914 For Sale Info Wanted - Newbie, 914 For Sale Info Wanted - Newbie Options

[Sanyata]

Hi Y'all:

I hope its ok to post this question here, as I don't know your rules.

We have a '74 914 that has been sitting around for years that we've decided to sell and have no idea what it is worth. This car has been owned by us for 29 years or so. We bought it from the original owner in '76.

It's a Special Edition model that was black and yellow. The reason I say "was" is because I painted the rocker panels, aprons and wheels black, thereby eliminating the yellow. However, all the serial numbers would match and verify it as a Special Edition.... don't know if that makes it more "special" but I'm sure you'll let me know. Other than painting the yellow over, I installed the plastic lens type thing that runs between the two rear tailight lens and relocated the fuel pump due to vapor lock.
Otherwise, the car is totally stock and in good to excellant condition. The speedometer quit working at 17,000 miles and a new one was recently installed so the actual milage is not verifiable. Having owned the car almost its whole life and knowing the usage and storage history, I feel confident that the actual milage is around 60,000 and would sign an affidavit as such. If you inspected the car, you'd probably guess less...that's how good of shape its in.

It has sat over the last ten years or so with very little use but always inside. So we took it to an independent porsche mechanic and had it gone over from top to bottom at great expense.... probably should have let the prospective buyer do this as I'm hoping they will be an enthusiast and would like to do it themself. The alternator is going out and will need replacement.

Paint, body and interior are good to excellant condition and original, except my painting over the yellow.

So, what is the price range that a vehicle like this would fall into?

I know you have a classified section here but are there other good places to advertise?

Thanks in advance for any and all input. I've been searching your forum for awhile and know there is a lot of knowledge out there.

Thanks Again!

Doug

[JeffBowlsby]

DOUG! I have been looking for you buddy! Welcome to the 914Club. Thanks to Andy for directing me to this thread. I hope you have had the opportunity to review the 914 LE website and Registry for any information you seek.

Your LE is on the 914 LE Registry all right, one of the long-lost LE cars. Its an early VIN LE at that. One more has now been located. Dave Pateman must have found it a long time ago, because I have no other information on it other than the VIN.

914 LE cars are pretty rare and yours seems to be in excellent condition. As others have pointed out, the value of your car is largely a function of authenticity and condition, and who is looking for one at any one point in time. I may know someone interested in purchasing it if it is for sale. I wouldn't be too concerned about the rear reflector and painted trim, those can be reversed easily enough. Orignal paint is only original once...far more important.

Doug please email me off list and tell me more details, I have a few questions to be able to help you further:

What is your contact information?
What city are you in?
What are the numbers from the front and rear drivers door jamb labels?
Do you have a Certificate of Authenticity or any original paperwork like the window sticker or dealer papers?
Can you email me more photos showing its condition and details?

bowlsby@sbcglobal.net