914 to 914-6: High Treason?, Should I convert my mint 2.0? Options

[Technicolored Horrors]

Hello everyone. I am the proud second owner of a '76 914 2.0. It has been in the custody of my Dad and me since 1987. It is close to mint condition. It has 57,000 original miles. I replaced the goofy gigantic steering wheel and the wheels - other than that it is all original. The paint is near perfect, there is no rust and there are no known mechanical issues.

My first world problem is this: I have always wanted a 6. I want more off-the-line speed. I want that perfect sleeper. Given how few nearly-perfect 914 specimens there are out there, is it dumb/treasonous for me to consider converting my 2.0 to a 6? If it is not, can any of you give me a ballpark of what such a conversion, done correctly, would cost? Thank you for your opinions.

[Cairo94507]

I tend to agree your better off to leave your family car alone and find a project that was completed or near completed and take it over. It depends upon when you plan to be driving the Six....now or 5 years from now.

If I were looking for a Six to drive for fun, and a real Six was not an option, I would definitely be looking for an already done car that was running and together and just needed some finish work. The parts to put these together add up quickly. Additionally, if I was sourcing a motor, I would want to have it gone through and freshened up to make sure it was a good motor that would be dependable and run as it should.

We see cars like described above coming on the market all the time as peoples' circumstances change all of the time. I would bet for $30K you could get a very nice conversion car that needs little to make it what you really want. Then just drive and enjoy.

Good luck and best wishes as you decide upon your path.