Newbie, I’m now a 914 owner Options

[gturner008]

Hello everyone. I have just purchased my first 914. It’s a 1976, ivory white, 39k miles from new. One previous owner.

It’s the car off BaT - from a few weeks back ($18k - RNM). Collect this afternoon.

I inspected the car for 3 hours, including on a ramp. It is super original and in great condition. Never been painted. Zero rust. My plan is to detail it back to factory stock.

Very few jobs to do. The rear springs look saggy. Might need to change these. Other than a service, should be good. It sat in a garage since 2004 - only 100 miles last 16 years. I’ll need to check all rubber parts - but look ok.

Anyone got any advice for me? I have a 72 911, but know nothing about 914. What’s recommendations on things to check and do? I appreciate any advice as a raw new owner. It’s worth looking at the BaT listing. The one with the 914 decals on the doors. These were applied by the selling dealer in 1976. One owner since then. I’m torn on either removing (and risk paint issues) or leaving. Any thoughts?

Thank you for allowing me to join. Live in Toronto. Gary

[second wind]

I just looked at your new car on BAT...OMG!!! What a beautiful car! The headlight lines and such make me want to cry as it is so hard to get them to look that good. Obviously a cream puff. And for the price you should be arrested as you stole it but no offense to the seller. I just sold my son's '89 944 Turbo for way less than it is worth but hey, I am surviving the virus. I love your car....drive careful and enjoy. You're in the club!!
gg

[gturner008]

I just looked at your new car on BAT...OMG!!! What a beautiful car! The headlight lines and such make me want to cry as it is so hard to get them to look that good. Obviously a cream puff. And for the price you should be arrested as you stole it but no offense to the seller. I just sold my son's '89 944 Turbo for way less than it is worth but hey, I am surviving the virus. I love your car....drive careful and enjoy. You're in the club!!
gg

Thanks everyone for welcoming me to the 914 club. I’m delighted to be part.

Just collected the car and made the one hour drive home to Toronto. Delighted with it. Lots of little things to sort out. Like it drives pulling to the right. The clutch needs adjusting. Tires are 20 years old and are rock hard and vibrate. The gear change takes a bit of getting used to. The steering column bush must have an issue as there’s too much play. Tick over seems high at 1k rpm.

But everything works. No noise from the targa top. Heater works.

Feedback on the zero rust claim. I’ve spent an hour on my ramp trying to find any rust at all. I have to say, despite my scepticism, I can honestly report there is not one spec of rust anywhere. Absolutely like it left the factory. With low miles, warm dry states, always garaged, Zeibert treatment when new, one owner and lots of service history. It’s remarkable.

My list of jobs to do is quite long. But feel the starting point is a great foundation. It’ll take me a few months of work, but feel the end result will be worth it.

I will share pictures as I progress. Again, thank you for all the notes and feedback. This newbie has a lot to learn and there’s clearly many experts here on this site and forum.