SOLD: ’73 914 2.0 with F.I. in MA, SOLD |
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SOLD: ’73 914 2.0 with F.I. in MA, SOLD |
Bones |
Nov 9 2016, 10:32 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 24-February 08 From: Hardwick, MA Member No.: 8,744 Region Association: North East States |
I am nearly done with reassembling my 912, so my “interim car” has to go. I’d like to be able to put my DD in the garage this winter.
I bought this car from another World member in 2007 and drive it fairly often in the summer months, only once in the rain. I had planned to autocross it frequently, but managed only 1 to 3 events per year, and a total mileage of usually about 1900 to 2500/year. Total mileage is now about 176K. It was originally a Colorado car. Body: Originally silver, now some kind of metallic grey. The paint looks good from 20 feet, but has lots of little scratches and a few “holidays”. The car was apparently hit and repaired once in the LR corner, which shows from inside the trunk, but not outside. It is a solid car, with almost no rust beyond surface rust in places that seem to have original paint (frunk, etc.) This car was a Colorado car until [Edit: sometime between 2001 and 2005]. There is apparently some rust under the vinyl on the sail panels and some bubbling at the passenger side lock post. Non-original, heavy duty battery tray. Pin-holes above the muffler POR-15’d by PO. The longs were replaced by a previous owner and are in excellent shape. Rear fenders have been “rolled” slightly. Engine: Professionally rebuilt at 122K, with Euro pistons (8:1). (I have the paperwork.) SSI heat exchangers in very good shape. I’ve wired a resistor into the cht sensor to compensate for the ethanol. Works great, except a little sluggish at first on a cold day. Runs strong when warmed up! Burns & drips a small amount of oil, but has relatively new PR tube seals, which do not leak. Oil pressure: 35+ on a warm cruise. (Has the CFR oil temp bypass repair valve.) Suspension: Stiff!! Paperwork shows 22mm torsion bars and 180#/in springs. I didn’t measure any of it, but it sure feels like it. It does have 4 old school adjustable Konis. Also a 22mm adjustable front old-school Weltmeister anti-sway bar & stock rear bar. I do have extra castor & negative camber adjusted in. 2-year-old DiRezza Z2s on the Fuchs. Tire wear is acceptable and it handles great! Brakes & hubs: Stock, except front hubs have long studs, to accommodate spacers. Plenty of long & short wheel bolts come with the car. New 19mm M/C this year. 5 original 4-lug Fuchs. (The spare seems to have a cracked rim—holds air though.) Extra Stuff: one set of (bare) 8-spoke alloys, one set of J.C. Whitney steel VW wheels (with street legal but hard DiRezza Z1s), extra brake calipers, front rotor, exhaust pipes w/o heater boxes and a mostly disassembled, but partially seized 2L engine. (At this price, I’d like to keep the rev limiter and the fire extinguisher.) Interior: Not perfect, but very good shape. Console with calibrated oil temp, oil pressure and volt meter. Dash is not cracked. Roof to windshield seal does leak. Overall: A completely reliable car. Everything works. The only time it won’t start is when it has been left for a couple of weeks in a cold garage in the winter. And then it only needs its battery charged. It has its imperfections; so I prefer to sell to someone who will come see it and drive it, although PPIs are welcome. At this point, I am looking for a local sale. I think this is a very good deal at $5,000. Payment by bank check cleared by my bank. I’ve listed it only here first, but will list on my local craigslist in a week or so. |
Bones |
Nov 9 2016, 10:42 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 24-February 08 From: Hardwick, MA Member No.: 8,744 Region Association: North East States |
More pics to follow, especially if I can re-size them.
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Bones |
Nov 9 2016, 10:46 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 24-February 08 From: Hardwick, MA Member No.: 8,744 Region Association: North East States |
a couple more:
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Bones |
Nov 9 2016, 10:56 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 24-February 08 From: Hardwick, MA Member No.: 8,744 Region Association: North East States |
I can send more pics if requested by PM.
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Bones |
Nov 9 2016, 03:33 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 24-February 08 From: Hardwick, MA Member No.: 8,744 Region Association: North East States |
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Bones |
Nov 10 2016, 02:38 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 24-February 08 From: Hardwick, MA Member No.: 8,744 Region Association: North East States |
Best I can do on the hell hole, because of the "heavy duty custom" battery tray. You can see the frame below though.
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Bones |
Nov 10 2016, 02:44 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 24-February 08 From: Hardwick, MA Member No.: 8,744 Region Association: North East States |
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flat4guy |
Nov 10 2016, 02:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 442 Joined: 10-October 16 From: nor cal Member No.: 20,484 Region Association: Northern California |
wow - I looked at 914's out west and this seems like a good price - should go fast.
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MobsTTa |
Nov 10 2016, 06:06 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 42 Joined: 20-September 15 From: ocean state Member No.: 19,180 Region Association: North East States |
pics of left rear?
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Bones |
Nov 10 2016, 09:23 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 24-February 08 From: Hardwick, MA Member No.: 8,744 Region Association: North East States |
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Bones |
Nov 10 2016, 09:26 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 24-February 08 From: Hardwick, MA Member No.: 8,744 Region Association: North East States |
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Racer |
Nov 11 2016, 05:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If this car was in Md when you bought it, I may have trst driven it when I was looking for another 914. Drove well (strong motor) but back then I was picky on appearance so I passed. At 5K, seems like a good deal! glwts.
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Bones |
Nov 12 2016, 06:38 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 24-February 08 From: Hardwick, MA Member No.: 8,744 Region Association: North East States |
If this car was in Md when you bought it, I may have trst driven it when I was looking for another 914. Drove well (strong motor) but back then I was picky on appearance so I passed. At 5K, seems like a good deal! glwts. Thanks Dave. Yes, I bought this car from Maryland, and it does have plenty of little flaws & scratches in the paint. But I've had lots of complements on its appearance from people standing 15 - 20' away. I can take it to the supermarket though, and not worry about it while I shop. BTW, I'll bet it has a stronger motor now that I've put that "compensator" resistor in the CHT circuit. I hate to sell it, but I have too much mechanical stuff; and all of it is pretty old (and I am now 66). I really need to concentrate on getting the 912 (owned since '82) back together. -Jim |
frostyf |
Nov 13 2016, 10:37 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 153 Joined: 27-March 14 From: VA 23455 Member No.: 17,168 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Jim,
I am interested and have forwarded a pm. Regards, Nick F |
Bones |
Nov 15 2016, 10:07 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 24-February 08 From: Hardwick, MA Member No.: 8,744 Region Association: North East States |
All PMs have been replied to. I am still hoping for a local(ish) sale, with inspection by the buyer and any checks cleared; but I am saving the info from those distant interested folks, to contact them (in order) if no local buyer comes forward. So at this point, the car is still available.
-Jim |
brubou |
Nov 16 2016, 10:42 AM
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Bruce Bouchard Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: 29-February 16 From: West Bradford, PA Member No.: 19,716 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Interested also, pm sent
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