F/S 1975 914 1.8 3rd owner |
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F/S 1975 914 1.8 3rd owner |
Vanilla133 |
Sep 19 2010, 08:38 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 27-August 08 From: Virginia Member No.: 9,471 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I am having to sell my baby due to medical bills. I bought this car from the 2nd owners 2 years ago. I have all records since 1978. The car is in great shape and still has all stock motor with fuel injection in tact. This car could be a daily driver for someone if needed...it is that dependable and runs great. I have all stock bumpers and steering wheel etc. if someone wanted to put this car back to the original style. The only rust the car had when I bought it was a little under the rockers as the car was garaged kept but the owners didn't clean out under the rockers. The rear trunk also had a little rust. I fixed any issues I found, the hell hole looked great but I relocated the battery to the trunk anyway and installed a Optima battery.
I painted the car when I got it and put on the fiberglass bumpers. Down the road I planned on taking everything out and putting it all back original but wanted to have some fun with it for now. Has just over 100K miles. Asking $6500 call Todd at 540-798-9006 if interested. The car is in Roanoke, VA. |
Vanilla133 |
Sep 28 2010, 06:38 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 27-August 08 From: Virginia Member No.: 9,471 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
150 views and no comments? Do you think I would have better luck selling it if I put it back original copper with original bumpers and all?
I was hoping the car would get at least a little interest. This is the 3rd 914 I have had and by far the nicest. I just drove it to Myrtle Beach and back this summer. |
IronHillRestorations |
Sep 28 2010, 09:11 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,724 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
Car looks good Todd! Color changes can turn some buyers off, as well as departures from stock styling. It's one of those gray areas. The car may be worth it as is, to the right buyer. To some guys some of the less common colors, like copper, are more desireable.
If you want to sell to this crowd, you may have better luck posting more detail shots. We all know what a 914 looks like, buyers here want details like:the battery tray and below it (aka "the hell hole"), the longitudinals with the outer rockers off, jack points, floor pans, trunk floors, engine bay, and the funky stuff that a seller might not want to point out. I'm not suggesting you are hiding anything, but to sell a car here guys want to see it all. Good luck with the sale! |
miketeener |
Sep 30 2010, 11:16 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 14-June 06 From: albany, NY Member No.: 6,224 |
Todd, nice car and very appealing, to me at least. Price is what sells cars in this economy. The 914's that bring good money are the dead stock originals. Once you deviate, value goes down. I have seen 914-6 conversions go for $7,000-$10,000 and hot-rod 914-4's fo for $3,000. Don't sell if you don't have to. You probably won't get want you want, but if you ever want another one like yours, you probably won't find it.. Go figure..Good luck!
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angerosa |
Oct 3 2010, 03:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 21-August 07 From: Reston, VA Member No.: 8,023 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I agree with what's been said above. I like the "modernized" look of your 914 but in the demographic of people who don't mind a 914 that's been customized there are so many preference differences. Someone else might not like the direction you've gone with your customization hence it's not worth the expense to them to pay for it.
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Barry Brisco |
Oct 3 2010, 07:48 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 8-October 09 From: California Member No.: 10,905 Region Association: None |
Todd, I agree with 'miketeener': for most buyers, the cars that are the closest to stock have the most value. Notice I said "most", not "all". Yes there are potential buyers for cars that have been significantly altered, as yours has, but then it becomes a matter of personal preference, and everyone's is a bit different.
I see the same thing in the 356 world: there are "outlaws" that people put serious money into but then have a hard time selling and usually cannot even come close to getting their investment back. The "all original" cars that are carefully restored and properly maintained are generally the ones with the highest market value. Good luck with your sale. Barry Todd, nice car and very appealing, to me at least. Price is what sells cars in this economy. The 914's that bring good money are the dead stock originals. Once you deviate, value goes down. |
Vanilla133 |
Jan 7 2011, 08:28 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 27-August 08 From: Virginia Member No.: 9,471 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Still up for sale...
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1972914 |
Jan 8 2011, 05:40 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 25-July 10 From: Ohio Member No.: 11,975 Region Association: None |
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