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picking up my 914 tomorrow |
william1764 |
Jul 17 2010, 09:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 252 Joined: 11-May 10 From: maryland Member No.: 11,717 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm flying out of Baltimore tomorrow 8:30 am for Providence RI. Will take a cab to Newport to take possession of this 74' 2.0. Haven't owned a 914 since my early 20's...25 years ago! My dad will be joining me - he has always owned 911's since his first in 76' - including his current supercharged 993 and is responsible for my p car obsession. I got the 914 bug after driving the 73' he purchased in early 80's for mom and I purchased a 74' 2.0 shortly thereafter - I loved that car. Funny thing is that I almost didn't buy this car. Had PPI performed by Tangerine 2 weeks ago. After weeks of back and forth and getting a PPI; the seller and I couldn't get together on price and I walked over a 10% difference in opinion...I can be hard headed at times. My wife sensed my disappointment (evidently my sulking was dead give away) and contacted the seller without my knowledge on Friday. Cut a deal with him, purchased plane tickets for both me and dad to go pick up the car tomorrow...she surprised me with this last night – yea, I know I’m one lucky SOB. I want to thank Tim (seller), Chris at Tangerine, Craig at Camp (yes – it’s a former Camp car) and Don Plant for his advice…as well as, all on this site who have been most helpful during my search over the last 2 months. I suspect we will be leaving RI for Baltimore around noon tomorrow. I know its crazy but dad and I intend to drive straight thru – 95 degrees / NY city traffic, Jersey Turnpike and all – I hope she’s ready for this! Thanks again all – current pics to follow soon. Bill |
william1764 |
Jul 20 2010, 11:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 252 Joined: 11-May 10 From: maryland Member No.: 11,717 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Cool. I had the 916 bumpers on my previous 914. Man she looks orange & shiney...must be that west coast sun! Its great to have so much knowledge of its history.
Picked up my "Historic" tags today...kinda strange to think it qualifies for a historic designation - i'm 46, I guess i'm historic now! Ferg - is Jim Chambers a member of this site? I'd love to get a bit more history on the engine switch. |
Ferg |
Jul 20 2010, 12:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
Cool. I had the 916 bumpers on my previous 914. Man she looks orange & shiney...must be that west coast sun! Its great to have so much knowledge of its history. Picked up my "Historic" tags today...kinda strange to think it qualifies for a historic designation - i'm 46, I guess i'm historic now! Ferg - is Jim Chambers a member of this site? I'd love to get a bit more history on the engine switch. He is, but I have not seen him post much of late... |
rwilner |
Jul 21 2010, 04:52 AM
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No Ghosts in the Machine Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 11,530 Region Association: North East States |
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MDG |
Jul 21 2010, 06:05 AM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
Great looking car! Congrats (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) From the pic of the car in front of Camp 914, I'd say Phoenix Red, shiney and faster than mere orange (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Look for L32K on the Karmann plate. m. |
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