First time looking at a 914 Options

[iwanta914-6]

As you may or may not have read in my thread about searching for a 914, I'll be looking at one tomorrow (Sunday).

This will be the first time I've actually put my eyes (and hands) on one. I'll obviously inspect critical areas like the hell hole and Longs (as best I can since the rockers will be on).

Any tips? I'm mostly concerned about rust. Even though I'm not the most knowledgeable when it comes to mechanical repairs, I think (with the help of 914world) I can work through most of that.

If anyone in the twin cities area that knows what to look for wants to assist me tomorrow afternoon, PM me. I would be glad to pay a small fee for your time. (seller is in Cottage Grove)

Here's what I know about the car from the seller:

1974 Porsche 914 2 liter. Black, less than 80,000
original miles, appearance group, Fuchs alloys, 5
speed, original fuel injection, pristine interior, collector
plates. Never in accident, never smoked in. Always
garaged. Same owner for 31 years.

Needs new fuel pump bracket and fuel lines, thus
not drivable at this time; radio also not working.
Been sitting for about 3 years so tires are flat, and
would need replacing about now anyway.

Now I know that the wheels are not Fuchs, they're mahles.

[Cairo94507]

This would have been a great car to take some photos of and pass along information about the car. There are a lot of people here looking for a car to return to the road.

I got my Six in a similar manner when the seller was not willing to negotiate on price with a member here and when our member realized they were not going to be able to put a deal together passed the info on to our members hoping one of us would buy and love the car.

I was fortunate enough to contact the owner, go see and drive the car and after about a month of negotiations, arrive at a price we were both satisfied with. I still did not believe the deal would come together until I handed him a stack of cash and it was on the flatbed headed home with me.

I feel sorry for this owner who Iwanta914-6 met and spoke with and hope somehow the word gets out and a true Porsche lover gets her car and enjoys it. No flippers please.