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

[GeorgeRud]

I always figured that I'd pass the cars along to my two kids, but they are not into these old cars like I am. Probably, when it's time to pass them along, I'd try to sell them to an enthusiast who will keep them and enjoy them. I've had old college roomates that are enthusiasts, but they're going to have the same age issues as me. I just enjoy tinkering with them as much as driving them, so they provide a great form of relaxation for me. However, Route 67 from Elkhart Lake to Fontana, Wisconsin on a Sunday evening after the historic race weekend is about as nice as it gets. No racing around on the roads anymore, just a beautifull evening drive with the top off - of course!

With the prices of 914-6s going up, I may just consider selling the one in the next few years and get something newer to play with. My knees are telling me that a Tiptronic would be nice, and my brain tells me I'd drive a car with AC a whole lot more than one without in the summers here in Chicago.