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| kas750 |
 Sep 14 2014, 03:02 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 19-July 14 From: England Member No.: 17,653 Region Association: None  |
Hi,
Yes it looked a great event and yes I am still looking for a nice car located in the uk. It is not an easy task though!..lol! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i248.photobucket.com-17653-1410685351.1.gif) |
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| Dominic |
Sep 14 2014, 04:56 AM
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Dominic Group: Members Posts: 991 Joined: 14-January 03 From: Vacaville, CA Member No.: 149 Region Association: Northern California |
[quote name='kas750' date='Sep 14 2014, 01:02 AM' post='2085858']
Hi, Yes it looked a great event and yes I am still looking for a nice car located in the uk. It is not an easy task though!..lol! I spent all last weekend at the Classics at the Castle event, it was nice to see so many 914's on display. There was even a 914-6 GT on display near the Porsche Museum displays. There was a very nice silver 1970 914-6 for sale in the 35,000 pound range. I spent some time looking it over and it's a very nice car originally from Northern California, spent the last 14 years in the U.K. (garaged). I think it's a very good price for a rare car. If you want to see some pics of the event...go to the "Porsche Classics at the Castle" facebook page. Cheers! Dominic |
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| kas750 |
Oct 4 2014, 12:06 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 19-July 14 From: England Member No.: 17,653 Region Association: None |
Another bump up guys. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| OllieG |
Oct 10 2014, 02:50 AM
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OllieG Group: Members Posts: 212 Joined: 6-July 11 From: UK Member No.: 13,282 Region Association: England |
Hi there,
Sorry to see you're still looking. I have just bought a car from California and it's currently on the boat making its way over…not for sale though, sorry. I had it independently appraised before paying for it and yes it is a risk - there's always a chance it could go wrong sure…but you take your chances! Who's to say a car you buy in the UK won't go wrong after you've bought it? I would still recommend you go the US route. I think you could be waiting a long long time for the right car to show up in the UK and be paying top top money for it. Camperco on DDK does have a few for sale..nothing there? If you buy an original car from the US with minimal modification, you only pay 5% duty. Shipping and clearing-fees run to about £1K -£1.5K. My honest advice would be to buy from a reputable guy on 914World…someone like 914ltd. First off, through emails and conversations you'll get a sense of the character of the seller; then get it independently appraised by a local appraiser. They'll give you a basic report for about $400. If you want, for more cash, they can often take the car away and do a more detailed inspection on ramps and can check engine compression, body structure etc.. Best cars are most definitely in the US (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) …southern and western states are better for low-rot chassis (no 914 is rot free!!). I have bought 2 cars from the US in the past, one from Las Vegas, one from outside LA. Just my 2 'pence'…very best of luck. Watching with interest. Ollie. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| kas750 |
Oct 10 2014, 01:03 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 19-July 14 From: England Member No.: 17,653 Region Association: None |
Thanks Ollie..i still cant get my head around not checking over a car personally before handing over my money..I have pretty much resigned myself to the fact that a 914 wont happen for me..The ones I have been offered in the uk are ridiculously overpriced or are rough and rusty..Its been an eye opener TBH and I honestly think some people think I have MUG tattooed on my forehead!
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| OllieG |
Oct 11 2014, 01:27 AM
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OllieG Group: Members Posts: 212 Joined: 6-July 11 From: UK Member No.: 13,282 Region Association: England |
Ahh, that's a shame. I guess if you are super patient something may show up in the UK. You're looking for a really nice original driver right...not a project?
If you do get any leads, drop me a PM and I'll gladly give you any advice.. It would be a shame for you to miss out on owning a 914! One last thing, I do have a close personal friend, a British expat who was my best-man at my wedding who lives in LA...so if you do change your mind and a car shows up nearby I'm sure he would check it out for you.. All the best, Ollie. |
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| Nutter965 |
Oct 11 2014, 02:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: 17-August 14 From: Uk Northern Ireland Member No.: 17,784 Region Association: None |
You could try a fellow 914 er in Germany Hess automobiles http://www.914er-teile.de he has some Us imports forsale and a tad closer to go and visit yourself.
I bought a rebuilder and it's coming on well, there's a large shipment of bit on its way from Mark at 914rubber, super helpful guy as well. My 50 cents a matching numbers car isn't that big a deal, we're not talking million dollar vehicles here, as for shipping I priced a car and shipping from Middle America, $4000 vehicle and the best quote including pick up, container shipping, vat and duties £1950 but a bit like yourself I wanted to look myself as it was a rebuilder, probably paid the same money for a car that needs a little more work but it's in my workshop now. QUOTE(kas750 @ Oct 10 2014, 08:03 PM)  Thanks Ollie..i still cant get my head around not checking over a car personally before handing over my money..I have pretty much resigned myself to the fact that a 914 wont happen for me..The ones I have been offered in the uk are ridiculously overpriced or are rough and rusty..Its been an eye opener TBH and I honestly think some people think I have MUG tattooed on my forehead! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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| kas750 |
Oct 19 2014, 12:26 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 19-July 14 From: England Member No.: 17,653 Region Association: None |
Ok thanks for that.I will try a little longer to locate a uk car and then may explore that avenue.
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| SixerJ |
Oct 24 2014, 10:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 24-June 13 From: UK Member No.: 16,042 Region Association: England |
Not that it helps you right now, but I sold my Black ex CA 74 1.7 right around the time of your original post
I used it as a daily driver during the summer into London for years. I was not perfect / could have done with chrome bumpers fitting (never got around to it), however it was solid I was super busy at the time / didn't have time to deal with the ebay tyre kickers / let it go for less than it was worth. Kicking myself now.... Keep looking, they are about. I would also have a good look at some of the Netherlands specialists. 914's are big in the low countries and not too far to go if you think you have found the 'one'  |
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| kas750 |
Oct 26 2014, 04:09 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 19-July 14 From: England Member No.: 17,653 Region Association: None |
That's a great looking car..thanks for posting.
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| kas750 |
Nov 6 2014, 10:34 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 19-July 14 From: England Member No.: 17,653 Region Association: None |
I am still in the hunt guys! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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| kas750 |
Nov 20 2014, 02:00 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 19-July 14 From: England Member No.: 17,653 Region Association: None |
Still on the hunt chaps..
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