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914World.com _ FS/WANTED: 914 Cars and Rollers _ 1974 2.0L in Phoenix Red for sale
Posted by: william1764 Sep 14 2017, 02:58 PM
1974 Porsche 2.0L, Phoenix Red
Its time she goes. Considered a 6 conversion (my next purchase) however she's too nice the way she is. Absolutely spectacular condition with original paint/interior (paint verified) and approx: 45,000 miles
Original #1: Doug Slayback 1974-2002
Owner #2: Jim Chambers 2002-2005
Broker #3: Camp914 2005-2007
Owner #4 Tim Hench 2007-2010
Owner #5 Me 2010 – current
Details (most work/upgrades performed during my ownership):
• Stainless steel brake lines
• Fuel tank removed/cleaned
• New/relocated fuel pump
• Dual Weber 40IDF carbs (recently rebuilt) w/ matched cam
• New Bosch 050 distributor, plugs/wires
• New starter motor
• New accelerator and clutch cables
• Koni adjustable shocks
• Bursch exhaust
• New poly bronze bushings frt/rr
• Brakes/rotors less than 5K miles use
• Recent service including valve adjustment
• Recent alignment
• Weltmeister short shift kit
• Authentic COCO floor mats
Non matching #'s. Car started out life as 1.8 L. Was replaced with 2.0 L in 2002.
This is my 3rd 914. My first in 1982, the year I graduated HS. This is the nicest example I've seen in person. Car is located in Maryland, between Balt and DC. $25k
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Posted by: iwanta914-6 Sep 14 2017, 03:01 PM
Was there a price hiding in there somewhere?
Posted by: Ferg Sep 14 2017, 03:27 PM
Nice car, I remember when Jim had it.
Posted by: william1764 Sep 14 2017, 03:34 PM
More pics...
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Posted by: william1764 Sep 14 2017, 03:41 PM
Nice car, I remember when Jim had it.
Cool. Do you know if it was Jim who changed out the engine. That's what I was told by Camp however was never able to confirm. Always wanted to get my hands on the original 1.8L.
Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Sep 14 2017, 03:54 PM
If that's Jim Chambers former Phoenix Red, its spectacular. I seriously doubt Jim changed the engine, but you can find him over on the 928 Rennlist site to ask him personally.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 14 2017, 03:55 PM
A price is essential (and required). GLWTS. Nice looking car.
Posted by: Ferg Sep 14 2017, 04:00 PM
If that's Jim Chambers former Phoenix Red, its spectacular. I seriously doubt Jim changed the engine, but you can find him over on the 928 Rennlist site to ask him personally.
Agree, I don't thin Jim would have done the swap, but IIRC it had 916 bumpers when Jim had it.
Posted by: william1764 Sep 14 2017, 04:42 PM
If that's Jim Chambers former Phoenix Red, its spectacular. I seriously doubt Jim changed the engine, but you can find him over on the 928 Rennlist site to ask him personally.
Agree, I don't thin Jim would have done the swap, but IIRC it had 916 bumpers when Jim had it.
I have pics from when he had those on.
Posted by: william1764 Sep 14 2017, 04:45 PM
If that's Jim Chambers former Phoenix Red, its spectacular. I seriously doubt Jim changed the engine, but you can find him over on the 928 Rennlist site to ask him personally.
It really is spectacular and well sorted. I'll try to connect with Jim. Would love to get more of the back story. All I have is what Camp shared. Thank you
Posted by: Cal Sep 14 2017, 07:15 PM
Photo with the 916 bumpers.....
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Posted by: HaraPuzo Sep 14 2017, 07:23 PM
A price is essential (and required). GLWTS. Nice looking car.
price is in last sentence of first posted listing. asking $29,000
I looked at all the pictures first too before finding the asking price
super nice 914!
Posted by: william1764 Sep 14 2017, 07:32 PM
Photo with the 916 bumpers.....
Had them on my 73' back in the 80's. Went well with the mullet;-)
Posted by: MikeInMunich Sep 15 2017, 12:40 AM
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Car looks awesome. I hope you get your price! These things cost too much for us to sell them for less, but the competition is tough! By that I mean, take a test ride in a new Miata, known as the MX6 here in Europe. For something like $5,000 less or more than that people can get a 160 ps 200 nm of torque in a BRAND NEW car that kicks the crap out of our 914s. Or a nice Boxter for that matter! Naturally I'm mixing apples with oranges here, but it's the reality of the marketplace. Supply and demand determine price. Demand is low for our cars, indeed, VERY, VERY LOW. BUT! Supply is even lower! And of cars in the shape of this one, far lower still, obviously. My black 914 has cost me more than your asking price and isn't in this kind of shape. 
My son is quasi 'nauseated' 
by how much I've spent to get so little car! 
But alas! When I drive my black & chrome 914 with bursch exhaust through downtown Munich my car clearly turns more heads than, literally, 
any other Porsche in this great down at the foot of the Alps. 
So be proud! Your car rocks and I hope someone takes it for your price ASAP. That would be good for all of us. 
GLWTS.
M.i.M.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 15 2017, 07:06 AM
I stand corrected. I actually read the posting twice and never saw the price....old age sets in.
Posted by: MikeInMunich Sep 15 2017, 02:32 PM
Photo with the 916 bumpers.....
Had them on my 73' back in the 80's. Went well with the mullet;-)
You say bumpers here with an 's' but there's only one photo.
I have a 916 clone and happen to be fond of how these cars look from the rear as well as the front. 
Posted by: william1764 Sep 15 2017, 02:51 PM
Photo with the 916 bumpers.....
Had them on my 73' back in the 80's. Went well with the mullet;-)
You say bumpers here with an 's' but there's only one photo.
I have a 916 clone and happen to be fond of how these cars look from the rear as well as the front. On mine I had both front/rear however without the flares they didn't work for me so went back to orig.
Posted by: william1764 Sep 15 2017, 07:15 PM
Connected with 2nd owner Jim Chambers. Thanks for the lead. Great guy who was able to offer more detail on the wonderful history of the car affectionately known as "Tennessee 914"
Posted by: Porsche Rescue Sep 15 2017, 08:39 PM
Enjoyed re-living my time with that car and sending what I have to Bill.
He said it was listed here so I took a look. Really took me back, and almost drew a tear, to see comments from Ferg (Mike Ferguson) and Jeff Bowlsby. Remembering you two makes me want to buy another 914 and join the "World" again. Great times with great people.
Posted by: burton73 Sep 15 2017, 08:42 PM
This is one clean ass car. Only issue is it did not come with a 2.0 but it looks brand new and that makes it a super deal.
Bob B
Posted by: MikeInMunich Sep 16 2017, 12:23 AM
Question!
In the last photo of the trunk, what is that little tube sticking out of the engine compartment between the jack and the top,of the strut tower? 
Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 16 2017, 06:42 AM
Looks like a master power on/off switch to me. Just a guess.
Posted by: 914z Sep 17 2017, 05:11 PM
A price is essential (and required). GLWTS. Nice looking car.
Its at the end of his dissertation just before the pics
$25K
Posted by: william1764 Sep 18 2017, 01:27 PM
Question!
In the last photo of the trunk, what is that little tube sticking out of the engine compartment between the jack and the top,of the strut tower?
Not sure what "tube" you're talking about. It does have battery shut off switch. Is that what you're referring to? It is an L shaped metal handle/switch. Actually quite handy as I generally shut in off position in between use so not to drain on battery.
Posted by: william1764 Sep 18 2017, 01:29 PM
Looks like a master power on/off switch to me. Just a guess.
Good guess Cairo...that's exactly what it is
Posted by: william1764 Sep 18 2017, 02:10 PM
Pics of 2.0L after rebuild w/ Webers. Engine has approx: 15K miles since rebuild. 
Posted by: william1764 Sep 22 2017, 10:14 AM
TGIF bump
Posted by: Oregonian Sep 27 2017, 05:30 PM
Beautiful car! I see that it used to live in Bend, Oregon with a previous owner. I would love to bring it back to town, but that would kick my 911 out of the garage. I've had a soft spot for the 914 since high school in the mid 70's.
Posted by: Porsche Rescue Sep 27 2017, 08:30 PM
Oregonian, it never lived in Bend. I owned it 2002 to 2005 in Portland. Bought it from the original owner in Tennessee. Shipped it to Oregon. Now I live in Bend. You could introduce it to Bend in 2017.
Posted by: william1764 Sep 27 2017, 08:52 PM
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-porsche-914-2-0-4/#comment-1765526
Posted by: william1764 Oct 5 2017, 11:22 AM
Car is off the market. Thanks for the interest.
Posted by: northwoodslakes@gmail.com Oct 5 2017, 11:47 AM
Saw Car was listed yesterday on BAT auction site and it only received $16,250 tops in interest. Reserve was not met, now we see his TOO HIGH asking price here on 914world... 
Posted by: Ferg Oct 5 2017, 11:51 AM
You signed up just to say that? What a troll.
His asking price was not to high, auction did not work out, that is all.
Posted by: Jazzy Oct 5 2017, 11:52 AM
Saw Car was listed yesterday on BAT auction site and it only received $16,250 tops in interest. Reserve was not met, now we see his TOO HIGH asking price here on 914world...
I was the person who placed that bid and was very disappointed to learn that I was the highest bidder BUT that the reserve was not met. In fact, I expected at least more last minute bidders and was willing to bid to 18k. I think that's a more than fair price for a non-original 2.0 but in the end it doesn't matter what I think, it's the seller to decide to let the car go or keep it for a while.
Posted by: northwoodslakes@gmail.com Oct 5 2017, 06:41 PM
Saw Car was listed yesterday on BAT auction site and it only received $16,250 tops in interest. Reserve was not met, now we see his TOO HIGH asking price here on 914world...
I was the person who placed that bid and was very disappointed to learn that I was the highest bidder BUT that the reserve was not met. In fact, I expected at least more last minute bidders and was willing to bid to 18k. I think that's a more than fair price for a non-original 2.0 but in the end it doesn't matter what I think, it's the seller to decide to let the car go or keep it for a while.
There is a really super nice black 1974 2.0 on San Fransisco Craigslist listed for $19.5K...Much nicer than this one, in my opinion..
Go take a look see...
Posted by: northwoodslakes@gmail.com Oct 5 2017, 07:08 PM
You signed up just to say that? What a troll.
His asking price was not to high, auction did not work out, that is all.
Troll??? Hell, you sound like a squirrel to me..
Posted by: nditiz1 Oct 6 2017, 06:13 AM
William - Glad to see the car will be sticking around MD
Posted by: JOEPROPER Oct 6 2017, 06:39 AM
William - Glad to see the car will be sticking around MD
The car is very nice and shouldn't be given away. Never mind what all the critics say. Keep and enjoy it! 
Posted by: Bobby Smith Oct 6 2017, 09:22 AM
Saw Car was listed yesterday on BAT auction site and it only received $16,250 tops in interest. Reserve was not met, now we see his TOO HIGH asking price here on 914world...
I was the person who placed that bid and was very disappointed to learn that I was the highest bidder BUT that the reserve was not met. In fact, I expected at least more last minute bidders and was willing to bid to 18k. I think that's a more than fair price for a non-original 2.0 but in the end it doesn't matter what I think, it's the seller to decide to let the car go or keep it for a while.
There is a really super nice black 1974 2.0 on San Fransisco Craigslist listed for $19.5K...Much nicer than this one, in my opinion..
Go take a look see...I took a look at the SF CL car you mentioned and I do not see it as "much nicer". I understand it's your "opinion" but I disagree. I'd much prefer the one in this ad. I was very surprised it didn't go higher on BAT auction.
Posted by: william1764 Oct 6 2017, 01:12 PM
She'll be staying with me for the foreseeable future. Uncomfortable with the idea of a six conversion (I want a six bad) on this car but maybe I'll reconsider. Frankly, I had serious regrets once the auction started as I was certain the reserve would have been met. I'm more relieved than disappointed it didn't;-)
Thanks for the comments Joe/Bobby.
nditiz1 - have we met? Don't recognize the screen name. I lived in Mt. Airy for 12 years and now an exit down in Glenwood.
Posted by: Bobby Smith Oct 6 2017, 04:18 PM
She'll be staying with me for the foreseeable future. Uncomfortable with the idea of a six conversion (I want a six bad) on this car but maybe I'll reconsider. Frankly, I had serious regrets once the auction started as I was certain the reserve would have been met. I'm more relieved than disappointed it didn't;-)
Thanks for the comments Joe/Bobby.
nditiz1 - have we met? Don't recognize the screen name. I lived in Mt. Airy for 12 years and now an exit down in Glenwood.
Here's my 914/6 GT tribute (conversion) 74 with modded 3.2.
Posted by: william1764 Oct 6 2017, 08:14 PM
She'll be staying with me for the foreseeable future. Uncomfortable with the idea of a six conversion (I want a six bad) on this car but maybe I'll reconsider. Frankly, I had serious regrets once the auction started as I was certain the reserve would have been met. I'm more relieved than disappointed it didn't;-)
Thanks for the comments Joe/Bobby.
nditiz1 - have we met? Don't recognize the screen name. I lived in Mt. Airy for 12 years and now an exit down in Glenwood.
Here's my 914/6 GT tribute (conversion) 74 with modded 3.2.
Beautiful. That's exactly what in have in mind.
Posted by: nditiz1 Oct 7 2017, 08:11 AM
William - we have not met...yet. I recently picked up my first 914 in early August. I took it to Jimmy cone for a cruise night recently. We should meet up.
Posted by: 98101 Oct 7 2017, 12:18 PM
I was the person who placed that bid and was very disappointed to learn that I was the highest bidder BUT that the reserve was not met. In fact, I expected at least more last minute bidders and was willing to bid to 18k. I think that's a more than fair price for a non-original 2.0 but in the end it doesn't matter what I think, it's the seller to decide to let the car go or keep it for a while.
And I placed the bid before yours. I was out the door with my daughter to meet a friend when I saw your bid on my phone, and then the auction ended. Auctions are weird I guess.
I'm still interested in the car. Mixed feelings about the 2.0l but I never drove one with dual Webers.
Posted by: william1764 Oct 7 2017, 06:16 PM
William - we have not met...yet. I recently picked up my first 914 in early August. I took it to Jimmy cone for a cruise night recently. We should meet up.
Definitely want to connect. Email me at bill@ruppertcompanies.com to exchange contact info. Tx
Posted by: sithot Oct 12 2017, 03:51 PM
Some people wouldn't know a good car if it ran over them. Glad you're going to hang on.
Good luck.
Tom
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