$50K 914-6 for sale on Ebay, Awesome looking car! |
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$50K 914-6 for sale on Ebay, Awesome looking car! |
JawjaPorsche |
Feb 27 2012, 06:34 PM
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smontanaro |
Feb 27 2012, 06:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 3-June 05 From: Evanston, IL Member No.: 4,197 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Great looking car, but I have two nits to pick. One, for that sort of price I think potential buyers will want "numbers matching" (with a COA), which this car doesn't seem to be ("period-correct six-cylinder motor"). Two, I question the strategy of starting the bidding so high when you have a reserve price to protect you.
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carr914 |
Feb 27 2012, 06:48 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 119,124 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
"Undoubtedly, the Nicest Restored 914-6 in the World" I doubt it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
We need Pat to start ragging on the Leather Interior. The Problems I have are; No Serial Number No Engine Number No CoA Starting Price $50k A Very Nice Looking Car though |
bigkensteele |
Feb 27 2012, 06:56 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
What about no details either. Actual mileage, engine size, side or tail shift are a few things I would want to know before bidding.
Also no pics of undercarriage, and only one of the engine/bay. For that kind of coin, I would lay it all out there if it is as good as they claim. |
porbmw |
Feb 27 2012, 06:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 10-September 08 From: Vancouver, B.C. Member No.: 9,534 Region Association: None |
It is a pretty car....and it's finished, which is more than I can say for my efforts... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
But, apart from apparently non-matching, etc, there are a bunch of little cosmetic bits and pieces, easily fixed, which seemingly could have been done "correct" the first time, to make it a 6....or at least an early car. No point listing, they're pretty minor. If it's so easy to do the little things "right" during assembly, and are missed, does that imply lack of detail on other more crucial areas... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
URY914 |
Feb 27 2012, 07:03 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,115 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I'd rather have the GT that is also on eBay right now.
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SirAndy |
Feb 27 2012, 07:05 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
If it's so easy to do the little things "right" during assembly, and are missed, does that imply lack of detail on other more crucial areas... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) You mean like the passenger side top shock mount that is all crooked? Or the missing (or painted over) VIN decal in the doorjamb? Or the missing (or painted over) VIN plate in the front trunk? Or the missing black goo around the front shock towers? Or the passenger door rubber seal not fitting correctly? Or the dust on the lower dash? Or the what appears to be plastic sill covers? Or the incorrect rubber cap for the rear shocks? Or the front trunk release cable sheathing that is not clamped down? Or the green body paint under the side mesh next to the engine lid? And they didn't even show the underside ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Nice car though! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) |
Tom_T |
Feb 27 2012, 07:51 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
If it's so easy to do the little things "right" during assembly, and are missed, does that imply lack of detail on other more crucial areas... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) You mean like the passenger side top shock mount that is all crooked? Or the missing (or painted over) VIN decal in the doorjamb? Or the missing (or painted over) VIN plate in the front trunk? Or the missing black goo around the front shock towers? Or the passenger door rubber seal not fitting correctly? Or the dust on the lower dash? Or the what appears to be plastic sill covers? Or the incorrect rubber cap for the rear shocks? Or the front trunk release cable sheathing that is not clamped down? Or the green body paint under the side mesh next to the engine lid? And they didn't even show the underside ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Nice car though! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) Add to that: Black window cranks & int. door handle surrounds instead of chrome Yes - Black Plastic door threasholds & carpet strips - instead of aluminum Door arm rests/map pocket not upholstered to match tan interior ... all of the above are late 73.75 or 74 MY 914/4 features! Gold Cad Plated F deck lid/hood springs instead of black painted Cruddy looking old switches at dash & TS lever/handle (too hard to clean if not replace bezels?) I'm sure the 6 officianados can add more to the incorrect 70 MY & 914-6 details as well. Still, the $50k for a sorted 914-6 if it proved to be correct matching nos. or at least an "in the ballpark" 640xxxx case wouldn't be out of the ballpark for a fully restored -6 - given some sales of late - such as the Orange/Black $70k one back east for example, or sgrisanti's Adriatic Blue/Black one from the dealer in NY or NJ. |
brp986s |
Feb 27 2012, 09:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 434 Joined: 27-September 07 From: los angeles Member No.: 8,167 |
Good gawd - all you nit-pickers. If that car is as nice as it looks the seller is taking a loss at 50k.
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gms |
Feb 27 2012, 09:18 PM
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VIN is:
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gms |
Feb 27 2012, 09:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,695 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 1,785 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
windshield tag
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SirAndy |
Feb 27 2012, 09:29 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
VIN is: 914.043.2110 http://www.914club.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=66486 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
gms |
Feb 27 2012, 09:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,695 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 1,785 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
late model mirror
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Cairo94507 |
Feb 27 2012, 10:23 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,841 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I don't get to crazy about the little stuff - but that is one beautiful six. I agree at $50K they have to be in the red still. I love the irish green with tan leather. Sure some things need to be corrected and I really want to see detailed photos of the underside and engine compartment . Good luck with the sale on a beautiful car.
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tod914 |
Feb 27 2012, 10:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Rut row scooby on the vin. You have quite a memory there Sir Andy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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RiqueMar |
Feb 27 2012, 10:35 PM
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Enrique Allen Mar Group: Members Posts: 2,169 Joined: 28-August 08 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 9,478 Region Association: Southern California |
... Fallbrook is 5 minutes from me
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Gustl |
Feb 27 2012, 11:24 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,531 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
this is how the car looked back in 2007 ...
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nathansnathan |
Feb 28 2012, 07:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,052 Joined: 31-May 10 From: Laguna Beach, CA Member No.: 11,782 Region Association: None |
That it's got a wrinkled replacement inner suspension console says it was pretty bad at one point.
Other early/late inconsistencies, looks like a late non folding parking brake and the rear view mirror should be the thin early one. It's a lot to ask, but for $50,000 I would want the snowplow rear valence that was original. About finish, they forgot to paint it black under the engine grill. About plating springs, that is just bad, the embrittlement- makes you wonder what other hardware might have been compromised. Maybe nitpicky, but they say "Undoubtedly the nicest restored 914/6 in the world" so... the door panels kind of bother me being so smooth. You can get patterns pressed into leather or vinyl to mimic the basketweave that should be there. Looks pretty nice over all though. |
sixerdon |
Feb 28 2012, 08:21 AM
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MoveQik |
Feb 28 2012, 08:28 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Good gawd - all you nit-pickers. If that car is as nice as it looks the seller is taking a loss at 50k. I agree. Every time a nice car comes around it is like a fuching contest around here to see who can tear it apart the fastest. 9 times out of 10 the car is nicer than anything the nit-pickers will ever own. Maybe that is their motivation, I don't know.... This car is gorgeous, regardless of price. Any of us would be lucky to own it. |
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