So, my 914 which I knew was originally produced 11/69 according to all the plates and vin...turns out it was factory ordered BLACK, #790 off the line in 1969.
I find this to be very cool! Anyone know the total production numbers that year? Is it worth it to repaint in black even though its had a NUMBER of modifications made on it including: completely redone interior w/ 73 year specific trim, adjustable seat, rebuilt EC case 2056cc motor.....
Car was bought with all these mods...but what would an original 1969 Black 914 be worth! Rare as a -6?
Talk amongst yourselves....
Is it going to need a repaint, regardless...?
If getting painted, I'd go back to original....black is a cool color, and nice to have some rarity, and correctness....
But won't bring you 6 figures...so to speak....
Black was an extra cost option during the early years (why?), and was a $300 option in '72. With all the optional/mods to your car I don't think it would warrant the expense of a total strip and respray. It's never going to be a six-figure 914. Accept it as it is.
Why? Because black took a lot more prep work and showed a lot more flaws. It was way tougher back then to pull it off.
If you like black, go for it!
Cool, A local!
Bring it to coffee and cars this spring, would love to see it.
Ferg
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