Looking for what everybody else seems to be looking for - a great 73-76 914 2.0. Am willing to pay up for quality - I understand that the low end of what I am looking for is $20k, and it goes up from there. Can be a restored car or nicely kept original. Original engine with fuel injection is a must. Very limited or no mods preferred. Prefer a silver car or one of the period bright colors - no color changes. Plaid fabric seats (if they came on the car originally) a huge plus. Full documentation, manuals, ownership history, COA also a huge plus.
Thanks.
chipbell@verizon.net
Full Version: Wanted: Great 73-76 914 2.0
When you find your perfect one Chip, make sure to join PCA & enter it to display or compete in some of our SoCal Zone 8 PCA Concours Car Shows! 
Good Luck!
Tom
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Good Luck!
Tom
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i have a perfect 76 Viper green(original) with green plaid (original) never ever any rust-65k original miles. Its absolutely like new and truly one of the best! 25k
This might be what you're looking for.....an excellent original '76 2.0L in silver metallic with complete documented history, manuals, tool kit, jack, etc......$24K. Some of the details aren't 100% percent correct but it's very nice and should be considered for the price.
http://www.cvluxurycars.com/1976Porsche914...lveronBlack.htm
http://www.cvluxurycars.com/1976Porsche914...lveronBlack.htm
not bad but has needs- steering wheel cover? door panels cut up,wrong radio,drivers door color doesnt match,wrong lamps etc..
QUOTE(Cal @ Mar 9 2017, 05:49 PM) 
This might be what you're looking for.....an excellent original '76 2.0L in silver metallic with complete documented history, manuals, tool kit, jack, etc......$24K. Some of the details aren't 100% percent correct but it's very nice and should be considered for the price.
http://www.cvluxurycars.com/1976Porsche914...lveronBlack.htm
Thanks, I have considered and am still considering this car. As mentioned, it has a few needs, and I was hoping to find something with fewer needs.
QUOTE(lostreasure @ Mar 9 2017, 04:24 PM)
i have a perfect 76 Viper green(original) with green plaid (original) never ever any rust-65k original miles. Its absolutely like new and truly one of the best! 25k
PM sent. I am interested. Thanks very much.
Might I suggest 75 and earlier. '76 and newer cars are required to pass smog in CA.
QUOTE(76-914 @ Mar 10 2017, 01:21 PM)
Might I suggest 75 and earlier. '76 and newer cars are required to pass smog in CA.
Thank you for that. I do understand that, but will register the car in one of the states where my kids live if I have to in order to find the right car (if it's a 76).
Just an idea...
Why pay the premium for a 2.0? If everyone else is looking for one, do what the herd isn't and find value somewhere else. Buy a really nice pre-'75 1.7 or 1.8. Take a portion of that premium you saved and build a 1911cc motor. Fit it with the FI or set it up with carbs. Do it right and you're looking at close to 100hp, maybe more. I built mine for around $1500 using a '70 1.7 engine and it's a whole new car. Faster than a stock 2.0, easy, and you have a new motor good for 1000's of miles.
Then take the rest of that extra cash and do more up-fixin'. Just saying, but that's what I'd do. And it's what I did.
But, if you're a collector, then nevermind. I get it.
Why pay the premium for a 2.0? If everyone else is looking for one, do what the herd isn't and find value somewhere else. Buy a really nice pre-'75 1.7 or 1.8. Take a portion of that premium you saved and build a 1911cc motor. Fit it with the FI or set it up with carbs. Do it right and you're looking at close to 100hp, maybe more. I built mine for around $1500 using a '70 1.7 engine and it's a whole new car. Faster than a stock 2.0, easy, and you have a new motor good for 1000's of miles.
Then take the rest of that extra cash and do more up-fixin'. Just saying, but that's what I'd do. And it's what I did.
But, if you're a collector, then nevermind. I get it.
Thanks for this reply. I am also looking for a 914, a solid no rust car. I like working on engines not sheet metal. Wondered how a 1911 compared to a stock 2.0. I was stuck on a 2.0 until I read this.
Just an idea...
Why pay the premium for a 2.0? If everyone else is looking for one, do what the herd isn't and find value somewhere else. Buy a really nice pre-'75 1.7 or 1.8. Take a portion of that premium you saved and build a 1911cc motor. Fit it with the FI or set it up with carbs. Do it right and you're looking at close to 100hp, maybe more. I built mine for around $1500 using a '70 1.7 engine and it's a whole new car. Faster than a stock 2.0, easy, and you have a new motor good for 1000's of miles.
Then take the rest of that extra cash and do more up-fixin'. Just saying, but that's what I'd do. And it's what I did.
But, if you're a collector, then nevermind. I get it.
QUOTE(Rav914 @ Mar 10 2017, 05:38 PM)
Just an idea...
Why pay the premium for a 2.0? If everyone else is looking for one, do what the herd isn't and find value somewhere else. Buy a really nice pre-'75 1.7 or 1.8. Take a portion of that premium you saved and build a 1911cc motor. Fit it with the FI or set it up with carbs. Do it right and you're looking at close to 100hp, maybe more. I built mine for around $1500 using a '70 1.7 engine and it's a whole new car. Faster than a stock 2.0, easy, and you have a new motor good for 1000's of miles.
Then take the rest of that extra cash and do more up-fixin'. Just saying, but that's what I'd do. And it's what I did.
But, if you're a collector, then nevermind. I get it.
An old thread to get you started. No more hijacking from me.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/lofiversion/i...hp?t141448.html
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/lofiversion/i...hp?t141448.html
QUOTE(Rav914 @ Mar 10 2017, 07:40 PM)
An old thread to get you started. No more hijacking from me.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/lofiversion/i...hp?t141448.html
75 and 76 were best handling 914's
QUOTE(lostreasure @ Mar 11 2017, 05:01 AM)
75 and 76 were best handling 914's
Please elaborate.........
QUOTE(bobboinski @ Mar 10 2017, 06:42 PM)
Thanks for this reply. I am also looking for a 914, a solid no rust car. I like working on engines not sheet metal. Wondered how a 1911 compared to a stock 2.0. I was stuck on a 2.0 until I read this.
QUOTE(Rav914 @ Mar 10 2017, 05:38 PM)
Just an idea...
Why pay the premium for a 2.0? If everyone else is looking for one, do what the herd isn't and find value somewhere else. Buy a really nice pre-'75 1.7 or 1.8. Take a portion of that premium you saved and build a 1911cc motor. Fit it with the FI or set it up with carbs. Do it right and you're looking at close to 100hp, maybe more. I built mine for around $1500 using a '70 1.7 engine and it's a whole new car. Faster than a stock 2.0, easy, and you have a new motor good for 1000's of miles.
Then take the rest of that extra cash and do more up-fixin'. Just saying, but that's what I'd do. And it's what I did.
But, if you're a collector, then nevermind. I get it.
Thanks for this. I would be willing to do that, and I agree that I could make a great car. I figured I would try to find a great 2.0 first, but I know it won't necessarily be easy.
QUOTE(chipbell @ Mar 9 2017, 02:56 PM)
Looking for what everybody else seems to be looking for - a great 73-76 914 2.0. Am willing to pay up for quality - I understand that the low end of what I am looking for is $20k, and it goes up from there. Can be a restored car or nicely kept original. Original engine with fuel injection is a must. Very limited or no mods preferred. Prefer a silver car or one of the period bright colors - no color changes. Plaid fabric seats (if they came on the car originally) a huge plus. Full documentation, manuals, ownership history, COA also a huge plus.
Thanks.
chipbell@verizon.net
I have a line on a '76 2.0 in white that is local to me, it is in very nice original condition, vin is 6 cars from the last one. If you are interested I can give you the contact info. He was asking in the $24k - $25k range. Car is located in the Chicago area.
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good luck, chip! I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for. I posted a WTB here as well. It took a while, but the brain trust helped me find my dream car. Lost treasure's viper green sounds promising. If it checks out, I recommend going for it. What you're looking for is becoming rarer and rarer...
Who is "Gisle Thrane"? Got a PM from him about the '76 914 local to me:
Sir
Kindly forward contact information if the 914 is still for sale.
In the market for a pristine 914 and your describition looks promissing.
Kindly
Gisle Thrane
Newbie with 0 posts. Lol!
Sir
Kindly forward contact information if the 914 is still for sale.
In the market for a pristine 914 and your describition looks promissing.
Kindly
Gisle Thrane
Newbie with 0 posts. Lol!
QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ Mar 11 2017, 02:55 PM)
Who is "Gisle Thrane"? Got a PM from him about the '76 914 local to me:
Sir
Kindly forward contact information if the 914 is still for sale.
In the market for a pristine 914 and your describition looks promissing.
Kindly
Gisle Thrane
Newbie with 0 posts. Lol!
I believe there are a lot of lurkers who do not post yet are still interested in 914s. Maybe he is one of them.
Google the name ... it's someone from Norway.
1976 Original 65k miles original injection,,1 repaint never ever any rust! - The longs and hell hole are original and perfect-AMAZING! all gauges,lights and clock work as they should- original radio works great on both am/fm original rims have not been restored and are in original excellent condition. tool kit,receipts,manuals are included. I have pictures before its first re-pint to document there was no rust or dents.
QUOTE(lostreasure @ Mar 14 2017, 11:47 AM)
1976 Original 65k miles original injection,original interior,1 repaint never ever any rust! Car spent its entire life in Washington state until coming to NJ in 2014- The longs and hell hole are original and perfect-AMAZING! all gauges,lights and clock work as they should- original radio works great on both am/fm original rims have not been restored and are in original excellent condition. tool kit,receipts,manuals are included. I have pictures before its first re-pint to document there was no rust or dents. I am told this color combination is a special order and one of one.
Nice car.....but the tach and speedo are not correct. Silver disk gauges were not used on cars built after 10/73.
QUOTE(Cal @ Mar 14 2017, 11:04 AM)
QUOTE(lostreasure @ Mar 14 2017, 11:47 AM)
1976 Original 65k miles original injection,original interior,1 repaint never ever any rust! Car spent its entire life in Washington state until coming to NJ in 2014- The longs and hell hole are original and perfect-AMAZING! all gauges,lights and clock work as they should- original radio works great on both am/fm original rims have not been restored and are in original excellent condition. tool kit,receipts,manuals are included. I have pictures before its first re-pint to document there was no rust or dents. I am told this color combination is a special order and one of one.
Nice car.....but the tach and speedo are not correct. Silver disk gauges were not used on cars built after 10/73.
Oops! Guess that kills the original 65K mileage claim. Looks like an early sharp angle outside mirror, Hmmm! Lots of earlier stuff, basket weave door panels, hard to tell.
-Seats are perfect with no stains or tares. dash is original and perfect.
QUOTE(lostreasure @ Mar 14 2017, 01:05 PM)
yes these are old pics and gauges in pics are not original- the correct ones are now in-Seats are original and are perfect with no stains or tares. dash is original and perfect.
Did you remember to set the odometer to 65K when you put it back in? Lol!
Can an expert on the plaid inserts comment if the pattern is like the original ones?
QUOTE(lostreasure @ Mar 14 2017, 11:47 AM)
I am told this color combination is a special order and one of one.
Who told you that fallacy? Viper green metallic was an available color for 1976. Assuming that's your color code and not a special order sample to match. Regarding the interior, hard to tell being you pulled the pictures due to the wrong spedo. I would venture to guess it was green tartan, which was also a factory option. Not a one of one. I seen at least a half dozen in that color combo, as have other members of the board.
I don't see any interior pics. Were they taken down?
QUOTE(tod914 @ Mar 14 2017, 08:36 PM)
QUOTE(lostreasure @ Mar 14 2017, 11:47 AM)
I am told this color combination is a special order and one of one.
Who told you that fallacy? Viper green metallic was an available color for 1976. Assuming that's your color code and not a special order sample to match. Regarding the interior, hard to tell being you pulled the pictures due to the wrong spedo. I would venture to guess it was green tartan, which was also a factory option. Not a one of one. I seen at least a half dozen in that color combo, as have other members of the board.
Tod is right - it's definitely not a 1 of 1 with viper green metallic and green tartan seats. Where are the other photos BTW? I've also see that combo before on a car that my brother's good friend purchased new in '76. I remember seeing the car about 30 min. after it was picked up from the Ted McWilliams Porsche+Audi dealership in Pittsburgh. The viper green is one of my all time favorite colors.
basket weave used in 75-76
Beautiful car but the seat fabric has been replaced.
Thanks Jeff. I certainly don't see the blue stripe running through the plaid pattern on the seats. Was the plaid shown on the swatches for '76 also the same for '75?
the car is from CA, then went to Texas then Wa. state...I owned it for a few years,,
GLWTS
GLWTS
Here is the 1975 green plaid
I have a 74 that has all the popular mods to chassie new 2650 eng. modafied trans, with c 1st 908 ratio 2nd standerd 3 4000 4th h 5th and ats wheels ft & rear adj rollbars plus many more extras If you are interested call 951 676 4927 I have owned for 16 years and am one of the origional club members
QUOTE(Cal @ Mar 14 2017, 12:04 PM)
QUOTE(lostreasure @ Mar 14 2017, 11:47 AM)
1976 Original 65k miles original injection,original interior,1 repaint never ever any rust! Car spent its entire life in Washington state until coming to NJ in 2014- The longs and hell hole are original and perfect-AMAZING! all gauges,lights and clock work as they should- original radio works great on both am/fm original rims have not been restored and are in original excellent condition. tool kit,receipts,manuals are included. I have pictures before its first re-pint to document there was no rust or dents. I am told this color combination is a special order and one of one.
Nice car.....but the tach and speedo are not correct. Silver disk gauges were not used on cars built after 10/73.
They look black to me.
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Mar 15 2017, 06:47 PM)
the car is from CA, then went to Texas then Wa. state...I owned it for a few years,,
GLWTS
Was it the one you drove to RRC in Fruita?
QUOTE(rjames @ Mar 16 2017, 04:03 PM)
QUOTE(Cal @ Mar 14 2017, 12:04 PM)
QUOTE(lostreasure @ Mar 14 2017, 11:47 AM)
1976 Original 65k miles original injection,original interior,1 repaint never ever any rust! Car spent its entire life in Washington state until coming to NJ in 2014- The longs and hell hole are original and perfect-AMAZING! all gauges,lights and clock work as they should- original radio works great on both am/fm original rims have not been restored and are in original excellent condition. tool kit,receipts,manuals are included. I have pictures before its first re-pint to document there was no rust or dents. I am told this color combination is a special order and one of one.
Nice car.....but the tach and speedo are not correct. Silver disk gauges were not used on cars built after 10/73.
They look black to me.
He removed the original photos of the silver disk gauges and replaced with more recent photos that show the correct gauges.....he admitted this in one of the later posts.
QUOTE(Ferg @ Mar 16 2017, 12:32 PM)
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Mar 15 2017, 06:47 PM)
the car is from CA, then went to Texas then Wa. state...I owned it for a few years,,
GLWTS
Was it the one you drove to RRC in Fruita?
Yes it is
QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ Mar 11 2017, 08:58 AM)
QUOTE(chipbell @ Mar 9 2017, 02:56 PM)
Looking for what everybody else seems to be looking for - a great 73-76 914 2.0. Am willing to pay up for quality - I understand that the low end of what I am looking for is $20k, and it goes up from there. Can be a restored car or nicely kept original. Original engine with fuel injection is a must. Very limited or no mods preferred. Prefer a silver car or one of the period bright colors - no color changes. Plaid fabric seats (if they came on the car originally) a huge plus. Full documentation, manuals, ownership history, COA also a huge plus.
Thanks.
chipbell@verizon.net
I have a line on a '76 2.0 in white that is local to me, it is in very nice original condition, vin is 6 cars from the last one. If you are interested I can give you the contact info. He was asking in the $24k - $25k range. Car is located in the Chicago area.
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This car is still available just saw it today at a local PCA event, very nice! I can give you contact info if interested. Asking $25k has 40k original miles.
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