914 Itch...now scratched!!
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914 Itch...now scratched!!
It seems to be that time of life when I scratch a few itches...if you know what I mean... I have always wanted a Land Rover and finally bought one a few months ago. Now seriously looking at 914s. Drummerboytom will tell you I have been banging on about a 914 and 'seriously looking' for the last 15 years!!
Please would you guys be kind enough as to give me your thoughts on this car
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1973-Porsche- ... true&rt=nc
(hope link works...I shouldn't really be allowed to use a computer!!)
Also it says that a load of work was carried out by Black Forest Racing http://www.blackforestracing.com/
Does anyone know about these boys??
Currently own a lovely '86 3.2 but looking at earlier cars. When I finally get one look forward to spending more time at DDK
Cheers
Paul
Please would you guys be kind enough as to give me your thoughts on this car
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1973-Porsche- ... true&rt=nc
(hope link works...I shouldn't really be allowed to use a computer!!)
Also it says that a load of work was carried out by Black Forest Racing http://www.blackforestracing.com/
Does anyone know about these boys??
Currently own a lovely '86 3.2 but looking at earlier cars. When I finally get one look forward to spending more time at DDK
Cheers
Paul
Last edited by ThreeTwo on Fri Feb 19, 2016 9:30 am, edited 1 time in total.
Paul
1973 914 1.7 - Signal Orange
1986 911 3.2 Carrera Super Sport Cabriolet - India Red
1977 VW T2 Westfalia Berlin - Sage Green
1992 Suzuki Samurai Sport - Turquoise
1973 914 1.7 - Signal Orange
1986 911 3.2 Carrera Super Sport Cabriolet - India Red
1977 VW T2 Westfalia Berlin - Sage Green
1992 Suzuki Samurai Sport - Turquoise
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Re: 914 Itch...
I looks very nice form the pics!
great colour (I'm biased as mine is the same) and if its had a rebuilt engine, even better.
great colour (I'm biased as mine is the same) and if its had a rebuilt engine, even better.
Stuart
1970 914 2056cc
1979 924 n/a - RIP
1986 924S
1969 912 Targa - sold
1970 914 2056cc
1979 924 n/a - RIP
1986 924S
1969 912 Targa - sold
Re: 914 Itch...
I'm with you... I may have the opportunity to buy a long sought after C3 but am thinking of getting a 14 instead. Being a lot cheaper helps!
02 986 Boxster
68 T Sporto (sold)
91 964 C2 Tip (sold)
68 T Sporto (sold)
91 964 C2 Tip (sold)
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Re: 914 Itch...
Some overspray on the hood springs...
These cars are still cheap in the U.S. so you might find better for less cash.
I bought mine 3 months ago. Although the drivetrain is electric, I had an option to buy the car minus the engine for roughly the same as the shipping cost! It has zero rot, no damage or repairs and just needs a flat and top coat as the paint has faded.
These cars are still cheap in the U.S. so you might find better for less cash.
I bought mine 3 months ago. Although the drivetrain is electric, I had an option to buy the car minus the engine for roughly the same as the shipping cost! It has zero rot, no damage or repairs and just needs a flat and top coat as the paint has faded.
Re: 914 Itch...
914 World 'Car of the Month' (June 2015)
My Cool Convertible by Chris Haddon (May 2016)
The Essential Enthusiasts Guide to the Porsche 914 by Richard Gooding (June 2016)
Other Cars: 2003 Nissan Cubic; 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
My Cool Convertible by Chris Haddon (May 2016)
The Essential Enthusiasts Guide to the Porsche 914 by Richard Gooding (June 2016)
Other Cars: 2003 Nissan Cubic; 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
Re: 914 Itch...
Wasn't it in the big Porsche auction in the autumn?
Yep
https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/porsche-914-6104
Yep
https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/porsche-914-6104
02 986 Boxster
68 T Sporto (sold)
91 964 C2 Tip (sold)
68 T Sporto (sold)
91 964 C2 Tip (sold)
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Re: 914 Itch...
It's certainly not as 'perfect' as they claim. I saw it last summer at the Capel Classic car show with a for sale sign. Don't get me wrong, it presents quite well but isn't the best value 914 around.
David
1973 914 zambezi green
1972 911T (lhd 71E engine)sadly sold
1973 914 zambezi green
1972 911T (lhd 71E engine)sadly sold
Re: 914 Itch...
Thanks for replies so far. Difficult to decide whether to buy a good car here in the UK meaning paying top money or buy a good car from the states that is better value but got expense of flying out to view / risk of buying blind or buy a project and get stuck in....
I'll keep looking.
I'll keep looking.
Paul
1973 914 1.7 - Signal Orange
1986 911 3.2 Carrera Super Sport Cabriolet - India Red
1977 VW T2 Westfalia Berlin - Sage Green
1992 Suzuki Samurai Sport - Turquoise
1973 914 1.7 - Signal Orange
1986 911 3.2 Carrera Super Sport Cabriolet - India Red
1977 VW T2 Westfalia Berlin - Sage Green
1992 Suzuki Samurai Sport - Turquoise
Re: 914 Itch...
How about this one in Exeter
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 1996118440
Or if you don't want to fly to America but don't mind a bit of a drive try these guys, I bought mine from there in October
http://www.stolzeclassiccars.nl/index.asp
This one looks nice
http://www.stolzeclassiccars.nl/aanbod/ ... 20-ltr-72/
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 1996118440
Or if you don't want to fly to America but don't mind a bit of a drive try these guys, I bought mine from there in October
http://www.stolzeclassiccars.nl/index.asp
This one looks nice
http://www.stolzeclassiccars.nl/aanbod/ ... 20-ltr-72/
Re: 914 Itch...now scratched!!
Itch now scratched...picking a 14 up tomorrow
Paul
1973 914 1.7 - Signal Orange
1986 911 3.2 Carrera Super Sport Cabriolet - India Red
1977 VW T2 Westfalia Berlin - Sage Green
1992 Suzuki Samurai Sport - Turquoise
1973 914 1.7 - Signal Orange
1986 911 3.2 Carrera Super Sport Cabriolet - India Red
1977 VW T2 Westfalia Berlin - Sage Green
1992 Suzuki Samurai Sport - Turquoise
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Re: 914 Itch...now scratched!!
Post some pics when you get it!
Stuart
1970 914 2056cc
1979 924 n/a - RIP
1986 924S
1969 912 Targa - sold
1970 914 2056cc
1979 924 n/a - RIP
1986 924S
1969 912 Targa - sold
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Re: 914 Itch...now scratched!!
Welcome to the dark side, pictures please or a link
David
1973 914 zambezi green
1972 911T (lhd 71E engine)sadly sold
1973 914 zambezi green
1972 911T (lhd 71E engine)sadly sold
Re: 914 Itch...now scratched!!
It will probably take me a week to work out how to post pics...maybe I will find an idiots guide somewhereMr Pharmacist wrote:Post some pics when you get it!
As you will see from my post count I am not much a forum user!! Feel a bit bad really signing up all those years ago and never getting involved - hope to change that with the 'new' Porsche
Paul
Paul
1973 914 1.7 - Signal Orange
1986 911 3.2 Carrera Super Sport Cabriolet - India Red
1977 VW T2 Westfalia Berlin - Sage Green
1992 Suzuki Samurai Sport - Turquoise
1973 914 1.7 - Signal Orange
1986 911 3.2 Carrera Super Sport Cabriolet - India Red
1977 VW T2 Westfalia Berlin - Sage Green
1992 Suzuki Samurai Sport - Turquoise
Re: 914 Itch...now scratched!!
Congratulations Paul on your 914 purchase and welcome the world of 914 ownership.
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Re: 914 Itch...now scratched!!
Paul - hi! I'm just down the road in Harborne - would be good to meet up. LMR on this forum too I think is in your direction although his 914 is undergoing restoration at the moment. Seems to be a number of us in the Midlands now though. I'm hoping the weather stays dry tomorrow so I can go out for a bit of a drive.
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