To attempt to rescue or not Options

[SLCE30318is]

Hi Everybody,

I am new here and still reading through the wealth of information in my spare time.

I found this one about five miles from where I live and decided to check it out. While I'm doing my research, I'd like to reach out to everyone here and gather their thoughts on this.

Owner claims that he never got around to restoring it and it's been sitting for a year at his friend's paint and body shop. He is asking $1800 for it. I would strongly consider it if I can get it for $1000 or less (maybe I'm being too hopeful).

The paint and body shop owner offered to bring it into his shop and have it on a lift so I can check it out more the next time I want to have a look at it.

Here are the videos from today:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ2mpItBA60



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNAbXfQpgCU



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNQaaoDl2V0


I understand that this is going to be A LOT of work, but I'm willing to spend years working on a 914 project in my spare time and learn things along the way. My only concern is starting out with something that is too far gone.

All input appreciated.

Cheers,

Ian

[Tom_T]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) .... from another E30 original owner (`85 325e 2dr)

You might be better off in the long run time & cost wise to find a better starter or stalled project to work on, as the costs & work load will add up quickly.

Here & 914club.com both have Craigs List search functions to find private sale 914s too - with email notifications of new ads - as well as the classified ads here & 914club.

If mine wasn't my own 914 since 1975 (2nd owner) & I were looking, then I'd probably locate a much better example than my poor 73 2L! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Also, go to Jeff Bowlsby's (member on here) "Classic 914" website, in the Technical Docs. section IIRC - & download his 914 checklist to help guide you when looking at 914 prospects.

Also members on here who are local to any 914 you find can probably help you with a PPI.

PS - there is a safety catch on the front trunk lid just about center that you needed to squeeze up against the deck lid front lip to release - after the in cabin release "T" handle is pulled to pop the lid up an inch or so.

Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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