New to the Forum and to 914's - In the hunt., Early search for a 914 Options

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Thought I'd make a quick introduction. I'm a bit of a regular on Rennlist but new to this forum. Several guys on the 914 forum there suggested that I check 914World out and it appears to be a good suggestion. I have several cars. Currently my only porsche is a '96 TT which I love. Also have some american muscle and I've decided that my '68 Chevelle SS just isn't doing it for me so I'm going to look at selling that and begin the hunt for a 914. Its a gorgeous car....all original, fully documented with 37k miles. Just doesn't do it for me like my other cars do.

I'm a bit of a fanatic for originality so will try to focus on an all original car. Might go with a re-paint but since I'm not an expert on these cars and I'm also a bit uneasy when it comes to rust, I'd prefer a car where I know exactly what I'm getting. I think I'll focus on the 2.0 or the 6's although not sure I want to put 6-type money into this purchase.

I'm in no hurry...going to take my time to find the right car. Will appreciate any help and education I can find here.

Steve

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As someone with a early 4cyl car, if I could do it all over again, I'd go with a 72-74.

The electrical oddities on 70-71's can be a pain in the butt. Turn signal switches are just about impossible to find, so you have to modify a later turn signal switch to work in the early housing. The car is hardwired in places where there are connectors in later cars making replacing things a lot harder. There are some Chassis differences in bracing that was added to later cars that wasn't on 70-71's. Interior pieces are different, yada yada yada.

It is cool to see early cars get the once over though. You just don't see many of them.

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As someone with a early 4cyl car, if I could do it all over again, I'd go with a 72-74.

The electrical oddities on 70-71's can be a pain in the butt. Turn signal switches are just about impossible to find, so you have to modify a later turn signal switch to work in the early housing. The car is hardwired in places where there are connectors in later cars making replacing things a lot harder. There are some Chassis differences in bracing that was added to later cars that wasn't on 70-71's. Interior pieces are different, yada yada yada.

It is cool to see early cars get the once over though. You just don't see many of them.

Appreciate the input. What years were the 6's produced? Sounds like 72-73 2.o might be a good choice if I decide not to make the big investment into a 6.

Just curious. Where do all of you think this ebay 6 will end up? Currently at 65. Looks like a really nice car.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400748236028?ssPag...984.m1423.l2648