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Newbie, I’m now a 914 owner |
gturner008 |
Apr 21 2020, 06:44 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 127 Joined: 21-April 20 From: Toronto Member No.: 24,163 Region Association: Canada |
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 |
gturner008 |
Apr 22 2020, 08:26 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 127 Joined: 21-April 20 From: Toronto Member No.: 24,163 Region Association: Canada |
I've been through all the extensive paperwork on the car. From 1976 to current date. All invoices back up the 39,500 miles. It did the 39,000 miles from 1976 to 2004, when it went into storage.
The car received 19 maintenance services between 1976 and 2004 - usually main dealer and some independents. That's a lot of oil and filters. Other than a clutch replacement in 2007 - there was no major issues with the car. The Ziebart treatment (for $120) in 1976 has worked wonders. There is still all the oil and treatments in place today. I think this is a major contributor to the car's condition. That, and the fact that the one previous owner, never drove it during winter - and always garaged. I've drawn up a list of 18 things that will now be done (from springs, bushes, fuel lines etc) - to get the car back to tip top condition. As someone said, all little tiny jobs - I'm lucky. I know a lot of 914 owners sweat blood and tears on their purchases - I fell lucky here. I've reached out to the previous owner - thanking her for looking after the car so well for so many years. |
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