1973 sunflower yellow 914 2.0 150,000 original miles, everyone gets taken now and then |
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1973 sunflower yellow 914 2.0 150,000 original miles, everyone gets taken now and then |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jan 18 2019, 10:40 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,896 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
Here is what I originally posted: 1973 Porsche 914 2.0 the one everyone wants, 50,000 original miles
Everyone wants the 73 2.0 because it had the highest horsepower engine along with all of the factory options: center console with gauges, front and rear sway bars, leather wheel dual horns, chrome bumpers, Fuchs alloy wheels, and this one even has a rear window defroster and Blaupunkt cassette. One owner, all records, original window sticker and tool kit, spent its whole life in Washington State until recently being acquired by us. Never damaged one repaint for some reason. This car has been sitting since 1993 so will be fully serviced by our award winning shop before delivery. You can take it from there. $15,000 (will be more if we finish the car before having a deal on it) George Hussey President Automobile atlanta Inc. [attachmentid=682 727] here is what I found out: George, I’m terribly chagrinned at these developments. Since the car had been sitting for 30 years and the good condition of the upholstery and the clutch and brake pedal rubbers I figured the mileage was correct. But then, I’m a novice at the nuances of used cars. I hope there are no other surprises and that a profit can be made on your behalf. Bob From: George Hussey [mailto:dr914@autoatlanta.com] Sent: Monday, January 21, 2019 2:52 PM To: Bob Forman Cc: Mia Dejonckheere Subject: Yellow 914 Hi Bob, just thought that I would give you some feedback on the car: You said: Looking for advice. A friend of a friend inherited this 2.0 from his mother 15 years ago and the car hasn't run since he parked it in his garage. He attempted to get it running but has suffered serious health problems and doesn't have the wherewithal to complete it. The car has 50,000 original miles. All the parts are there including a new gas tank to replace the original that was leaking. The interior is excellent. The hell-hole, while covered in dust and dirt seems solid. I don't see any rust around the usual places. The vinyl is pealing up from the lower part of the sails but that's about as bad as it gets. He has many receipts for work done on it as well as a clear title in his name. His mom was the second owner. FWIW, the original owner was an MD. The car even has the original tool kit. I would buy the car but my garage has 3 Porsches and a Lexus coupe. So the owner has asked me to figure out what a legitimate price is and, perhaps, a new owner who will do the car justice and not just try to flip it. Suggestions? Well the car has 150, 000 plus miles on it, and has been totally repainted with overspray. Have not put it on the rack yet, but there is a big rat hole behind the passenger seat where the rodent ate through the back pad, so not so great after all. Please do not get me wrong, I am not complaining because I am the one who bought it sight unseen, but thought at least that the miles would be correct, but just an old worn 914 this one., Will have to recondition it and sell it, no where good enough for me to keep! Such is life. Cost 1400 to get it here George Hussey President Automobile atlanta Inc. Still a good car and being sold to a guy who knows exactly what the car is now Attached thumbnail(s) |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
May 11 2019, 08:26 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,896 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
we we had one of our customers Greg Gotta fly down for the week to service this 914 and get it running with excellent results. Greg is restoring a 72 914 he purchased from California with the usual disappointment, so decided to go "whole hog" on the car. He came down here to work and learn at the same time. He is a very meticulous guy so the work he did on this car was amazing. Here is a list:
X - Locate and blow through gas lines to make sure they are clear, may want to run brake clean through them and catch it at the back X- Check fuel pump operation and replace as necessary (new fuel pump installed) with the appropriate lines (entire new fuel line kit installed front to rear) X- Clean and wax gas tank area and reinstall tank buffer pads (cut and installed new pads, new gas cap) X- Connect fuel nipples and strainer and washers and nuts to bottom of gas tank, install 9 and 7 fuel lines and reinstall gas tank check the tank for proper bracketing before reinstalling. X- Check the operation of the blower fan and wiper motor and clean and lubricate as necessary before tank is installed X- Install charcoal canister and overflow tank, pay particular attention to the brackets in case we have to install one X- Make sure that the fuel pump circuit works and that we have a good light for the injectors X- Change the oil and the filter, remove the strainer and clean it N/A - Install some marvel mystery oil in the cylinders and turn over N/A- Check the compression N/A Check the points and make sure that the dwell is at 50 X- Make sure that there is a spark at each cylinder X- Try to start the car X- Change the transmission oil X- Check the brakes for operation X- Try to drive the car X- Check for oil leaks X- Check all electrics (all lights/signals good, fog lights do not come on) X- Flush the braking system (Pressure bled entire system) X- Check and inflate the tires N/A- Lubricate all rubber suspension bushings (forgot about this ((: X- Lubricate all latches and pivots X- Remove and clean the interior and floor boards, have sue repair the back pad mouse damage X- Scrub front and rear trunks and remove overspray (overspray removed from seals and front trunk latch. Sanded and painted front trunk area, under gas tank area, and rear trunk area) Other Pressure washed underside, degreased engine/transmission, washed inside of tires/rims. Installed new fender seals Installed new battery. POR15 and topcoat battery tray and hold down bracket, new bottom pad Installed new jack plugs Straitened front fender, installed new fog lenses and bumper overrides Removed, cleaned, and painted front license plate holder (put in front trunk) Installed new side vinyl sails along with replacing driver rear corner trim. Scraped paint off all chrome trim pieces. Cleaned top of targa and treat. Complete detail of interior front and rear. Removed center console and cleaned mouse debris. Removed front wood floor panel, scraped and cleaned underneath. Treated vinyl areas Scrubbed existing carpet floor mats. Installed rears, fitted new fronts. Installed new air filter. Cleaned air box inside and out. |
nomedulla |
May 12 2019, 07:49 PM
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NOMEDULLA Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 22-March 06 From: SWFLA Member No.: 5,759 Region Association: South East States |
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