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post Jul 14 2021, 01:24 PM
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Porsche-914-/...1-127632-2357-0

I was watching this auction and was a bit surprised it didnt go for more. A bit of an impulse buy but I won at the end. Yay me.

It 90% seems legit but there are some strange red flags and communication issues with the seller that make me concerned its a scam. If it is someone is going through a lot of work for a $500 deposit.

I had facetimed with the seller and saw the car and title, but that call also got abruptly cut off.

Anyways - I’ll keep everyone posted here. If it is legit and the car is as advertised I hope to do a minor refurbishment and drive it! powdercoat wheels, new 165 tires, new bushings/shocks/springs/struts/tierods, calipers, hoses, new dash, and whatever else pops up.

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post Jul 14 2021, 01:26 PM
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post Jul 14 2021, 01:33 PM
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post Jul 14 2021, 01:53 PM
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Hi Steve - I wish you good luck too. A few red flags for my liking but that may be how you get a great car.

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post Jul 14 2021, 01:56 PM
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An odd color for 1970. Seller doesn't write in English very well. Seems solid hope legit.
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post Jul 14 2021, 02:10 PM
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the car is not really a deal, early 914s do not sell for as much as late ones. Seems like cobwebs underneath like it has not been driven for awhile. I would meet the guy in person. Worth the trip as you are both in the same state
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post Jul 14 2021, 02:40 PM
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QUOTE(siverson @ Jul 14 2021, 12:24 PM) *

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Porsche-914-/...1-127632-2357-0

I was watching this auction and was a bit surprised it didnt go for more. A bit of an impulse buy but I won at the end. Yay me.

It 90% seems legit but there are some strange red flags and communication issues with the seller that make me concerned its a scam. If it is someone is going through a lot of work for a $500 deposit.

I had facetimed with the seller and saw the car and title, but that call also got abruptly cut off.

Anyways - I’ll keep everyone posted here. If it is legit and the car is as advertised I hope to do a minor refurbishment and drive it! powdercoat wheels, new 165 tires, new bushings/shocks/springs/struts/tierods, calipers, hoses, new dash, and whatever else pops up.

-Steve

I hope so too Steve. Because a quick phone number check on Google lists the "For Sale" items too!


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post Jul 14 2021, 02:53 PM
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I agree, if you're worried about it, go pick up the car yourself, most people don't have that luxury. Also, if it's a scam, he won't want that, then there is your answer.
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post Jul 14 2021, 02:54 PM
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the car is not really a deal, early 914s do not sell for as much as late ones. Seems like cobwebs underneath like it has not been driven for awhile. I would meet the guy in person. Worth the trip as you are both in the same state


San Diego to Pleasant Hill is quite a haul to drive. . . over 8 hours without any real traffic delays. (And you could drive another 4-5 hours before you even exited the state to the north. It's astonishing sometimes)
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post Jul 14 2021, 02:57 PM
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Jul 14 2021, 01:40 PM) *

QUOTE(siverson @ Jul 14 2021, 12:24 PM) *

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Porsche-914-/...1-127632-2357-0

I was watching this auction and was a bit surprised it didnt go for more. A bit of an impulse buy but I won at the end. Yay me.

It 90% seems legit but there are some strange red flags and communication issues with the seller that make me concerned its a scam. If it is someone is going through a lot of work for a $500 deposit.

I had facetimed with the seller and saw the car and title, but that call also got abruptly cut off.

Anyways - I’ll keep everyone posted here. If it is legit and the car is as advertised I hope to do a minor refurbishment and drive it! powdercoat wheels, new 165 tires, new bushings/shocks/springs/struts/tierods, calipers, hoses, new dash, and whatever else pops up.

-Steve

I hope so too Steve. Because a quick phone number check on Google lists the "For Sale" items too!


1974 PORSCHE 911S NO RESERVE MATCHING ENGINE ...http://classiccardb.com › Porsche
... every thing works great, original wheels, it's been in California all of its life, if you want any more information please call me at (714)616-0529, or you can face ...

1969 MUSTANG MACH 1 S CODE 390 MATCHING# ALL ...http://smclassiccars.com › Ford
This car is a everyday driver, original sheet metal, any more information please cal, (714)616-0529. I also have videos of the car running and driving, or you can ...

(1966) Hi We Our Selling Chevrolet Corvette - Carscomshttps://carscoms.com › 1966-chevrolet-corvette-54404
... or bank wire , or cash in person this car will be selling worldwide, please call me if you have any questions, (714)616-0529 thanks for looking , and good luck.

1974 Porsche 911 REAL S 301 VIN MATCHING # ENGINE ...http://davidsclassiccars.com › Porsche
... every thing works great, original wheels, it's been in California all of its life, if you want any more information please call me at(714)616-0529, or you can face ...

1966 Chevrolet Corvette NO RESERVE, original paint ...http://topclassiccarsforsale.com › chevrolet › 396880-1...
... (714)616-0529 thanks for lookin, and good luck. NO RESEVE This car will be going to the highest bidder,,. NO RESRVE . NO RESERVE NO RESERVE.



Reverse phone lookup does give that number as a Pleasant Hill number, which matches the location in Ebay. (For whatever that's worth?)
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post Jul 14 2021, 03:02 PM
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@siverson - Hey I am only about 25 minutes south of Pleasant Hill. I will go check it out for you if you want.
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post Jul 14 2021, 03:02 PM
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I agree, if you're worried about it, go pick up the car yourself, most people don't have that luxury. Also, if it's a scam, he won't want that, then there is your answer.


+1, if at all possible this is the safe bet. Bank check in hand.
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post Jul 14 2021, 03:02 PM
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Pleasant Hill is in in NorCal, area code typically 925. 714 is a SoCal area code.
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Looks like a respray on the outside?
Fingers crossed for you.
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post Jul 14 2021, 03:04 PM
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Pleasant Hill is in in NorCal, area code typically 925. 714 is a SoCal area code.



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post Jul 14 2021, 04:48 PM
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Given info here, no way I'd send any money... at least until someone puts eyes on the car, eyes on the title, and that the person selling it actually owns it.
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post Jul 14 2021, 04:48 PM
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There is a Pleasant Hill, CA near Oakland. The biggest red flag is they claim 'NO RUST' about a half dozen times in the ad. There is no engine bay lid/cover on the car or shown in any pictures or mentioned in the description. The paint inside trunk is very bright and looks newer, outside not so much, very, very sun faded if they were the same. And the floorboards paint looks faded as well. There are no mirrors inside or outside, and no holes showing where the outside review mirror would have been mounted. This car has not seen much driving for some time would be my guess by the looks.

"all original no rust everything works, 100% complete . No rust at all." says it all for me.
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post Jul 14 2021, 05:09 PM
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Listen, I live about 25 minutes from Pleasant Hill, CA - I can go see it in person. It is either there or it isn't and then we have the definitive answer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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If you don't take up michael on an in-person check prior to sending money, then I have some really high and dry acreage just west of the Atchafalaya Basin in Louisiana that I can show you by bateau.

Having purchased a one-owner 71 with no rust for 3,100 cash in SoCal some years back, I would suggest a detailed check out as it seems a little too good on the description.

Sidebar: As it turns out, my 71 car had very very little rust and the name on the title matched the seller standing in front of me in the parking lot. Come to find out, the real owner's son (a druggie standing in front of me) sold his dads 914 for drug money and took off with the cash thereafter. Moral of the story: Don't look a gift horse in the mouth but check with the dentist to know what you might be missing.

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It’s ( 4702910009 ) in the VIN database,
Description reads “ 1970 Porsche 914 . We are the original owners bought it brand new, original matching number 4 cylinder engine . all original no rust everything works, 100% complete . No rust at all. It has been in California all of its life. Floorboards no rust trunk no rust bug no rust. Runs and drives. All gauges works . Both head lights work great they go up and down. We our the original owners. And original blue and yellow California license plate.
80000 original, one-owner miles, TMU. No engine bay cover shown in pictures. Very rough shape. Paint very faded.“
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