1975 914 1.8L - 3,192 miles |
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1975 914 1.8L - 3,192 miles |
Cal |
Jul 6 2017, 09:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 615 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States |
If valid, this might be the lowest mileage 914 on the planet....it should be interesting to see what it brings at the RM auction next month.
http://www.rmsothebys.com/mo17/monterey/lo...-914-18/1703704 Attached image(s) |
euro911 |
Jul 6 2017, 07:15 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,849 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
I replaced the plastic gauge panel with an earlier metal one on my '75 and ditched the lights ... running carbs with early 2.0L SSI HE. The mileage counter box is gone as well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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JeffBowlsby |
Jul 6 2017, 08:05 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 |
I just bought a 1975 1.8l project that was built in 1/75. This low mileage car was built in 12/74. My gauge cluster dash does not have the EGR and CAT lights. Did a previous owner remove them from my dash or did Porsche remove them? You must have a 49-state model then. Those dash lights were for CA-only models. Many of the high value low-mile 914s turn out to be 1.8L cars for some reason. Value seems related more to condition than any other factor -engine size, color, or model year. |
DennisO |
Jul 6 2017, 08:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 61 Joined: 9-June 17 From: Clayton, NC Member No.: 21,162 Region Association: South East States |
Interesting. Is there a way to distinguish between a Calif car and the rest of the USA? The PET catalog only shows one option for the gauge panel.
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SKL1 |
Jul 6 2017, 10:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,602 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Have to admit the only thing that interests me about that car is the low mileage, assuming it is solid. Otherwise, as noted above, it is about the least desireable 914, other than maybe a 1970 without the appearance group with 4 1/2" steelies!
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JeffBowlsby |
Jul 6 2017, 10:56 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 |
Interesting. Is there a way to distinguish between a Calif car and the rest of the USA? The PET catalog only shows one option for the gauge panel. Some info is on this page, there is more. http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/Emissions.htm |
moldygreg |
Jul 7 2017, 06:31 PM
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Stay Golden Group: Members Posts: 135 Joined: 13-December 12 From: Seattle Member No.: 15,253 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
What's the sticker on the steering wheel?
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Racer |
Jul 7 2017, 07:03 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 |
What's the sticker on the steering wheel? Starting procedure. Beginning in 1974 with the seat belt interlock system, you had to have the belt buckled before the car would start. I recall seeing one somewhere else recently.. Essentially, sit down, buckle up, start car. |
Racer |
Jul 7 2017, 07:04 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 |
Have to admit the only thing that interests me about that car is the low mileage, assuming it is solid. Otherwise, as noted above, it is about the least desireable 914, other than maybe a 1970 without the appearance group with 4 1/2" steelies! Nah.. I'd rather have the stripper '70 on steelies with Hubcaps please! |
My 914 |
Jul 7 2017, 07:46 PM
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Casual Member Group: Members Posts: 560 Joined: 23-April 16 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 19,928 Region Association: North East States |
So does a 40+ year old engine with 3000 or so miles last another 60, 80 or 100 thousand miles without much trouble? In other words, do the low miles give it some inherent longevity or does its age mean that it will need major service sooner than later.
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IronHillRestorations |
Jul 8 2017, 06:12 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,719 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
My 914, that is a collector car that may not ever get started. It's worth a lot because of the mileage, and at least two people that can afford to bid it up.
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euro911 |
Jul 8 2017, 09:33 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,849 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
... and it appears to only have amassed an additional 212 miles on it since it sold in June of 2013.
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orthobiz |
Jul 8 2017, 05:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
From what I remember, CA and VA had those little extra bumperettes on the front and back, could distinguish cars delivered to those states.
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JeffBowlsby |
Jul 8 2017, 06:48 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 was CA and MD that had the bumperguards.
Here is a brochure with the differences for the 1975-76 cars: http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/zMan_1975_S...iningManual.pdf |
Ed_Turbo |
Jul 26 2017, 06:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 440 Joined: 5-June 17 From: Hacienda Heights, Ca. Member No.: 21,151 Region Association: Southern California |
Estimated at 40-50k without reserve.
18-19 August 2017 ...save the date. There are some nice vehicles in the lot. |
Dave_Darling |
Jul 27 2017, 05:21 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,986 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
A quick note to the auctioneers got a response:
- There is no center console, just the armrest or cushion. (Odd terminology, but whatever.) - There is air conditioning, but it was uninstalled. The parts will come with the car. They did not specify what work was done to the car when the system was removed, but the PO told them it was removed because the installation was "amateurish". - They are "confident" that the car actually has 3000-odd miles, and that the odometer has not rolled over, from interviews with people who knew the car and service records and such. --DD |
maf914 |
Jul 28 2017, 07:17 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
A quick note to the auctioneers got a response: - There is no center console, just the armrest or cushion. (Odd terminology, but whatever.) - There is air conditioning, but it was uninstalled. The parts will come with the car. They did not specify what work was done to the car when the system was removed, but the PO told them it was removed because the installation was "amateurish". - They are "confident" that the car actually has 3000-odd miles, and that the odometer has not rolled over, from interviews with people who knew the car and service records and such. --DD Apparently the car had dealer installed A/C which was later removed, which means it has the typical dealer inflicted mutilations to the body. These include chopped engine shelf and engine cooling tins for the oversize York compressor, chopped front trunk floor for the condenser, and multiple holes cut for various A/C hoses and wiring. It would be interesting to see how these were dealt with after the A/C removal. |
Ed_Turbo |
Jul 28 2017, 11:00 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 440 Joined: 5-June 17 From: Hacienda Heights, Ca. Member No.: 21,151 Region Association: Southern California |
I think you guys are missing the point. This was largely a showroom kept vehicle and it is very hard to find this little fella in such good original condition.
Who thinks there is even a little bit of rust lurking? I bet there is. |
My 914 |
Jul 28 2017, 12:43 PM
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Casual Member Group: Members Posts: 560 Joined: 23-April 16 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 19,928 Region Association: North East States |
It's a pretty car. I hope whoever buys it drives it at least occasionally. It's a nostalgic representation of the Porsche brand and it would be good for people to see it.
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porschetub |
Jul 28 2017, 06:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,699 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
HHHmmm..not really sure,unless its been recomissioned properly it would be a maintenance nightmare,cars are made to be driven,bought a really low mileage vehicle years ago and it was a total PITA ...huge issues ,folks say stuff like it needs nothing cause it only has low mileage,thats rubbish as there is no way to store an unused car for a long period without resulting issues.
Also hardly a year build that people are really attracted too. |
Ed_Turbo |
Aug 17 2017, 05:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 440 Joined: 5-June 17 From: Hacienda Heights, Ca. Member No.: 21,151 Region Association: Southern California |
HHHmmm..not really sure,unless its been recomissioned properly it would be a maintenance nightmare,cars are made to be driven,bought a really low mileage vehicle years ago and it was a total PITA ...huge issues ,folks say stuff like it needs nothing cause it only has low mileage,thats rubbish as there is no way to store an unused car for a long period without resulting issues. Also hardly a year build that people are really attracted too. Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Tomorrow is the day see how the market is for these 914's. I am thinking they will not sell as much as the 6's right now. Check it out live on their website. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) |
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