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1975 New Owner Intro. First 914. |
MSGGrunt |
Jan 25 2023, 08:37 AM
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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. |
MSGGrunt |
Feb 3 2023, 07:40 AM
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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 |
Thanks for all of the info and glad I could help fill in some blanks regarding engine numbering. The decal on the fan shroud does in fact mention EGR and that the motor is California compliant.
Additionally, no evidence of a center console, so that adds up. I thought the carpets looked original. Also, the cannister, I presume part of the EGR system, that sits atop the passenger's side of the motor, though not installed, was in a box of parts included with the sale of the car. So I think it would be a safe bet to say the car is in fact a California car. Does Porsche have records of where cars were shipped to by VIN? I had a 1985 300CD Mercedes that I was able to track was imported through the port of Houston, Texas and then went on to Tink Wilkerson dealership in Colorado Spring. Knowing this kind of information on the 914 would just be a nice bit of the car's history. |
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