Should I get this car for parts?, Help in buying/Suggestions Options

[eldiosyeldiablo]

I am beginning to start my 914 addiction and am currently doing my research. My goal is to get a 914 probably 2.0 that will need some restoration but drivable.

This is a message that I sent to the 914 Rennlist email group and was hoping to get some feed back from the folks over here.

I'm definately going to get a 914 in the future. The time table is unknown.
I'll probably end up with a 2.0.

You guys think I should buy this car for parts. I was looking on Pelican
Parts and AutoAtlanta for body parts and they are pricy. The front fender is
$1399.99 from Pelican Parts by itself!!!
The hood from AutoAtlanta is $680.

Pictures of the rust bucket and the new parts that she has is at http://www.deadelfmusic.com/914/

Is anyone interested in any of the parts?

Suggestions please,
-David
-------Original Message-------

From: David Wilson
Date: Monday, August 18, 2003 14:20:28
To: 914@rennlist.org
Subject: 914 in Aiken, SC

Well while I was in Aiken visiting my family I took a look at that 914 that
had been sitting outside for ~8 years. And as I was betting its badly rusted


Don't worry folks, I've got lots and lots of pictures for you to cringe at.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I will post another message once I have them all uploaded to the web
server.

The car is an '71 914. The lady is the second owner. There are a few things
in the car that are still good. Both doors, engine and tranny are probably
still good. Albet they will need rebuilds.

She did have a few parts for the car at her house that she never installed.
She has a new hood (metal), front bumper (metal), front spoiler (fiberglass)
Sports black mirrors, pass. light motor, pass. turn signal, Pass front
quarter panel (metal), pass side marker, GT fender flares (fiberglass).

The lady wants to sell everything all at once. She has a kid that she is
getting ready to send off to college. She was asking me for $1,500 for the
car and parts but she knew when she said it that she was not going to get
that from me.

I'll post again soon when I get the pics up.

-David Wilson
Early '85 944