1975 New Owner Intro. First 914. Options

[MSGGrunt]

Just closed a deal on a 1975 1.8 914 and now waiting on delivery. My search criteria was to not buy a "project" and I wanted a 914 still using the original fuel injection, no rust, and in my budget of around $20k, a tall order I know. I quickly found that finding one of these cars that had not been converted to Webers or Solex carbs was not easy. I would rather sort out any issues with the factory fuel injection than fiddling with carbs.

The car I find was enthusiast owned and appeared to be well cared for. I wouldn't be surprised if he was even a 914-world member. Still has FI, repainted, thought admittedly not a a concours re-paint, from out West so no rust. Interior is clean, suspension has been lowered slightly with Koni components, and overall, the car is in great condition and within my budget.

This is my first 914 but have owned a 1985 944 and 2017 Cayman S in the past. Other cars in my collection are older Jaguars, Mercedes, a Triumph TR6, and a Landrover Discovery 2, so brands that will test your patience.

Plans for the car are to enjoy it on sunny weather and maintain it as required. Depending on how the paint looks in person a total strip and repaint may be in the future. I do like the look and functionality of the appearance group center console, so that may be a future addition.

[wonkipop]

@MSGGrunt

sometimes owners retain paperwork with the original showroom window "sticker".
that has all that information on it regarding original dealer/point of sale, regional distributor etc. or most of it.

if you don't have that in the paperwork that came with the car someone like @davep who is a member here might be able to help you. he can provide you with a full history of the car for a small fee. i believe he is able to provide more information than porsche with their certificate of authenticity. you could PM dave.

thanks for posting the emission sticker.

whats the sticker on your donor motor say?
am betting its only USEPA conforming?

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