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Scott S
post Dec 18 2012, 11:18 AM
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I was chasing an ERA GT 40 Replica. I really fell in love and got everything in place to pull the deal together. Thank God I did some research and did not just jump right in. The particular car that caught my eye was SIGNIFICANTLY over priced. I went back and forth with the guy for 2-3 months, provided him several examples of similar cars selling prices, yada yada yada. Like many of us know after pumping zillions into a 914, that does not make the car worth what you put in. I dont think he could grasp that concept. Oh well.

I started looking for another one in the states without much luck (I specifically want the mirage/wide bodied lemans car).

Well, car guys are car guys and in my looking around I stumbled on this car. It reminded me of the 914, in that is started out as a plain-jane mid year, but then was significantly upgraded/modified. The current owner has had the car less than 2 years. The previous owner had it for over 20 years and did all of the stuff to it. It is extremely clean top and bottom.

NOTE: I will throw out the same disclaimer I sent to the Colorado group - I loved the 80's (what I remember of them.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) ) . Please rember that when looking at the pics - ha!

Hopefully having this will not get my shunned by the 914 group. I will happily throw a 912E badge on the back if neccessary!

I plan on swapping out the headlights for the euro stuff, and will most likely find a new decklid so I can lose the tail (not really my thing). Oh, and what is the deal with these car stereo companies? What is wrong with making speakers and deck units that are simply BLACK. Sheeesh.


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billh1963
post Dec 18 2012, 11:20 AM
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I think it's awesome! I've been looking at SC's .....
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post Dec 18 2012, 11:25 AM
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We insist... 912E badge on the back.
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post Dec 18 2012, 11:37 AM
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How about 912S. Nice looking car Scotty.
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post Dec 18 2012, 11:38 AM
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I know it has kind of that 80's drug dealer/mid-life crisis look. But I am okay with that!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

The body only has 98k on it. The motor was pulled from a 50k car. It had really good leak down numbers.

With as little time as I have to "play cars", I am hoping it will last me a long time. I had my 914 for 20+ years. That is the plan for this car too - unless a really nice 914-6GT replica happens to pop up that I can afford.....
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post Dec 18 2012, 11:39 AM
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Looks great!!
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post Dec 18 2012, 11:54 AM
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I have a feeling there are more of us than we will admit. The 80s 911 rocked!

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post Dec 18 2012, 12:02 PM
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post Dec 18 2012, 12:06 PM
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QUOTE(Scott S @ Dec 18 2012, 09:18 AM) *
I ... will most likely find a new decklid so I can lose the tail

Nooooooo ... I have always liked that big ass spoiler in the back.
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post Dec 18 2012, 12:15 PM
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post Dec 18 2012, 12:17 PM
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I'm confused. What year is it? It has a Carrera stripe from the 1970's, a Carrera emblem from the '84 - '89, a 3.2 motor, but no integrated driving lights in the front. SC or Carrera?
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post Dec 18 2012, 12:29 PM
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post Dec 18 2012, 12:34 PM
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"I'm confused. What year is it? It has a Carrera stripe from the 1970's, a Carrera emblem from the '84 - '89, a 3.2 motor, but no integrated driving lights in the front. SC or Carrera?"

That is what I like about the car!

This, my freinds, is a 1977 911! (10/76 build date)

The guy owned it for over 20 years and really babied the car. Here is a pic of the front trunk - all original (i do need to find a compressor however...).

He took the car in for a windows out repaint of the original guards red a few years ago and got a significant case of "while you are in there" disease. The car got butt welded flares, the 3.2 out of a newer carrera - as well as all of the late model carreras under pinnings, brakes, interior, tail etc etc. (it is a factory tail).
Thankfully he retained the manual front windows and the rear pop-out windows.

Torsion bars and sway bars were upgraded and a new set of bilstiens were added. Trans was gone through as well (it still has the 915 box). Wheels are 7 and 9 x 16.

It went throught the California CARB cert process and is totally legal/compliant.


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post Dec 18 2012, 12:36 PM
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I thought the big tail was where the condenser for the A/C unit was. But that car has no A/C so I guess not. Gordon
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post Dec 18 2012, 12:40 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 18 2012, 11:06 AM) *

QUOTE(Scott S @ Dec 18 2012, 09:18 AM) *
I ... will most likely find a new decklid so I can lose the tail

Nooooooo ... I have always liked that big ass spoiler in the back.
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Keep the spoiler!

And WTF is it with all the Rocky Mountain folks getting 911s?! My 914 isn't here YET. You still have a few more events (maybe) where you can win awards. No need to give up and go all pinky-lifting! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Dec 18 2012, 12:42 PM
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QUOTE(flash914 @ Dec 18 2012, 11:36 AM) *

I thought the big tail was where the condenser for the A/C unit was. But that car has no A/C so I guess not. Gordon


In my case, for at least the short term, it will simply be a cup holder.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 18 2012, 12:42 PM
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If your going for that 80's look, Paleese paint the wipers body color! OMG
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post Dec 18 2012, 01:01 PM
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Here is the bottom... pretty clean. Cant wait to get it up in the air and do some scrubbing.


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post Dec 18 2012, 01:36 PM
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Great buy Scott. Keep the tail, I for one love it. Must also admit that I test drove an SC while the 914 was in process, since I didn't think I would ever get it finished.

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post Dec 18 2012, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE(Scott S @ Dec 18 2012, 09:18 AM) *

NOTE: I will throw out the same disclaimer I sent to the Colorado group - I loved the 80's (what I remember of them.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) ) . Please rember that when looking at the pics - ha!

Hopefully having this will not get my shunned by the 914 group. I will happily throw a 912E badge on the back if neccessary!


If you buy a car with the engine anywhere but in the middle we will casterate you besides throwing you out of the clubhouse. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)

Now, if you buy it for parts we will buy you many beers and steal your parts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)
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