Bought a car - kind of embarassed - but still excited... |
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Bought a car - kind of embarassed - but still excited... |
Scott S |
Dec 18 2012, 11:18 AM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
I was chasing an ERA GT 40 Replica. I really fell in love and got everything in place to pull the deal together. Thank God I did some research and did not just jump right in. The particular car that caught my eye was SIGNIFICANTLY over priced. I went back and forth with the guy for 2-3 months, provided him several examples of similar cars selling prices, yada yada yada. Like many of us know after pumping zillions into a 914, that does not make the car worth what you put in. I dont think he could grasp that concept. Oh well.
I started looking for another one in the states without much luck (I specifically want the mirage/wide bodied lemans car). Well, car guys are car guys and in my looking around I stumbled on this car. It reminded me of the 914, in that is started out as a plain-jane mid year, but then was significantly upgraded/modified. The current owner has had the car less than 2 years. The previous owner had it for over 20 years and did all of the stuff to it. It is extremely clean top and bottom. NOTE: I will throw out the same disclaimer I sent to the Colorado group - I loved the 80's (what I remember of them.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) ) . Please rember that when looking at the pics - ha! Hopefully having this will not get my shunned by the 914 group. I will happily throw a 912E badge on the back if neccessary! I plan on swapping out the headlights for the euro stuff, and will most likely find a new decklid so I can lose the tail (not really my thing). Oh, and what is the deal with these car stereo companies? What is wrong with making speakers and deck units that are simply BLACK. Sheeesh. Attached image(s) |
billh1963 |
Dec 18 2012, 11:20 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,403 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
I think it's awesome! I've been looking at SC's .....
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DBCooper |
Dec 18 2012, 11:25 AM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
We insist... 912E badge on the back.
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tod914 |
Dec 18 2012, 11:37 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
How about 912S. Nice looking car Scotty.
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Scott S |
Dec 18 2012, 11:38 AM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
I know it has kind of that 80's drug dealer/mid-life crisis look. But I am okay with that!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
The body only has 98k on it. The motor was pulled from a 50k car. It had really good leak down numbers. With as little time as I have to "play cars", I am hoping it will last me a long time. I had my 914 for 20+ years. That is the plan for this car too - unless a really nice 914-6GT replica happens to pop up that I can afford..... |
AZ914 |
Dec 18 2012, 11:39 AM
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914 Dumbass Group: Members Posts: 1,461 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson Member No.: 98 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Looks great!!
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Rockaria |
Dec 18 2012, 11:54 AM
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ZippidyDoDah... Group: Members Posts: 817 Joined: 2-May 03 From: Southwest, USA Member No.: 645 Region Association: None |
I have a feeling there are more of us than we will admit. The 80s 911 rocked!
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KELTY360 |
Dec 18 2012, 12:02 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,081 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
There's no shame in buying a donor car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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SirAndy |
Dec 18 2012, 12:06 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I ... will most likely find a new decklid so I can lose the tail Nooooooo ... I have always liked that big ass spoiler in the back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
carr914 |
Dec 18 2012, 12:15 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 121,083 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
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ConeDodger |
Dec 18 2012, 12:17 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,758 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm confused. What year is it? It has a Carrera stripe from the 1970's, a Carrera emblem from the '84 - '89, a 3.2 motor, but no integrated driving lights in the front. SC or Carrera?
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Ferg |
Dec 18 2012, 12:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
We can hang out again now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Gint, you need a sticker (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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Scott S |
Dec 18 2012, 12:34 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
"I'm confused. What year is it? It has a Carrera stripe from the 1970's, a Carrera emblem from the '84 - '89, a 3.2 motor, but no integrated driving lights in the front. SC or Carrera?"
That is what I like about the car! This, my freinds, is a 1977 911! (10/76 build date) The guy owned it for over 20 years and really babied the car. Here is a pic of the front trunk - all original (i do need to find a compressor however...). He took the car in for a windows out repaint of the original guards red a few years ago and got a significant case of "while you are in there" disease. The car got butt welded flares, the 3.2 out of a newer carrera - as well as all of the late model carreras under pinnings, brakes, interior, tail etc etc. (it is a factory tail). Thankfully he retained the manual front windows and the rear pop-out windows. Torsion bars and sway bars were upgraded and a new set of bilstiens were added. Trans was gone through as well (it still has the 915 box). Wheels are 7 and 9 x 16. It went throught the California CARB cert process and is totally legal/compliant. Attached image(s) |
flash914 |
Dec 18 2012, 12:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 124 Joined: 1-January 11 From: littlerock CA Member No.: 12,554 Region Association: Southern California |
I thought the big tail was where the condenser for the A/C unit was. But that car has no A/C so I guess not. Gordon
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Madswede |
Dec 18 2012, 12:40 PM
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Flat Out Driver Group: Members Posts: 853 Joined: 13-September 06 From: Rio Rancho NM Member No.: 6,831 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I ... will most likely find a new decklid so I can lose the tail Nooooooo ... I have always liked that big ass spoiler in the back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Keep the spoiler! And WTF is it with all the Rocky Mountain folks getting 911s?! My 914 isn't here YET. You still have a few more events (maybe) where you can win awards. No need to give up and go all pinky-lifting! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
Scott S |
Dec 18 2012, 12:42 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
I thought the big tail was where the condenser for the A/C unit was. But that car has no A/C so I guess not. Gordon In my case, for at least the short term, it will simply be a cup holder.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Krieger |
Dec 18 2012, 12:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,754 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
If your going for that 80's look, Paleese paint the wipers body color! OMG
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Scott S |
Dec 18 2012, 01:01 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Here is the bottom... pretty clean. Cant wait to get it up in the air and do some scrubbing.
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shelby/914 |
Dec 18 2012, 01:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 804 Joined: 24-August 05 From: Foxfield, Co Member No.: 4,655 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Great buy Scott. Keep the tail, I for one love it. Must also admit that I test drove an SC while the 914 was in process, since I didn't think I would ever get it finished.
Danny |
SLITS |
Dec 18 2012, 02:28 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
NOTE: I will throw out the same disclaimer I sent to the Colorado group - I loved the 80's (what I remember of them.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) ) . Please rember that when looking at the pics - ha! Hopefully having this will not get my shunned by the 914 group. I will happily throw a 912E badge on the back if neccessary! If you buy a car with the engine anywhere but in the middle we will casterate you besides throwing you out of the clubhouse. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) Now, if you buy it for parts we will buy you many beers and steal your parts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) |
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