2 weeks ago I placed a wtb for an early 914 with low rust and low price. Yesterday I bought the blue car. Low rust, 70k total miles, rebuilt engine, terrible paint job, $2,500. Super nice seller. I think he was surprised when I said yes to his price without any negotiation. Car comes with refinished wheels, a second engine, the original one, partially rebuilt and a bunch of extras.

I may daily drive the car a bit until it goes into the shop for a GT build.o

Im thinking this -

Dang!! L50E!! Just what I was looking for in the classifieds!!

It's a yellow car under the cheap blue spray

Damn! Score!
I can't believe you got something that clean for 2.5K.
I'm almost tempted to ask if you want to double your money

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Awesome!

I guess they do exist...

I also bit the bullet and bought a cali car so add in 1k for transportation.
But no, not selling just yet. I'm planning a GT build at my shop. Flares, six, ect. We weld, paint, rebuild engines on 911's every day so this shouldn't be a stretch. Probably a pretty high end build when all is done.

Score on the purchase! $2500 leaves lots of room.

But dd it for a while. Nothing like cheapskate miles and lots of smiles.

What's with the wipers? Did you reverse the photo?

What year?.

Great find!!

I love blue 914s! congratulations

geez, we need sub forum for ACQUISITION threads

nice find.

if I ever have a 3rd 914, it will be type 4 powered.

Its a 71 - I wanted an early car
The po just replaced the windshield so I think he switched the wipers to park on the other side.

That is an awesome acquisition!

Is it too nice to convert?

I was wondering when that would come up.

After driving so many 6's at the shop, I'm really spoiled. My favorite shop car is a lightweight '69-911. 2000lbs and almost 300 hp. From 5k-8k it's an E ticket ride. I want to build a high revving 2.8 short stroke for this car. And I like flares so...

Owner wants to do a monster 3.6 or 3.8 mfi build. We'll see...

Another sweet find...well done Mark!

Scooooooooooooooooooooooooooore

Or do I keep it narrow body, stock color, with a six cylinder 2.0 S engine.

A guy who likes flares, should have flares.

Those WTB ads actually work? Especially when you request "low price" in the ad? Everyone usually wants top dollar for everything...

Nice score!

I was looking for a tub a couple of years ago and called a guy on CL in Virginia.
He said "I just got off the phone with a guy named Mark". He told me it was still available so I passed on it.

Next I called about a tub in Elizabeth City, NC...same thing, "I just hung up with Mark!"
Then he said "Mark" was interested.
I bought it quickly...

Thanks Mark!

LOL Funny.

I think the one on pelican in Florida is in pretty nice condition and price for a possible 6 conversion/GT. George/painted man, took a look at it and said its a good east coast roller that needs a few touch ups. He has pics. If you do buy it make sure to return the favor to George.

It's a 1971, the only year that had a different pattern vinyl interior.
Sometimes referred to as 'Elephant hyde'

going on a trip

I was worried

Then I felt better.

I think you should feel guilty and give the seller a few more grand because you stole that at $2500! lol

They're all yellow underneath...

all i can say is nice find. this car has gone to a good home and the shop mark works appears to do some real nice work

Wow! Nice and clean.

I need to find a unicorn...

https://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/5277783523.html

If I was in the market...

Thank me later Unicorn

I wouldn't change a damn thing about that car.
Except: tires, mild type 4 build, and good suspension upgrades.
Just make it cheap and fun.

That would be the smart thing to do.
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But I work at a Porsche hotrod shop.

Finally got around to getting the car registered.
Tax was $30 - because all my cars cost $500
Lifetime antique tag registration is $75
Title is $50
Service fee $40

Insurance is $75 since it's just added onto my other 914 and I guess they figure I won't drive either car very much?

6 goes in next week

I say narrow, yellow, 6.

Edit: I just realized I'm late to the color debate. Nice find.

Your not late. I'm just not doing any bodywork or paint right now. the next challenge is getting a six in and running in a day. Next Saturday.

Are you going to bring this one to Hershey?

Yes

It sounds like you found a great deal on the car. I'd love to do an article about how to get into a six for a reasonable cost.

Easy, go back in time and buy the engine for $4k

Stayed after work and did the 5 lug conversion. Started preping car and trans for 6 conversion and rennshift linkage.
Well, actually got the guys to do it.

Since you still have the California plate on it Mark, I'll say that looks "bitchin."

Getting there. Still a lot to go before Hershey.

Yes! But go ahead with the 2.8!

Got the 3.2 in the car.

How did that go? My 2.7 went in VERY slow....... But then again, you have a nice shop to play in.