Looking at a 72 914 Tomorrow! NEED HELP Options

[chewy]

Hey everyone,

I'm looking to purchase this 914, I'm going to see it on Saturday. It's currently being listed on ebay. First Question, is there anyone in the Charlotte, NC are are willing to come with me to see this 914? Also, what should I be looking at on this 914? He mentioned a 4inch diameter hole under the passenger seat that has rusted completely through but has been "repaired" I need advice on what are some things I should look at on Saturday. Also, what are some of your guys opinion of a fair price for this one?


Here is the link to the car:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914...sspagenameZWDVW


Thanks and hope to get some good responses! Here is the description & some pictures, more on ebay!

1972 Porsche 914 Targa 1.7 Liter 5 Speed Daily Driver

Vehicle Description

914 has had extensive restoration to drive train, all new fuel system,brake system. Bushings on pedal assembly, converted to weber carb, new tires , new exhaust system ,new heat exchanger.new hoses on everything ,new heater blower, fresh paint, orginal color orange, console with guages, blue dot blauplunkt radio , driven daily, a side shift trans would make this a perfect car 30+ miles per gallon....Front pan perfect...Rear Pan perfect...Battery Box Perfect...some rust repair where firewall joins seat pan Pictures tell the story..will e-mail more photos

[swl]

All of the above!

my personal favorites:

peel up the carpet on the door sills to expose the bottom inch of the inside long. It is glued down so you might get some resistance from the owner. If there is any sign of rust there it is likely coming from inside the long.

When poking with a pick hit the areas around the jacking donuts in the four corners of the floor pan. Remember that there is tar on the bottom side (and usually top side) of teh floor pan. The floor can look solid but rust can be lurking. Investigate any crack or hanging down pieces of tar.


That battery tray has been replaced and there is evidence or repair work around the 'hell hole' Not bad news if it was done correctly but immediately points to a lesser valued car.