What you should NEVER do to a 914..., Sins of a Previous Owner: Options

[kfieler]

1974 Porsche 914-4 (1.7 or 1.8?)

The only saving grace to this complete car is that it has been sitting in the Mojave Desert and, at quick inspection, I didn't see any serious (obvious) rust issues. As soon as the owner can produce the paperwork and keys, I'm going to trailer the car home. The price was right... FREE! I was told by the previous owner: "Just come pick-it-up!" Wish me luck!

And now, never - ever...

1. Allow your 914 to receive minimal body damage (rear end) and not fix it immediately;

2. Put "MONSTER EYES" stickers on your rear window;

3. Even if you are a fireman and are really proud of your job, don't hang a "FIRE DEPARTMENT" badge below your rear license plate frame;

4. Don't put plastic "Wal-Mart" wheel covers on a Porsche... EVER (yes, this car comes with a set of 4);

5. Don't take a 914 daily driver - in running and driving condition - and just park it in the back yard (for ten years) thinking "someday, I'm going to fix-up my car", then:

5a. Leave a 914 uncovered with the window rolled-down and the engine compartment open to the elements (and so field mice can nest and poop all over everything and chew-up interior / wires, etc.);

5b. Let the tires rot off of the car to the point wherein they will no longer hold air;

5c. Allow the paint to deteriorate to the point wherein surface rust starts to appear;

5d. Let the registration lapse for ten (10) years in California without filing a non-op with the DMV;

5e. Misplace the title and keys to your car.