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> New to me 75 914 1.8 in Copper Metallic, Former Texas car in storage for 20+ years then another 5 or so
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post May 30 2025, 05:18 PM
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I recently purchased a 75 1.8 in Metallic Copper L99K.

I wasn't really looking for a 914 but my wife alerted me to it on FB. I'm usually skeptical about teeners for sale online and I'd pretty much given up hope of finding a relatively rust free 914 that didn't require years on jack stands to be roadworthy for a reasonable price. This one met all the criteria and then some.

The seller posted some fairly good pics including the underside. It looked surprisingly clean in pics and even better in person. It started, ran, and drove reasonably well in sellers' backyard.

Story was, it belonged to the sellers brother who purchased it of Texas 20+ years ago. He drove it for a couple of years, it developed some oil leaks, he parked it and he had health issues. It was acquired by his son or grandson who had the engine rebuilt by Tony Proasi (who took 1.5 years to get around to rebuilding it), but decided it was too small for him and turned his attention to a Miata, hence the sale.

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post May 30 2025, 05:20 PM
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Another pic, I believe the dash is OG and crack free.

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post May 30 2025, 05:24 PM
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I could use some tips on opening the rear trunk. The push button isn't actuating the solenoid to release the latch. It was working yesterday when I was looking the car over.
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post May 30 2025, 07:00 PM
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Push down lightly on the trunk lid right on the curvature over the lock as someone pushes the button; that might do it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 30 2025, 07:57 PM
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That looks like a nice car with lots of potential. Good score! Glad you could work out delivery with the seller. That color is awesome and I think the black bumpers look great with it (I can feel the flames already (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) ). Post more pictures when you get a chance.
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post May 30 2025, 08:04 PM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ May 30 2025, 06:00 PM) *

Push down lightly on the trunk lid right on the curvature over the lock as someone pushes the button; that might do it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Agreed. If that doesn't work you can remove the plastic latch cup to get access to the trunk and string together a series of ratchet extensions until you can reach the latch and then release it. There is a thread on this somewhere....

Found it:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=131360
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post May 31 2025, 01:57 AM
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That's a great color combination and presents very well. Have a blast!
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post May 31 2025, 02:17 AM
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That looks like a nice car with lots of potential. Good score! Glad you could work out delivery with the seller. That color is awesome and I think the black bumpers look great with it (I can feel the flames already (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) ). Post more pictures when you get a chance.


Yeah, I used to be one of the "big bumper haters" and styled steel wheels look but I've come around to appreciate them.

Seller also gave me the OG styled steel wheels set so I can do the whole OG look if desired. Other bonuses include a bra, cloth cover and an extra aftermarket 3 bolt muffler.
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post May 31 2025, 07:10 AM
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Love the one year copper color.
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post May 31 2025, 05:10 PM
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L99K; my favorite ‘75 color.
A local PCA member has an original 911 in that color.
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post May 31 2025, 07:37 PM
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I could use some tips on opening the rear trunk. The push button isn't actuating the solenoid to release the latch. It was working yesterday when I was looking the car over.


Electric release? Look for an emergency cable or rod to pull on, maybe under the trunk floor.
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post Jun 1 2025, 05:24 PM
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Push down lightly on the trunk lid right on the curvature over the lock as someone pushes the button; that might do it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Thanks, that worked!
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post Jun 4 2025, 08:27 AM
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OK, so I was able to open the rear trunk, but now it won't latched closed. I tried pushing the solenoid release button and the solenoid doesn't seem to move much when the trunk is open.

Long term I'd rather not have the rear light panel and do back to stock with a key lock push button.

Any assistance would be appreciated.
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post Jun 4 2025, 10:00 AM
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OK, so I was able to open the rear trunk, but now it won't latched closed. I tried pushing the solenoid release button and the solenoid doesn't seem to move much when the trunk is open.

Long term I'd rather not have the rear light panel and do back to stock with a key lock push button.

Any assistance would be appreciated.


Make sure the latch and receiver are aligned when you close the trunk.

The PO of my car installed a reflector and electronic solenoid, which promptly failed a few months after I bout the car. I drilled a very small hole in the trunk and attached a bike brake cable to the latch and ran it down through the hole. Pull it and and the trunk opens. I'd recommend installing a similar cable pull (others have done it more elegantly) or getting rid of the reflector. You don't want the mechanism to fail when the trunk is closed.
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post Jun 4 2025, 10:02 AM
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QUOTE(rjames @ Jun 4 2025, 11:00 AM) *

QUOTE(914rrr @ Jun 4 2025, 07:27 AM) *

OK, so I was able to open the rear trunk, but now it won't latched closed. I tried pushing the solenoid release button and the solenoid doesn't seem to move much when the trunk is open.

Long term I'd rather not have the rear light panel and do back to stock with a key lock push button.

Any assistance would be appreciated.


Make sure the latch and receiver are aligned when you close the trunk.

The PO of my car installed a reflector and electronic solenoid, which promptly failed a few months after I bout the car. I drilled a very small hole in the trunk and attached a bike brake cable to the latch and ran it down through the hole. Pull it and and the trunk opens. I'd recommend installing a similar cable pull (others have done it more elegantly) or getting rid of the reflector. You don't want the mechanism to fail when the trunk is closed.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 7 of 9 had a reflector. I like them. But if the battery goes dead you can't get in the trunk. Add a backup cable you can reach from under the rear panel. Nice find!
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Looks like a clean 914, nice find!
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post Jun 19 2025, 05:43 AM
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One accessory feature this 914 has is a trailer hitch -ish. I believe the PO used it to tow his mower.
I think it's attached to the metal rear bumper frame / insert with fairly substantial bolts.
Has anyone else ever done this and / or is this even quasi-legit?

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post Jun 19 2025, 07:39 AM
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more pics of the hitch

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QUOTE(914rrr @ Jun 19 2025, 07:43 AM) *

One accessory feature this 914 has is a trailer hitch -ish. I believe the PO used it to tow his mower.
I think it's attached to the metal rear bumper frame / insert with fairly substantial bolts.
Has anyone else ever done this and / or is this even quasi-legit?

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