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

[1972 914 2.0]

Just to give you some perspective I paid $2600 for my 914 last year. It was pretty much rust free, It had paint, and it had a running motor but NO interior. None. In hindsight I know I over paid.

This car you're looking at could be a good project but everything will need going through and replacing.
Yeah of course there's rust thats given, replacement panels are out there.
If you know what you're doing and have a garage/shop big enough then don't be afraid to tackle the rust repair yourself.
The interior is straight forward but parts are pricy, luckily for you the interior is mostly complete.
Suspension will need a run through and so will the brakes.
Locating an engine and transmission won't be difficult, in fact you'll be spoiled for choice.
The biggest factor is cost.

I'd say there is well over $6000 just in parts alone that it needs not to mention paint.

Look if you can get for $5-600 it could possibly be worth it. What matters is that you feel positive about it and understand the risk involved.

Just words from someone who overpaid for a 914 that needed more work than I bargained for.