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> High Profile Auction, 1973 914/6
Mark Henry
post Jul 27 2014, 02:08 PM
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QUOTE(patssle @ Jul 27 2014, 12:01 PM) *

As somebody doing a 3.0 conversion...please do bid higher! Not that I'll ever sell.....

Damn straight...I wouldn't think of selling my '74 3.0 for under $40 when done.
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post Jul 27 2014, 02:46 PM
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QUOTE(Bob L. @ Jul 27 2014, 01:36 AM) *

In the photo in post 1, it looks like a matchbox car. Or is it just me?


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Watching the pics for the first time i have had the same impression.
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post Jul 27 2014, 05:37 PM
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Having one of each, I can tell you that the conversion car is a lot more fun. 200 hp instead of 110, you do the math. Plus, I don't have to be as paranoid when I'm driving it around town!

To do one correctly with all the desirable parts, $50,000 is low end if you are doing the work yourself. It'll be interesting to see what it is bid up to.
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post Jul 27 2014, 05:39 PM
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QUOTE(Nine_14 @ Jul 27 2014, 01:46 PM) *

QUOTE(Bob L. @ Jul 27 2014, 01:36 AM) *

In the photo in post 1, it looks like a matchbox car. Or is it just me?


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Watching the pics for the first time i have had the same impression.


It's a camera technique to blur the object to make it seem smaller.
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post Jul 28 2014, 11:30 AM
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George is correct. Conversion cars car a better car in my opinion. You can take any model, early or late and do what you want. Any thing from a stock -6 to a full on 3.6. There are so many options and combinations it is mind blowing. The sky is the limit.
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post Jul 28 2014, 11:37 AM
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If it goes for $$$, maybe i should keep the 2.7's CIS system on it when I install and sell the carbs off for $1750 in my pocket.....nah.

Should be interesting. I surely won't have $50k into my conversion when I'm done...unless I put $20k into the engine. And I haven't skimped on parts either.
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post Jul 29 2014, 05:47 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-914-6-...=US_Cars_Trucks

IMHO this one is much more interesting; at least it has a real 914-6 VIN. And i must say the price is very attractive too.
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post Jul 29 2014, 06:06 PM
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QUOTE(draganc @ Jul 27 2014, 07:17 AM) *

Imho, I think that the add is absolutely misleading.

The car has nothing to do with a real 914-6 (which is a very specific description of a car model).

Yes, they stated non orginal; however a real 914-6 with after market rims and a 3L engine is also non original.

I think it will sell for $45k, because of the "challenging" description.


So if I follow your logic, my 3.2 conversion cannot be called a 914-6 because it has "nothing to do with a real 914-6." So help me. What do I call it? Perhaps a 914-4.5? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

All of those things are stated in the ad. As I stated, the initiated know that the original 6 would have a 914 serial#, 14" Fuchs wheels, a 2.0 liter 6 engine, an ignition key on the dashboard to the left of the steering column... The ad clearly states a VIN, states it's a 3.0, states it has 16" refurbished Fuchs, I'm having a problem seeing how this is "absolutely misleading?" I could tell it was a conversion within seconds. Are you looking for the word 'conversion?' Would that make it less misleading for you? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Jul 29 2014, 09:22 PM
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Stock Six Fuchs wheel was a 14" x 5.5". I have a full set on my car, including the spare.
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post Aug 18 2014, 04:28 AM
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It sold for USD$41,384 (plus 10% premium)....
Could that be a record for a conversion?
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post Aug 18 2014, 07:59 AM
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I think that is a record, but was it more than the build cost?
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post Aug 18 2014, 10:53 AM
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QUOTE(Steve @ Aug 18 2014, 07:59 AM) *

I think that is a record, but was it more than the build cost?

The ad states there are $75k in receipts...

Non Original Example in Show Condition
Built from an Original Blue Plate California 914
3-Liter 911 Engine; Carerra 915 5-Speed
Over $75,000 in receipts; 16" Refurbished Fuchs
Momo Steering Wheel; Mahle High Compression Pistons
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So, spend $75,000 and sell at $41, 384 for a $33,616 loss ?
I understand that punishing lesson.
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post Aug 18 2014, 03:56 PM
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QUOTE(Steve @ Aug 18 2014, 09:59 AM) *

I think that is a record, but was it more than the build cost?


I don't think that is a record - I think that Fordall Car sold for more last year
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