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| aircooledtechguy |
 Nov 11 2008, 09:52 AM
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The Aircooledtech Guy  Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
I recently lost my 914 virginity. I just took ownership of a 1975 1.8L 914. I've wanted one of these since I was a kid and they were new at the dealership!! Here's the stats:
1 owner (woman who never abused it; shifts and drives like new) approx. 150K miles (speedo cable was broken @ 86K so it's speculation) Optional Copper metallic Black interior Mahle wheels Optional AM/FM Cassette (Dealer installed) Original Coco mats No rust except on the battery tray itself It's complete down to the original window sticker, original dealer purchase order, title, manual, keys and every receipt since new. I feel so fortunate to have this jewel in my stable now. I hope we have a dry winter (yeah, right in the PNW) so I can take her out for a few rides. I picked it up on a rainy day, so here's the photos the day I got her: (IMG:http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/494704.jpg) (IMG:http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/494705.jpg) (IMG:http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/494706.jpg) Having never owned a 914, I'm sure I'll have questions in the future. I'm a lifetime VW guy and these are a close cousin, but definitely not the same. |
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| ChrisFoley |
Nov 11 2008, 09:58 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,922 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None 
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Congrats Nate,
It looks like a nice score! |
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| jc914 |
Nov 11 2008, 10:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 289 Joined: 15-September 08 From: Miami, Florida Member No.: 9,548 Region Association: South East States |
Great BUY (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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| Pat Garvey |
Nov 11 2008, 07:45 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(aircooledtechguy @ Nov 11 2008, 10:52 AM)  I recently lost my 914 virginity. I just took ownership of a 1975 1.8L 914. I've wanted one of these since I was a kid and they were new at the dealership!! Here's the stats: 1 owner (woman who never abused it; shifts and drives like new) approx. 150K miles (speedo cable was broken @ 86K so it's speculation) Optional Copper metallic Black interior Mahle wheels Optional AM/FM Cassette (Dealer installed) Original Coco mats No rust except on the battery tray itself It's complete down to the original window sticker, original dealer purchase order, title, manual, keys and every receipt since new. I feel so fortunate to have this jewel in my stable now. I hope we have a dry winter (yeah, right in the PNW) so I can take her out for a few rides. I picked it up on a rainy day, so here's the photos the day I got her: (IMG:http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/494704.jpg) (IMG:http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/494705.jpg) (IMG:http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/494706.jpg) Having never owned a 914, I'm sure I'll have questions in the future. I'm a lifetime VW guy and these are a close cousin, but definitely not the same. Nate, NICE 914! Any, and all questions can be answered at this site. We have the best, most knowlegeble 914 people right here. Better than the factory. Use us! Pat |
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| championgt1 |
Nov 11 2008, 08:09 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Nice to see another 914 up hear in the PNW.
Congrats! |
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| jonferns |
Nov 11 2008, 08:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States
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Nice teener! Now get it out of the rain!
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| 914Sixer |
Nov 11 2008, 09:19 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,875 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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One year only, rare color. Looks like an EXCELLENT score.
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| tod914 |
Nov 11 2008, 09:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Very nice looking car. Fantastic color!!!
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| dw914er |
Nov 11 2008, 11:55 PM
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Planning Cities Group: Members Posts: 2,364 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California |
sweet find. I love the copper metallic btw. Absolutely gorgeous.
if you need anything, we can surely help, so welcome! |
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| Root_Werks |
Nov 13 2008, 02:33 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,315 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Wow! That is a nice looking 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| zonedoubt |
Nov 13 2008, 08:37 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
Nice find. Is it originally local to your area?
More photos! Engine bay! Interior! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| aircooledtechguy |
Nov 14 2008, 10:52 AM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Thanks for the kind welcome guys. I'm gathering a small list of little things it needs to complete it. A few small things went missing over the years like the cover for the relay board in the engine bay and such, so over time I'll get those back and on.
It was originally purchased from University Porsche in Seattle (I have the original purchase order from there) and has spent it's entire life in the Seattle area though it was rarely seen on the roads since 1991. Still has the original metal license frames from U. Porsche even. Again, thanks for the kind welcome by all. I've spent a great deal of time thus far soaking in some of the photos and info on this site. Hopefully in time, I can even contribute some to others. . . |
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