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exceptional 72 on ebay |
tod914 |
May 31 2006, 01:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Just had a long conversation with the owner of this 72 914. Car seems extremely original including the cloth covered fuel lines (yes he's aware they should to be replaced). Exceptionally nice car. Anyone looking for a preservation class candidate, this seems like it would be a nice condender.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PORSCHE-914...1QQcmdZViewItem no affiliation with the owner. |
GWN7 |
May 31 2006, 02:31 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Nice looking car...It will be interesting to see what it brings
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drewvw |
May 31 2006, 02:39 PM
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new england car guy Group: Members Posts: 1,631 Joined: 24-February 06 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 5,630 Region Association: North East States |
ditto, i put the watch on that baby. only kicker is....you buy a sweet original car like that and right away you really have to dig in and replace those fuel lines. |
tod914 |
May 31 2006, 05:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
High reserve other wise my white one would of had an older brother.. Im curious to see how high it goes too. After speaking in depth with him, seems like its just a couple of minor things. Fuels lines not big of a deal to replace, windshield wiper blades, and one window squeeqy. A couple minor chips, but aside from that the car sounded really well taken care of. He has the original steel rims too.
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Pat Garvey |
May 31 2006, 07:24 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
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My God, it's a dup of my '72! Except for the jack & seat belts. Does look like a really nice car. Anyone know what the reserve is? Just what I need another red 914, but if I told my wife it was hers......... |
tod914 |
May 31 2006, 07:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Pat or others, what do you think that car is worth?
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Pat Garvey |
May 31 2006, 07:49 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Pat or others, what do you think that car is worth? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Well, if the engine bay is solid & all the usuals in that area aren't a problem on this car, I think it's worth a pretty good buck. IMHO, E-bay is the LAST place to try to sell a car of this type. It's original & it's problems are miniscule, from the sound of things. But what it's worth to some people will sound ridiculous to others. It's probably worth more to me than to you (no, I'm not bidding), but that's because I have its twin, almost down to the mileage. Remeber, it's not a 2liter, has the sloppy shifter, and seat belts from hell. I'll say one thing, though - it should sell well north of $5k. |
tod914 |
May 31 2006, 08:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
would you value it between 10-15k?? for that kind of money i would be more inclined to put a down payment on a 6 or seek a comparable 2.0. real nice originals are hard to find. i was going to take a ride down and make an offer but his price i feel is abit high and i doubt he will come down much. along with jersey parway traffic durning the summer... no thanks.
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Porsche Rescue |
May 31 2006, 11:31 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
So what is the reserve? I was hoping you guys would miss this one (dumb me). If that car could be had for anywhere close to $5K I would buy and pay the other $2K to ship to Oregon.
And to add a bit of blasphemy: Having now owned 5 factory sixes, I have once and for all decided that a good running 4 is more fun to own and drive. Don't ask me why because I will tell you. |
zymurgist |
Jun 1 2006, 05:00 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
And to add a bit of blasphemy: Having now owned 5 factory sixes, I have once and for all decided that a good running 4 is more fun to own and drive. Don't ask me why because I will tell you. I'll bite... why? Does it have anything to do with the small displacement (2.0 litres) of the factory six? |
Gint |
Jun 1 2006, 05:34 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
And to add a bit of blasphemy: Having now owned 5 factory sixes, I have once and for all decided that a good running 4 is more fun to own and drive. Don't ask me why because I will tell you. I'll bite... why? Does it have anything to do with the small displacement (2.0 litres) of the factory six? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) ...with Jim. The four feels lighter, quicker... somehow. When I get the 2.7 in my /6 I may change my mind, but it's a blast to bomb around in a /4. |
JeffBowlsby |
Jun 1 2006, 07:21 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
So what is the reserve? I was hoping you guys would miss this one (dumb me). If that car could be had for anywhere close to $5K I would buy and pay the other $2K to ship to Oregon. And to add a bit of blasphemy: Having now owned 5 factory sixes, I have once and for all decided that a good running 4 is more fun to own and drive. Don't ask me why because I will tell you. I love you man....for having the guts to say that here...thats what I have been thinking for years. I drove a six once...it seemed powerful, but cumbersome. And I know they are expensive to maintain. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
Gint |
Jun 1 2006, 07:40 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
So what is the reserve? I was hoping you guys would miss this one (dumb me). If that car could be had for anywhere close to $5K I would buy and pay the other $2K to ship to Oregon. And to add a bit of blasphemy: Having now owned 5 factory sixes, I have once and for all decided that a good running 4 is more fun to own and drive. Don't ask me why because I will tell you. I love you man....for having the guts to say that here...thats what I have been thinking for years. I drove a six once...it seemed powerful, but cumbersome. And I know they are expensive to maintain. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) I've said it right here. More than once. And yes, some said I was nutz... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) |
shelby/914 |
Jun 1 2006, 08:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 804 Joined: 24-August 05 From: Foxfield, Co Member No.: 4,655 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Sounds a lot like the quality of the car that sold here last summer. Without making a call or searching past threads, I think it was a '74 1.8L with 24000 miles. Went for around $14 or 15K.
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BKLA |
Jun 1 2006, 08:31 AM
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Really old member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 14-August 05 From: OR Member No.: 4,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Here's a repainted '72 listed on craiglist for $6K -
http://portland.craigslist.org/car/165348579.html Obviously, the red one should bring more.... Having only driven an original 6 about twenty years ago and never owned one 'til I bought my '75 conversion - I can only compare the memories of my 1.7-4, a friends 914-6 (original ) vs. my new conversion. I LOVE my '75 2.7 conversion - fast, fun, sticks like glue and gets a lot of looks. Yes, its costs a lot more to maintain, but there is nothing like the sound of a well tuned air cooled six! |
Porsche Rescue |
Jun 1 2006, 09:28 AM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
As Mike said, it is really just a "feeling". Lighter, quicker, more nimble. I even liked a big bumper '75 1.8 that I owned about 5 years ago better than the factory sixes. Also, as a driver a 2.0 six does not feel all that much more powerful. In addition a later 4 with a sideshifter is a vast improvement. Finally, and it ranks right up there with the nimble feel, the stock six is noisy! With no firewall pad, driving at highway speeds with top on and windows up gets pretty wearing pretty fast. The FI four is much more pleasant on a long trip.
I now have a 2.7 conversion car which is dedicated to AX and a little DE only. It has real power as compared to a 2.0 six or a 4 and gets the adrenalin going when the throttle is vigorously applied. However, for a street driver, go to the store, take a sunny day drive, I'll take the 4 every time. And then there is the $10-$15,000 difference in the price of admission for cars in comparable condition. |
Pat Garvey |
Jun 1 2006, 06:11 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
IF, this car is as nice as presented, AND the engine compartment is comparable to the rest it's great base for whatever you want to do with it! It's low miles, great condition, has had obvious good care, and CAN be either a great investment at the right price, or a gerat driver as is.
I'd still like to know what the reserve is, but over my wife's objections I'd add another red '72 1.7 to match the one I have in a second. Though I'd probably use it as a solid base for something non-purist! |
tod914 |
Jun 2 2006, 11:50 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
From what I gathered from my conversation with the owner.. it's somewhere between 10k-15k. So for the sake of argument, lets say 12.5K. Being original as it is.. and owning a simular condition 75, I would imagine in near future things are going to need to be adressed; brake lines, maybe mc, oil cooler seals, bushings, etc etc. 8k would be a price I would buy it. Any more, can't really justify it. Might be worth what he wants and probally is to the right person. What do you guys think?
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Pat Garvey |
Jun 2 2006, 05:37 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
From what I gathered from my conversation with the owner.. it's somewhere between 10k-15k. So for the sake of argument, lets say 12.5K. Being original as it is.. and owning a simular condition 75, I would imagine in near future things are going to need to be adressed; brake lines, maybe mc, oil cooler seals, bushings, etc etc. 8k would be a price I would buy it. Any more, can't really justify it. Might be worth what he wants and probally is to the right person. What do you guys think? Tod, Things like MC, brake lines, etc are all pretty minor, so I wouldn't let those get in the way. I'm getting the impression you'd really like this car, eh? If his reserve is 12.5 he's nuts to try to evilbay it. If it's as nice as it looks, I'd Barrett Jackson the thing. He can still keep it on reserve & the people at those auctions lately seem to be completely out of control. He'd get his best price right after the muscle cars were sold. Hmmm, maybe I should do that w/my '72...... |
tod914 |
Jun 2 2006, 06:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Clean original cars like that in this neck of the woods are few and far between. Especially to see one come up for sale. That's kind of why I'm interested. Guess I was hoping for a good buy. On that note.. good bye.
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