New high for a base 1971 1.7 ? Options

[live free & drive]

I was watching this - very nice car. It went for $57,500 +12% auction fee:

https://bid.broadarrowauctions.com/lots/vie...971-porsche-914

[914sgofast2]

Crazy price for that car. The graining of the vnyl upholstery is not stock, and looks like the interior has been re-upholstered with non-stock vinyl and cloth. The color of the door panels does ot seem to match the color of the back pad or seat bolsters; however, that could just be a function of the photos or my computer monitor. However, the vinyl graining is too big. Most stock 914 interiors I have seen were all done in finer grained vinyls. In addition, a base model like that would have come with the upgraded aluminum wheels. The brushed aluminum trim on the rear of the targa bar has all been painted body color; I don't believe the base 914's had that aluminum trim painted in body colors. The said, there is no doubt that the car has been nicely refurbished/repainted, but not to its original factory specifications.

[mepstein]

Crazy price for that car. The graining of the vnyl upholstery is not stock, and looks like the interior has been re-upholstered with non-stock vinyl and cloth. The color of the door panels does ot seem to match the color of the back pad or seat bolsters; however, that could just be a function of the photos or my computer monitor. However, the vinyl graining is too big. Most stock 914 interiors I have seen were all done in finer grained vinyls. In addition, a base model like that would have come with the upgraded aluminum wheels. The brushed aluminum trim on the rear of the targa bar has all been painted body color; I don't believe the base 914's had that aluminum trim painted in body colors. The said, there is no doubt that the car has been nicely refurbished/repainted, but not to its original factory specifications.

Vinyl grain looks correct for a 71. It was different than 70 or 72. Looks just like my 71 own vinyl. Early cars didn’t have the little plastic vents in the door sill. I think early cars did have the option for painted targa trim but I’m not 100% sure. The door panel tops are probably original since they get lumpy with age. Chances are the dash is new but I’d rather have a new reproduction than a cracked original.
I’m not a buyer for any stock 914-4 over about $15k but if the body checks out and the car really is low mileage and similar to what the listing says, I would think the new owner has a nice car for their collection.
I think some of the missing or incorrect items like the antenna and hose could be easily replaced for a couple dollars.