SOLD: Marathon Blue '73 1.7L Driver/Project, Very original and fun to drive: $7,250.00 OBO |
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SOLD: Marathon Blue '73 1.7L Driver/Project, Very original and fun to drive: $7,250.00 OBO |
jrmdir |
Jun 19 2022, 02:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 224 Joined: 13-May 21 From: Central Ohio Member No.: 25,544 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Selling this completely original, hard to find survivor in Marathon Blue. A rare 914 that is a fun driver and very worthwhile restoration candidate. An additional very rare feature (said to be on less than 3% of US 914 imports) is the heated rear window. Adding to its attractiveness and rarity are the (5) period correct Gurney/Western wheels with Porsche crest center caps.
I’m a long time Porsche owner and PCA member and have tried to fairly and completely disclose the good and bad points of this car below. Feel free to message me with any questions. Odometer was not working when I got the car but has since been fixed. Current reading is 70,203. Location is Columbus, Ohio. Thanks for your interest. Ron The Bad Like many 914s, particularly those that are affordable, this one has its share of rust in some of the typical areas. The hell hole is indeed hellish and the rear third of the passenger long needs repair, as does the rear 1/4 of the driver side. Same goes for both rear jacking points and the tow hook bracket beneath the driver’s foot well. However, floors and front & rear trunks have cosmetic rust only and are very solid Rear suspension consoles are also very solid and the door gaps are perfect. Needs paint and minor dent repair. While there are a number of touched up chips and scratches in the older respray, it has an attractive and uniform patina and looks great from 20 ft. The Not Too Bad It’s easy to beat the 1st gear Synchro (surprise!) Front shocks are shot. Included are a replacement set of used Boges that I’ve yet to install Both side roll up windows are chipped at the top. PO sourced correct original windows that have not been installed. They are included A couple of the heater tracks in the rear window need to be repaired with conductive paint (not that I think anyone really ever needs it) One straight crack in the dash top roll – which seems to be a standard feature on many of these cars. Not much of a detraction - see photo Vertical crack in the driver's door top roll pad - taped over. Original shift knob looks good but is cracked at the bottom end. Original Hella interior lamp with chrome surround and white switch is still there, but shows signs of prior melting (not unusual I understand) The Good Marathon Blue! L 96 M Very Rare Rear Window Defroster Gurney/Western Wheels with rare Porsche crest center cups About as original as they come! Engine has never been out, nothing missing except front bumper extensions, rear heat control valves, trunk & frunk carpeting and front steering rack cover plate. Original radio replaced at some point with period-suitable push button cassette radio. Currently has larger diameter exhaust pipes from a 1.8 with the HE shields removed. Mated to Sebring/Monza quad tipped dual mufflers. I sourced a pair of correct 1.7 HE’s in great shape but have not yet installed Tons of work and $ put in to reviving the D Jet system. (See list) Starts instantly cold or hot. No smoke PO spent $3,400 on it in 2018, including rebuilding frozen rear calipers and all new flexible brake lines. Only the tiniest amount of oil seepage from above the filter (from the cooler?) Doesn’t drip on the floor Interior is 7+ or maybe better? Only a couple of small separations in the basket weave of the driver’s seat and the above mentioned dash crack. Brand new door cards. Like new Lloyd's floor mats Everything works – all lights, switches, latches etc. (except the notorious and long gone seatbelt interlock relay and wiring.) Original top in excellent condition New rear shocks & springs New fresh air motor and fan Shifts smoothly, pulls strongly in all gears All locks + ignition are keyed the same as original Bodywork is very straight (one small dent in front left fender), Chrome bumpers are awesome! Clear Ohio title The List Flushed and cleaned fuel tank New filter, tank strainer screen and Bosch fuel pump (original 3 port pump included) New hi-pressure flexible fuel lines New cap, rotor, coil, condenser, wires and plugs New PCV valve New Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Circuit Board Rebuilt and calibrated Manifold Pressure Sensor (MPS) Replaced and/or repaired all vacuum lines Confirmed proper operation of Auxiliary Air Regulator (AAR) Adjusted fuel pressure to proper setting Tested and confirmed all ECU connections and input/output signals Changed engine oil and filter Changed gearbox lube Replaced shifter rear ball socket insert Installed all new pushrod tube o-rings and seals Installed new copper exhaust gaskets Repaired broken left hinge on rear trunk Cleaned and lubricated all locks and window mechanisms Restored battery tray/ECU mount and fabricated sturdy battery support Replaced/repaired door jamb switches and interior light Repaired Odometer Repaired both license plate lights Repaired front left marker/turn signal housing and bulb holder Repaired horn wiring in steering column Repaired turn signal cancellation and gauge indicator arrow operation Cleaned out and restored Fresh Air blower unit with new motor/fan assembly. All 3 speeds work from dash control unit. Sourced original 1.7L heat exchangers |
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