Found 1974 2.0, inut please |
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Found 1974 2.0, inut please |
rmcconnell |
Sep 8 2017, 12:50 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 8-September 17 From: sYDNEY Member No.: 21,417 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Hi All
I am thinking of taking the plunge into 914 ownership and I am looking for some guidance. I have found the following, i hope the link works http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1974-Porsche-91...353.m1438.l2649 The sale did not reach its reserve and the guy sounds like he buys and sells. He made all the right noises when I asked about rust and matching numbers but I will want some proof on those. We discussed a price and I said I would arrange an inspection before I proceed. From the photos is there anything you can spot that I should be asking about. or does anyone now this car, its in the Portland area. I own a 1966 912 and have had a few 911's in the past but I dont know a great deal about the 914, but its a mid engine german sports car, how can you go wrong. Cheers Rob |
porschetub |
Sep 8 2017, 01:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,698 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Appears it has not sold and will be relisted,really overpriced for a non-running car,could cost a lot to get up and running.
Post a WTB on here and you will find a better car. |
JOEPROPER |
Sep 8 2017, 06:24 AM
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The answer is "no" unless you ask... Group: Members Posts: 1,184 Joined: 21-November 15 From: White Plains New York Member No.: 19,387 Region Association: North East States |
Check the Classified section on this forum, there is a good deal in Montana for sale.
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era vulgaris |
Sep 8 2017, 07:33 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 |
The wheels are repros, not original Fuchs. Don't know where that steering wheel is from, but I'm not really digging it. The rear trunk hinge on the driver's side broke off and was re-welded at some point. No pics of the battery tray area, longitudinals, or floor pans...so without proof, it's anyone's guess. The color looks like marathon blue metallic, not the most common, but "very unique" is overselling it.
Difficult to tell anything else from those little pics. Why can't people just pay the extra $1 for the super-size picture option??!! I always think the seller is trying to hide something when they don't pay the measley little fee for that! With it having sat as long as it did, assume that you'll have to overhaul the entire fuel system and the entire braking system. I agree with what was said, it's WAY overpriced for a non-runner. Should be sub-$10k for an otherwise solid non-runner. |
GeorgeRud |
Sep 8 2017, 07:49 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I see you're in Australia. Doesn't Australia require the cars be right hand drive? If not, that's an issue that isn't a problem.
I'd agree on having to have it very carefully checked for rust . Mechanical issues can always be dealt with, but the tin worm never sleeps! I'd definitely get a prepurchase independent inspection if you're buying overseas. There is a tale on the Pelican Parts website of a fellow that had a 911 shipped from England to Australia just to find that it was nowhere near what was represented and had major rust issues. |
malcolm2 |
Sep 8 2017, 08:05 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
I checked the VIN on here and in the comments it said:
"Purchased in April 2012. California car. 131K miles. Restoration approximately 10 years ago. Originally a 1.8 engine. Upgraded to a 2.0 (1975 GC code engine). Great looking car with FI, driving lights, center console, Fuchs alloys and more. Car now resides in Washington state." so the engine is not the original, if that matters to you. And it does have 132K miles on it. Not many miles since 2012. Wonder why.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
rhodyguy |
Sep 8 2017, 09:07 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Was that car at medford 2 years ago?
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Cairo94507 |
Sep 8 2017, 09:23 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,758 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Good work guys. I understand a lot of uninformed people flip these cars to try to make money. I don't hold that against them. I am glad to see this car's status clarified re the engine, mileage, etc. I would be upset if someone bought it believing it to be an original 2.0 only to find out it was not- if that is important to them.
That's an $8K at the top to me assuming all his representations re rust are accurate. Anytime a description is everything is perfect and the paint only has micro-scratches, I get suspicious. That car requires an actual physical inspection by someone in the know. |
IronHillRestorations |
Sep 8 2017, 02:11 PM
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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 |
There's a nice '71 in the classifieds right now with a Raby engine, and it looks like a good car to me.
If I was in the market for a 914, this would probably be in my garage by now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=315884 |
Spoke |
Sep 8 2017, 02:16 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
There's a nice '71 in the classifieds right now with a Raby engine, and it looks like a good car to me. If I was in the market for a 914, this would probably be in my garage by now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=315884 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) This car looks in great shape plus a Raby 2270 engine. Looks to be a great deal. |
wndsrfr |
Sep 8 2017, 02:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,429 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
There's a nice '71 in the classifieds right now with a Raby engine, and it looks like a good car to me. If I was in the market for a 914, this would probably be in my garage by now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=315884 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) This car looks in great shape plus a Raby 2270 engine. Looks to be a great deal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I've got to say that the Raby engine is soooo good....it'll put a smile on your face that you can't wipe off with a handful of $100 bills, AU or USD. My 2316 does that for me... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
boxsterfan |
Sep 8 2017, 04:21 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
Lots of pics....yet not one solid, up-close pic of the hell hole or the longs. I always find that kind of strange.
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burton73 |
Sep 8 2017, 06:05 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,524 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
I love this color combo. The seller has 17 positive feedbacks in the last 18 mounts. 11 on different models of Porsche, 4 on MB and one Land Rover that thought the guy did not disclose it right.
If I was looking for a 914 I would get some eyeballs on it but that is because I got to have the light blue metallic car. Reserve not met at $12,100. So who knows what it will go for? The guy is probably a good car reseller with most cars decent as far as car feedback goes The red/orange car does look good and the Raby Eng. is gold. Bob B |
rmcconnell |
Sep 9 2017, 04:16 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 8-September 17 From: sYDNEY Member No.: 21,417 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Hi Gents
As a newbie your input is invaluable. I am going to step back from this one and keep looking. When I asked if it had matching numbers, he said it did. Not really honest from the get go, so if will go with my gut and give it a miss. I checked out the car with the Raby engine, I presumed it had been sold by the look of the messages but I will drop the seller a line. It did look super clean. You will probably be seeing a few more posts from me and thanks again. Cheers Rob |
Spoke |
Sep 9 2017, 05:46 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
Hi Gents As a newbie your input is invaluable. I am going to step back from this one and keep looking. When I asked if it had matching numbers, he said it did. Not really honest from the get go, so if will go with my gut and give it a miss. I checked out the car with the Raby engine, I presumed it had been sold by the look of the messages but I will drop the seller a line. It did look super clean. You will probably be seeing a few more posts from me and thanks again. Cheers Rob Wise move. Evilbay usually has a lot of cars to look at but I don't trust folks there especially for 914's. If I were you, I'd look mainly on this site and perhaps Pelican Parts for your 914. Same goes for parts for your 914. I bought my 914 from someone on this site and bought my 930 from someone on Pelican. And, oh by the way, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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