 Rare 914-S for sale on Craiglist?, Only 1000 imported? |
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| Jgilliam914 |
 Dec 13 2012, 12:56 PM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 5,327 Joined: 30-July 12 From: Iowa / Florida Member No.: 14,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
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| 442nd914s |
Dec 13 2012, 12:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: 25-July 12 From: KC Suburb Member No.: 14,718 Region Association: None |
"S"=Special
"RS" = Really Special? |
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| Hammy |
Dec 13 2012, 12:59 PM
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mr. Wonderful Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 20-October 04 From: Columbia, California Member No.: 2,978 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Dec 13 2012, 10:52 AM)  It appears to have the wrong front bumper ................................. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Did they actually have a "S" badge or were they just marketed as that? |
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| Cupomeat |
Dec 13 2012, 01:21 PM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,336 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Yeah, the S is tacked on and not sure where it came from.
Also, the Mahles, while probably the best looking of the 4 lug wheels, are NOT the gas burner variety (Which are only 5 lug). So, without seeing it and know how original and rust free it is, I have no idea if it worth $14k. If it truly is a survivor it could be worth $10k or more (if they put the FI back on) Kapt. Krusty, what is it about the front bumper that makes it not original? |
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| bandjoey |
Dec 13 2012, 01:28 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Still a nice looking car. If its solid it might bring 14. Add 1 penny for the crooked s (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Dec 13 2012, 01:36 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(442nd914s @ Dec 13 2012, 10:59 AM) "S"=Special "RS" = Really Special? "Ridiculously Special" The Cap'n |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Dec 13 2012, 01:40 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(Cupomeat @ Dec 13 2012, 11:21 AM) Yeah, the S is tacked on and not sure where it came from. Also, the Mahles, while probably the best looking of the 4 lug wheels, are NOT the gas burner variety (Which are only 5 lug). So, without seeing it and know how original and rust free it is, I have no idea if it worth $14k. If it truly is a survivor it could be worth $10k or more (if they put the FI back on) Kapt. Krusty, what is it about the front bumper that makes it not original? Note the lack of "bumperettes" on the front. Some may crudely refer to them as "tits". You know I would never do that. Right. AFIK, 73s had 'em, pre-'73s didn't. The Cap'n |
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| Cupomeat |
Dec 13 2012, 01:43 PM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,336 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Dec 13 2012, 02:40 PM) QUOTE(Cupomeat @ Dec 13 2012, 11:21 AM) Yeah, the S is tacked on and not sure where it came from. Also, the Mahles, while probably the best looking of the 4 lug wheels, are NOT the gas burner variety (Which are only 5 lug). So, without seeing it and know how original and rust free it is, I have no idea if it worth $14k. If it truly is a survivor it could be worth $10k or more (if they put the FI back on) Kapt. Krusty, what is it about the front bumper that makes it not original? Note the lack of "bumperettes" on the front. Some may crudely refer to them as "tits". You know I would never do that. Right. AFIK, 73s had 'em, pre-'73s didn't. The Cap'n Right, thanks, good point. Of course an "original/Survivor" car would not have had the holes filled and the bumper re-chromed. I call BS unless one of us looks at it. Oh and thank you, ever so, for your consistent use of proper words and strict decorum in avoidence of such foul words... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Dec 13 2012, 01:49 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Your thanks are duly noted. "I Love Big Bumperettes"!
The Cap'n |
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| 914Eric |
Dec 13 2012, 02:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 7-November 12 From: Northern Idaho Member No.: 15,125 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hey...Mine is an "S" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Seriously though...I've read somewhere that the first 1000 which have the vinyl on the windshield posts were the ones with the "S" designation that was a dealer promotion. Soon after the first 1000 shipped, Porsche killed that designation...and the next batch had painted winshield posts. The car shown doesn't even have the black windshield posts so unless it's been painted...It's not even an early car. I also remember the dealer referring to our car as an "S" when we bought it and talking it up as to why they were charging a premium. "This isn't a regular 914, it's a 914S" I was 16 at the time and very excited. Remember that day well. |
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| JoeSharp |
Dec 13 2012, 02:13 PM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
Why can't all my 914's be an "S". We all know of the 914RS. If I wanted to be really rear couldn't I be The RSR?
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| 442nd914s |
Dec 13 2012, 02:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: 25-July 12 From: KC Suburb Member No.: 14,718 Region Association: None |
Well my 2.0Lt doesn't have an "S" on the back nor does it have vinyl covers on the front pilars (B pilars yes) and yet the original bill of sale states is an "S" AND the legal letter size brochure discribes mine to detail that its an "S"
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| MikeSpraggi |
Dec 13 2012, 05:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 781 Joined: 7-February 05 From: Silver Spring, Md Member No.: 3,570 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
They didn't come with Webers .... they were Solex single barrels and officially were not imported to the US ........... I'm speaking of the "S" badge of course.
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Dec 13 2012, 05:15 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(MikeSpraggi @ Dec 13 2012, 03:07 PM) They didn't come with Webers .... they were Solex single barrels and officially were not imported to the US ........... I'm speaking of the "S" badge of course. The only 914s with those carbs were the base model European market '74 1.8s. The Cap'n |
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| smj |
Dec 13 2012, 07:05 PM
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"Dude, Steve from Berkeley." Group: Members Posts: 591 Joined: 28-August 05 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 4,691 Region Association: Northern California 
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Well I'm just going to have to get an "RRR" cut for my rarrrre carrrr now...
I'll just have to pray that nobody takes it for a reference to Robin Williams as Mork, the way somebody took my "NONELVN" plate as some kind of Lord of the Rings reference... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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| SUNAB914 |
Dec 13 2012, 07:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 698 Joined: 29-December 08 From: Fredericksburg VA Member No.: 9,880 Region Association: South East States |
Looks like an S to me, what's wrong with you folks? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)
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| KELTY360 |
Dec 13 2012, 07:42 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,034 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(SUNAB914 @ Dec 13 2012, 06:19 PM) How much time do you have? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) |
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| reharvey |
Dec 13 2012, 07:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 573 Joined: 16-July 08 From: N. E. Ohio Member No.: 9,308 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(442nd914s @ Dec 13 2012, 03:40 PM) Well my 2.0Lt doesn't have an "S" on the back nor does it have vinyl covers on the front pilars (B pilars yes) and yet the original bill of sale states is an "S" AND the legal letter size brochure discribes mine to detail that its an "S" I have a 73 sales brochure for the 914S. |
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| Cracker |
Dec 13 2012, 08:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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You guys are so cynical...my Atlanta Special Edition (Vette) is a special "S" model and is #316/1000 - the "S" marker was a dealer add-on!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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| Tom_T |
Dec 13 2012, 08:21 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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"914S" was a USA marketing ploy 8/72 to about Jan/Feb/Mar 73 for the 914-2.0 model, and initially VW-Porsche wasn't even going to add a 1.7 or 2.0 badge to distguish between the two models! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
So it could still have been marketed as a "914S" & not been one of the first 1000-2000 2.0's sold with the A-pillar vinyl "experiment" (it was also on early 1.7s with appearance group BTW) - would depend on the VIN & build date. It should have D-jet, Fuchs 4 liter wheels, front tits, etc. if all original. More on the 914S here for those who haven't read up on them... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=107851&st= . That said... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) ....this could be Maury/me733's 73 914-2.0 ("914S") - an older member on here (age wise), which a friend is helping to sell for him, cuz I know he's been in poor health. He took good care of it, as he did his 356s before. So maybe someone should check & see if it is his 914 first - before the sniping - and see if there is any way that we on here can help him out? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) After all, that IS what has been done for others in similar circumstances here - you guys usually rally round to help out! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Just a thought! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) PS - I'll try to call Maury or the ad guy tomorrow or this weekend to see if it is his & if we can help out in any way (I know his was yellow with a 914 S badge). |
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