Interesting trunk unlocking mechanism on this 1.8 Options

[Sm914650]

Went and looked at this 74 on CL yesterday in hopes of it being a 2.0 and not knowing what they have. Ended up being a 1.8. Not sure what the situation w the apprearance package is cause they said the fuchs weren’t on the car when they got it, however the center console oil temp is functioning. Replacement windshield. One of the lowest rust cars I’ve seen.
Funny thing was, since it has the added Heckblende panel installed, asked them how the trunk is opened:
Two person job!
Key stays in ignition, theres a switch under the steering wheel to the right of the fuse box. One person has to press that switch while the other opens the trunk (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Thought that was pretty funny. Sad to see such a rust free car get that treatment and get jimmy rigged out like that.

Made me curious how the rest of ya’s with the Heckblendes are opening your trunks!

[fiacra]

@Sm914650

Thanks for saving me the trouble of going to look at the car! I saw it on CL the other day and also thought it might be a 2.0. Was all geared up to go take a look and see. I also saw the bowing in the rear reflector and was wondering what was going on there. I have a rear reflector on my 914 that was put on by a previous owner and it has a drilled hole in it that you put a small diameter rod through to manually push open the latch. I use an old screwdriver with the tip removed. I know it's sacrilege to have done this to a 914, but having a rear reflector increases visibility and I'm not opposed to any modifications that increase safety....