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> brought home a new 914 tonight
siverson
post Nov 23 2011, 12:17 AM
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Somewhat of an impulse buy, but I'm always on the look out for nice 914s. I saw it on eBay, it's only about 10 miles from my house, I looked at it yesterday, and picked it up tonight.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914...=item1e688dfafa

And now I'll have a 914 to drive while my orange car is rebuilt.

He's an early 1971 1.7, virtually no rust, solid driver. Was repainted in 2008. Green bilstein front struts, no sway bars, very nice chrome bumpers, original interior (including carpet).

The prior owner owned it for less than a year, the next previous owner *may* have been the original owner. I have receipts from 1989 to 2010 with the same owner (he lived in Escondido), and the car was originally purchased in Feb 1971 in Las Vegas, and I have 1971 registered with an Escondido address, but no other paperwork from 1971 to 2010.

The ODO still works (62k miles) and all the documentation and condition of the car appears that that's accurate. There is also a receipt from the clutch tube being repaired in 2010 which also seems to tell me the mileage is accurate (it should have broken long ago! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ).

Vrooooom!

-Steve


I'll post some better photos once I get him cleaned up...


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post Nov 23 2011, 12:19 AM
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post Nov 23 2011, 12:21 AM
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Its got to be Yellow!!!
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Congrats, looks great!!

You cant just have one anyway
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post Nov 23 2011, 12:22 AM
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This is my 4th 914, but I've never owned an early car. Some weird things (to me):

- hand brake that flops back down. is this really a 914 hand brake?

- windshield wiper *knob* on the dash, no lever.

- no vents in the dash.

- big ugly vent in the center of the dash

- no retractable belts

- my first tail shifter. it really doesn't seem that bad...

- steel wheels, but I don't think those are 914 hub caps.

- no basket weave (all smooth vinyl)
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post Nov 23 2011, 12:23 AM
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post Nov 23 2011, 12:26 AM
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thats an early one for sure, the build date must be in 1970 with no vents and a center defrost vent. cant wait to see more pics in the daylight. I guess Im too slow listing my 72 for sale as it would be nice to see it stay close to home
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post Nov 23 2011, 12:29 AM
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post Nov 23 2011, 12:53 AM
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I don't know why, but I love the early cars. That one looks especially clean.

Everything you're seeing is stock for early cars.

Damn, now I want to sell my 73 and get a 70. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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post Nov 23 2011, 01:00 AM
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> Everything you're seeing is stock for early cars.

But the Porsche crest on the hubcap can't be right... right?

-Steve
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post Nov 23 2011, 01:01 AM
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post Nov 23 2011, 01:15 AM
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QUOTE(siverson @ Nov 22 2011, 11:00 PM) *

> Everything you're seeing is stock for early cars.

But the Porsche crest on the hubcap can't be right... right?

-Steve

Whoop, yeah. You got that. Could be 914/6 hubcaps or 'custom'. 914/4 had non-emblem caps or VW logo caps (likely ROW only).
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post Nov 23 2011, 04:52 AM
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QUOTE(siverson @ Nov 23 2011, 01:22 AM) *

This is my 4th 914, but I've never owned an early car. Some weird things (to me):

- hand brake that flops back down. is this really a 914 hand brake?

- windshield wiper *knob* on the dash, no lever.

- no vents in the dash.

- big ugly vent in the center of the dash

- no retractable belts

- my first tail shifter. it really doesn't seem that bad...

- steel wheels, but I don't think those are 914 hub caps.

- no basket weave (all smooth vinyl)


This makes me miss my '71. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I've owned 3 and the '71 was by far the quirkiest car, and its been the one I've loved the most!

Did you enter your VIN into the database yet? I wonder how far off it was on the production line of my old car(RIP).
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post Nov 23 2011, 05:25 AM
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Super clean. Nice buy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Nov 23 2011, 05:58 AM
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Nice score Steve! Very original. Pat will be proud.
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post Nov 23 2011, 06:02 AM
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That is one nice car! Did the cutie come with the car! She looks like she a teener lover too!

Is that an oil bath air cleaner? I am glad to see I am not the only one who uses duct tape to repair their air lines! I currently have duct tape it on my 92 Trooper's intake.
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post Nov 23 2011, 06:13 AM
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I love those steel wheels...

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post Nov 23 2011, 06:20 AM
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slight hijack...

Any issues attaching the child seat to the car? I have a little one on the way and am trying to convince my wife that getting my son addicted from birth is the best way to go...
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post Nov 23 2011, 07:15 AM
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Nice score! Keep the steelies on it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 23 2011, 07:34 AM
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Man that is a sweet looking car!
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