Searching for a 914-6 GT, Wondering what you guys thing of these Options

[Gridlock]

Hey Folks,

I'm looking for a nicely sorted 914-6 GT; would prefer an original 914-6 that was converted to GT 'status' as opposed to a converted 914-4. I want one that is street-able, and has either a 3.2 or 3.6 liter engine. In searches on the internet, I came across these two:

1)
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsfo..._6/1568185.html

http://my.opera.com/surfmonkey/albums/show.dml?id=38974

2)
http://www.pbase.com/emoze/914_6_gt
(The 914-6-GT_Technical_Detail image has more photos under it)

http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/dealer_9146gt_...lfgang_dworazik


I was wondering what you think about these, and which one would you buy and why. If you know of any other for sale, please let me know as well.

Thanks much in advance.

- Stew

[gms]

I think you need to describe the usage of the car you want to get before anyone can help you. Are you looking for a car to race, invest in or you just like the flared look???

The title 914/6 GT is misused; anytime someone installs flares on a 914 they call it a GT.
All real GTs and M471s are documented by Porsche, they start at $150,000 and go up.
(914.043.0036 is neither)

There are also cars that were built with GT parts and raced in the 1970s and 1980s, they have a higher value than a car built in the last 10 years.

A car with real GT parts is very expensive today, even a nice example built after the 1990’s will run into six figures.

[Gridlock]

Ah yes, of course!

I'm looking for a really nice street car, that is in very good condition, and has been upgraded to a more modern version, with stronger engine, better brakes and suspension, etc. I had a 914 13-20 years ago that I bought for $5k and converted to a 3.2L six, as well as 911 brakes and suspension, and it was the most fun car that I've ever had. I've also had a Lotus Elise, Acura NSX Zinardi Edition, late model Mazda RX-7, so have a few good points of reference. I also want the flared fenders, as I think it looks nicer than the non-flared flat-sided look. I also prefer a car that started life as a 914-6 for it's historic and investment value. It's possible that I might want to try some autocross, but that wouldn't be it's main purpose in life. I realize that original GT's are basically unobtainable, and don't feel the need to own one of those.

It appears that there aren't a whole lot of these cars around anymore, and prices sure seem to have gone up tremendously since I sold mine about 13 years ago.

I'd also like to keep the price below $60k, so the links that I already listed above are the only decent ones I've found so far.

I'd certainly appreciate any additional opinions on the two cars listed, or any others that may be for sale.

Thanks

I think you need to describe the usage of the car you want to get before anyone can help you. Are you looking for a car to race, invest in or you just like the flared look???

The title 914/6 GT is misused; anytime someone installs flares on a 914 they call it a GT.
All real GTs and M471s are documented by Porsche, they start at $150,000 and go up.
(914.043.0036 is neither)

There are also cars that were built with GT parts and raced in the 1970s and 1980s, they have a higher value than a car built in the last 10 years.

A car with real GT parts is very expensive today, even a nice example built after the 1990’s will run into six figures.

[mepstein]

Ah yes, of course!

I'm looking for a really nice street car, that is in very good condition, and has been upgraded to a more modern version, with stronger engine, better brakes and suspension, etc. I had a 914 13-20 years ago that I bought for $5k and converted to a 3.2L six, as well as 911 brakes and suspension, and it was the most fun car that I've ever had. I've also had a Lotus Elise, Acura NSX Zinardi Edition, late model Mazda RX-7, so have a few good points of reference. I also want the flared fenders, as I think it looks nicer than the non-flared flat-sided look. I also prefer a car that started life as a 914-6 for it's historic and investment value. It's possible that I might want to try some autocross, but that wouldn't be it's main purpose in life. I realize that original GT's are basically unobtainable, and don't feel the need to own one of those.

It appears that there aren't a whole lot of these cars around anymore, and prices sure seem to have gone up tremendously since I sold mine about 13 years ago.

I'd also like to keep the price below $60k, so the links that I already listed above are the only decent ones I've found so far.

I'd certainly appreciate any additional opinions on the two cars listed, or any others that may be for sale.

Thanks

I think you need to describe the usage of the car you want to get before anyone can help you. Are you looking for a car to race, invest in or you just like the flared look???

The title 914/6 GT is misused; anytime someone installs flares on a 914 they call it a GT.
All real GTs and M471s are documented by Porsche, they start at $150,000 and go up.
(914.043.0036 is neither)

There are also cars that were built with GT parts and raced in the 1970s and 1980s, they have a higher value than a car built in the last 10 years.

A car with real GT parts is very expensive today, even a nice example built after the 1990’s will run into six figures.

Build it yourself and get exactly the car you want.

[flipb]

Build it yourself and get exactly the car you want.

You might say mepstein is biased in this regard.