 06:09 PM

Your comment about ebay is an honest and fair one, but you may find that loses you some buyers, but may get you some new ones. If you want the market to determine value that is a good place to go.
I am still interested. Looks like a very fun car!

Posted by: matthepcat Sep 28 2015, 06:24 PM

Thanks for your feedback. Agree with your comment, but I guess I just don't know an easier way to deal with lots of interest. This also cuts out a lot of tire kickers like I had LOTS of with my last car.

Posted by: infraredcalvin Sep 28 2015, 08:43 PM

First of all Matt, thank you for your quick responses, it's amazing the amount of attention you've given right after your return.

A few questions:
-you had mentioned good compression numbers, what are they?
-do you have leak down numbers?
-do you have the build specs, date and current mileage on rebuild?
-is the oil tank a 914-6 tank or a 911, any idea why it wasn't fitted inside the fender?
-might be the answer to the above, but is the engine cooler modified correctly for a 6?
-engine mount looks like a quick 6 with additional reinforcing, is that correct?
-do you have the logbooks from previous race history, anything current?
-any issues with title or registration?

TIA

Posted by: matthepcat Sep 28 2015, 11:21 PM

Compression checked by Don Wise's Auto Works in Campbell ca was: 140,132,127,126,127,122 (the higher numbers he thinks is carbon deposits)

Leak down I do not.

Engine specs from previous owner:
"Case: Aligned boned, squinters installed shuffle pinned, time certs
New chains/ramps/bearings, New rings, Crank turned and drilled for oiling
40 Webers rebuilt by Eurometrics

Unknown milage but I suspect low, as it sit in the garage most of its life.

Oil tank is two 911 units modified to hold more oil (15+ quarts), I suspect it was done this way for access (racing) and affordability.

Yes, looks like a quick 6 mount with additional bracing.

I have no racing log books, but could put the buyer in touch with the previous owner who raced the car.

Car is clean title and road ready with no issues.

Posted by: Low Miles Sep 30 2015, 11:21 AM

How about the first one to your place with $16k gets it? I am interested, Please let me know what you plan to do.

Posted by: mr2by4 Sep 30 2015, 01:18 PM

Don't fall for that, I am right behind him with $17k in cash!

Posted by: matthepcat Sep 30 2015, 05:34 PM

If folks have PM'ed me their phone number I have been making it through the list to call back.

Again I apologize for my slow response to some. Don't hesitate to PM me again if I have not gotten back to you.

Posted by: matthepcat Sep 30 2015, 08:26 PM

It's now on E-bay folks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291578278588?forcerRptr=true&item=291578278588&viewitem=

Feel free to still contact me her with questions outside of evil bay.

Posted by: billh1963 Oct 1 2015, 07:27 AM

The auction didn't take long to hit $16,000

Posted by: iwanta914-6 Oct 1 2015, 07:29 AM

already up to your original asking price with 6.5 days left! Congrats, and I hope the transaction in the end goes well, it's a very cool teener!

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 1 2015, 07:56 AM

Your not kidding^^ just saw its at 16. That's not typical.

Posted by: billh1963 Oct 1 2015, 08:07 AM

Like I had posted earlier that the value was in the engine, someone probably needs that S engine for a 911S they are rebuilding...the car is just a bonus

Wouldn't surprise me if someone on early S registry is after it....

Posted by: 23e Heure Oct 1 2015, 10:47 AM

They would be wanting to budget $$$ to put it on MFI though...

Posted by: mr2by4 Oct 1 2015, 07:07 PM

I took a shot at it, but it is beyond my discretionary budget. Would you consider cash and a 1970 with a 1911 in it?
GLWS!

Posted by: infraredcalvin Oct 1 2015, 08:56 PM

I'm out, wow good luck!

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 1 2015, 10:01 PM

Yea, it really did shoot up faster than anticipated. Your 1911 looks like a nice car, but unfortunately I am headed a different direction from air cooled. Maybe time to turbo it

Posted by: daytona Oct 2 2015, 09:47 AM

Well, I am out. the price has gone beyond my reach. It is just too bad that this cool 914 is destined to being disassembled for the engine. Too bad.

Posted by: billh1963 Oct 2 2015, 11:29 AM

The good news is that the car may show back up without an engine at an attractive price. There are still lots of good 2.7 and 3.0 engines available that will actually provide a better driving experience for reasonable money.

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 2 2015, 11:52 AM

Agree ^^

Posted by: eric9144 Oct 2 2015, 12:57 PM

I'm a bit surprised at the current price that someone hasn't pulled the trigger on the BIN price

If I'd had the $$ I'd have been all over it

For the $1k left on the table, someone's going to be pissed at themselves for not just doing it at this point.

Posted by: eric9144 Oct 2 2015, 12:58 PM

HA the BIN option is gone now, well played Sir!

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 2 2015, 01:04 PM

^^ I am not that ingenious ^^

Apparently Ebay has a feature when you get well over reserve, they remove the "buy it now" option.

Posted by: daytona Oct 2 2015, 01:38 PM

I never noticed the BIN option. What was it?

Posted by: eric9144 Oct 2 2015, 01:54 PM

$20k, obviously a reasonable price at this point

Posted by: billh1963 Oct 2 2015, 02:23 PM

As soon as reserve is met the BIN option goes away.

Posted by: eric9144 Oct 2 2015, 03:05 PM

As someone not in line to buy it, I'm happy for you Matt, you might end up with more $$ than you expected even!

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Oct 2 2015, 11:04 PM

Matt I just found your listing. You know this is probably an Creamsicle right? Its within the 914 LE VIN and all it takes is a call to 1800PORSCHE x5 to verify, unless you already have a COA.

Posted by: billh1963 Oct 3 2015, 04:07 AM

The plot thickens!

Posted by: RobW Oct 3 2015, 04:54 AM

That would be interesting..... Take some paint off the bumper in an inconspicuous place?

Posted by: mepstein Oct 3 2015, 06:31 AM

Bill is right. Case in point. I just sold this engine for $20K. Buyer will spend another $15 - 20K at our shop having it rebuilt. It is the correct year and model (69S) for the buyers car but not number matching to the coa.


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Posted by: matthepcat Oct 3 2015, 11:37 AM

Your correct. It is an LE.

Front bumper has a small chip in the corner with orange paint under it.





Matt

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 3 2015, 12:15 PM

Yea but mine is missing the MFI and the MFI shroud though...which is like $6k +/- of value.

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Oct 3 2015, 12:42 PM

Cool...another found. Can you send me the chassis number from the drivers door jamb front plate for the 914 LE Registry?

Thanks and GLWTS.

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 3 2015, 12:53 PM

339537

Posted by: mepstein Oct 3 2015, 01:07 PM

I do have an mfi pump for a '70S engine if your buyer decides they need one.

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Oct 3 2015, 01:39 PM

I think you mean 0839537?

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 3 2015, 03:04 PM

Oops. your correct.

839537

Posted by: billh1963 Oct 7 2015, 07:25 AM

$23,650 and 12 hours to go....

Posted by: 23e Heure Oct 7 2015, 07:34 AM

Do we place bets now on how long the 2.2S engine will stay in Matt's car...?

Posted by: iwanta914-6 Oct 7 2015, 08:06 AM

If that happens what are the odds that the car gets restored to it's creamsicle glory?

Posted by: billh1963 Oct 7 2015, 08:59 AM

It's a double win for the buyer. Someone gets an S engine (judging by the price it may be someone with the car it came from) and they are left with a pretty solid creamsicle roller. Looks like the original BIN of $20k was too low. Bet the early bidders are kicking themselves now!

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 7 2015, 09:16 AM

I doubt it. Not much left of the creamsicle now.

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 7 2015, 09:19 AM

Yea, my thoughts exactly. Still bittersweet for me, but my hope is the car gets a new lease on life in some fashion.

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Oct 7 2015, 09:30 AM

It has Creamsicle DNA...nothing can ever change that. Someone could at least bring back the color scheme, and leave the mods intact and call it a "Screamsicle".

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 7 2015, 09:37 AM

Nice.

Posted by: Jett Oct 7 2015, 01:32 PM

Lol lol lol

Posted by: daytona Oct 8 2015, 06:04 AM

Matt,
I sent you a message.
Bill.

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 8 2015, 09:22 AM

Sold, pending payment.

Posted by: rjames Oct 8 2015, 10:16 AM

This was a fun one to watch. Congrats on the sale!

Posted by: HaraPuzo Oct 8 2015, 12:45 PM

Congrats on the sale!

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 8 2015, 01:05 PM

Thanks all. The new owner is a 914world member, so maybe he will surface back here as the new owner.


Matt

Posted by: iwanta914-6 Oct 8 2015, 01:08 PM

That's cool that it will stay in the '914world' family!

Posted by: Lennies914 Oct 8 2015, 03:19 PM

Congratulations Matt !

Posted by: RobW Oct 8 2015, 11:15 PM

Looks like everybody made out just fine!

So what's next Matt?

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 9 2015, 10:49 AM

Good question. I had planned to get into a a Subaru conversion...we will see how that pans out.

I am also looking at other options, but I really like the 914 community.


Matt

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 9 2015, 04:36 PM

This car may be available again...as winning bidder may be backing out.

FML

Posted by: HaraPuzo Oct 9 2015, 05:20 PM

thats not cool Matt.
I'm sure someone will grab it quick though.
seemed like your car generated a lot of interest!
good luck

Posted by: mr2by4 Oct 9 2015, 07:31 PM

I am still a buyer at $16k.
I think you will have no trouble locating a second. If you make your way down to my bid on Ebay (it is higher than $16k) I would feel quite lucky!

Posted by: RobW Oct 9 2015, 08:55 PM

If I didn't have a pristine /6 in my garage, I'd be there with my checkbook. You have a rare combination of bad ass motor and rare LE - a true Screamsicle.

Posted by: RobW Oct 9 2015, 08:55 PM

put it back on EBay with a 24K BIN.

Posted by: iwanta914-6 Oct 9 2015, 09:03 PM

Ahh the joys of eBay...sorry the bidder is possibly backing out.

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 9 2015, 09:29 PM

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 11 2015, 04:38 PM

SOLD! Deposit received.

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 11 2015, 04:38 PM

Double post

Posted by: daytona Oct 26 2015, 02:45 PM

Hi all,
I just wanted to revive this thread to give an update on this car. I ended up buying the car after the original winner of the auction backed out. The car is already on a transport and on its way to Florida.
I have some plans for the car that include bringing back the Creamsicle colors, cleaning up the interior and oil tank in the trunk, and maybe change the engine. I have a 3.0L motor that could go in, but I like the idea of the 2.2S motor that it is in it now.
I like the name "Screamsicle" that Jeff Bowlsby came up with. Or maybe Screamster.
I'll post some photos as I add some personal touches and make it more to my taste. This car is not being parted out. At the very most it will get a 3.0L.
Thanks to Matt for being helpful and accommodating with the shipping schedule for the car. Stay tuned...
Bill.

Posted by: iwanta914-6 Oct 26 2015, 02:57 PM

Nice purchase!

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 26 2015, 05:39 PM

Excited to see what you do with the car Bill.

Since you intend to track it, I say swap out the trunk lids for Fiberglass, bring back her creamsicle look, sell off the 2.2s to fund all your project!

Matt

Posted by: Mueller Oct 28 2015, 12:05 PM

Sounds like it went to a great home!

Congrats...now what Matt?

Posted by: aufgates Oct 28 2015, 01:51 PM

congrats! I like your plans for the car.. that S motor could pay a few bills... should you think of selling and the 3.0 wouldn't disappoint any throttle junkie - good luck- looking forward to updates -

Posted by: matthepcat Oct 28 2015, 02:08 PM

Im on the hunt. Most likely another watercooled venture....

I think of getting back to my hotrod roots, but I think I would miss the 914 community to be honest.