FS: '73 914 2.0, Southern California Car Options

[Willum]

This is a lifelong Southern California car and exhibits exceptional originality. I bought it from its original owner in May 2010. There is no rust other than the cosmetic surface variety common in these cars, no rust in the hell hole, original 2.0 engine has approximately 178,000 miles on it and was rebuilt to factory specifications at about 90,000, no significant oil leaks, runs and shifts well except for a minor 2nd gear syncro grind, tool kit including rare white handled screw driver is complete except for the 190mm tommy bar for the spark plug wrench, all original factory owner's manual and related documents, original window sticker, this car has a "salvaged" title due to a minor accident involving the left front fender approximately 20 years ago. The owner repurchased the car from the insurance company, had it repaired and kept it. At that time the car was repainted the original Bahia Red (L30E) since the factory paint was already over 20 years old, no other evidence of body work exists, tires are in good condition, at some point the original radio was replaced with a Pioneer am/fm/cd player, includes a custom fit California car cover. Shortly after I bought the car, my mechanic who is a certified Porsche technician, told me that working on the car is like working on a time capsule due to its condition and originality.

I have tried to be as straightforward as possible with the cars' condition, if there are any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. I am asking $11,500 cash only.

[cvoros]

What is the little ?plastic box around the rear shift linkage? Mine doesnt have that - should it be there? Mine drips tranny fluid at that spot...maybe I need one of those. hehe

Very nice car - free bump

[Tom_T]

What is the little ?plastic box around the rear shift linkage? Mine doesnt have that - should it be there? Mine drips tranny fluid at that spot...maybe I need one of those. hehe

Very nice car - free bump

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cvros -
Yes you need it, it keeps the crud out of the shift linkage. As noted by boxsterfan above, parts are available new/NOS, used and IIRC - someone has a repro part too (maybe AA). Get one on yours!

Willum -
IIRC the Cal DMV has a was to change that title to something like a restored, reconstituted or rebuilt, etc. title - wherein the work was done to repair the damage as shown on your invoice from the PO & they will change the title. It may be worth looking into with them.

Also it may be worthwhile to get it appraised by a professional dealing with classic Porsches, and that would probably more than justify your price, and well worth the $250-500+ which they usually charge - as well as being back-up for the DMV title change above, as well as for your insurance now & for the future buyer's insurance.

Maybe someone in SoCal on here can suggest some classic Porsche appraisers? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Also Willum -

Bring it out to some local Porsche events to get some exposure there will be PCA GPX Region Concours at the Lakewood Golf Club in 2 weeks May 17 or 18 (look up on PCA online calendar). OCR will have one on June 1 at Lantern Bay Park in Dana Point, and at last year's concours a guy was asking me about them and wanting to buy one - so you never know!?

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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[Willum]

What is the little ?plastic box around the rear shift linkage? Mine doesnt have that - should it be there? Mine drips tranny fluid at that spot...maybe I need one of those. hehe

Very nice car - free bump

^^^^
cvros -
Yes you need it, it keeps the crud out of the shift linkage. As noted by boxsterfan above, parts are available new/NOS, used and IIRC - someone has a repro part too (maybe AA). Get one on yours!

Willum -
IIRC the Cal DMV has a was to change that title to something like a restored, reconstituted or rebuilt, etc. title - wherein the work was done to repair the damage as shown on your invoice from the PO & they will change the title. It may be worth looking into with them.

Also it may be worthwhile to get it appraised by a professional dealing with classic Porsches, and that would probably more than justify your price, and well worth the $250-500+ which they usually charge - as well as being back-up for the DMV title change above, as well as for your insurance now & for the future buyer's insurance.

Maybe someone in SoCal on here can suggest some classic Porsche appraisers? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Also Willum -

Bring it out to some local Porsche events to get some exposure there will be PCA GPX Region Concours at the Lakewood Golf Club in 2 weeks May 17 or 18 (look up on PCA online calendar). OCR will have one on June 1 at Lantern Bay Park in Dana Point, and at last year's concours a guy was asking me about them and wanting to buy one - so you never know!?

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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Tom

Thanks for your comments and suggestions, they're much appreciated. I talked with DMV regarding the "salvaged" title and they told me it could not be changed. Apparently, back in the 1970's title washing was common and easily accomplished by registering a salvaged car in another state that didn't recognize the classification, then re-registering the car in California using the clean out of state title. The insurance companies and states finally caught on and put a stop to the practice nationwide. Unfortunately, a lot of cars like mine that don't deserve the negative connotation that goes with a salvaged title, got stuck with it.

Regarding the appraisal, I recently attempted to contact a supposedly well known appraiser here in SoCal but not surprisingly, never got a response. I have since gotten a referral from my insurance carrier, Hagerty, and will follow up for some details.

-Bill