FS: '73 914 2.0, Southern California Car Options

[Willum]

This is a lifelong Southern California car and exhibits exceptional originality. I bought it from its original owner in May 2010. There is no rust other than the cosmetic surface variety common in these cars, no rust in the hell hole, original 2.0 engine has approximately 178,000 miles on it and was rebuilt to factory specifications at about 90,000, no significant oil leaks, runs and shifts well except for a minor 2nd gear syncro grind, tool kit including rare white handled screw driver is complete except for the 190mm tommy bar for the spark plug wrench, all original factory owner's manual and related documents, original window sticker, this car has a "salvaged" title due to a minor accident involving the left front fender approximately 20 years ago. The owner repurchased the car from the insurance company, had it repaired and kept it. At that time the car was repainted the original Bahia Red (L30E) since the factory paint was already over 20 years old, no other evidence of body work exists, tires are in good condition, at some point the original radio was replaced with a Pioneer am/fm/cd player, includes a custom fit California car cover. Shortly after I bought the car, my mechanic who is a certified Porsche technician, told me that working on the car is like working on a time capsule due to its condition and originality.

I have tried to be as straightforward as possible with the cars' condition, if there are any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. I am asking $11,500 cash only.

[Willum]

Attached is a repair order (invoice) for the work performed as a result of the accident which generated the "salvaged" title indicated in my original post.

This vehicle was involved in a single car accident in 1995 wherein the original owner lost control during a first rain of the season resulting in the car contacting the center divider, damaging the left front fender and breaking the left rear tail light. As you can see from the repair order, the $2381.31 repair would have reflected at least half (if not more) of the value of the car at that time. Considering that this car sold new for around $5700.00 and in 1995 would have been 22 years old and looked upon as an older 914 and certainly not a classic, explains why the owners insurance company "totaled" the car. For most people, the word "salvaged" conjures up an image of catastrophic damage and "total loss" but that was not the case with this car.

The original owner having purchased the car back from his insurance company for $800.00, having it repaired and continuing to enjoy the car for another 16 years speaks volumes about the cars' integrity and value. This was a win-win resolution to an unfortunate accident, for the owner and his insurance company.

The asking price reflects the inherent diminished value for this very clean and nearly original 914 2.0. To not give it consideration would be a missed opportunity.