FS 1973 914 2.0 'Ravenna Green', - Rare color 1973 2.0 with Certificate of Authenticity |
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FS 1973 914 2.0 'Ravenna Green', - Rare color 1973 2.0 with Certificate of Authenticity |
Z356 |
Oct 21 2018, 11:47 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 3-July 16 From: Scottsdale, AZ USA Member No.: 20,165 Region Association: Southwest Region |
One of the most desirable years & models of the 914 - a 1973 914 2.0 in rare 'Ravenna Green' color. True mileage unknown. Over $38K invested. Not a concours car by any means...but a great driver! Doesn't work for ME in Arizona because it doesn't have A/C. $32K or best offer. Engine rebuilt by Black Forest Racing in Denver, North Carolina. Additional mechanical work (over $9K) done here in Arizona by Patrick Motorsports. All receipts for the $38K invested to date. $29K by previous owner & $9K by me with Patrick Motorsports locally. Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche Cars North America. You will need to see it in person or have PPI done before purchase.
Saludos, Eduardo Scottsdale |
Tom_T |
Oct 22 2018, 09:16 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi Eduardo,
You might want to put in some of the back history of this nice Ravenna back in NC before you got it, since it was advertised & I believe sold on 914world then, & a lot of people wanted it, because it was so nice (same for your Rennlist & other ads). Any of the history & documents back to day one are always good for a well kept 914 or any Porsche. It's really too bad that it didn't work for you in PHX, but I understand having to drive my 73 2L in suit & tie for work back in it's DD days 70s-80s when it got to the 90s-100s+ here in SoCal! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Your 914's production date is 3 days after mine was 1st sold in CA (I'm 2nd owner 31.5 months later), so it's an early 73 MY 2.0 & in the "914S" era, as well as being super clean. You could eat off that engine & early "crosshatch" airbox! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
Z356 |
Oct 22 2018, 12:48 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 3-July 16 From: Scottsdale, AZ USA Member No.: 20,165 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Hi Eduardo, You might want to put in some of the back history of this nice Ravenna back in NC before you got it, since it was advertised & I believe sold on 914world then, & a lot of people wanted it, because it was so nice (same for your Rennlist & other ads). Any of the history & documents back to day one are always good for a well kept 914 or any Porsche. It's really too bad that it didn't work for you in PHX, but I understand having to drive my 73 2L in suit & tie for work back in it's DD days 70s- 80s when it got to the 90s-100s+ here in SoCal! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Your 914's production date is 3 days after mine was 1st sold in CA (I'm 2nd owner 31.5 months later), so it's an early 73 MY 2.0 & in the "914S" era, as well as being super clean. You could eat off that engine & early "crosshatch" airbox! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// Thanks Tom for that suggestion. I found this 1973 914 2.0 in YouTube in 2016 when I decided to look specifically for a 'Ravenna Green' example. I just love that color...and colors in Porsches is my passion as some of you know from my many posts in Rennlist (991 gt3, 991 & 981 forums). https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-gt3rs-and-911r-229/ Here is the video where I first saw this car. It was posted by Black Forest Racing in Denver, NC where 914 racing mechanic John Forbes operates his business. And he was the one that totally rebuilt the engine for this car & supervised it's restoration... although not to concours standards. But this is one of the best engines I have ever experienced in a 914! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrsyh9ub3S8 I contacted John Forbes in the summer of 2016 and his son put me in touch with the owner that had purchased the vehicle right after the car was put up for sale in 2015. This gentleman contacted me as he was interested in selling it to raise funds for his 914 gt tribute project & emailed me the following report: "Hi Eduardo, I am the owner of the Ravenna Green 1973 Porsche 914-2.0 that John Forbes and Black Forest Racing(BFR) sold to me on 6/2/15. I purchased the car for $18,000 and have receipts for additional improvements costing over $9,000. I am in no hurry to sell the car and have already turned down an offer for $20,000. I would like to sell the car (if I find the right buyer) as it is the most desirable year and engine in a very rare and desirable color combination. The car was taken apart and restored to a driver quality level by BFR. The entire floor pan was replaced and the hell hole was repaired with new metal. Both of these corrections were done by a skilled fabricator who I have entrusted to build a 916-GT clone. I have the Porsche COA verifying how this car was born. John advised me that the engine case and transmission are matching numbers. The engine was hand built by John and included new cylinders and pistons, a mild camshaft upgrade and a 3-angle valve job.I have driven the car around 3,000 miles and it runs perfectly—easy to start,powerful,smooth and no oil consumption or leakage. Just changed the oil using correct Zinc containing oil and OEM oil filter. Just had John rebuild the transmission and all he had to replace were 2 synchros and an operating?? ring??. All gauges work, no smoking from exhaust and strong runner. I would get in this car and take a trip with no worries. I had paintless dent removal work on rear decklid and had paint professionally cut and buffed as the paint was never touched after it was sprayed and it did not look good. Huge improvement! Interior appears to be all original with the exception of new carpeting. Interior is inn good but not great condition. Dash pad has 1 very small defect but no cracks and each door panel has a small area of cracking.Gauges look good and I had the speedometer/odometer rebuilt and the clock was also rebuilt and functional. There is no radio. Seats are in good condition with no defects. After purchasing the car, I turned it over to an old friend who was chief mechanic on Sebastien Bourdais’s INDY car at Newman-Haas Racing and his car won the Champ Car World Series Championship four years in a row. He currently works at Joe Gibbs Racing in the Engineering Dept. My friend owned a 914 for many years and I hired him to go over the entire car. Needless to say, he is an outstanding mechanic who goes for perfection. He went over the entire electrical system and thoroughly cleaned the main fuse box and all the grounds and cable ends throughout the car.The engine compartment was restored to near concours standards with all the tin blasted and repainted.The fuel injection wiring harnesses and spark plug wires were replaced with fully reconditioned wiring.New nuts and bolts were used in the engine compartment and after periodic cleaning this part of the car is outstanding. Looks like a new car when viewing the engine compartment. Shift linkage was completely rebuilt and car shifts as good as a new 914. New starter and clutch cable. Major tune up with valves properly adjusted and new plugs,etc. Overall, this car is an outstanding driver quality car and very roadworthy for an extended trip. I have receipts for all the new parts and work and you could not build a 914-2.0 to this level for the low $ 20Ks.Please email to set up a phone call if you are interested in a delayed purchase of this car.I would welcome an independent inspection/appraisal if you are unable to come test drive the car before making an offer. My 916 GT replica is going to cost me 70-80K dollars and the car will not be finished for another 6 months. The only way I will part with the car now is if I receive a strong offer to compensate me for selling this great car early. I drive the car routinely and park my 640HP Shelby GT500 as the 914 is such fun to drive. Look forward to hearing from you if you are still interested in the car. Sincerely," *** Let me see if I can find the original thread where this car was discussed here on 914 World when it was for sale in 2015 and I'll post it. *** I have invested an additional $9000+ at Patrick Motorsports since I purchased the car in the Fall of 2016. If anyone is interested, I can post the detailed invoice listing all the items that were worked on, or added, by Patrick Motorsports. They include turbo tie rod ends, new Bilstein Sport shocks, new H4 driving lights, new sealed Odyssey battery, replaced of fuel lines, new German weave carpeting in cabin, new alternator/generator, etc, etc, etc! Regardless all of these improvements I have made, I can't get around the fact that A/C is quite necessary here in Scottsdale to enjoy this car year-round. This isn't cool & foggy Carmel, CA where I previously lived for 16 years & whose climate would make it perfect as a daily driver for this 914 2.0! I encourage anyone interested in purchasing this 1973 914 2.0 to pay me a visit & see it for yourself to make sure you know its condition & feel it's strong engine. Saludos, Eduardo Scottsdale |
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