A 75’ with a 73’ 2.0 is now in my garage., Along with a fun history. Options

[trick-e]

So a ‘72 was my introduction to 914s and I loved it until the rust worms battled me, and I lost. Took ‘er off the road, picked up a rolling chassis, blah, blah, blah, failed project. So I went on the search and found a nice ‘75 in ivory white, within the state. Ivory wasn’t my first choice, but it had good bones and the price was right. Did a little research and tracked down the first owners (I’m now the 3rd) and they were Uber excited to meet.

So we meet and the history unfurls. These original owners were a president of the WMRPCA an editor of the Uber Alles newsletter for a number of years, had tracked and shown the car, and used it to teach drivers education. Wanting more giddy-up, they put the original 1.8 into their VW bus and installed a crate ‘73 2.0 at about 17K miles (it now has 67k). It has front and aft anti-sways, lightened flywheel, scheel seats, ATS wheels and a few other goodies.

I’ve had it about three months, and it’s so much more fun than the tired 1.7 in that ‘72.
Here are a couple of fun pics. New, a showing, and now.

[Jett]

The big bumpers look good on some cars (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[bbrock]

The big bumpers look good on some cars (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I don't get the BUB hate. I think these cars are beautiful in all styles of original bumpers. Viva la BUBs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[fiacra]

The big bumpers look good on some cars (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I don't get the BUB hate. I think these cars are beautiful in all styles of original bumpers. Viva la BUBs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

I agree. Not only do these have their own character, they also provide some protection. Ask someone who accidentally put his truck in reverse and hit the accelerator...... Chrome bumpers wouldn't have survived that, but no damage to the bumper or the car, just the ego. To each their own, but I'm keeping my big beautiful bumpers.

Now, to get back on track... LOVE your car. Great that you found out some cool history. I love the picture under the sculpture, truly two works of art. My advice is to keep it for a year or so before you decide to make any significant changes to its appearance.