Potential '72... help a rookie with your thoughts. Options

[Midknight]

914 World:

I know somebody that is looking to sell their 914. They've had it for longer than I've known then (20 years), it's been garaged until last year and it's been under a cover on a driveway since then.

As I'm their friend they said, "do you want it for $3000?". After seeing the pictures of it (haven't seen it in person), I can only assume it's worth more than that. I told them that I could not, in good conscience, purchase it at a price that may be 2 or even 5 times lower than it's value and I would help research the value of the car.

It looks like it was modified to 5 lug wheels and outfitted with phone dial rims at some point.

If ya'll could, I'd appreciate it if you could look at the album linked below and give me your thoughts. I'll see if I can't put a few pictures in this post to help out as well. I did, but sorry for the massive size.

Album of pics.

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[KELTY360]

That price is probably a good deal, but that’s not the most important thing. Do you want a 914? When well sorted they are fantastic: nimble, functional, unique and unusual But, if you don’t want to deal with the foibles of a 50+ year old car then thank your friend for thinking of you and move on.
If you decide you want it, the advice of getting a PPI is well placed. You’ll know all the faults and areas needing work. Makes a good starting point. Good luck.