Bought a 914 back in October for $500...probably a mistake cuz it needs everything...but then I'm a sucker for a project. It's a '71 1.7, originally silver. Just needed a clutch to have some fun and $2600 later it still needs paint, interior, brakes...
But here's the thing, I love this noisy rattletrap. It's quick, goes where you point it, and actually excelerates purty darn good. Because I've never driven any other 914 I have nothing to compare it to but I figure with the improvements, repairs it should be awesome to drive instead of merely loads of fun.
Anyways, this forum has also been part of the fun. There's been an answer here for every question I've had so far.
Sorry for the long post...but you asked
Tony in Santa Cruz