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> just arrived the perfect driver, 1975 914 1.8
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post Dec 21 2019, 12:42 PM
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In these times where the value of 914s has become so high as to be unreasonable, and too many fussy concours types have entered the arena restoring 914s to such a level that they are un drivable, it is so nice to see one that can actually be driven but is still nice enough for a fairly picky 914 guy like me:

1975 914 zambezi green with buckskin 1.8, original paint never rusted or crashed, gut plenty of original patina 122 thousand miles: some nicks and dings, dash cracked, first gear scratches, rear springs are sagging a bit, needs some shifter bushings, but just runs so great with the 1.8 afc fuel injection and heavier bumpers that make it feel more stable. The blaupunkt am fm isn't bad either! My new driver! NOW I do not need to worry about a door ding

More 914s like this encourage people to drive them every day and not put them away under flannel car covers.Attached Image Attached Image
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post Dec 22 2019, 07:26 PM
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@altitude411 and @kelty360 comments seem mean spirited.

Some go through life tearing others down thinking it elevates them. They can't see how foolish this makes them seem.
And then others pile on...

Doesn't make sense to me.
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post Dec 23 2019, 10:21 AM
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QUOTE(jagalyn @ Dec 22 2019, 06:26 PM) *

@altitude411 and @kelty360 comments seem mean spirited.

Some go through life tearing others down thinking it elevates them. They can't see how foolish this makes them seem.
And then others pile on...

Doesn't make sense to me.


Thanks for the psych 101 analysis of my motivation. I hope it feeds your sense of superiority. You did miss one little facet of my posting....fatigue. I’m tired of being lied to. I’m having to go through life in an era when lies are just alternate facts and I can’t even escape to a cherished car forum to avoid it. I resent that and I’m not shy about calling out a blatant practitioner.

Btw, would you consider a crack in the dash of your pristine survivor as just a little patina?
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dr914@autoatlanta.com   just arrived the perfect driver   Dec 21 2019, 12:42 PM
altitude411   *sigh* :spam:   Dec 21 2019, 01:03 PM
KELTY360   Wish I had a 1.8 with heavy bumpers to make it fee...   Dec 21 2019, 01:17 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   If you have ever driven a 75 76 down the interstat...   Dec 21 2019, 01:28 PM
KELTY360   If you have ever driven a 75 76 down the intersta...   Dec 21 2019, 01:49 PM
rhodyguy   Headed south. IBTL.   Dec 21 2019, 01:49 PM
RAX914   What’s the story with the tail light lense?   Dec 21 2019, 02:09 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   the car next to the green one is in for some body ...   Dec 21 2019, 02:45 PM
rhodyguy   As it's your new driver it really needs a A+ u...   Dec 21 2019, 02:16 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   The original dash only has one crack in it so adds...   Dec 21 2019, 02:44 PM
altitude411   The original dash only has one crack in it so add...   Dec 21 2019, 02:55 PM
KELTY360   The original dash only has one crack in it so ad...   Dec 21 2019, 03:04 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   always starts above the ashtray as you can see in ...   Dec 21 2019, 03:10 PM
fiacra   Congratulations George! I have a 1973 2.0 tha...   Dec 21 2019, 03:14 PM
KELTY360   Slap a little lipstick on that crack.....it will l...   Dec 21 2019, 03:14 PM
GaroldShaffer   My 73 2.0L daily driver. Looks good from 30ft away...   Dec 22 2019, 12:05 AM
TheCabinetmaker   Just more bullshit!   Dec 22 2019, 12:25 AM
Coondog   [quote name='dr914@autoatlanta.com' date=...   Dec 22 2019, 07:48 AM
brcacti   I keep mine as a driver part time going to work an...   Dec 22 2019, 05:24 PM
Sprout   Looks like a great driver-quality car. Someone wou...   Dec 22 2019, 06:55 PM
Rand   Dr. redefining patina. And the second crack. Just...   Dec 22 2019, 07:16 PM
jagalyn   @altitude411 and [b]@[url=http://www.914world.co...   Dec 22 2019, 07:26 PM
altitude411   @[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?show...   Dec 22 2019, 09:20 PM
KELTY360   [b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s...   Dec 23 2019, 10:21 AM
Craigers17   [quote name='jagalyn' post='2771740' date='Dec 22...   Dec 30 2019, 04:11 AM
KELTY360   [quote name='jagalyn' post='2771740' date='Dec 2...   Dec 30 2019, 11:35 AM
BENBRO02   Thanks for sharing George. I never realized my 75 ...   Dec 22 2019, 07:49 PM
Coondog   Thanks for sharing George. I never realized my 75...   Dec 22 2019, 08:12 PM
volksaddict   I like big bumpers i cannot lie :bootyshake:   Dec 22 2019, 09:21 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   So I have our dent man coming today. It is amazin...   Dec 23 2019, 10:41 AM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   taking the dents out of the original paint   Dec 27 2019, 02:53 PM
EdwardBlume   Peeps who drive their 914s daily are bad ass.   Dec 30 2019, 09:15 AM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   certainly gives one confidence to drive a 914 that...   Dec 30 2019, 10:06 AM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   sure a bit rough on the outside, most people like ...   Dec 30 2019, 10:09 AM
rhodyguy   What a BUNCH of NEGATIVE D.B.s! NEVER swing at...   Dec 30 2019, 11:45 AM


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