Buying help with a 73 2.0, Need some "914 World" advice on buying this car |
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Buying help with a 73 2.0, Need some "914 World" advice on buying this car |
RhodyRanger |
Mar 30 2014, 03:20 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 19-March 14 From: Cumberland, RI Member No.: 17,137 Region Association: North East States |
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669][attachmentid =444673][attachme ntid=444657]Hey gang, 1ST time post for me here, so my apologies if I am not following the "local" vernacular, LoL. I've learned much about these cars from all of you over the years and now I need some help from all you experts out there. My fault is that I am a bit of a purist when it comes to my cars. I do appreciate all modifications, but really enjoy the heritage, history and the preservation of both for my kids and their's for years to come. Anyway, I am looking at a 73 914 2.0 with Appearance Group option. I am attaching some photos for a visual representation. The five things I find to be different than what Johnson's 914 book - Spotters Guide starting on page 84 - claims to be original are the radio, three extra gages to the right of the shifter, battery moved to the front compartment, an extra after market horn to the left of the steering wheel, and rear valence being updated with the plastic fasca type. The 2nd owner of this car says it has 72k miles and with an engine rebuild at 56k. I withhold the price for this post until later, just to ask what you guys think I should offer for this car. The seller is a long time PCA Member and reputable member of their community. I have lots other photos, if you need to see something more closely. I send my thanks in advance for any pointers you all might point out. Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
mepstein |
Apr 12 2014, 06:28 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,305 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
To me, it's a $5-6K car. Check for rust or it will be an expensive car no matter what you get it for. The spray bombed trunks would turn me off. If it has carbs, chances are the engine will have issues or not be quite "right".
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Pat Garvey |
Apr 13 2014, 05:58 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
To me, it's a $5-6K car. Check for rust or it will be an expensive car no matter what you get it for. The spray bombed trunks would turn me off. If it has carbs, chances are the engine will have issues or not be quite "right". Why, oh why, do people do that to the trunks? It's just plain ugly and huge red flag. |
mrgreenjeans |
May 20 2014, 11:34 AM
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mrgreenjeans Group: Members Posts: 213 Joined: 9-February 07 From: N.Dak. Member No.: 7,520 Region Association: Northstar Region |
To me, it's a $5-6K car. Check for rust or it will be an expensive car no matter what you get it for. The spray bombed trunks would turn me off. If it has carbs, chances are the engine will have issues or not be quite "right". Why, oh why, do people do that to the trunks? It's just plain ugly and huge red flag. Its done to deceive and hide. Cover up everything cheaply so the bad stuff doesn't show. And in the process becomes equally bad in a different sort of way. You guys are far more generous in evaluation than me. I wouldn't be interested in it for even 4.000, but then I have been known to be a bit Scotch. Because I am......( in both spirit and nationality ) The things is, with the blight in both trunks, this car would never be something I would have an interest in. Factor in any hidden surprises that always come to the surface, and it is merely a shiny driver. Something to drive while the good one is preserved. Frankly, I would be a bit embarrassed to be seen even showing an interest in it, let alone driving it. Sorry for being so blunt. In a way, it really kind of offends me, that so many hideous things have been done, it has now become registered as a bit "off the chart". The guys who created this monstrosity deserve some equal treatment. Maybe a day at the Spa of Sh!t..... |
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