914/6 in CA, Does anyone know this car? |
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914/6 in CA, Does anyone know this car? |
mettelman |
Jan 12 2018, 06:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 10-November 12 From: Stillwater, MN Member No.: 15,132 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Gustl |
Jan 13 2018, 02:27 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,480 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
IIRC there was just a discussion about that car in another threat here on 914world ... I think it was in the garage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
you might try the search function |
nine11speedster |
Jan 13 2018, 09:54 AM
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Carson Group: Members Posts: 55 Joined: 8-February 08 From: Ca, USA Member No.: 8,686 Region Association: None |
Haven’t seen the car in person. But I know the seller - AutoKennel - Paul Kramer. Good guy and trustworthy. |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jan 13 2018, 10:15 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,810 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
there is no way this car has 53,000 miles on it unless it was the most abused 914-6 in history. Although a very nice looking car (please do not get me wrong) this car has been extensively restored, and at one time completely taken apart. However the car is well worth the asking price, if it shows as well in person as it does in the hard to see, many pictures. Here are some of the things I noticed in no particular order (and I am not commenting about things like the master cylinder reservoir cover!)
no emergency brake handle rest black rubber cover the windshield has been replaced has a funky rear view mirror installed no screw drivers in the tool kit the upper dash vinyl has been replaced and is over padded the threshold plates have black instead of white rivets installed the fuel lines coming up through the engine shelf are cloth instead of clear plastic the engine stickers are incorrectly installed and some not original the headlight box serial number plate has been previously been damaged for some reason, maybe previous wreck?? Hard to tell the rear trunk floor has been worked and the caulking at the rear panel is not correct, maybe previous damage the Karmann plate is a reproduction one the car has been extensively repainted the blaupunkt radio has a late model bezel instead of the original chrome one the floor boards have had the original sound deadening removed and funky new sound deadening improperly installed (the original looking one piece parts are readily available) why did they not paint the floor pan bottom green when they did all of the body work? the center seat cushion is from a later model car (the vinyl grain does not match) the fog light bezel is from a 73-76 car the front shock towers have been recoated with black but should have the top nut and washer black as well Why was the rack and pinion replaced on a 53000 mile car? I can certainly see rebuilding the carbs and adding the carrera tensioner kit but it seems like there was just too much engine and transmission resealing and other work on the power plant for, again, such a low mile car. |
mettelman |
Jan 15 2018, 09:11 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 10-November 12 From: Stillwater, MN Member No.: 15,132 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thank you George, It's great having someone who knows these cars inside and out weigh in. I may go see it in person and get further clarity on the issues you raised.
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bdstone914 |
Jan 16 2018, 07:01 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,507 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Thank you George, It's great having someone who knows these cars inside and out weigh in. I may go see it in person and get further clarity on the issues you raised. Yes there are many small things that are not correct. I think the fog light lenses are wrong. What I would be most concerned about is the rust that can be seen on the struts, A arms and seams of the battery tray support and other areas. How did they paint it? The struts have chips in the paint and the nuts to the tie rods are painted.Still a pretty car. For 100K I would be very pickey. At least the seller is open and informative. |
PancakePorsche |
Jan 16 2018, 11:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 236 Joined: 29-July 11 From: Southern California Member No.: 13,373 Region Association: None |
Wow George I'm surprised you didn't mention the euro rear lenses and yellow fog light switch insert ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Nice car, nice color, new owner will be proud. Wish mine was that clean. |
billsimmeth |
Jan 18 2018, 03:08 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 3-May 12 From: Virginia's Blue Ridge Member No.: 14,428 Region Association: None |
I see that the car sold to Netherlands....
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