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How can I find the history of my 914?, Where can I go to get any info on my 914. |
LINGO |
Nov 10 2013, 11:34 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 29 Joined: 26-October 13 From: Jackson, Michigan Member No.: 16,571 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I just purchased my 1975 914 2.0 last month and was hoping to do some more research on its history. All I have is the previous owners registration, a few of his receipts and what he knew of it which was limited. I obviously have the VIN # but CarFax only goes back to 1981 and American made only. Are there any other places I can go to research this for a 914?
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Pat Garvey |
Nov 11 2013, 08:04 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
The first place to start is the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. It's not cheap, and not always 100% correct but it IS a start.
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dlkawashima |
Nov 11 2013, 08:08 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California |
I just purchased my 1975 914 2.0 last month and was hoping to do some more research on its history. All I have is the previous owners registration, a few of his receipts and what he knew of it which was limited. I obviously have the VIN # but CarFax only goes back to 1981 and American made only. Are there any other places I can go to research this for a 914? Without some kind of record (the warranty/service record book for example) I think it will be nearly impossible to obtain any historical information about your car. Even if you were able to determine the original dealership that sold the car, I believe dealerships are only obligated to keep their sales records for 7 years or thereabouts. The only other record is the Certificate of Authenticity but that won't provide anything more than how the car was configured when it was sold. |
orthobiz |
Nov 11 2013, 09:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,757 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Obvious question would be who did the most recent owner buy it from? Can you contact that person?
Next, post a picture of the car (if you haven't already), maybe someone here will recognize it. I know I recognized my old black car for sale on the club site 7 years ago…Hey, things happen sometimes. Paul |
weibi |
Nov 11 2013, 11:47 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 11-November 13 From: new york Member No.: 16,634 Region Association: None |
thanks
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Pat Garvey |
Nov 12 2013, 08:09 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Pleas post a pic and this VIN. Maybe then we can help you.
Pat |
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