Thinking about joining your cult, but I want to do it right. Options

[Nickanator8]

Hello cultists, I've been a lifelong Porsche fan but I've never actually owned one. I've eyed boxsters and 944s on occasion but I've never pulled the trigger on either. Like many of you I spend my free time browsing the internet for cheap cars that would be poor financial decisions and recently a 914 has come into view.

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Here's the thing that concerns me most about buying any vintage car as a project car, let alone a Porsche: parts availability and price.

My plans for this particular Porsche would be broken up into two phases. Phase 1 would be a basic restoration to being street drivable. I want a fun weekend car that I can bring to the occasional autocross and thrash about. Ideally something unique, fun to drive, and inexpensive to keep running. Phase 2 would be after a few years of keeping the car relatively stock and would be a slow evolution into a barely streetable race car that makes it unrecognizable to its original form.

The catch is that my automotive wrenching capabilities are limited to regular oil changes in my garage, and I'm a bit of a tight-fisted scrooge which is a contributing factor to why I have never purchased a fun car before. I'm concerned that diving into a 50+ year old non-running Porsche is probably not the best way to dive into project car life or Porsche ownership.

So with all that in mind, I ask you this: should I throw caution to the wind and add this pile of German metal to my garage, diving head first into the pool of Porsche, or should I play it safe and wait for a better example to begin my lifelong addiction?

[iankarr]

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You've already seen that this community is incredibly active and generous with their knowledge, so I wouldn't hesitate taking on a project. That said, I'd advise against buyting the car on craigs list. Instead, look for a solid car that runs well so you can enjoy it while you restore. In answer to your original question...parts are relatively easy to get. Many are available new through vendors like 914rubber and Pelican. Working original parts can be sourced through this community.

I made a "914s for newbies" video series which you may find helpful.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmCY...PWMX9ecEK-qsKZs

Good luck and welcome to the addiction!

[Nickanator8]

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You've already seen that this community is incredibly active and generous with their knowledge, so I wouldn't hesitate taking on a project. That said, I'd advise against buyting the car on craigs list. Instead, look for a solid car that runs well so you can enjoy it while you restore. In answer to your original question...parts are relatively easy to get. Many are available new through vendors like 914rubber and Pelican. Working original parts can be sourced through this community.

I made a "914s for newbies" video series which you may find helpful.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmCY...PWMX9ecEK-qsKZs

Good luck and welcome to the addiction!

I actually stumbled upon your playlist organically while waiting for my first replies in this sub!