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| Pat Garvey |
  Mar 25 2008, 05:41 PM
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Do I or don't I...........?  Group: Members Posts: 5,900 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States  |
We, original owners have really aged. I bought my 72 when I was 25. Now I'm 61 - scares the crap out of me!
So, at what point will we parts with our youth? I figure I have at least 15 more years with mine, but beyond that.....? No kids, no grandkids. I WILL reach the time that I'm no longer safe behind the wheel of such an antiquated vehicle, but I am perplexed! Yeah, the wife tha has supported me throughout this "trip" loves the car too. But, after six months beyond me demise (assuming I go first), what happens with the car that has been basically a child to us? Have lotsa nephews & nieces, but they would only sell it & cash in (love them all, and I would probably do the same, but it bothers me). So...how do the rest of the original owners fell? What are your plans? I've said it myself - "I'll drive it till I drop", but I wonder if that will really happen. I figure, as I age, I'll drive it more imfrequently. Parts will fail. Fuel lines will break, etc. So, will I be left with a halfway decent icon sitting in the garage when I croak? Or, should I sell it in the next 10 years. Hmmmm! Pat |
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| swl |
Mar 25 2008, 06:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,409 Joined: 7-August 05 From: Kingston,On,Canada Member No.: 4,550 Region Association: Canada |
Damn Pat, that's a depressing thought. Fits right in with the freaking snow that is falling tonight. Must admit that I have some similar thoughts - how much longer do I want to be lieing on my back swearing at frozen bolts.
I'm a couple years your junior and not really an original owner since I bought it used. I'm also the antithesis of you in that I have not taken proper care of the car and it is now punishing me for it. That said ... From all I have read about you and your car it is a pretty special machine. A solid example of a little piece of history. When you decide to move on maybe you should interview prospective buyers the way dog kennels tend to interview perspective buyers. Find someone who has the skill, financial position, and dedication to ensure that it does not fall into the hands of a soon to be DAPO. If you do that then you can sit on that porch knowing that the car is ok. Heck - you can even bring your cronnies over, log in to 914world and say - 'that was my car - I brought it through the first 45 years completely intact.' |
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Pat Garvey Original 914 owners only! Mar 25 2008, 05:41 PM
SirAndy retire to the caribbean, get a nice big poster of ... Mar 25 2008, 05:46 PM
cuca914 retire to the caribbean, [s]get a nice big poster ... Mar 25 2008, 06:22 PM Sleepin
retire to the caribbean, [s]get a nice big poster... Mar 25 2008, 06:31 PM dw914er pat, if you do sell it, sell it to someone who und... Mar 25 2008, 06:15 PM john grier Not an original owner, But I always get a thrill b... Mar 25 2008, 06:17 PM Jeff Bowlsby Not an original owner, but my plan if I have the c... Mar 25 2008, 06:31 PM auerbach I'll volunteer, provided that I'm still al... Mar 25 2008, 06:44 PM Pat Garvey Ok, let's stop right here! I was merely p... Mar 25 2008, 06:41 PM PanelBilly I sold the 72 I drove in highschool (it was only t... Mar 25 2008, 06:45 PM sendjonathanmail I think it should definetly be figured out before ... Mar 25 2008, 06:46 PM orthobiz Has no one come out yet and said "Hey Pat, le... Mar 25 2008, 07:35 PM Pat Garvey I find this interesting.
I posed a question to or... Mar 25 2008, 08:15 PM GeorgeRud I always figured that I'd pass the cars along ... Mar 25 2008, 08:28 PM iamchappy Pat, I cut :( mine up a few years ago to be an ... Mar 25 2008, 08:31 PM dw914er alright, for pat
my mom is the original owner o... Mar 25 2008, 10:56 PM MoveQik I have owned my car since the age of 30...not so d... Mar 26 2008, 01:25 AM BarberDave :trophy:
Pat:
I haven't owned mine as... Mar 26 2008, 06:07 AM dbgriffith75 Just a thought, but if you're sure your nephew... Mar 26 2008, 06:40 AM charliew Pat I'm 63 and pretty hard headed. I don't... Mar 26 2008, 09:38 AM minndodger Pat,
I am the third owner of my car. The second ... Mar 26 2008, 10:35 AM StratPlayer I'm also the third owner of this car. The car... Mar 26 2008, 10:51 AM Scott Schroeder Pat,
I'll think your car would be a great star... Mar 26 2008, 11:29 AM r_towle All my cars are for the kids.
Whatever is left tha... Mar 26 2008, 11:34 AM anderssj Original owner of an Irish green 72 . . . Youngest... Mar 26 2008, 04:44 PM Joe Owensby Original owner of 73 signal orange 1.7, now 2056.... Mar 27 2008, 08:51 PM Johny Blackstain I don't think of myself as the original owner,... Mar 28 2008, 11:12 AM sixnotfour Here you go ;
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Factory delivery, shipped s... Apr 1 2008, 07:52 PM porschecb I am thinking of being put to rest in mine! M... Apr 1 2008, 08:21 PM |
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