need advice restore or part out, what should i do Options

[dm65]

I have a 72 that's been in storage for over 30+ years and has rust to the point the doors don't close very well. I would like some opinions on whether I should restore it or part it out.

Wanted to restore for my first granddaughters 16 b-day but she doesn't seem to have interest in it at 11. These cars have never been flashy but I thought she would kinda like it....

Well anyways what would you do if this car was yours?

What should I plan for cost?

Injectors been missing for 30years so it may need a rebuild plus it has 99000 miles on it

Interior is in nice conditions. No tears

Also is anyone from Ohio

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[JeffBowlsby]

Hi Dave, glad you found this place. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

The photos tell alot about the condition of the car, but even more photos of the hell hole below the battery tray, both jack points and other rust areas might help understand exactly what scope of repairs this car needs. All the parts are available and there is a tremendous support network here. Sticking doors are an indication of serious structural rust, that is expensive to repair. Keep looking there is more rust, guaranteed.

A 1972 1.7L is not one of the more sought after (read valuable) 914s for various reasons, but the restoration costs are near the same for any 914/4 so the return may not pencil, unless the car has sentimental value or you will keep it awhile. The car looks pretty dirty, maybe if you cleaned it up you would see better what you have to work with. Sounds like the interior is excellent and it looks like the dash is not cracked, good points. What else is in good condition?

Have rodents done any damage?

That said, even excellent condition 1.7L cars can demand high dollars in terms of value, but its all about condition. For the amount of money it will take to restore this, you may not want her to drive that nice of a car as her first car, and there may be more appropriate cars for your grandaughter.