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

[minndodger]

Pat,

I am the third owner of my car. The second owner bought it "nearly new". Roger (2nd owner) is in his early 70s and could no longer get in and out of the car. He and his wife do not have children. Roger wanted to "hand pick" the new owner of his baby. So I was interviewed before I could buy the car. I also had to make a handful of promises that went along with the sale such as no carbs, no V8, do not make it a track car. He periodically contacts me to ask about the car. He still refers to the car still as his which I actually appreciate.

What does all this mean, heck I am not sure, but maybe when you get to that point in another 50 years or so you should take the time and find the right caretaker.

Stephen