Had to post this -6., I was going to hold my tongue... BHCC Options

[Chris H.]

I dunno. . I think most of that will buff right out with the right compound. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif)

I have one of those Harbor Freight suction cup dent pullers. Probably take care of the door dings. You'll need some bondo for the rear though. Might need to bring a compressor to air up the tires otherwise you'll get terrible mileage on the drive home.

[ClayPerrine]

I am going to make this comment....

Years ago, they were scrapping 356s because they were rusty. Now they are saving 356s that are little more than a vin number and a pile of rust.

If this is a real six, with a real six vin, and has all of the unique real six bits, then it is worth saving.


Just my $.02

[914_teener]

I'd be concerned about just the level of expertise and quality of just the listing:


1. Why not post all the paperwork or at least some provenance. Tony's No.1 has all the provenance and was in worse shape but has the full history of the car...which makes it worth more.

2. Light Ivory was L80E, I know cause I had one....I thought the 911 Ivory was 1111 and not 11. So why oh why didn't they post a picture of the door tag or a picture of the VIN. Original Sixes have a distinctive VIN stamp.

The listing sucks to ask 36K without the above.

Pete is the expert on the colors codes so maybe he'll chime in.

[ClayPerrine]

914-6s only used the last two digits of the 911 paint code.

Clay

[Superhawk996]

We can probably all agree it won't go for full song.

What intrigues me is what is the number that it would take to move it out the door? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

[914_teener]

914-6s only used the last two digits of the 911 paint code.

Clay

I learned something....incredible.

Thanks Clay!

[914_teener]

We can probably all agree it won't go for full song.

What intrigues me is what is the number that it would take to move it out the door? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

Well....what? My thought is 80k-90k to get $140k and then you tip the scales to break even at 36K

[Superhawk996]

We can probably all agree it won't go for full song.

What intrigues me is what is the number that it would take to move it out the door? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

Well....what? My thought is 80k-90k to get $140k and then you tip the scales to break even at 36K

I look at it differently since I could do all the work myself. $26,321.72 out the door. $10K in metal. Endless man hours at $0.02/hour. Decent real /6 driver. Pride in job well done. Not to mention this is the type of /6 project you could put flares on, convert to GT, etc., and not have to feel bad about cutting up a decent stock(ish) /6.

It would literally take me a decade though. I have too many other things I'd rather do once my /4 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) is done than to start the process all over again.

Agree that once you start farming out the work and paying $100/hr shop labor it becomes a game of diminishing returns.

[jaredmcginness]

Yes, it is “worth” saving. I hope it goes in the right hands - or pockets - Especially if it’s a real deal 69.

I knew this would get good commentary...

AND

I just had to post the picture of the license plate frame attached to the bumper thats holding on by the skin of its teeth, ha!

[Tdskip]

BHCC is predictably pragmatic, they will let it sit since they have the room and let the price drop in small increments until someone takes a flier on it.

They will let you spend hours going over the car in person so anyone with questions on the car or paperwork or VIN or body stamping can do their diligence in person.

I predict it will be bought and restored, which is a happy thing.

BTW - if you want to talk scary look at some of their Healeys and E-types. Those make this 914, even though they look superficially better, likely restoration cost look like pocket change.

[pete000]

Nice Patina !

[Rav914]

I'm all for clones and reproductions these days. I used to scoff at them, but now they make total sense. Especially when looking at this abused former boat anchor. For $36K how nice of a 1970 2.0 914-6 conversion could you get? Or how close could you get? I'm talking everything including the steering column, gauges, suspension, etc. Light Ivory on black with 15" Fuchs.

[914_teener]

I'm all for clones and reproductions these days. I used to scoff at them, but now they make total sense. Especially when looking at this abused former boat anchor. For $36K how nice of a 1970 2.0 914-6 conversion could you get? Or how close could you get? I'm talking everything including the steering column, gauges, suspension, etc. Light Ivory on black with 15" Fuchs.

I'm like reaching the age where I look at that and then for the money involved...why not a GTS?

Someone will save it.

[BuddyV]

At least it's an honest presentation (photo, at least).... That photo says two thousand words.

Truth in photography.

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[914_teener]

I quess the bungee cord is included with the sale.

[davep]

I do know the VIN, and it is very early. The paint code is doubled 11-11 which I only know of a very few very early ones with that code form. The engine is not matching, and no one is brave enough to get underneath it to get the trans # or check to see if the rear calipers are 914/6. I am still considering it, but I wouldn't pay even half of asking.

[Mark Henry]

Nope, nope, nope. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[drem914]

I dunno. . I think most of that will buff right out with the right compound. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif)

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[ValcoOscar]

It can and shall be saved if indeed an original SIX...seen worse repaired to perfection by one of our SoCal guys.

https://drive-my.com/en/blogs/entry/the-oth...sche-914-6.html

Oscar

[mb911]

That is not any worse then what I started with.