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MSGGrunt |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 25-January 23 From: Western Massachusetts, USA Member No.: 27,119 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
Just closed a deal on a 1975 1.8 914 and now waiting on delivery. My search criteria was to not buy a "project" and I wanted a 914 still using the original fuel injection, no rust, and in my budget of around $20k, a tall order I know. I quickly found that finding one of these cars that had not been converted to Webers or Solex carbs was not easy. I would rather sort out any issues with the factory fuel injection than fiddling with carbs.
The car I find was enthusiast owned and appeared to be well cared for. I wouldn't be surprised if he was even a 914-world member. Still has FI, repainted, thought admittedly not a a concours re-paint, from out West so no rust. Interior is clean, suspension has been lowered slightly with Koni components, and overall, the car is in great condition and within my budget. This is my first 914 but have owned a 1985 944 and 2017 Cayman S in the past. Other cars in my collection are older Jaguars, Mercedes, a Triumph TR6, and a Landrover Discovery 2, so brands that will test your patience. Plans for the car are to enjoy it on sunny weather and maintain it as required. Depending on how the paint looks in person a total strip and repaint may be in the future. I do like the look and functionality of the appearance group center console, so that may be a future addition. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 86 Joined: 17-May 22 From: Longmont, Colorado Member No.: 26,559 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() |
Very cool car and welcome! I am a new 914 owner too, well as of last summer... so I am starting to get a seasoned (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif).... enjoy and keep the photos coming!
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I can't Re Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,604 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Congrats and welcome! Looks like you scored a really nice one - looking forward to more pics & stories!
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I drive my car everyday ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,326 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 ![]() |
Welcome to the world! Nice looking car. I suggest you think about different tires. Those low profiles are hard riding, and you lose some mph from your top speed thru the gears, and cruising at 70 in 5th gear will increase the rpm's considerably.
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GeoJoe ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 5-February 10 From: PA Member No.: 11,329 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Now you have to come to the NE Gathering. June in the Poconos. There is a thread on it.
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 426 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
Looks great! Welcome to the madness!
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,048 Joined: 8-February 13 From: NC Member No.: 15,499 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
Welcome to the World ...Nice looking car. I love my 75 too
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MSGGrunt |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 25-January 23 From: Western Massachusetts, USA Member No.: 27,119 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
And attending Porsche Day this summer at the Larz Anderson car museum in Brookline, MA. I know from attending German Car Day that not many, maybe 2 or 3 at most, 914s were represented.
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Surf Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,432 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) that car looks familiar!
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,101 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Now you have to come to the NE Gathering. June in the Poconos. There is a thread on it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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Village Idiot ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,572 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
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Nice score on a 914! You did good to buy the best example your budget could afford. Means you'll get to drive and enjoy it more! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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Certified Professional Scapegoat ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,948 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
Now you have to come to the NE Gathering. June in the Poconos. There is a thread on it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Come to the NE Gathering? Heck, I think he should be IN CHARGE of it. He's got a good-looking red 1.8 just like our previous fearless leader, @Big Len Although Travis will do a fine job, I am sure. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,136 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None ![]() |
Looks like a good car with a lot of potential, maybe hike up the front end to make the car level, will ride a lot better
Just closed a deal on a 1975 1.8 914 and now waiting on delivery. My search criteria was to not buy a "project" and I wanted a 914 still using the original fuel injection, no rust, and in my budget of around $20k, a tall order I know. I quickly found that finding one of these cars that had not been converted to Webers or Solex carbs was not easy. I would rather sort out any issues with the factory fuel injection than fiddling with carbs. The car I find was enthusiast owned and appeared to be well cared for. I wouldn't be surprised if he was even a 914-world member. Still has FI, repainted, thought admittedly not a a concours re-paint, from out West so no rust. Interior is clean, suspension has been lowered slightly with Koni components, and overall, the car is in great condition and within my budget. This is my first 914 but have owned a 1985 944 and 2017 Cayman S in the past. Other cars in my collection are older Jaguars, Mercedes, a Triumph TR6, and a Landrover Discovery 2, so brands that will test your patience. Plans for the car are to enjoy it on sunny weather and maintain it as required. Depending on how the paint looks in person a total strip and repaint may be in the future. I do like the look and functionality of the appearance group center console, so that may be a future addition. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 25-January 23 From: Western Massachusetts, USA Member No.: 27,119 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
Just waiting to hear from the shipping broker that he has found a carrier to bring the car from Montanna to Massachusetts. Sad the car will be stored for several months and not enjoyed until Springtime in New England.
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Resident German ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 42,048 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
.. no rust ... from out West so no rust ... There is no such thing as a rust free 914. You just haven't found the rust yet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) PS: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,880 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
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I'm made of metal ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,199 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
Nice car, and welcome to the fray. The blacked out Rivs look good on that car!
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,426 Joined: 27-December 14 From: Mineola, Texas Member No.: 18,258 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
Your illness has just begun....congratulations. and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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MSGGrunt |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 25-January 23 From: Western Massachusetts, USA Member No.: 27,119 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
Just like no such thing as a rust free 1980's Jaguar.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,142 Joined: 21-February 06 From: Canton, GA Member No.: 5,610 ![]() |
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