Original 914 owners only!, I'm curious - what will you do with it? Options

[Pat Garvey]

We, original owners have really aged. I bought my 72 when I was 25. Now I'm 61 - scares the crap out of me!

So, at what point will we parts with our youth? I figure I have at least 15 more years with mine, but beyond that.....? No kids, no grandkids.

I WILL reach the time that I'm no longer safe behind the wheel of such an antiquated vehicle, but I am perplexed! Yeah, the wife tha has supported me throughout this "trip" loves the car too. But, after six months beyond me demise (assuming I go first), what happens with the car that has been basically a child to us?

Have lotsa nephews & nieces, but they would only sell it & cash in (love them all, and I would probably do the same, but it bothers me).

So...how do the rest of the original owners fell? What are your plans?

I've said it myself - "I'll drive it till I drop", but I wonder if that will really happen. I figure, as I age, I'll drive it more imfrequently. Parts will fail. Fuel lines will break, etc. So, will I be left with a halfway decent icon sitting in the garage when I croak? Or, should I sell it in the next 10 years. Hmmmm!
Pat

[charliew]

Pat I'm 63 and pretty hard headed. I don't take many vacations, only one in 88 and I think one in about 72. Two different families. I have a 40 yr. old son that likes computers and macho trucks. He takes good care of his stuff but is not interested in car building or rebuilding. I do have a 26 yr. old that is a hot rodder/ME that I have helped with a subie sti turbo beast. He likes all the exotics but is pretty frugal. He keeps the women at bay to be able to spend his money as he chooses. I tell him that will change when he finds the right one. I have many auto interest. I just got a pretty clean colo. and wyo. 75 914 1.8 that had the hell hole, motor, and tranny redone in 91 at 50k. It now has 80k on it. I seem to have every reciept ever issued on it. It's unmolested but the last owner was not as good as the first was. Each owner let it go some. It has a dented driver door and I've gotten another door but it is not as pristene as the original so I may just repair it. It's gonna get a wrx subie and tranny with air and all the 911 stuff with steel flares. Lots of work but I think it's manageable as long as health holds out. If my younger son doesn't like it I guess it'll be up to him. This is not my only project there are several, he doesn't think I can manage them all. I think I can. We will see.

I think you have started the search and are in the right place for it to happen.

There are probably quite a few of responsible collectors that will help you out when you are ready.

Charliew

[minndodger]

Pat,

I am the third owner of my car. The second owner bought it "nearly new". Roger (2nd owner) is in his early 70s and could no longer get in and out of the car. He and his wife do not have children. Roger wanted to "hand pick" the new owner of his baby. So I was interviewed before I could buy the car. I also had to make a handful of promises that went along with the sale such as no carbs, no V8, do not make it a track car. He periodically contacts me to ask about the car. He still refers to the car still as his which I actually appreciate.

What does all this mean, heck I am not sure, but maybe when you get to that point in another 50 years or so you should take the time and find the right caretaker.

Stephen

[StratPlayer]

I'm also the third owner of this car. The car was orginally sold from Eddy's German Imports out of Stockton, Ca. I have maint. records up till 1980. The car must have been sold and the second owner put SS heat exchangers on the car and the car sat in a garage for a hell of a long time. No rust. I've had the car for about 12 years, made some upgrades, rebuilt the engine, and the car now has a spare engine.

Just wondering how much longer I will keep the car. When I decide to sell it, I'm hoping it goes to a good home and an owner that will take good care of it.

[Scott S]

Pat,
I'll think your car would be a great start for a chalon/V8 conversion... or at least a quickie respray to yellow or blue. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

I will have to watch the calssifieds down the road (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

[r_towle]

All my cars are for the kids.
Whatever is left that is.
Rich

[anderssj]

Original owner of an Irish green 72 . . . Youngest son is interested in it, but I'm thinking maybe a viking funeral (Hail Ragnar!)

[Joe Owensby]

Original owner of 73 signal orange 1.7, now 2056. Just getting it back on road after 2 1/2 year restoration. Plan to keep it and drive it for as long as I am able- hopefully about 15 - 20 more years. By then, maybe it will be worn out, as I assume I will be. This is assuming that parts will still be available to keep us both running that long. JoeO

[Johny Blackstain]

I don't think of myself as the original owner, even though the BOS says I am. I was 11 the day the old man drove her off the lot & I rode shotgun. In any case, this question has been on my mind a lot lately & I have no idea what I'm going to do- sell her, give her to one of my many 2nd cousins or donate her to a museum. Be nice to rob a cradle & knock up a sweet 20 something yr old & get a bay boy out of her...

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[sixnotfour]

Here you go ;
70 or 71
Factory delivery, shipped stateside, one owner,
rust has got to to it , rear wheel much camber.
Owner may or may not fix it.
Taken a buddies body shop today. Owner is Very sentimental about the car .

[porschecb]

I am thinking of being put to rest in mine! My oldest son needs to learn how to drive it! So what if you are the org. owner? It is still here! and needs to be delt with!