UK 914 needed for TV appearance Options

[Wheeler Dealer]

Hi all,

I'm part of the production team for Wheeler Dealers. As part of the new series we're featuring a 1974 Porsche 914. For those of you not aware Wheeler Dealers is a programme where we buy iconic cars, fix their faults and then sell them on for a profit. It is produced in the UK and broadcast all over the world.

At the beginning of the episode we always film a 'pristine version' of the featured vehicle. This is to show the viewer how good the vehicle can look and what we're trying to achieve by the end of the programme.

As such we're looking for a 914 to film that is in good condition (possibly having undergone a resto). If you have such a car and want to have it featured on TV, please email me with your availability over the next two weeks. My email is matt@attaboytv.com. Preferably if you could send some pics of your car it would be appreciated. We would require you and your car for one day and would cover travel expenses and provide a DVD of the finished programme after it has aired. Filming will be in Surrey, England.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Wheeler Dealers Team

[johannes]

Now, lets see how Mike can find a cheap 914 that is not a pile of rust ...

Here is a good candidate ...

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C257265#

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[flipb]

Now, lets see how Mike can find a cheap 914 that is not a pile of rust ...

Here is a good candidate ...

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C257265#

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You didn't read his whole description!

1970 VW/Porsche 914 for sale.

This has been my fun car for nearly 20 years!
We have been through thick and thin together so im reluctant to sell but with new twin girls and a spectacularly expensive camper on the way it will just not get used and space is at a premium here so its time for someone else to take the reins.

For those not familiar with the 914, it’s a sporty two seater from a collaboration between VW and Porsche in the late 60’s to replace the Karmann Ghia and 912 respectively.
It boasts a mid engine configuration, fuel injection, four wheel discs, a five speed box and a targa roof, all stuff way ahead of its time!
For those that ARE familiar with them, this is a very solid car, it has had all the usual trouble areas welded and more. The “hell hole” is solid along with the sills, all the suspension mounts, floor pan and both boots.
The engine is a real gem, it still has its factory fuel injection that has performed faultlessly all the time I have owned it so response is good and it pulls very strong and smooth and will happily surpass the speed limit all day long with no stress. It gets there comparatively quickly too. Very rare for a 914 is the fact this car does not leak any oil either!
The gearbox is what normally puts people off these, mine has had a full gearbox rebuild! Yes! Everything it needed including upgrading lots of the internals to later 911 bits. Totally transforms the car, it is great to drive now! It also cost more than I am asking for the car! (Lots of exclamation marks there, but it really is a big deal) (!)
The brakes work great, I have had all four callipers rebuilt or replaced throughout my custodianship and it pulls up nice and straight like it is supposed to.
It was inspected by the TV show “Wheeler Dealers” who turned it down as there was not enough mechanicals to do!