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> Does anyone know this 914-6?, JEM Motor Co.
rwjames
post Feb 19 2007, 03:21 PM
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I found this 914-6 for sale at JEM Motor Corp. in Hollywood, CA.

Link: http://www.jemmotorcorp.com/detail.aspx?iid=1157046

It looks like they are asking $30K, but also have some kind of online auction for it. Claims to be an original 50,000 mile car. Not sure that I'm liking the door kick plates and such on a high priced six.

Does anyone know anything about this car and the company selling it?
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post Feb 19 2007, 03:47 PM
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Can't answer your question but my .02. Odo may say 40K but I doubt that very much. The late style passenger seat bothers me more than the kick plates. I don't see $30k there, maybe $20.
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post Feb 19 2007, 04:13 PM
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good catch on the late style passenger seat! i didnt even see that one.
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post Feb 19 2007, 07:18 PM
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Several things come to mind when trying to judge a NICE car like this, at a $30k price.

Number one - we have no idea what the undercarriage looks like. It is a California car, but that doesn't mean there aren't some problems - though I'd expect them to be minimal.

Number two - the car is apparently being brokered. That means profit for 2 parties. Doesn't mean there isn't wiggle room in the price, but it still seems high. And here are some reasons for my saying that:

The backpad is from a '72 or later 914.
The seats are also - basketweave on both.
The belt on tha pass side is competition. I don't even see a belt for the drivers' side.
The steering wheel is unoriginal.
Aftermarket kick & scuff plates on both doors. Not a major issue, since both are period aftermarket pieces.
The engine ompartment is dirty & the air cleaner appears to need refinishing.
The front spare tire cover is absolutely filthy & probably can't be cleaned.
Gas tank appears to need refinishing.
Filthy rear boot carpet (and we don't know what's underneath).
The Fuchs wheels appear to be 14", which isn't bogus - just not desireable.

However, the car does have the VIN. The car is very nice topside. It is NOT a piece of junk - far from it!

I think 30 is way too much, but 20 would be too little. The things that need to be taken car of and/or retrofitted to make this an "original" 914/6 are not all that costly. It's a worthy 914/6.
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post Feb 19 2007, 08:18 PM
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Didn't the earlier cars have a big vent in the middle of the dash, on top for the defroster? I could be wrong, but I thought I had seen that too.
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post Feb 19 2007, 08:30 PM
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Only the early 4's had the center vent. It was fresh air only I believe.
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post Feb 19 2007, 08:40 PM
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QUOTE(KaptKaos @ Feb 19 2007, 09:18 PM) *

Didn't the earlier cars have a big vent in the middle of the dash, on top for the defroster? I could be wrong, but I thought I had seen that too.

Yep, you are correct. Missed that one.

Sure would like to see the bellypan.
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post Feb 19 2007, 08:55 PM
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Did the sixes have a hand throttle? Thought I read that somewhere.
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post Feb 19 2007, 08:58 PM
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Did the sixes have a hand throttle? Thought I read that somewhere.


Yes, but no center dash vent.
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post Feb 19 2007, 09:01 PM
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Did the 6's have a 150 mph speedo? No rain tray, and the other things mentioned

above. Plus the body and paint look to good when compaired to the trunks, how

much bondo is it supporting?

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post Feb 19 2007, 09:02 PM
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Did it replace the heater lever or were there two levers on sixes? This one only has one.
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post Feb 19 2007, 09:07 PM
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Did it replace the heater lever or were there two levers on sixes? This one only has one.

I you look closely you'll the a piece of the hand throttle. Cold start would be impossible without it on the early 911 engines.
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post Feb 20 2007, 08:08 PM
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I noticed a few of the obvious issues, but not all this. Somebody also told me they thought this car went unsold on ebay a while back with a high bid around $24,500.

Anyway, I think they are pretty ambitious at $30K.

It sounds like nobody from the club is familiar with this car.

Thanks for the info.
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post Feb 20 2007, 09:20 PM
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QUOTE(rwjames @ Feb 20 2007, 06:08 PM) *

I noticed a few of the obvious issues, but not all this. Somebody also told me they thought this car went unsold on ebay a while back with a high bid around $24,500.

Anyway, I think they are pretty ambitious at $30K.

It sounds like nobody from the club is familiar with this car.

Thanks for the info.



I know this car. Broker is handling this for free because of a relationship. The owner is firm and will not sell for 1 penny less. He is aboslutely firm and doesn't need to sell. Car has been driven very little last 10 years. Trunks and engine compartment do not look as good as the exterior. Non original seats, seat belts, steering wheel, tail lights. Dent in the front bumper. Scrape on the bottom of the front valance. Diamond plate punctures in original door panels and carpeting.
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post Feb 20 2007, 09:22 PM
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Didn't you just sell a yellow 914/6? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 20 2007, 11:28 PM
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QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Feb 19 2007, 07:07 PM) *

I you look closely you'll the a piece of the hand throttle.


Check the picture taken through the open passenger's side door. The hand throttle is clearly visible, just aft of the center console. Little lever with a black plastic knob on it.

Damn Flash Player won't let me link directly to the picture... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

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post Feb 20 2007, 11:35 PM
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you're talking about this one? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)



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post Feb 21 2007, 12:04 AM
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QUOTE(Gustl @ Feb 20 2007, 09:35 PM) *

you're talking about this one? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)


I bow to you, oh master of Flash image capture! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

(Yes, that's the one! See the lever between the center console and the gear shift lever?)

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post Feb 21 2007, 12:37 AM
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Flash is a mystery to me - I just took a screenshot and saved tha JPG (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) Gustl
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post Feb 21 2007, 10:31 AM
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That's "center deposit" to you Mr. Darling.
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