F/S 1975 914 1.8 3rd owner Options

[Vanilla133]

I am having to sell my baby due to medical bills. I bought this car from the 2nd owners 2 years ago. I have all records since 1978. The car is in great shape and still has all stock motor with fuel injection in tact. This car could be a daily driver for someone if needed...it is that dependable and runs great. I have all stock bumpers and steering wheel etc. if someone wanted to put this car back to the original style. The only rust the car had when I bought it was a little under the rockers as the car was garaged kept but the owners didn't clean out under the rockers. The rear trunk also had a little rust. I fixed any issues I found, the hell hole looked great but I relocated the battery to the trunk anyway and installed a Optima battery.

I painted the car when I got it and put on the fiberglass bumpers. Down the road I planned on taking everything out and putting it all back original but wanted to have some fun with it for now.

Has just over 100K miles. Asking $6500 call Todd at 540-798-9006 if interested.
The car is in Roanoke, VA.

[miketeener]

Todd, nice car and very appealing, to me at least. Price is what sells cars in this economy. The 914's that bring good money are the dead stock originals. Once you deviate, value goes down. I have seen 914-6 conversions go for $7,000-$10,000 and hot-rod 914-4's fo for $3,000. Don't sell if you don't have to. You probably won't get want you want, but if you ever want another one like yours, you probably won't find it.. Go figure..Good luck!

[Barry Brisco]

Todd, I agree with 'miketeener': for most buyers, the cars that are the closest to stock have the most value. Notice I said "most", not "all". Yes there are potential buyers for cars that have been significantly altered, as yours has, but then it becomes a matter of personal preference, and everyone's is a bit different.

I see the same thing in the 356 world: there are "outlaws" that people put serious money into but then have a hard time selling and usually cannot even come close to getting their investment back. The "all original" cars that are carefully restored and properly maintained are generally the ones with the highest market value.

Good luck with your sale.

Barry

Todd, nice car and very appealing, to me at least. Price is what sells cars in this economy. The 914's that bring good money are the dead stock originals. Once you deviate, value goes down.