Original 914 owners only!, I'm curious - what will you do with it? Options

[Pat Garvey]

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

[PanelBilly]

I sold the 72 I drove in highschool (it was only two years old then) and ended up buying a 73 in my thirties. I've had that one since and just couldn't bear to part with it.

I know some folks are burried in their cars, but the cost of the furneral plot must be huge.

I agree that you should interview buyers and find the right person to take over the ownership. Don't wait until your too old to make a reasonable decision. I actually think that if the car is really important to you, then start the search now. It could take years of talking to pick out a proper buyer. The "right" person will be willing to wait for the time to come when they will take over the title.

Hey, I think I'm talking to myself here.