 Great news! Got a WhatsApp message..., (Wednesday is the big day) |
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| thieuster |
 Mar 21 2015, 03:41 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 447 Joined: 31-January 15 From: 275 mls NW from Stuttgart. Member No.: 18,384 Region Association: Europe  |
... from Arno, the guy where I found the 914 I'm after! He told me that the car is safe, sound, tried and tested. (All cars here have to undergo an annual safety test before they're allowed on the road).
When I spotted the car back in Feb., it was a non-runner: safe and dry stored for 17 yrs because the D-jet had failed. Back then it was economically unwise to have it repaired. And in these pre-internet days, finding parts was -even here next to Germany!- very hard. Things have changed. I asked Arno to get the car back in shape before handing over any cash. So he started replacing all (everything but the kitchen sink is the expression, I think). Complete with a full service, new tires and spit and polish, it's ready to be back on the road. It's a two owner car, and as said, last owner stored it 17 yrs ago. Like a time machine when you get in. Wolfsburg hub cap centers, Wolfsburg on the steering wheel! Remember, the car was sold in Europe as a VW through Porsche dealers! Next Wednesday I'll be off with a friend & long time (classic) Porsche mechanic for a thorough look. I hope it's also the beginning of a long time ownership. Can't hardly wait until Wednesday. Oh, and I will take some pics! (btw: classic Porsches are HOT around here: the largest Porsche dealer here extends his showroom and workshop for a special 'Klassieker-afdeling' (Classic department). Menno |
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Mar 21 2015, 03:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 699 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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Congrats. Looking forward to seeing it.
Steve |
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| SirAndy |
Mar 21 2015, 10:50 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,640 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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| r_towle |
Mar 21 2015, 04:56 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(thieuster @ Mar 21 2015, 05:41 AM)  ... from Arno, the guy where I found the 914 I'm after! He told me that the car is safe, sound, tried and tested. (All cars here have to undergo an annual safety test before they're allowed on the road). When I spotted the car back in Feb., it was a non-runner: safe and dry stored for 17 yrs because the D-jet had failed. Back then it was economically unwise to have it repaired. And in these pre-internet days, finding parts was -even here next to Germany!- very hard. Things have changed. I asked Arno to get the car back in shape before handing over any cash. So he started replacing all (everything but the kitchen sink is the expression, I think). Complete with a full service, new tires and spit and polish, it's ready to be back on the road. It's a two owner car, and as said, last owner stored it 17 yrs ago. Like a time machine when you get in. Wolfsburg hub cap centers, Wolfsburg on the steering wheel! Remember, the car was sold in Europe as a VW through Porsche dealers! Next Wednesday I'll be off with a friend & long time (classic) Porsche mechanic for a thorough look. I hope it's also the beginning of a long time ownership. Can't hardly wait until Wednesday. Oh, and I will take some pics! (btw: classic Porsches are HOT around here: the largest Porsche dealer here extends his showroom and workshop for a special 'Klassieker-afdeling' (Classic department). Menno Where do you live? NW of Germany?? |
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| thieuster |
Mar 21 2015, 05:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 447 Joined: 31-January 15 From: 275 mls NW from Stuttgart. Member No.: 18,384 Region Association: Europe |
QUOTE Where do you live? NW of Germany?? North West of Stuttgart. Halfway between Amsterdam and Duesseldorf. One hour from Dusseldorf, one hour from Amsterdam. In fact, just on the Dutch side of the German - Dutch border. Menno |
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| thieuster |
Mar 21 2015, 05:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 447 Joined: 31-January 15 From: 275 mls NW from Stuttgart. Member No.: 18,384 Region Association: Europe |
I got a PM about the tire size. 165x15 at the moment - just for passing the annual safety test. I think I'll keep it that way for now. Vredestein's factory is only 30 miles away and you can pick them up at virtually every street corner.
Menno |
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| Mueller |
Mar 21 2015, 05:18 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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Sounds like great news!
Post plenty of pictures when you pick it up ! |
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| 76-914 |
Mar 21 2015, 05:39 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,502 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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Congrats.
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| Cairo94507 |
Mar 22 2015, 07:48 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,759 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Terrific- I know we are all looking forward to seeing it when you get it. Best wishes.
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