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LE Bee For Sale - another one, For those desiring an LE Bee |
tumamilhem |
Mar 25 2015, 07:13 AM
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LUFTBRIGADE Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 29-October 12 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 15,092 Region Association: South East States |
Not affiliated, just looking out and wanted to share as these come up pretty rarely and people are always looking for one.
Not completely OG; has non-original radio, no side stripes, engine metals painted (not factory), crack in dash, non-original speedo (silver dot), engine bay insulation looks painted, charcoal canister removed, missing black lug caps, a few other things that could be changed to be OG. Looks to be nice from the outside. I seem to remember seeing this for sale (same pictures) a couple years ago from the same dealer. 1974 LE Can Am 'Bumblebee' for sale |
Mike Fitton |
Mar 25 2015, 09:27 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-May 11 From: Chicago Area Member No.: 13,069 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Car has been for sale now for several years, what does that tell you?
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era vulgaris |
Mar 25 2015, 09:43 AM
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J is for Genius Group: Members Posts: 982 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 16,629 Region Association: South East States |
This car was for sale by a different seller in Oregon back in Oct.
World listing: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...mp;hl=bumblebee Ebay listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-LE-197...=US_Cars_Trucks Quite a drastic price increase from $16K in Oct to $29K in March. Also, it's a little uncool for this new seller to be using the previous seller's pics. |
billh1963 |
Mar 25 2015, 12:37 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
Just another flipper hard at work. Wonder what those guys will do when the bubble pops and they are caught with cars they paid way too much for?
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budk |
Mar 25 2015, 05:05 PM
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Yes! It's a Bumblebee! Group: Members Posts: 678 Joined: 24-July 10 From: Hickory, PA Member No.: 11,970 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Just another flipper hard at work. Wonder what those guys will do when the bubble pops and they are caught with cars they paid way too much for? Prices will continue to rise or plateau at worst and since we don't know what he paid it really doesn't matter..... But, that is a premium price for a non number matching engined LE. If you are going to go through the trouble of trying to get a a premium price, I wonder why he didnt add the Porsche stripe to the doors? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
Johny Blackstain |
Mar 25 2015, 05:11 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I don't think the front spoiler is OEM.
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tumamilhem |
Apr 17 2015, 06:42 AM
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LUFTBRIGADE Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 29-October 12 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 15,092 Region Association: South East States |
Here's another one that just popped up. Nice unrestored example. Some non-factory changes that should be put back to OG being an LE. Needs some cosmetic work. Decals need to be re-applied to be correct (should wrap around inside the wheel wells. A couple people here have good reproduction decals). Aftermarket radio (may be able to find a period-correct 74 radio. I believe there were 4 options from just radio, cassette and 8 track. There's a brochure showing the exact models that were available). Speakers in the door panels (get new door panels). Paint seems decent, claims to be OG. Has A/C unit!
VIN: 4742914854 not certified (yet) http://www.ebay.com/itm/161674727448?force...8&viewitem= |
mepstein |
Apr 17 2015, 06:56 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,272 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Looks like the non numbers matching cars are still stuck in the $ teens.
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tumamilhem |
Apr 17 2015, 10:00 AM
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LUFTBRIGADE Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 29-October 12 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 15,092 Region Association: South East States |
Buy it now price $25,500
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914inCA |
Apr 17 2015, 05:39 PM
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I'm new here ... Group: Members Posts: 0 Joined: 15-April 15 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 18,638 Region Association: None |
"This is not a numbers matching engine but does have a replacement 914 2.0L engine in the vehicle."
OK, I see this has been mentioned before. Tried to delete this but don't see the option to do it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
RFoulds |
Apr 20 2015, 03:30 PM
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Green Teen 66 Group: Members Posts: 837 Joined: 10-August 09 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 10,656 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Looks like it sold.
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Mike Fitton |
Apr 20 2015, 05:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 13-May 11 From: Chicago Area Member No.: 13,069 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Just another flipper hard at work. Wonder what those guys will do when the bubble pops and they are caught with cars they paid way too much for? If you are going to go through the trouble of trying to get a a premium price, I wonder why he didnt add the Porsche stripe to the doors? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) He doesn't know its missing! |
MoveQik |
Apr 22 2015, 12:37 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I'm considering a trade but this thread is making me think that LE's maybe aren't as valuable as I had originally thought...damn. This could be good or bad? Thoughts on it?
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RFoulds |
Apr 22 2015, 11:28 AM
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Green Teen 66 Group: Members Posts: 837 Joined: 10-August 09 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 10,656 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I'm considering a trade but this thread is making me think that LE's maybe aren't as valuable as I had originally thought...damn. This could be good or bad? Thoughts on it? An LE only adds a few thousand to the price at most, unless it is a perfect survivor or complete restoration. Most of the ones that come up for sale are bad clean up jobs and hiding all sorts of problems. If you look at Originality and History of any 914, and price it based on that, an LE gets a little bump in price. A clean good survivor 73-74 2.0 is still worth more than a LE in poor condition. |
Cairo94507 |
Apr 22 2015, 01:57 PM
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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 |
I agree with that. If you are an LE person, you are an LE person and thus the inherent value.
If I were a flipper, looking to make a quick buck, not sure that would be my car of choice. I think 73-74 2.0 AG cars are the sweet spot. If I had another stall in my garage and the Six was done, the wife would not kill me..... well, let's just say I doubt I will have another 914. I was lucky to swing the Six I have and believe me, I am damn proud to have it. I can't wait to get it done and home. Hopefully by the end of the year..... |
JeffBowlsby |
Apr 22 2015, 03:44 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,510 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
An LE only adds a few thousand to the price at most, unless it is a perfect survivor or complete restoration. Most of the ones that come up for sale are bad clean up jobs and hiding all sorts of problems. If you look at Originality and History of any 914, and price it based on that, an LE gets a little bump in price. A clean good survivor 73-74 2.0 is still worth more than a LE in poor condition. I agree with that...its always and only about condition. Its not likely that a 914LE will ever command the value of a comparable condition /6. I can also say that there are very very few of either that are in top condition. So many have been flogged or modified, in the name of 'improvement'. |
tumamilhem |
Apr 23 2015, 10:36 AM
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LUFTBRIGADE Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 29-October 12 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 15,092 Region Association: South East States |
I agree with that. If you are an LE person, you are an LE person and thus the inherent value. If I were a flipper, looking to make a quick buck, not sure that would be my car of choice. I think 73-74 2.0 AG cars are the sweet spot. If I had another stall in my garage and the Six was done, the wife would not kill me..... well, let's just say I doubt I will have another 914. I was lucky to swing the Six I have and believe me, I am damn proud to have it. I can't wait to get it done and home. Hopefully by the end of the year..... An LE is a 74 2.0 + (aka sweet spot). Fully loaded over a 73 and then some. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
MDG |
Apr 23 2015, 12:06 PM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
An LE is a 74 2.0 + (aka sweet spot). Fully loaded over a 73 and then some. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I don't know what that means.... My '73 2.0 has every option available. LE's had no 'extra' options on them aside from cosmetics. The full AG options didn't change at all from 73-74 as far as I can recall.... A 1974 LE has nothing that my 73 has as far as factory option. Mine does, however, have the advantage of appealing to a much broader audience. As the 'LE' name suggests, there has always been a 'limited' interest group in these. That was true when they were new. It's true now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
JeffBowlsby |
Apr 23 2015, 03:04 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,510 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
It just means that a 914 LE is not a fully loaded 1973-74 2.0, its different. It has some things the 73-74 does not have:
Optional equipment M-778. Optional paint code. And there are only ~240 surviving examples - how many loaded 2.0L are there? Thousands. If its a 914 its one of the greatest cars of all time in my book, regardless of its details. Its no big deal really, this is not a 'my big brothers better than your big brother' thing. They are just different, cool and respectable in their own way. To each his own. Peace. |
MDG |
Apr 23 2015, 03:38 PM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
It just means that a 914 LE is not a fully loaded 1973-74 2.0, its different. It has some things the 73-74 does not have: Optional equipment M-778. Optional paint code. And there are only ~240 surviving examples - how many loaded 2.0L are there? Thousands. If its a 914 its one of the greatest cars of all time in my book, regardless of its details. Its no big deal really, this is not a 'my big brothers better than your big brother' thing. They are just different, and all are cool. To each his own. Peace. I agree completely Jeff. And I have made similar comments to yours above in other posts. They are great cars. The non 2.0 cars as well. There is no doubt given the small number of authentic LE's produced... and the dwindled number circa 2015... they are rare birds. But because they are no different than any other equally equipped 73-74 2.0 all I am saying is you've gotta really dig those colour schemes to want one. My opinion as stated in my post is I'd bet there is a much wider market for the standard paint codes (sans stripes) than there are for the LE's. I think the majority of the members on this site never really gave them much thought beyond their unique spot in the roster. Until recently...... |
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