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> Never thought I'd be saying this..., I own a factory /6!
Lavanaut
post Aug 25 2008, 01:12 PM
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A couple years ago, shortly after I bought my 4-cylinder car, I remember reading a post written by someone (don't recall who) who was selling his 4 because he'd been "bitten by the /6 bug". At that time I remember thinking, that will never be me. Why would anyone want a 6 enough to pay what they cost when you can have a 4 for such a comparatively small entrance fee?

Well, at some point along the line I got bit as well. After watching cars coming up for sale for about a year, I finally decided that I wanted to try to find one. Several months and several almost-buys later, I finally found a car.

I've been putting off posting this because I wanted to put some time into writing this thread. I wanted to try to capture or put into words the experience, the frustration of the hunt, the endless hours of scouring the 'Net, and most importantly the continued feeling of amazement when I walk into my garage and see her sitting there.

Nah. I think I'll just post some pics. The one thing I do want to say is that there are a lot of people in this community who helped me both directly and indirectly in acquiring this car. I greatly appreciated and appreciate their input along the way...I hope I showed it. Specifically I'd like to thank (aliases used to protect the guilty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)) Sir Andy, McMark, Eric Shea, Dr. 914, Carr914, URY914, Gustl, DaveP, smg914, boxstr, TedK....and without a doubt others that I am forgetting, sorry. Oh and if you see your name on that list but don't even know who the hell I am, well, you DID help me out in one way or another...so again: thank you!

On to the car. This is a US delivery 1971 car, #283. It's a matching numbers example, stock specs. Color is Bahia red, original color with one respray. The car isn't perfect, but I plan to get it there. Short term plans include sail panel vinyl and (new) trim, black top, seals, new emblems, deep 6 Fuchs, new tires, correct stance, etc. I've been able to trace the history back to about 1980, confirming 65k original miles.

Enjoy the pics... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 25 2008, 01:14 PM
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Taking delivery in Napa, what a picturesque setting...vinyards as far as the eye could see. The BMW is the car I drove to Napa from Portland, I started a topic a while back to that end...it was a fun drive down there.

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post Aug 25 2008, 01:16 PM
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Camping on the way home. Imagine my surprise to come across this 912 along the way. Cool guys, they let us crash their camp site for the night when no others were available. Yes all that moisture made me cringe, yes this was the first and last offroad adventure for this car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif)

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post Aug 25 2008, 01:17 PM
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I really like this shot. Bahia red is very difficult to capture in pictures, especially once you convert the image type to something reasonable in size. It is *bright* in person!



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post Aug 25 2008, 01:18 PM
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Somewhere south of Mendecino, gorgeous spot for a pic.



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post Aug 25 2008, 01:19 PM
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I just included this because DAMN did this brewery have good beer! Wish I could get it in central Oregon... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)



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post Aug 25 2008, 01:20 PM
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One more artsy one. Just love the color composition, this is the closest that any of these pics are to the true color.



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post Aug 25 2008, 01:21 PM
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Damn! Nice car. Congrats (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Aug 25 2008, 01:22 PM
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Very cool!

Enjoy.
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post Aug 25 2008, 01:22 PM
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QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Aug 25 2008, 12:14 PM) *

Taking delivery in Napa, what a picturesque setting...vinyards as far as the eye could see. The BMW is the car I drove to Napa from Portland, I've started a topic a while back to that end...

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looks like a very nice car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) welcome to the world of the factory six. Now you can say i fire her off with my left hand LOL...Is that the car that needs H,E
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post Aug 25 2008, 01:22 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Aug 22 2008, 09:37 PM) *

This one's butt ugly. You'd have to be a "nut" to like it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Hardy har Eric, by the way the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) is in the mail... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Aug 25 2008, 01:23 PM
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I still wish we could have met up. Kinda of a bummer to think about such nice cars in my backyard and I missed them. But alas, such is life. See ya at WCR09! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Of and CONGRATULATIONS!
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post Aug 25 2008, 01:24 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Very cool. Welcome to the wonderful world of 6s (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 25 2008, 01:25 PM
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QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Aug 25 2008, 12:20 PM) *

One more artsy one. Just love the color composition, this is the closest that any of these pics are to the true color.



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post Aug 25 2008, 01:31 PM
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GREAT looking car! Nice to have an original red one. COVER THAT NAKED SAIL PANEL! I was embarrassed that you showed your 914-6 naked like that to the public!!!!!!!! (of course that roof needs to be refinished too!) Too many previous owners wanted to get that 916 look that I HATE!!!!!!!!!!! I think that if I had a 916 I would cover the hardtop in vinyl and install the factory side vinyl while I was at it.
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post Aug 25 2008, 01:40 PM
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QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Aug 25 2008, 11:19 AM) *

I just included this because DAMN did this brewery have good beer! Wish I could get it in central Oregon... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

I have North Coast Old Rasputin on tap in my garage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

You should be able to find Old Rasputin and Red Seal in Bend, and maybe Old Stock and Brother Thelonious. Try the Newport Ave Market.
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post Aug 25 2008, 01:45 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Awesome!
I was just down in Napa for my anniversary 2 weekends ago but, I was driving around in rented Solitice and not a kick ass /6!

Hope it is everything you wanted and more!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
Cheers!
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post Aug 25 2008, 01:48 PM
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That looks like fun.
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post Aug 25 2008, 01:54 PM
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That is a sweet looking ride. Congratulations.

Did you buy it from someone here in Napa?
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post Aug 25 2008, 02:13 PM
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Hey Reid,

congratulations (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

nice that you really bought this one - I'm sure that's a good deal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

and welcome to the world of SIX ... close after me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Gustl
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