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> just arrived the perfect driver, 1975 914 1.8
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post Dec 21 2019, 12:42 PM
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In these times where the value of 914s has become so high as to be unreasonable, and too many fussy concours types have entered the arena restoring 914s to such a level that they are un drivable, it is so nice to see one that can actually be driven but is still nice enough for a fairly picky 914 guy like me:

1975 914 zambezi green with buckskin 1.8, original paint never rusted or crashed, gut plenty of original patina 122 thousand miles: some nicks and dings, dash cracked, first gear scratches, rear springs are sagging a bit, needs some shifter bushings, but just runs so great with the 1.8 afc fuel injection and heavier bumpers that make it feel more stable. The blaupunkt am fm isn't bad either! My new driver! NOW I do not need to worry about a door ding

More 914s like this encourage people to drive them every day and not put them away under flannel car covers.Attached Image Attached Image
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post Dec 21 2019, 01:03 PM
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post Dec 21 2019, 01:17 PM
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Wish I had a 1.8 with heavy bumpers to make it feel stable.

I’d give up that go kart feeling in heartbeat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Who are you trying to fool?
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post Dec 21 2019, 01:28 PM
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If you have ever driven a 75 76 down the interstate and then one of the earlier ones, you will instantly know the difference

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Wish I had a 1.8 with heavy bumpers to make it feel stable.

I’d give up that go kart feeling in heartbeat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Who are you trying to fool?
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post Dec 21 2019, 01:49 PM
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QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Dec 21 2019, 12:28 PM) *

If you have ever driven a 75 76 down the interstate and then one of the earlier ones, you will instantly know the difference

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Wish I had a 1.8 with heavy bumpers to make it feel stable.

I’d give up that go kart feeling in heartbeat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Who are you trying to fool?



I have and I call (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) The only time I’ve heard this is when someone was trying to sell me a load (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif)
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post Dec 21 2019, 01:49 PM
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post Dec 21 2019, 02:09 PM
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What’s the story with the tail light lense?

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post Dec 21 2019, 02:16 PM
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As it's your new driver it really needs a A+ used dash top out of your stash. Nothing too 'new' looking. What's behind the rockers?
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post Dec 21 2019, 02:44 PM
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The original dash only has one crack in it so adds patina to the car. Came with one of those new reproduction Stoddard factory look dashes, but am not going to install it. The rockers and jack posts are as clean as can be but the previous owner removed the original steel covers because they were dented, so I am going to paint two and install steel covers again. Just a few things to make the car better while keeping the patina.


If anyone has driven a fuel injected 1.8 they know that they are much smoother than the old MPC 1.7 and 2.0 systems and MUCH less complicated.

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As it's your new driver it really needs a A+ used dash top out of your stash. Nothing too 'new' looking. What's behind the rockers?
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post Dec 21 2019, 02:45 PM
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the car next to the green one is in for some body work correction. Some one in north carolina painted it and paid no attention to panel fit. Evidently the quarter panel was replaced years ago with a new one but not fitted correctly. We see this a lot with 914s.


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post Dec 21 2019, 02:55 PM
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The original dash only has one crack in it so adds patina to the car.



(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) So which crack is the "stock" one again?? I always forget...

Incredible Find...

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post Dec 21 2019, 03:04 PM
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QUOTE(altitude411 @ Dec 21 2019, 01:55 PM) *

QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Dec 21 2019, 01:44 PM) *

The original dash only has one crack in it so adds patina to the car.



(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) So which crack is the "stock" one again?? I always forget...

Incredible Find...

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post Dec 21 2019, 03:10 PM
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always starts above the ashtray as you can see in the picture, then the others start as the one over to the right of the main one.

QUOTE(altitude411 @ Dec 21 2019, 01:55 PM) *

QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Dec 21 2019, 01:44 PM) *

The original dash only has one crack in it so adds patina to the car.



(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) So which crack is the "stock" one again?? I always forget...

Incredible Find...

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post Dec 21 2019, 03:14 PM
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Congratulations George! I have a 1973 2.0 that I drive frequently that was modified for AX (before I got it) and a fully stock 1975 1.8 as well. They both drive quite differently, and both are a lot of fun in different ways. The 1975 definitely feels more stable on the freeway. Couldn't agree more with your observations. Again, congratulations on your new car and thanks for sharing it with us. Sorry that others can't contain their animus...
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post Dec 21 2019, 03:14 PM
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Slap a little lipstick on that crack.....it will look good as new.
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post Dec 22 2019, 12:05 AM
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My 73 2.0L daily driver. Looks good from 30ft away, but up close it has a blemish or two. Just put snow tires on. Has great heat and has working AC for those really muggy Chicagoland late summer days.

It is my year round driver (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)



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post Dec 22 2019, 12:25 AM
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Just more bullshit!
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post Dec 22 2019, 07:48 AM
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[quote name='dr914@autoatlanta.com' date='Dec 21 2019, 10:42 AM'
In these times where the value of 914s has become so high as to be unreasonable, and too many fussy concours types have entered the arena restoring 914s to such a level that they are undrivable


What a ridiculous statement.....
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post Dec 22 2019, 05:24 PM
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I keep mine as a driver part time going to work and back with one stop sometimes. Work part time 5 days a week, will drive to work 1-2 times each week only in good weather, no rain or wet streets, does not snow here. If I have to park it, it is far from the other cars.
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post Dec 22 2019, 06:55 PM
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Looks like a great driver-quality car. Someone would be proud to own it, drive it and enjoy it. Once anyone invests $40k plus in a full resto, you can bet it won’t be a daily driver. I agree about the extra weight of the bumpers giving a nicer ride. It’s like when I have sandbags in my truck in the winter, it smoothes out the ride.
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