Newbie needs purchase advice, Purchase advise Options

[Indyheel]

Hi Everyone,
I'm new to the 914 world and am looking at a '73. The car is from Colorado and was dry stored for 23 years. Car is relatively rust free with the exception of a small area by the drivers door sill. I've attached pics of the battery area. Would do you think?

[Indyheel]

Here is the underside of the drivers door sill. The other side actually looks pretty good.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...t&id=708784

[Spoke]

Here is the underside of the drivers door sill. The other side actually looks pretty good.
://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...t&id=708784

That metal looks gone. My guess is there's lots more rust underneath the rocker panels.

Having bought a piece of junk 914 close to me and another one hundreds of miles and 2 states away, and a 911 across the country, my advice would be to walk away from this car.

The best rust-free cars you'll find are where cars do not rust. Places like CA, NM, AZ, TX. Pool as much money as you can to buy the best 914 you can find somewhere in the country. Allot money for a plane ride and shipping back to your home if needed.

It's really tempting to buy a car right in front of you. One you can touch, sit in and drive. But if you'll be doing rust repairs for the next year, maybe one you can touch is not for you. Although if you like to weld and are good at it, a rusty 914 can be a nice project.

As I mentioned, my first 914 was purchased 5 miles from my house and was overpriced with lots of rust. My 2nd 914 was hundreds of miles away and had minimal rust. My 911 was purchased in Denver, CO. I flew to Denver, bought the car, and had it shipped back home to PA.

Take your time and find a nice 914 to build on. Look through the FS ads here. That's where I found my 2nd 914.

Good luck.