Came across a nice 76 for sale., What do you think? |
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Came across a nice 76 for sale., What do you think? |
deputydog95 |
Jul 18 2014, 09:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 85 Joined: 10-July 14 From: Bradenton, Florida Member No.: 17,612 Region Association: South East States |
Any red flags?
Scotty saw a couple. Curious what the rest of you think about condition and price. http://www.grautogallery.com/vehicles/2195/1976-Porsche-914 |
draganc |
Jul 18 2014, 10:10 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
The pics looks good but for $20k I would have a very thorough inspection from one of the pro members of the club.
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Cap'n Krusty |
Jul 18 2014, 10:35 AM
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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 |
I see it has the rare "4 speed" option .....................
The Cap'n |
bdstone914 |
Jul 18 2014, 11:01 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,512 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Condition looks great. Cat had been eliminated. May not be an issue if you don't have smog laws. Personally I would not spend 20k on a 76.
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TravisNeff |
Jul 18 2014, 11:19 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
It had dealer installed AC, as you can see from the front trunk picture (from below)
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Drums66 |
Jul 18 2014, 11:33 AM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Condition looks great. Cat had been eliminated. May not be an issue if you don't have smog laws. Personally I would not spend 20k on a 76. ....I prefer the late cars,....but I wouldn't either (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (it would have to be "primo") (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)(try for a car in the background!) |
carr914 |
Jul 18 2014, 11:36 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,160 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Well, it's a 76, it once had A/C (Front Trunk Repair & the Center Console), Center Console Gauges are wrong, The Battery Tray & Hell-Hole have been repaired - that tells you there was significant Rust, Crappy Paint Job, Where's the Rain Tray?, Shitty FLAPS Radio, looks like maybe a Dash Cap.
If that is just from looking at it for a few seconds, how good was the Mechanical Restoration? Then you have to Ship it. |
deputydog95 |
Jul 18 2014, 11:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 85 Joined: 10-July 14 From: Bradenton, Florida Member No.: 17,612 Region Association: South East States |
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deputydog95 |
Jul 18 2014, 12:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 85 Joined: 10-July 14 From: Bradenton, Florida Member No.: 17,612 Region Association: South East States |
Well, it's a 76, it once had A/C (Front Trunk Repair & the Center Console), Center Console Gauges are wrong, The Battery Tray & Hell-Hole have been repaired - that tells you there was significant Rust, Crappy Paint Job, Where's the Rain Tray?, Shitty FLAPS Radio, looks like maybe a Dash Cap. If that is just from looking at it for a few seconds, how good was the Mechanical Restoration? Then you have to Ship it. Ship it? If I can't fly and drive, then it's not the car for me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
carr914 |
Jul 18 2014, 12:29 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,160 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
If I buy a Car more than 200 Miles away that I don't everything about, I ship it.
I can tell you that car is not worth 20K We are not far off on my car, it's a Local Car and it's a 73 2.0 Appearance Group Car - everything this Yellow car is not! |
carr914 |
Jul 18 2014, 12:30 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,160 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
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TravisNeff |
Jul 18 2014, 12:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
It appears to be a somewhat nice car, but I would think you could get something similar for half the price or less.
check ebay for sold listings of 914s and you can see how much people are really paying. Oh, the rear trunk lid is a little fuquered up (its bent up on the drivers side) |
Chris H. |
Jul 18 2014, 12:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,028 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Well, for starters that appears to be the car Ferg just sold right here on the BBS for about $12k. TC's is a better buy IMO. '73 2.0 with documented low mileage, well-known car.
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green914 |
Jul 18 2014, 12:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,467 Joined: 29-March 11 From: Sacramento, California Member No.: 12,874 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) worth about half of asking price. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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carr914 |
Jul 18 2014, 01:13 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,160 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Well, for starters that appears to be the car Ferg just sold right here on the BBS for about $12k. TC's is a better buy IMO. '73 2.0 with documented low mileage, well-known car. Bingo! http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=237485&hl= I wasn't meaning to rag on Ferg's car earlier, just pointing out things that didn't make it a $20k car. At Ferg's Asking Price (+or Selling Price) it was a good car |
mepstein |
Jul 18 2014, 03:35 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,239 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
$12k yes, $20k, no way.
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steuspeed |
Jul 18 2014, 06:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,005 Joined: 12-July 11 From: Portland, Oregon Member No.: 13,308 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
914 2.0 Decal on the rear. Inspect paint around the Porsche badge.
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Cuda911 |
Jul 18 2014, 07:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,489 Joined: 20-May 14 From: Oceanside (N. San Diego County), CA Member No.: 17,376 Region Association: Southern California |
Great find, T.C and Chris! Amazing that this dealer wants to flip it for that much more!
Well, at least Deputydog knows what the dealer paid for it, and can find out add'l details of the car from Ferg. Then, he can walk in and low-ball the dealer and maybe pick it up for $13K or so. Deputy, if you can swing the price, look at TC's car. I drooled over it when I was 914 shopping, but it was beyond my 914 budget. Sounds like you are looking for a super nice car and don't mind paying for the privilege of owning such a car. |
Chris H. |
Jul 18 2014, 07:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,028 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Believe it or not the decals for "914" and "2.0" are correct for '76 only. It's a nice car no doubt, but nothing on it has changed to increase the price by that much. Nothing appears to have changed at all actually. It was Ferg's fer cripes' sake so you know it was clean when sold. In fact it's probably less clean now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .
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deputydog95 |
Jul 21 2014, 11:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 85 Joined: 10-July 14 From: Bradenton, Florida Member No.: 17,612 Region Association: South East States |
Wow, you guys are awesome. Amazing info resource.
The dealer emailed me on Sat saying the car had a pending deal and was off the table. I didn't lose sleep over it based on his price. Emailed me again today saying the deal fell through and was I still interested... Not sure how to respond.... I do like the the car overall, but agreed on the price. It's a bit rough. If TC's car would even get done at the body shop I'd sure love to see it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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