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> Finally bought my own 914, Inspection done!
Ian Stott
post May 29 2020, 06:36 AM
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Congrats from Canada! That is a nice looking car, I love driving mine and I think you will start to find creative reasons to drive yours! You will find it takes longer to do anything now, as people will want to talk to you about your car when you are getting gas, loading your groceries etc!

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post May 29 2020, 12:19 PM
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So as I worked on it all day yesterday (and today). Last night I went through the paperwork which came with the car.

The original owners manual says the first owner was Mesa Porsche Audi inc. This car was a demo car for a while. Cool backstory! Also it seems the car has lived in and around San Diego all it's life.

Funny thing is though, since it's been registered on 11/26/73 here in The Netherlands this will be registered an a '73 and not a '74.
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post May 29 2020, 12:23 PM
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QUOTE(911GT2 @ May 29 2020, 11:19 AM) *

So as I worked all day yesterday (and today). Last night I went through the paperwork which came with the car.

The original owners manual says the first owner was Mesa Porsche Audi inc. This car was a demo car for a while. Cool backstory! Also it seems the car has lived in and around San Diego all it's life.

Funny thing is though, since it's been registered on 11/26/73 here in The Netherlands this will be registered an a '73 and not a '74.
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Nice detective work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

Surely lots more to go through as the front trunk was loaded with spare parts, books, and paperwork.

ENJOY!!!!

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post May 29 2020, 01:40 PM
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Great that it's in your hands now and the drama with the purchase is behind you!
I wasn't took keen on silver either when I got either of my two 914's...but it's grown on me a lot!
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post Jun 17 2020, 11:55 AM
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Today was the day I needed to go to the RDW (dutch DMV) for an inspection and to get a license plate.

It's first time I was legally allowed to drive the car since I've got it. You get issued a one day license plate to got to the RDW and back. Officially you're obligated to only drive to and from the RDW, but the sun was out so I took the long way there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

When I was there I had to wait 50 minutes over my timeslot before someone came up to me who would do the inspection. So I was quite annoyed.

He was all hyped up about my car; "I'm sorry you had to wait but when I saw your car I asked my colleagues if I could do it, so I had to do another one before you, so that's why it took so long. But I'm so happy to see a VoPo for once and not jet another 911."

Needless to say my mood changed instantly and the inspection was done in a few minutes and than we talked about air cooled cars for another 15 minutes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

So now The only thing to do is get plates with the dutch title, which comes in a couple of days and drive. Next week it's going to be So-Cal weather down here, so I might take a few days of and drive the wheels of off it (still needs an alignment after the turbo tie rods though).

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post Jun 17 2020, 12:12 PM
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QUOTE(911GT2 @ Jun 17 2020, 10:55 AM) *

Today was the day I needed to go to the RDW (dutch DMV) for an inspection and to get a license plate.

It's first time I was legally allowed to drive the car since I've got it. You get issued a one day license plate to got to the RDW and back. Officially you're obligated to only drive to and from the RDW, but the sun was out so I took the long way there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

When I was there I had to wait 50 minutes over my timeslot before someone came up to me who would do the inspection. So I was quite annoyed.

He was all hyped up about my car; "I'm sorry you had to wait but when I saw your car I asked my colleagues if I could do it, so I had to do another one before you, so that's why it took so long. But I'm so happy to see a VoPo for once and not jet another 911."

Needless to say my mood changed instantly and the inspection was done in a few minutes and than we talked about air cooled cars for another 15 minutes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

So now The only thing to do is get plates with the dutch title, which comes in a couple of days and drive. Next week it's going to be So-Cal weather down here, so I might take a few days of and drive the wheels of off it (still needs an alignment after the turbo tie rods though).

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Congrats again...one nice looking 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

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post Jun 17 2020, 12:13 PM
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Congratulations! Your car looks very nice sitting there. I hope you enjoy the nice weather and have a great drive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 17 2020, 12:43 PM
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So glad your journey has a happy ending. Enjoy my friend.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 17 2020, 12:54 PM
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So glad your journey has a happy ending. Enjoy my friend.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Thanks I will! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Congratulations! That's a lovely car!
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post Jun 17 2020, 02:05 PM
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Only a 50 minute wait? And the person was excited to see you? That would be pleasant compared to many USA DMVs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


QUOTE(911GT2 @ Jun 17 2020, 10:55 AM) *

Today was the day I needed to go to the RDW (dutch DMV) for an inspection and to get a license plate.

It's first time I was legally allowed to drive the car since I've got it. You get issued a one day license plate to got to the RDW and back. Officially you're obligated to only drive to and from the RDW, but the sun was out so I took the long way there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

When I was there I had to wait 50 minutes over my timeslot before someone came up to me who would do the inspection. So I was quite annoyed.

He was all hyped up about my car; "I'm sorry you had to wait but when I saw your car I asked my colleagues if I could do it, so I had to do another one before you, so that's why it took so long. But I'm so happy to see a VoPo for once and not jet another 911."

Needless to say my mood changed instantly and the inspection was done in a few minutes and than we talked about air cooled cars for another 15 minutes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

So now The only thing to do is get plates with the dutch title, which comes in a couple of days and drive. Next week it's going to be So-Cal weather down here, so I might take a few days of and drive the wheels of off it (still needs an alignment after the turbo tie rods though).

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post Jun 17 2020, 05:16 PM
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Stunning silber, classic drama. . . a story and trophy for you and your descendants to cherish. Thanks for sharing and congrats!
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post Aug 6 2020, 02:59 PM
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I guess this says it all. Me and my wife having a summer evening cruise together! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Aug 6 2020, 03:04 PM
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QUOTE(911GT2 @ Aug 6 2020, 01:59 PM) *

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I guess this says it all. Me and my wife having a summer evening cruise together! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


Way to go Naud. Thrilled you're enjoying your new 914. Glad your wife approves also.
It was fun helping you with PPI @ BHMC. My family enjoyed the thank you treats you sent over (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

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QUOTE(911GT2 @ Aug 6 2020, 04:59 PM) *

I guess this says it all. Me and my wife having a summer evening cruise together! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

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Nice looking car! Enjoy it.

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Great picture. Love the smiles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Great story!
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QUOTE(911GT2 @ Aug 6 2020, 04:59 PM) *

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I guess this says it all. Me and my wife having a summer evening cruise together! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


ive been following along as you have documented your journey to ownership, and the smiles on both your faces says it all! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

that is one super clean looking car!! those pictures at the inspection almost look like a new car.

Can you tell us more about why it is registered as a '73 not a '74 ? is it due to the original delivery date, because it was a " '74 model " per Porsche records, so that just seems strange to us here. so that means a big bumper '75 that was made lets say on 11/14/1974 would be a 74 not a 75 there? if so could be very confusing down the line later as we know the US market cars that had big bumpers were only '75-'76.
any way , Share some more pictures!!!!!
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