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Posted by: aircooledtechguy Nov 11 2008, 09:52 AM

I recently lost my 914 virginity. I just took ownership of a 1975 1.8L 914. I've wanted one of these since I was a kid and they were new at the dealership!! Here's the stats:

1 owner (woman who never abused it; shifts and drives like new)
approx. 150K miles (speedo cable was broken @ 86K so it's speculation)
Optional Copper metallic
Black interior
Mahle wheels
Optional AM/FM Cassette (Dealer installed)
Original Coco mats
No rust except on the battery tray itself

It's complete down to the original window sticker, original dealer purchase order, title, manual, keys and every receipt since new. I feel so fortunate to have this jewel in my stable now. I hope we have a dry winter (yeah, right in the PNW) so I can take her out for a few rides. I picked it up on a rainy day, so here's the photos the day I got her:





Having never owned a 914, I'm sure I'll have questions in the future. I'm a lifetime VW guy and these are a close cousin, but definitely not the same.

Posted by: Racer Chris Nov 11 2008, 09:58 AM

Congrats Nate,
It looks like a nice score!

Posted by: jc914 Nov 11 2008, 10:02 AM

Great BUY

Posted by: Pat Garvey Nov 11 2008, 07:45 PM

QUOTE(aircooledtechguy @ Nov 11 2008, 10:52 AM)

I recently lost my 914 virginity. I just took ownership of a 1975 1.8L 914. I've wanted one of these since I was a kid and they were new at the dealership!! Here's the stats:

1 owner (woman who never abused it; shifts and drives like new)
approx. 150K miles (speedo cable was broken @ 86K so it's speculation)
Optional Copper metallic
Black interior
Mahle wheels
Optional AM/FM Cassette (Dealer installed)
Original Coco mats
No rust except on the battery tray itself

It's complete down to the original window sticker, original dealer purchase order, title, manual, keys and every receipt since new. I feel so fortunate to have this jewel in my stable now. I hope we have a dry winter (yeah, right in the PNW) so I can take her out for a few rides. I picked it up on a rainy day, so here's the photos the day I got her:





Having never owned a 914, I'm sure I'll have questions in the future. I'm a lifetime VW guy and these are a close cousin, but definitely not the same.

Posted by: championgt1 Nov 11 2008, 08:09 PM

Nice to see another 914 up hear in the PNW.

Congrats!

Posted by: sendjonathanmail Nov 11 2008, 08:38 PM

Nice teener! Now get it out of the rain!

Posted by: 914Sixer Nov 11 2008, 09:19 PM

One year only, rare color. Looks like an EXCELLENT score.

Posted by: tod914 Nov 11 2008, 09:46 PM

Very nice looking car. Fantastic color!!!

Posted by: dw914er Nov 11 2008, 11:55 PM

sweet find. I love the copper metallic btw. Absolutely gorgeous.


if you need anything, we can surely help, so welcome!

Posted by: Root_Werks Nov 13 2008, 02:33 PM

Wow! That is a nice looking 914.

Posted by: zonedoubt Nov 13 2008, 08:37 PM

Nice find. Is it originally local to your area?

More photos! Engine bay! Interior!

Posted by: aircooledtechguy Nov 14 2008, 10:52 AM

Thanks for the kind welcome guys. I'm gathering a small list of little things it needs to complete it. A few small things went missing over the years like the cover for the relay board in the engine bay and such, so over time I'll get those back and on.

It was originally purchased from University Porsche in Seattle (I have the original purchase order from there) and has spent it's entire life in the Seattle area though it was rarely seen on the roads since 1991. Still has the original metal license frames from U. Porsche even.

Again, thanks for the kind welcome by all. I've spent a great deal of time thus far soaking in some of the photos and info on this site. Hopefully in time, I can even contribute some to others. . .