for sale, 72 914/6 Options

[mel reckling]

vin 9142430107

original, unrestored, undriven for 25 years, kept in dry storage.

serious illness forces sale.

very nice car, looking in mid $20s

[Lavanaut]

vin 9142430107

original, unrestored, undriven for 25 years, kept in dry storage.

serious illness forces sale.

very nice car, looking in mid $20s

Mel, I'm sorry to hear that you're selling your car, but even more sorry to hear that it's due to illness. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Somebody is going to end up with a very special car, indeed.

Reid

[Joe Pita]

vin 9142430107

original, unrestored, undriven for 25 years, kept in dry storage.

serious illness forces sale.

very nice car, looking in mid $20s

Hi,
my name is Joe and i am looking for a six .i picked up a six in March
as a roller over my head to much work for me to complete
can you send me more photos and past history.
my email is jphandyman@comcast.net
thanks .

Joe

[Mark Henry]

Wishing you the best Mel!

Here's a thread that shows a bunch of pic's of Mel's 914/6

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...430107&st=0

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-8385-1196430857.jpg)

[sixaddict]

sooooo...this IS a game right !

I know I am a dumb ass especially when it comes to computers buttttttttttttt....link doesn't appear to link !

Help me be smarter .

Ciao

[Mark Henry]

sooooo...this IS a game right !

I know I am a dumb ass especially when it comes to computers buttttttttttttt....link doesn't appear to link !

Help me be smarter .

Ciao

Works when I left click on it, also works when I right click, but that takes 2 clicks.
Cut and paste to your browser, C&P to google, try a different browser... search for Mel's other posts....

I have google chrome, I.E., firefox and safari just in case. I'm playing with safari at the moment, they all work.

[varunan123]

Mel


I sent you a PM,let me know.

Raj

[cal44]

O.K, I need help in understanding this. Is this mans car for sale or not?, many times I don't get whats right in front of me. Also has everyone concluded it is a geniune 914/6 for the year '72.
If all of his is true how much is the car and is it still for sale. Pretend you are writing to a five year old then maybe I'll get it.

Regards

[Cairo94507]

???? The posting says it is for sale. The VIN would indicate it is a factory six. If I had the money I would buy it. I believe this to be a pretty rare opportunity.

[Mark Henry]

O.K, I need help in understanding this. Is this mans car for sale or not?, many times I don't get whats right in front of me. Also has everyone concluded it is a geniune 914/6 for the year '72.
If all of his is true how much is the car and is it still for sale. Pretend you are writing to a five year old then maybe I'll get it.

Regards

The man is very sick, this teen is a real /6 and his baby, a '72 is a rare /6 because not many were made, he's asking best offer over $20K, he'd like $25K

Did I mention he's sick and you shouldn't waste his time if your not serious.
If you're serious this is a real six.

[Wannabe 914-6 owner]

I remember this gentleman's first announcement that he might be very ill. I would hope that he can get medical treatment to turn the corner and get back to being well. Good luck my friend on the sale and with your health. You are in my thoughts and prayers

[mel reckling]

Hi folks,

Let me try to clear up some of the confusion.

Thanks so much Mark for posting that link.

Yes, the car is for sale.

Yes, it is a real 72 914/6.

Yes I am very sick and will probably check out very soon. My cancer has spread and the chemo options available are not showing the 'great promise' I had been told. They are now offering me a chance to be part of a clinical trial using the same chemo drugs on a drastically reduced schedule. They have had a lot of nasty side effects, that had I opted for them when originally offered I would be dead for a couple of months already. Unfortunately the option of getting better doesn't seem to be in the cards.

[cal44]

Thanks Mel.

[Porsche Rescue]

Some evidence of the rarity of this car from Glen Stazak's Registry. Only 5 of the approx. 260 built listed in the US. Mel's car is 7th from the top. Someone needs to step up so that I can stop thinking about the car!





1972 914/6s
VIN Last Known Date Location

9142430022 9/24/2007 Rehnurg Germany
9142430023 5/28/2004 Aix En Provence France
9142430058 2/27/2000 Sweden
9142430076 3/9/2009 Germany
9142430078 12/15/2008 Sherman Oaks CA USA
9142430095 2/27/2008 Vannes France
9142430107 12/8/2000 North Royalton OH USA
9142430181 12/20/2002 USA
9142430200 9/14/1998 Essex UK
9142430215 4/28/2001 Hagen Germany
9142430240 6/21/2006 Marietta GA USA
9142430257 6/21/2006 Marietta GA USA
9142430259 6/21/2006

[rick 918-S]

Jeeze Mel, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) If I could do more I would. Here's a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) and a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) for you. I have been asking around since you first announced you had a problem. I will continue to spread the word.

[david63]

Mel, I will contact you as I am seriously considering your car.  This group can help with my questions as well.  If I understand you correctly the car has not been operational for years?  I assume that the engine is not locked up but has not been run so seals, etc may need work and the fuel system/carbs will need to be gone through, etc.  Very interested and have funds in hand.  So sorry about the health issues. 

Some evidence of the rarity of this car from Glen Stazak's Registry.  Only 5 of the approx. 260 built listed in the US. Mel's car is 7th from the top. Someone needs to step up so that I can stop thinking about the car!       1972  914/6s VIN Last Known Date Location 9142430022 9/24/2007  Rehnurg Germany   9142430023 5/28/2004 Aix En Provence  France   9142430058 2/27/2000   Sweden   9142430076 3/9/2009   Germany   9142430078 12/15/2008 Sherman Oaks CA USA   9142430095 2/27/2008 Vannes  France   9142430107 12/8/2000 North Royalton OH USA   9142430181 12/20/2002   USA   9142430200 9/14/1998  Essex UK   9142430215 4/28/2001 Hagen  Germany   9142430240 6/21/2006 Marietta GA USA   9142430257 6/21/2006 Marietta GA USA   9142430259 6/21/2006

[david63]

Geez... I just went back and read the post with the pictures and I see where Mel spoke about driving the car and how the headlights with the yellow lenses worked (and where he said he blew by a Supra... cool). So ignore my concerns about the car being none operational for years. Sorry.

I know I have not posted or been active so forgive me. I have followed the site for a while but did not have a 914. I am a long time Porschephile. Love 914's. Have owned several including a wild 914-6 GT conversion (always buy someone elses finished project - ask me how I know). I just sold a Cayman S (no I am not insane). I want something that I can tinker with, something that will potentially hold its value a bit, and is not civilized and soft (maybe I am insane...) Look forward to visiting with Mel about his car. Stay tuned.

[Porsche Rescue]

I don't think we know for sure that his description of "yellow lenses", etc are not from 25 years ago. It could have been sitting for a long time. But you said you wanted to tinker!
This is going to be a fun and valuable car for someone.
Frankly, I think if it were on thesamba.com or ebay it would be on its way to Europe right now. Probably for way more money than someone here will pay.

[david63]

I agree with you (I am suprised the car is not already gone). I am serious about purchasing a car; however, long distance purchasing is always somewhat unnerving. I feel torn about the PPI thing. In the past long distance Porsche purchases have always included a PPI. I have had someone with PCA or a site like this look at the car for me and give me feedback on their findings as well.

On a car like this one I think we can assume that the car is going to need some work. My vision would be to do as little as possible to get the car running well. I would not want to re-paint the car etc as part of the value of the car would be in leaving it unrestored; however, if the car is very rusty or needs lots of work the value of the car would have to be adjusted accordingly. After I visit with Mel this evening I may be searching for a little help to obtain a third party opinion of the cars condition.

I don't think we know for sure that his description of "yellow lenses", etc are not from 25 years ago. It could have been sitting for a long time. But you said you wanted to tinker!
This is going to be a fun and valuable car for someone.
Frankly, I think if it were on thesamba.com or ebay it would be on its way to Europe right now. Probably for way more money than someone here will pay.

[Cire]

I agree with you (I am suprised the car is not already gone). I am serious about purchasing a car; however, long distance purchasing is always somewhat unnerving. I feel torn about the PPI thing. In the past long distance Porsche purchases have always included a PPI. I have had someone with PCA or a site like this look at the car for me and give me feedback on their findings as well.

On a car like this one I think we can assume that the car is going to need some work. My vision would be to do as little as possible to get the car running well. I would not want to re-paint the car etc as part of the value of the car would be in leaving it unrestored; however, if the car is very rusty or needs lots of work the value of the car would have to be adjusted accordingly. After I visit with Mel this evening I may be searching for a little help to obtain a third party opinion of the cars condition.

I don't think we know for sure that his description of "yellow lenses", etc are not from 25 years ago. It could have been sitting for a long time. But you said you wanted to tinker!
This is going to be a fun and valuable car for someone.
Frankly, I think if it were on thesamba.com or ebay it would be on its way to Europe right now. Probably for way more money than someone here will pay.

Fly out and see it if you are going to purchase it. I personaly bought a car out of state, had someone from a 914 site go and look at it, test drive it and kick the tires for me. Thumb up, green light all the way I was told. I got there and it was a train wreck. The engine blew up less than 2 hours from the sellers house. Yeah... Tought situation.... FLY OUT AND SEE IT. My 2 cents...

Eric