teener newbie needs advice and some help, sorry this is long but bare with please Options

[jwlester]

I am not new to porsches but am very new to the 914s. I have learned a lot in the last couples weeks combing through the posts. I appreciate any help you guys can lend. I am looking at a '72 1.8. First I need as advice for what to look for and what to spend. So..here's a run down after my first look:

Shade tree restoration. Painted panel by panel in the garage. Doesnt match perfectly but a pretty good driver. New used interior just installed. Covered up a bad patch under the passenger seat with glass and foam. I dont know why he did this but he says there was no rust there. We'll see. The hell hole looks pretty good at first glance. Battery tray in good shape. Some things missing like shift knob, radio, console guages, trunk carpet. The rear tires are spaced oddly. It seems like the transaxle is shifted to one side or something. He has put spacers in the springs to try and help but something seems wrong here. The engine has had some work including conversion to single carb but I dont think it has been completely rebuilt yet. New tires and new clutch. All in all I think its probably pretty rust free and a good driver. The owner seems to be starting to think he has more than he does so the price might start to creep up but we will see.

So...what should I look for and what should I expect to pay.

Second...I was wondering if there is anyone in the Charlotte, NC area that would enjoy going and looking at the car with me a second time and pointing out anything I have missed to me and the owner. I want to go into this knowing as much as I can and I wouldnt mind a little ammo to help convince this guy that he has an unrestored 1.7 and not a professionally restored 2.0 Whatever anyone could do would be hugely appreciated.

Thanks for reading and helping a new teener out. Hope to meet some of you soon.


Josh Lester
'86 951