One of the most desirable years & models of the 914 - a 1973 914 2.0 in rare 'Ravenna Green' color. True mileage unknown. Over $38K invested. Not a concours car by any means...but a great driver! Doesn't work for ME in Arizona because it doesn't have A/C. $32K or best offer. Engine rebuilt by Black Forest Racing in Denver, North Carolina. Additional mechanical work (over $9K) done here in Arizona by Patrick Motorsports. All receipts for the $38K invested to date. $29K by previous owner & $9K by me with Patrick Motorsports locally. Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche Cars North America. You will need to see it in person or have PPI done before purchase.

Saludos,
Eduardo
Scottsdale


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Hi Eduardo,

You might want to put in some of the back history of this nice Ravenna back in NC before you got it, since it was advertised & I believe sold on 914world then, & a lot of people wanted it, because it was so nice (same for your Rennlist & other ads). Any of the history & documents back to day one are always good for a well kept 914 or any Porsche.

It's really too bad that it didn't work for you in PHX, but I understand having to drive my 73 2L in suit & tie for work back in it's DD days 70s-80s when it got to the 90s-100s+ here in SoCal!

Your 914's production date is 3 days after mine was 1st sold in CA (I'm 2nd owner 31.5 months later), so it's an early 73 MY 2.0 & in the "914S" era, as well as being super clean. You could eat off that engine & early "crosshatch" airbox!

Good Luck!
Tom
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Thanks Tom for that suggestion. I found this 1973 914 2.0 in YouTube in 2016
when I decided to look specifically for a 'Ravenna Green' example. I just love
that color...and colors in Porsches is my passion as some of you know from my
many posts in Rennlist (991 gt3, 991 & 981 forums).

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https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-gt3rs-and-911r-229/

Here is the video where I first saw this car. It was posted by Black Forest Racing
in Denver, NC where 914 racing mechanic John Forbes operates his business. And
he was the one that totally rebuilt the engine for this car & supervised it's restoration...
although not to concours standards. But this is one of the best engines I have ever
experienced in a 914!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrsyh9ub3S8

I contacted John Forbes in the summer of 2016 and his son put me in touch with
the owner that had purchased the vehicle right after the car was put up for sale
in 2015. This gentleman contacted me as he was interested in selling it to raise
funds for his 914 gt tribute project & emailed me the following report:

"Hi Eduardo,

I am the owner of the Ravenna Green 1973 Porsche 914-2.0 that John Forbes
and Black Forest Racing(BFR) sold to me on 6/2/15. I purchased the car for
$18,000 and have receipts for additional improvements costing over $9,000.
I am in no hurry to sell the car and have already turned down an offer for
$20,000. I would like to sell the car (if I find the right buyer) as it is the
most desirable year and engine in a very rare and desirable color combination.

The car was taken apart and restored to a driver quality level by BFR. The
entire floor pan was replaced and the hell hole was repaired with new metal.
Both of these corrections were done by a skilled fabricator who I have entrusted
to build a 916-GT clone. I have the Porsche COA verifying how this car was born.
John advised me that the engine case and transmission are matching numbers.

The engine was hand built by John and included new cylinders and pistons, a
mild camshaft upgrade and a 3-angle valve job.I have driven the car around
3,000 miles and it runs perfectly—easy to start,powerful,smooth and no oil
consumption or leakage. Just changed the oil using correct Zinc containing
oil and OEM oil filter. Just had John rebuild the transmission and all he had
to replace were 2 synchros and an operating?? ring??. All gauges work, no
smoking from exhaust and strong runner. I would get in this car and take a
trip with no worries.

I had paintless dent removal work on rear decklid and had paint professionally
cut and buffed as the paint was never touched after it was sprayed and it did
not look good. Huge improvement! Interior appears to be all original with the
exception of new carpeting. Interior is inn good but not great condition. Dash
pad has 1 very small defect but no cracks and each door panel has a small area
of cracking.Gauges look good and I had the speedometer/odometer rebuilt and
the clock was also rebuilt and functional. There is no radio. Seats are in good
condition with no defects.

After purchasing the car, I turned it over to an old friend who was chief mechanic
on Sebastien Bourdais’s INDY car at Newman-Haas Racing and his car won the
Champ Car World Series Championship four years in a row. He currently works
at Joe Gibbs Racing in the Engineering Dept. My friend owned a 914 for many
years and I hired him to go over the entire car. Needless to say, he is an outstanding
mechanic who goes for perfection. He went over the entire electrical system and
thoroughly cleaned the main fuse box and all the grounds and cable ends throughout
the car.The engine compartment was restored to near concours standards with all
the tin blasted and repainted.The fuel injection wiring harnesses and spark plug wires
were replaced with fully reconditioned wiring.New nuts and bolts were used in the
engine compartment and after periodic cleaning this part of the car is outstanding.
Looks like a new car when viewing the engine compartment. Shift linkage was
completely rebuilt and car shifts as good as a new 914. New starter and clutch
cable. Major tune up with valves properly adjusted and new plugs,etc.

Overall, this car is an outstanding driver quality car and very roadworthy for an
extended trip. I have receipts for all the new parts and work and you could not
build a 914-2.0 to this level for the low $ 20Ks.Please email to set up a phone
call if you are interested in a delayed purchase of this car.I would welcome an
independent inspection/appraisal if you are unable to come test drive the car
before making an offer.

My 916 GT replica is going to cost me 70-80K dollars and the car will not be
finished for another 6 months. The only way I will part with the car now is if
I receive a strong offer to compensate me for selling this great car early. I
drive the car routinely and park my 640HP Shelby GT500 as the 914 is such
fun to drive.

Look forward to hearing from you if you are still interested in the car.

Sincerely,"

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Let me see if I can find the original thread where this car was discussed here on
914 World when it was for sale in 2015 and I'll post it.

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I have invested an additional $9000+ at Patrick Motorsports since I purchased
the car in the Fall of 2016. If anyone is interested, I can post the detailed invoice
listing all the items that were worked on, or added, by Patrick Motorsports. They
include turbo tie rod ends, new Bilstein Sport shocks, new H4 driving lights, new
sealed Odyssey battery, replaced of fuel lines, new German weave carpeting in
cabin, new alternator/generator, etc, etc, etc!


Regardless all of these improvements I have made, I can't get around the fact
that A/C is quite necessary here in Scottsdale to enjoy this car year-round. This
isn't cool & foggy Carmel, CA where I previously lived for 16 years & whose climate
would make it perfect as a daily driver for this 914 2.0!

I encourage anyone interested in purchasing this 1973 914 2.0 to pay me a visit
& see it for yourself to make sure you know its condition & feel it's strong engine.

Saludos,
Eduardo
Scottsdale

I started a while back a history of my involvement with 914's in the past over at the Rennlist 914 forum. Perhaps those of you interested in this car will find some of it useful.


https://rennlist.com/forums/914-914-6-forum...-914-story.html

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And while on that topic, here is something that was posted there by someone that has driven my car & is an original owner of his 1971 914 from new! You don't see too many of these types around anymore!

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Saludos,
Eduardo
Scottsdale

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Here is a list of the $29K invested by previous owner.

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Here is the invoices for some of the work I have done since I bought the car in the Fall of 2016. It totals over $9K with Patrick Motorsports, one of the most respected Porsche shops in Arizona.

https://patrickmotorsports.com

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And this earlier this year!

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And just recently:

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That's a great looking car! I remember when it was for sale at BFR a few years back, as they're only a couple hours from me.
BTW, you may want to rethink this last invoice image. You just put your home address on the internet for anyone to see.

Thanks for that recommendation, Era! Done.

Saludos,
Eduardo

$32K or best offer

Ok...$32K or best offer!

Remember...asking $32K or Best Offer.


Saludos,
Eduardo
Scottsdale

Great looking car, Eduardo. Thanks for being so transparent about everything. It's also interesting to see what shops charge for the work that commonly gets talked about here. Good luck with the sale!

Bump. I would welcome a fair offer on this 1973 914 2.0 if anyone is interested
in purchasing this vehicle.


Saludos,
Eduardo
Scottsdale

Funny, I've looked at the pictures many times and never noticed the right wart is on backwards. Beautiful car!

Eduardo, do you own the collection of European Rally Plates?

2 hours to change out headlights? Talk about a relaxed work environment

I've done it in less than half the time in a parking lot

Yes I do.

Saludos,
Eduardo

PM sent.

I believe that Patrick Motorsports did some additional work around
the headlights to make sure the new H-4's were leveled & did their
job in providing proper lighting for driving at night.

If any of you are interested in seeing the car while in Scottsdale for
Auction week let me know.

Saludos,
Eduardo
North Scottsdale, AZ

I have placed on consignment at SouthWest Vintage Motorcars in Phoenix, Arizona:

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Saludos,
Eduardo

Am I the only person who noticed the radio being deleted? Otherwise looks like a beautiful 914.

I pulled my stereo out and have the same face plate over the radio. Looks clean and listening to the motor is my music!

Buenas tardes estimado Eduardo, considero que si una persona se toma el tiempo de llamarle y preguntarle por el vehiculo que usted esta vendiendo , lo minimo que usted puede hacer es ser mas educado y responder las preguntas que se le hace y no tratar a uno de una forma despota o como que usted le esta haciendo el favor.

Su vehiculo no vale los $29000 que pide y por lo que veo, por su falta de paciencia ya se dio cuenta por que nadie le ofrece mas de $20000....

con todo respeto su auto no esta para mas de 18k por todo lo que le hace falta para poder llegar al precio que usted busca.

Si realmente quiere los $29000, primero pregunte y haga un estudio de mercado, segundo pinte bien el auto, arregle el interior y asegurese que este 100% original y ahi si puedo considerar lo que usted pide.

De otra manera no se enoje con la gente por que no le dan lo que usted quiere... informese ien y sea realista.

$19000 es mi oferta en efectivo.

Buenas tardes

Gustavo B.

Thank you for your note, Gustavo. Since the vehicle is now in consignment
with Southwest Vintage Motorcars in Phoenix, I would suggest you contact
them if you have any further thoughts that you like to share with them on
either the vehicle or the pricing.



Saludos,
Eduardo
Scottsdale

I contacted the dealer, they wont discuss much about the car, price is set at anything over $26000 or any offers around or above those figures which I believe are to either satisfy your request or his fees for selling the car but all the offers he's got to date don't go over 20k.

My offer still stands as mentioned before, cash, no BS.

Transport can arrive and pick up car in 48hs after purchase.

Saludos.

Gustavo B.

Thank you for your interest Gustavo. But I'll just keep it if I can not get
an offer that I find acceptable. But I am sure you will find another 914
that will match your interest & budget. So just move on!

Saludos,
Eduardo
Scottsdale

While glancing through your recent repair bills, I noticed that the shop told you that the engine needs to be removed in order to fix the push rod tube seals. That's not true. It's a tad difficult but I've replaced push rod tubes seals with the engine in place many times. GLWTS