Had been casually looking for *something* for years and years.... old Saabs, Triumphs, Volvo 1800s, etc... Just to satisfy my general need for a fun car project on the side. Last week I picked up my 1970 914 1.7L for what I hope was a pretty reasonable price. It was for sale in the area, and it was apparently time to pull the trigger.

Anyways..... really glad I passed over some of those other cars... really happy with the decision, absolutely LOVING this car. It's driveable and in good shape. Some items to fix, as expected. Looking forward to fixing her up, keeping her a long long time, and getting some ideas/inspiration from the forums here.

Hi Everyone!

- Eriq

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Looks like a nice car.


Now go buy some jackstands and fix the rust you haven't found yet!

oh yeah... actually the dealer (little corner lot) put it up so i could check that out before i bought it. overall pretty clean under there (originally a california car apparently) - it's in Milwaukee WI now.

There is one spot thou, that i can stick my fingers thru. it's on my fix it list!

Enjoy the wild ride with this group...and you may want to re-think your intro picture.

Maybe I'm just showing my age, but the first thing I thought of was this:



Just kidding of course

hmm.. maybe i'll re-shoot the pic in some sort of gangsta-style. not that there's anything wrong with that...

Congrats, You have just joined a community of idiots, imbeciles, and dimwits. 914 ownership is a disease that, once you catch it, you will never be able to cure. Everyone here has it, and most of us don't want to be cured.

Ask questions, get with the local people, and enjoy your car. Soon it will reside in your garage for some sort of repairs or upgrade or whatnot. Just don't let it grow 914 feet (aka Jackstands).

We are glad you are here.

Good luck. Love the wheels and the Euro taillights.

Go Pack Go.

Looks Great!

John

Yeah love the wheels. There is a 914 gathering at Garold's in Portage on August 16th in case you want to come.

I thought the caption for your photo should be "Eat your heart out all you rust buckets"

Looks like a winner. good luck and enjoy the summer up there. Nothing like summer in the north!

Listen to what Clay said.

If there's one, there's probably more but don't let it get you down- it's worth the effort! Nice looking car too, you'll have fun no matter what. And

Those two photos in your initial post; it's one of those 'spot the difference' things, no?



THE FENCE IS MISSING!

Not missing- different angle, moved to the left (subjects' right). Always want to get the right exposure!

You do realize the top comes off, right?

Better get a big supply of SPF 1000.

Oh hell yeah! Finally another 914 owner in my area.

"Congrats, You have just joined a community of idiots, imbeciles, and dimwits. 914 ownership is a disease that, once you catch it, you will never be able to cure. Everyone here has it, and most of us don't want to be cured."

double post, sorry

and the madness...

...and I saw a White 914 last night in Sussex WI, what are the odds? Anyone on here driving that one?

LOVE it with the top off.. And yeah my bald noggin needs a little SPF on those days.

nice looking 914, enjoy.

Now you will have no doubt what to do with your free time....Seriously, welcome to madness.

Congrats!

if you found a hole you can stick your finger through, you've got some exploring to do. Get at it...

Welcome!

Paul