If you were to sell one of these 914s, which one? |
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If you were to sell one of these 914s, which one? |
Cuda911 |
May 26 2016, 08:28 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 |
OK, I'm looking at another car to buy. I have way too many already, so I might sell one.
Question to you guys: which would you sell, and which would you keep: Car 1) 1974 1.8. FI. The car is EXTREMELY clean. It retains it's original silver color. It was a one-owner car before I bought it. I have all paperwork, including sales slip, from the day it was new. Here's the problem: In 1998 it was in a front-end accident. These cars were worth nothing then. It was fixed at a very high end shop. I have all of the receipts for the work that was done. But, the car has salvage title. Car 2) 1973 1.7 FI. The car is very clean, but not quite as much as Car 1. It was originally Alaska Blue but was painted in 1986 to turquoise (not a Porsche color). The paint is in very good condition, but by no means was it done by a high-end place. I'm guessing Earl Scheib or similar. Clear title. Many of you have seen both of the cars. Which to sell and which to keep, and why? Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
Cuda911 |
May 26 2016, 10:57 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 |
I try to maintain both of them to high standards. Yeah, the distributor crapped out on the blue one on the Route 66 tour (Warren, if you read this, don't think that I have forgotten that I owe you a new distributor).
But, replacing a distributor is minor. I spare no expense to keep my cars maintained. The silver car has no rust at all, other than typical surface rust on the exhaust system. The blue car has a few small rust holes through the trunk that have been treated (painted) many years ago and have not spread. Personally, I love the Riviera wheels. Makes it look like a Hot Wheels car. Everyone has Fuchs. Boring. One thing that I always think is insane: people rebuild a rusted piece of crap in their garage around a VIN tag, and it's worth a fortune. But a car with minor damage 20 years ago, that was fixed by an extremely high-end shop, but resulted in salvage title, is given a huge black eye. Insane. The car I'm looking at is a six conversion (water-cooled). Ever since SoCal Andy (where has he been lately?) gave me a ride in his six, I've been hooked on that. I love cars that are original, but I also love the fun of the power of six conversions. Plus, I have a hard time selling cars. OK, next question, yeah, the dreaded "what are they worth?" |
dlkawashima |
May 27 2016, 12:12 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California |
Everyone has Fuchs. Boring. Not everyone, apparently ... Both look very nice but I like the one without the 'Stang mirrors. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) |
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