Anyone know anything about this car?
Belong to anyone here?
Looks to be in nice shape.... anything?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-Porsch...1QQcmdZViewItem

howard posted that about a week ago. looks like the auction has been restarted. i don't remember which thread it was in, but i think the guy is flipping a car he just bought. (it's in joe's bbq link, i just bumped it. 2nd page)

I don't know the car but...

It was listed in the autotrader for $3K OBO. Then it showed up on ebay went up to $4k and didn't make the reserve.

Between the autotrader ad and the auction it looks like it changed owners. The phone numbers are different and the ad is listed in Mesa, the auction in Scottsdale. My guess is someone bought it and is flipping it. Are you interested in the car?

Trader ad

QUOTE (jasons @ Feb 6 2006, 10:33 AM)

I don't know the car but... It was listed in the autotrader for $3K OBO.  Then it showed up on ebay went up to $4k and didn't make the reserve. Between the autotrader ad and the auction it looks like it changed owners.  The phone numbers are different and the ad is listed in Mesa, the auction in Scottsdale.  My guess is someone bought it and is flipping it.  Are you interested in the car? Trader ad

From the age and style of the houses in the background of the photos, that car has to be real close to us Jason.

John

P.S. I'm gonna call the guy and find out where.

QUOTE (Flat VW @ Feb 6 2006, 09:36 AM)

QUOTE (jasons @ Feb 6 2006, 10:33 AM) I don't know the car but... It was listed in the autotrader for $3K OBO.  Then it showed up on ebay went up to $4k and didn't make the reserve. Between the autotrader ad and the auction it looks like it changed owners.  The phone numbers are different and the ad is listed in Mesa, the auction in Scottsdale.  My guess is someone bought it and is flipping it.  Are you interested in the car? Trader ad From the age and style of the houses in the background of the photos, that car has tho be real close to us Jason. John P.S. I'm gonna call the guy and find out where.

Yeah on ebay it shows up at less than 5 miles from me.

Scottsdale Road and Thunderbird.....

Quote from seller: "Thirty-Nine Hundred, not a dollar less"

John

"1973 Porsche 914 Targa Coupe"


what is it, a "Targa" or a "Coupe" ???
looks like the guy can't decide.

i wonder if he knows what "Coupe" stands for ...
Andy

I am interested in it. Anyone have the time to take a look at it for me?
Wondering what the cost would be to ship it to Southern Cal. I know others have driven a reat deal longer distances when buying one, I am fearful of making the drive in a car I know nothing about.

See Joe's BBQ thread

As I said before, go look at it and drive it. If it makes sense, call me, I'll buy it and pay for your gas to bring it to the BBQ.

Sorry Brian, I wrote mine before I saw yours...

QUOTE (bmunday @ Feb 6 2006, 10:57 AM)

I know others have driven a reat deal longer distances when buying one, I am fearful of making the drive in a car I know nothing about.

Wussie!

John

I can try to look at it tonight. I don't know if I could get to it before it gets dark. So maybe tomorrow?

QUOTE (bmunday @ Feb 6 2006, 10:57 AM)

I am interested in it. Anyone have the time to take a look at it for me? Wondering what the cost would be to ship it to Southern Cal. I know others have driven a reat deal longer distances when buying one, I am fearful of making the drive in a car I know nothing about.

I can go look at it, of course I do not know sh*t, But if that don't bother ya?

Jason wanna go?


John

hey howard,
are you trying to corner the market on 914's?

Can anyone do a PPI for me?

see above

Howard.
You purchased one last week that I wanted. Now your trying to crush me again?
If anyone is interested in taking a look at it and driving it down to Joe's for the BBQ, I will pay for your gas, and your beer?

I'll do it. Its practically in my backyard. I just can't promise today/tonight. I am sure I could do it tomorrow. Can someone post or pm the owners phone number? I am shutdown from ebay at work.

EDIT: I aint driving that thing to CA though. Not even for burnt meat and beer.

QUOTE (Flat VW @ Feb 6 2006, 10:10 AM)

QUOTE (bmunday @ Feb 6 2006, 10:57 AM) I am interested in it. Anyone have the time to take a look at it for me? Wondering what the cost would be to ship it to Southern Cal. I know others have driven a reat deal longer distances when buying one, I am fearful of making the drive in a car I know nothing about. I can go look at it, of course I do not know sh*t, But if that don't bother ya? Jason wanna go? John

No offense but if Jason know's about them, would you mind taking him along?

QUOTE (jasons @ Feb 6 2006, 10:15 AM)

I'll do it. Its practically in my backyard. I just can't promise today/tonight. I am sure I could do it tomorrow. Can someone post or pm the owners phone number? I am shutdown from ebay at work. EDIT: I aint driving that thing to CA though. Not even for burnt meat and beer.

Thanks Jason..

Waide, do you feel lucky?


Looking at it is one thing, driving it over is ANOTHER.


John

(602) 502-8424-- seller

Yes, I am planning to corner the market on good 914's. Not the high line sixes, just the straight 4's. They are the next speedsters!!

Brian, I didn't know you wanted Waide's car. Make him an offer
And driving a strange car out is less scary if you have a caravan.

QUOTE (Howard @ Feb 6 2006, 10:24 AM)

Yes, I am planning to corner the market on good 914's. Not the high line sixes, just the straight 4's. They are the next speedsters!! Brian, I didn't know you wanted Waide's car. Make him an offer And driving a strange car out is less scary if you have a caravan.

Howard,

No a problem, wouldn't expect you to read minds...
I don't think I have the kind of cash in the bank right now to make him the offer he would be lookin for.

I left two messages with the guy last week and got nothing back from him. WTF?? Evidently since it didn't go on eBay he is being a bit more responsive. That thing is only about three miles from my house. I'll try to check it out as well.

That would be appreciated Mike...

I see accident damage in the right front. So much for straight and clean. Dash cap over cracked dash? Zero battery tray, floorpan or longitudinal pics, could be problem.

gotta lose the spinners and the cheap tires.......

QUOTE (Mueller @ Feb 6 2006, 03:04 PM)

gotta lose the spinners and the cheap tires.......

Really? I thought they were kinda cute

I called the guy and left a message. If he doesn't call me tonight, I will hound him some tomorrow. I'll try to go by after work with my camera in hand.

i just had an interesting conversation with mr. "did this car come with these twin cam weber carbs" HE'S a strange dude good luck

OK message #2 left. I will try him again this afternoon.

QUOTE (jasons @ Feb 6 2006, 11:15 AM)

I'll do it. Its practically in my backyard. I just can't promise today/tonight. I am sure I could do it tomorrow. Can someone post or pm the owners phone number? I am shutdown from ebay at work. EDIT: I aint driving that thing to CA though. Not even for burnt meat and beer.

Afraid to drive 329 miles.......only one way at that......

Howie, buy it.....I'll fly over and drive it back.....flip it for $8k to the wussies.

QUOTE (SLITS @ Feb 7 2006, 09:32 AM)

QUOTE (jasons @ Feb 6 2006, 11:15 AM) I'll do it.  Its practically in my backyard.  I just can't promise today/tonight.  I  am sure I could do it tomorrow.  Can someone post or pm the owners phone number?  I am shutdown from ebay at work.   EDIT: I aint driving that thing to CA though.  Not even for burnt meat and beer. Afraid to drive 329 miles.......only one way at that...... Howie, buy it.....I'll fly over and drive it back.....flip it for $8k to the wussies.

Hey watch it....
Besides I was told they took your drivers license away..
I think there is a law prohibiting people of your age from driving. (insert old man that can't see over the steering wheel here)

Ron, in a weak moment I promised Brian I wouldn't bid against him on this. Don't scare him anymore

QUOTE (Howard @ Feb 7 2006, 10:45 AM)

Ron, in a weak moment I promised Brian I wouldn't bid against him on this. Don't scare him anymore

I didn't...................

was his last auction private, too?
looks suspicious.

QUOTE (bmunday @ Feb 7 2006, 10:37 AM)

QUOTE (SLITS @ Feb 7 2006, 09:32 AM) QUOTE (jasons @ Feb 6 2006, 11:15 AM) I'll do it.  Its practically in my backyard.  I just can't promise today/tonight.  I  am sure I could do it tomorrow.  Can someone post or pm the owners phone number?  I am shutdown from ebay at work.   EDIT: I aint driving that thing to CA though.  Not even for burnt meat and beer. Afraid to drive 329 miles.......only one way at that...... Howie, buy it.....I'll fly over and drive it back.....flip it for $8k to the wussies. Hey watch it.... Besides I was told they took your drivers license away.. I think there is a law prohibiting people of your age from driving. (insert old man that can't see over the steering wheel here)

You just lost the auction....and the car.....$12K to you in Liberalland

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Feb 7 2006, 09:49 AM)

was his last auction private, too? looks suspicious.

You just sit over there in the corner smart guy...

QUOTE (SLITS @ Feb 7 2006, 09:49 AM)

QUOTE (bmunday @ Feb 7 2006, 10:37 AM) QUOTE (SLITS @ Feb 7 2006, 09:32 AM) QUOTE (jasons @ Feb 6 2006, 11:15 AM) I'll do it.  Its practically in my backyard.  I just can't promise today/tonight.  I  am sure I could do it tomorrow.  Can someone post or pm the owners phone number?  I am shutdown from ebay at work.   EDIT: I aint driving that thing to CA though.  Not even for burnt meat and beer. Afraid to drive 329 miles.......only one way at that...... Howie, buy it.....I'll fly over and drive it back.....flip it for $8k to the wussies. Hey watch it.... Besides I was told they took your drivers license away.. I think there is a law prohibiting people of your age from driving. (insert old man that can't see over the steering wheel here) You just lost the auction....and the car.....$12K to you in Liberalland

QUOTE (Howard @ Feb 7 2006, 09:45 AM)

Ron, in a weak moment I promised Brian I wouldn't bid against him on this. Don't scare him anymore

Howard don't think I don't appreciate it.
I hope to know tonight what kind of condition the car is in, then I will see if I pull the trigger.

QUOTE (bmunday @ Feb 7 2006, 09:51 AM)

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Feb 7 2006, 09:49 AM) was his last auction private, too? looks suspicious.   You just sit over there in the corner smart guy...

IMO non Porsche guy just flipping it. Bid got over $4000 last time and deal fell apart. Somebody has to go look at the car, and if it's good, lay some dead presidents on him. Prior comment 'not a dime less than $3900'???

Why if there was a higher bid?

QUOTE (bmunday @ Feb 7 2006, 10:54 AM)

QUOTE (Howard @ Feb 7 2006, 09:45 AM) Ron, in a weak moment I promised Brian I wouldn't bid against him on this.  Don't scare him anymore  :D Howard don't think I don't appreciate it. I hope to know tonight what kind of condition the car is in, then I will see if I pull the trigger.

Yeh, from the looks of the images you should pull the trigger on a Howitzer aimed at the driver's door....

QUOTE (SLITS @ Feb 7 2006, 09:32 AM)

Afraid to drive 329 miles.......only one way at that......

YUP! Actually if I had time I would consider it since there is a quasi-caravan.

OK, I talked to the owner. I'm planning to go see it after work. Update tonight.

QUOTE (jasons @ Feb 7 2006, 10:15 AM)

QUOTE (SLITS @ Feb 7 2006, 09:32 AM)  Afraid to drive 329 miles.......only one way at that...... YUP! Actually if I had time I would consider it since there is a quasi-caravan. OK, I talked to the owner. I'm planning to go see it after work. Update tonight.

Thanks Jason...

jason,
please pm me what you find. i may have to up my bid.




















just kidding brian

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Feb 7 2006, 10:25 AM)

jason, please pm me what you find. i may have to up my bid. just kidding brian

Hey, Hey!!
You got a car that runs...

Oh on the deal we talked about last week... THings are lookin up, should know by the end of the week.....Keep em crossed...

So I looked at the car and its pretty "typical" of a 914.

Here are 2 pics of some "typical" 914 areas.

First one is a Jackpoint.




Second is the "hell hole" Sir Andy style

Jason, thanks for going out and protecting the brotherhood. How the hell does a car get like that in AZ???

Jason is the man..... Just saved me some kash...