What would you pay for this 914? Options

[Cuda911]

New poster here, but far from new in terms of reading the forums on this site. I am an avid participant on Rennlist, and the Rennie guys highly recommend the 914world folks. Isn't this great? Our love of Porsches overshadows any competition between web sites. I have an '03 911 (ok a 996), and an "07 Cayman. But, I have a big time 914 itch that needs scratching. I need to add a 914 to the stable.

OK, guys, some armchair quarterbacking requested.

This weekend, I read EVERY thread on the 914 forum here. I have my 914 requirements narrowed down to the following: 1973 2.0, or 1974 2.0 with appearance group. Any color except black.

With that said, it narrows down even more the slim field of cars on the market.

So, I have a car I am considering... 1973 2.0 .... it meets the criteria, but is in worse shape than I had hoped for. I didn't really want a "project" car, but maybe that's the best way to go to end up with what I want.

A friend (fellow Rennie CP.... THANKS CP!!!!!!!) looked at the car for me today (it's about a six hour drive from me). The seller arranged to leave the keys for CP. Alas, seller also neglected to tell CP that he took the battery out recently and forgot to re-install it.

So, I am working with limited information so far. Seller says car is in good running condition. I'll get that verified. So, ASSUMING the car runs, what do you think of it based on these photos?

You will note items like that goofy antenna, crappy side-view mirror, wing, etc. Those are minor fixes. Also, that doesn't look like a 1973 front bumper to me.

What would you think is a fair price for this car, based on the pix?

Per seller:

"Battery tray is not great but suspension member is solid as is body under the battery tray. Surface rust on edge of trunk lid and driver a pillar."

"I bought the car from an older couple who spent a ton of money on new clutch, tires and other stuff then just let it sit. I got it, got it running and here we are. Odometer says 23,xxx but it's a 5 digit odometer. Engine runs strong, no idea on mileage. Has stock fuel injection."

"New clutch, ignition coil, tires, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator"

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[Cuda911]

OK, all, I have information on the orange 914 posted above, and I plan to go up to Pasadena and look at the car this Sunday, so I need responses quick, stat, pronto, ASAP, with all due haste, etc.

I sent the seller an email with a bunch of itemized questions. I got back a reply that answers most, but not all, of my questions. Please remember that his is a good friend of a good friend of mine, so is not likely "hiding" any information.

Here's what he says about the car:

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> It is, a 1970 1.7, I have owned it since 2005, I don't have any history other than I bought it from a guy in PDX, who had plans of building a V8 conversion 914, and decided that this one was better left unmolested.

> all the mechanicals work, but the horn wiring needs attention, battery tray is solid, and there are no rust issues save for a couple of non structural spots, ,yes the car was repainted, and there is evidence of an older high quality repair in the front, (probably from the seventies)

> It has been converted to a side shift trans,

> The lower bumper trays aren't damaged, the attachment hardware on those always loosens and they just need minor attention.

> And I would recommend replacing the fan belt as its been there since I replaced it in 05, tires are also older, and there is a fifth 2.0 alloy along with the steel wheeled spare,

> Regarding seals (doors, window, etc.): Mostly 44yr old originals but not crumbly.
The top is good, but the tops on all 914s leak I've owned several over thirty years and not one has ever completely sealed.

> I am asking 11,500

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So, given the above, please weigh in. All opinions welcome. I will consider them carefully before I make any final decisions on this car, but I hope to soon be joining the ranks of all the folks that figured out how nifty 914s are long before I did.

Much appreciated!