FS: 74 raby 2056 can-am clone, sold Options

[lotus_65]

1974 Porsche 914 Resto-mod
Located in Minneapolis, MN.

I've owned this car since 2002 it’s well sorted, and I've been driving it every day for about the last 3 months flawlessly. This car is a driving car and shouldn't be confused with a trailer-queen. And the way it tracks on the road, a real highway star.
First let me say it will never be an original style restoration. She's had some major front bodywork from the previous owner, actually showing the replacement front clips VIN, and the original engine has been bored and stroked. All in all, it's a very solid car, ready to be driven for decades to come.

Currently she has a fresh 2056 engine, freshly rebuilt gearbox with dual Weber 40’s. Exhaust is 2l stainless HE to a Monza with a wide-band o2 sensor welded in.

SOLD

It comes with some parts that, while not needed for excellent driving, are important/interesting maintenance/performance parts, including a headlight rebuild kit and a front sway bar and an excellent bike rack solution.

It also has a very rare Aamco interior console that is highly coveted by enthusiasts. Also h4 headlights, euro rear turn signals and upgraded LED gauge lamps. I just ordered new Pilot fog lamps also.

There was minor rust in the battery tray/hell hole when I purchased it. We stripped, ground, cleaned and patched the rust with German steel (not fiberglass or any other bad solution), then coated the entire area with p.o.r. 15. Since these cars usually aren't driven in the rain or snow (much, at least), this should never be a problem again. The next owners will surely care for those trouble areas, so this is considered a permanent fix. Also, there has been welding done to the rear suspension ear on the passenger side... Again, save poor maintenance or ignorant operation, this is fixed effectively forever. I personally refreshed the rear brake calipers, which was a pretty cool thing to do in my opinion.

To do list:
It does need to have an electrical bug traced (I may have found it in the fog light circuit). It doesn't affect the operations, but just drains the battery slowly. The carpet could be replaced, along with some other creature comforts improved if desired. There’s some body work to be done including spot rust repair up front. Lastly, it was repainted before I bought it with a dark gray metal flake on top of the factory olympic blue. I added yellow to the bottom to replicate the bumblebee "Can-Am" look just because I like it. But honestly, it's a pretty poor paint job and needs to be dented out and re-sprayed. I'll be happy to let the next owner decide this option.

I do not need to sell it. I have another project I would like to do, but I can enjoy this car for many, many more years if I don't get what its worth. No matter what, the effort put into a car like this pays dividends every time you climb behind the wheel.

UPDATE:

Pics available of the calipers as I honed and polished the moving parts and reassembled to factory spec. I replaced all bad seals and covers, then reinstalled and adjusted to factory sped .004" clearance. This has improved stopping performance greatly, and I'm happy and rather proud of my handy work.
I’ve also purchased some tires for a second set of wheels and replaced the left tie rod end. I’ve also rewired the center console, adding some connectors to make future upgrades and mods easier.

Many more pics available~

Paul