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> New 914 owner from The Netherlands, '73 914 1.7
Jazzy
post Oct 11 2017, 01:02 PM
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Hi all,

I have spend some time here in the classified section over the last couple of weeks, actually tried to buy a car from at least two forum members. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) In the process I learned a lot about these funny Volkswagen Porsche cars. First of all that most cars have serious rust problems and that the nice cars are increasing in value. I also discovered that the 914 community is extremely friendly and always ready to help.

Couple of days ago I found a perfect 914 with a local Porsche specialist. At first I didn't like Olympic Blue color in the photos but when I could see the actual car I fell in love. The car was originally sold in California and has seen two owners before the car was imported to The Netherlands in 2012. That makes me the fourth owner. The car came with full history, a large binder with bills and other documentation basically since 1973!!

My first challenge was to bring the car home because it was raining heavily that day, and I know of the first rule when it comes to owning a 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Next challenge was to put it in 1st and not in reverse, but the drive home with my son next to me was an awesome experience. We even took the top of for the last few miles.

My plans are:
- Use the car in classic car rallies (navigation and regularity challenges)
- Fix the windshield wiper switch
- Find out why white smoke entered the cabin through the left side vent at one time
- Have the valences sprayed in matte black
- Investigate the roll bar sides, some say the missing vinyl is original, others say the vinyl is missing

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post Oct 11 2017, 01:04 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) ..that Blue is epic and the car looks very clean... good luck and enjoy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 11 2017, 01:06 PM
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post Oct 11 2017, 01:09 PM
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I like the shift pattern sticker, you'll get used to it after a while ...
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post Oct 11 2017, 01:11 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) That Blue looks awesome with the chrome bumpers !
Good luck with it.
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post Oct 11 2017, 01:15 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) That's a great looking car.

If it were me, I'd wait a bit before painting the rockers and valances to see if the color grows on you. I also think the body color sail panels look great, btw. Judging from the chrome bumpers I'm guessing it was an Appearance Group car and originally came with vinyl sails. You can probably tell by looking up at the inner 1/4 panel forward of the rear wheel well. You'll probably see evidence of the three trim holes filled.

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post Oct 11 2017, 01:39 PM
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Goed gedaan Jetze en olympia blau is de mooiste kleur die er is.
Ik zou de schorten ook zwart spuiten (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Sommigen kwamen met vinyl en sommige zonder. Kan je altijd wat aan doen.

En als je wat power mist kan je de motor laten opboren... zoek hier maar eens

En nu zit de rest van het forum te raden wat ik hier allemaal schrijf (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Sorry guys, a Belgian and a Dutch must at least post one msg in their language ...

Won't happen again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post Oct 11 2017, 01:41 PM
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Man, you are looking good. Got it just in time to drive a little. I have spent a lot of time in the Netherlands in Amsterdam and Harlem. Nice to do business in the Benelux.

All you have to do is just fix it a little to get just what you want. Looks super clean. Happy you found one.
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post Oct 11 2017, 01:55 PM
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I to have spent many days in Holland. I can imagine your car in a photo shoot at Het Loo Palace, complete with the Peacocks.
The color of your car is a delight. Well done.
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post Oct 12 2017, 10:04 AM
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Great looking car. I love the olympic blue. I actually like the blue valances and rocker panels as well.

Could the white smoke through the left vent be oil or water in the heat exchangers?

According to the 914 and 914/6 Porsche Restorers Guide the rear roll bar panel was painted on standard four cylinder cars from 1970-73, while cars with the appearance group option had vinyl trim. Cars from 1974-76 all had vinyl trim. Vinyl trim was standard on all six cylinder cars.
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post Oct 12 2017, 10:24 AM
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Could the white smoke through the left vent be oil or water in the heat exchangers?


White smoke is likely oil dripping onto the heat exchangers, I see new pushrod tube seals in your future.
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post Oct 12 2017, 02:39 PM
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Attractive looking car in that colour, judging by the interior it looks like the car is low mileage....27 K miles ? hard to see the speedo in the pic.
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post Oct 12 2017, 05:39 PM
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I'm partial to Olyblau cars, myself. And I do think the rockers and valences look better in black.

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post Oct 12 2017, 09:55 PM
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And I do think the rockers and valences look better in black.

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post Oct 12 2017, 10:11 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) dig it man! And yeah i love the shift sticker too.... nice tode brudda
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post Oct 12 2017, 10:12 PM
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Sorry i ment ride...not toad... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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post Oct 12 2017, 10:33 PM
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Leuk! Nog een Nederlandse 914 ! Welk deel van Nederland?
Welcome. Have fun ! Enjoy your 914 !
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post Oct 15 2017, 04:48 AM
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Welcome! You will be able to drive your teener more than me! Mine is garaged for the winter months, not because of the cold, but once the roads start getting salted the teener stays in the garage and I wait for a few good rains in the spring before I take it out again. Enjoy your car, post pics, sharing your adventures is half the fun!

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post Oct 15 2017, 06:11 AM
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Welcome to the world Jazzy,
and congratulations on your 914 purchase. Love the color and really like the look with the blue valances and rockers in the same body color. It looks different from most 914s.
Part of the enjoyment is to personalize the car to your taste. As long as the modifications can easily be returned to original there is no big deal.
Enjoy your 914 (you have some very nice roads in your part of the world) in good health.
Oh yes; share photos of your adventures with car.
Be well,
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post Oct 15 2017, 07:14 AM
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Beautiful car. You did very well.
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