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> It's a Bumblebee!, COA confirms....Jeff Bowlsby take note
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post May 7 2018, 03:03 PM
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So, my '74 turns out to be a Bumblebee after all.

The engine is a GA. However, it is not the original. Oh well...can't win everything (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Engine is GA012406
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post May 7 2018, 03:07 PM
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post May 7 2018, 03:13 PM
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Thats like finding $10k! Good job!
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post May 7 2018, 03:17 PM
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Thats like finding $10k! Good job!



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post May 7 2018, 03:54 PM
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SO close on the engine number, looks like only about 400 SN's away from what should be the original. Did the prev owner tell you it had been replaced?
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post May 7 2018, 04:03 PM
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SO close on the engine number, looks like only about 400 SN's away from what should be the original. Did the prev owner tell you it had been replaced?



No. I seriously doubt she knew. Her parents bought her the car 30+ years ago. Back then it probably didn't matter much.
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post Feb 23 2023, 09:12 AM
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Darn...I just realized I missed my cars birthday yesterday! 49 years young. I need to get the car fixed up and running for its 50th birthday!
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post Feb 23 2023, 09:33 AM
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Congrats! So now do you start a search for the original engine? That heritage means you need to be careful of the resto and parts you add right? That 10k will be an investment recouped at sale time.
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post Feb 23 2023, 10:05 AM
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That engine is probably long gone. However, the good news is the original shop where the car was purchased is still in business. I need to check with them and see if they have any 2.0 blocks laying around.
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post Feb 23 2023, 10:05 AM
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Darn...I just realized I missed my cars birthday yesterday! 49 years young. I need to get the car fixed up and running for its 50th birthday!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) get that running and bring it to Okteenerfest in September!!
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post Feb 23 2023, 10:26 AM
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Congrats on the discovery ! Welcome to the Gang.
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post Feb 23 2023, 10:52 AM
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Darn...I just realized I missed my cars birthday yesterday! 49 years young. I need to get the car fixed up and running for its 50th birthday!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) get that running and bring it to Okteenerfest in September!!


BB might be the car for that….I need to refinish the wheels and get new tires. I’d still like to refinish the interior if 914rubber would run a sale on interiors
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post Feb 23 2023, 12:27 PM
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QUOTE(billh1963 @ May 7 2018, 01:03 PM) *

So, my '74 turns out to be a Bumblebee after all.

The engine is a GA. However, it is not the original. Oh well...can't win everything (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Engine is GA012406
Body Number 0929527


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Exterior looks to be in great condition, how about the hidden rust prone body areas?
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post Feb 23 2023, 12:40 PM
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Exterior looks to be in great condition, how about the hidden rust prone body areas?


Longs are excellent (I’ve pulled the plastic rocker panels)

Trunks are excellent

Some hellhole damage (I’ve seen much worse in my other cars). Most of the paint appears to be original. This is a pretty darn solid car!
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post Feb 23 2023, 05:49 PM
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Congratulations on this is a rare car. The production numbers are very few on these LE cars making them have serious collector value.

I Personally fine these LE cars the best looking 914s that came down the line. You got a great find

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post Feb 23 2023, 09:38 PM
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Looks nice! I like it without the stripes.
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Welcome to the Bumblebee club. There are a lot of us on the forum - always available for help.
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Nice find! Best of luck with the car.
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