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.

[davep]

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.

I am not sure you know much about the 1971 models with these complaints. There were at least two versions offered: standard and appearance group. This car would have the Standard trim. Note what Mark says about the 1971's. It has been a long time since I owned a 1971 but this car brings back some memories.