27,000 mile original '74 on BaT, This will be interesting Options

[Big Len]

I'm going for it, $71K.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-porsche-914-59/

[Big Len]

I don't know why I so fascinated with this sale, maybe because it's a 74 and a 1.8 like mine, but 2 other clues that hint toward a very low mileage car.
The seat belt buckles are in very good shape with the word "PUSH" on the female end a bright orange. Most have faded in the sun and yes, I know you could get replacements, but I would think very few would go to that level or even realize that they are faded. It's a tiny clue saying that this car was out of the sun and in storage for a long time.
A much better clue are the front tits. If you don't own a 73 or 74, you may not realize that the leading edge of the car are the vertical surfaces of those bumpettes. They are usually riddled with small imperfections from stone and bug hits. The ones on this car are pristine. Now, I guess you could try and fix them or buy new ones from somewhere, but again, to go to that level of noticing that detail and faking mileage would be rare. I just know from my own car that it's an indicator of mileage.
I'll shut up now.

[Jett]

[quote name='Big Len' date='Aug 5 2022, 06:01 AM' post='3020590'
I don't know why I so fascinated with this sale, maybe because it's a 74 and a 1.8 like mine, but 2 other clues that hint toward a very low mileage car.
The seat belt buckles are in very good shape with the word "PUSH" on the female end a bright orange. Most have faded in the sun and yes, I know you could get replacements, but I would think very few would go to that level or even realize that they are faded. It's a tiny clue saying that this car was out of the sun and in storage for a long time.
A much better clue are the front tits. If you don't own a 73 or 74, you may not realize that the leading edge of the car are the vertical surfaces of those bumpettes. They are usually riddled with small imperfections from stone and bug hits. The ones on this car are pristine. Now, I guess you could try and fix them or buy new ones from somewhere, but again, to go to that level of noticing that detail and faking mileage would be rare. I just know from my own car that it's an indicator of mileage.
I'll shut up now.
[/quote]
I think this is a fine assessment and not sure what the mileage is… but I have two NOS sets of the bumperettes… a few years ago paid $200 for them.

There are many new parts on this car.

[DRPHIL914]

[quote name='Jett' date='Aug 5 2022, 10:15 AM' post='3020606']
[quote name='Big Len' date='Aug 5 2022, 06:01 AM' post='3020590'
I don't know why I so fascinated with this sale, maybe because it's a 74 and a 1.8 like mine, but 2 other clues that hint toward a very low mileage car.
The seat belt buckles are in very good shape with the word "PUSH" on the female end a bright orange. Most have faded in the sun and yes, I know you could get replacements, but I would think very few would go to that level or even realize that they are faded. It's a tiny clue saying that this car was out of the sun and in storage for a long time.
A much better clue are the front tits. If you don't own a 73 or 74, you may not realize that the leading edge of the car are the vertical surfaces of those bumpettes. They are usually riddled with small imperfections from stone and bug hits. The ones on this car are pristine. Now, I guess you could try and fix them or buy new ones from somewhere, but again, to go to that level of noticing that detail and faking mileage would be rare. I just know from my own car that it's an indicator of mileage.
I'll shut up now.
[/quote]
I think this is a fine assessment and not sure what the mileage is… but I have two NOS sets of the bumperettes… a few years ago paid $200 for them.

There are many new parts on this car.
[/quote]

This car is local to me , but i have never seen it out at any of our cars and coffee meets etc.. I believe this owner has a v8 conversion car that was at last month's cars and coffee. He has a very nice '69 Camaro too if i am correct, among other cars.

if you end up winning the car and coming down to get it let me know!!

Phil