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[Fast Company]

Hello Everyone,

I just joined the group, I'm in the process of (hopefully) acquiring an original 914/6 from it's second owner, who I have known for ~15 years. He has owned the car for forty years! It was converted into a track car sometime in the '80s. My intention is to bring it back to somewhat streetable. It has steel flares, roll cage (roof panel does fit), fire bottle, cool shirt, etc. I'm not going for a concours restoration, I'm thinking of a semi-uncomfortable street car that can be taken out for track days. As time allows, I will go through the various build threads to see what others have done, what works and what doesn't.

I work at a vintage race shop in Pittsburgh. My current stable includes an Alfa Romeo, Audi S6, and a Volvo 780 with 5.0 V8 conversion. I'm sure I'll have questions as the project progresses. First I will continue my research and work on finding an agreeable price for the car with/without spares & trailer package.

Andy

[Fast Company]

> You better keep that car hidden from us until you buy it! Don't under estimate our addiction...

I work in a vintage race shop, I understand the addiction... it pays my salary!

> You gotta love that v10

Actually mine is a 95 S6 Avant, so it is a 20v 5 cyl turbo (chipped) quattro 5 speed wagon, lowered with H&R/Bilstein HDs.

> Where abouts in the 'burgh are you?

I live in the SS Slopes, race shop is in Glenshaw (we service modern cars too).

I'd really appreciate if you guys could help me establish a value. I have a pretty good idea of what a mint concours 914/6 is worth. The race car mods prevent it from being financially worthwhile to go that route so I just want to de-tune it enough to use on the street. The car is solid, I am confident that it is an original 6 (although not the original engine). It was metallic green, painted silver/gray Imron around 1986. The interior has been mostly gutted, not sure what extra parts he may have in storage. Roll cage was cut into the dash. Fire suppression system plumbed in. I'm going to leave that stuff in, but will likely replace the Kirkey race seat. There's no carpet (solid floorpans) but the door panels and glovebox door are still present. The odo shows ~33K miles but is not accurate, not to mention that most of the miles have been at or near redline!

Now that I think about it, the "future previous owner" took me out for a few laps at Mid Ohio back in 1998 in this car. That's the fastest I have ever been *sideways* in a car. Basically the current configuration with R compound tires. I couldn't believe how flat it cornered. My neck still hurts!

So what do you think is a fair price?

[SirAndy]

So what do you think is a fair price?

Hard to say, but if it's as solid as you describe and running, i'd say anywhere in the $15k to $20k range ...

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