WTB: 914 for autox/de/fun, Northeast area Options

[yarin]

Hey everyone,

A few months ago something sparked an interest in 914s. Ever since i've been doing a lot of reading and browsing on the web about anything and everything 914 related. I've gathered up enough money to buy my first 914. The obivious problem is finding one. I'm an avid autocrosser in the NNJR and MetroNY region so i've spoken with several owners. I got a chance to drive a fairly stock '73 2.0... it was like nothing i've ever experienced. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Basic suspension work and sticky tires can easily glue your passenger's face to the side window. I loved it.

I'm basically looking for a 2.0 in good condition, little rust.. etc etc. Ideally someone who has converted the car(2.7-3.6L), started a restoration, getting out of the racing scene, etc. Price range in under $5k. Upgraded suspension, brakes, body work and engine would be nice but not required. My brother and I maintain his '89 951(Adrial from Rennlist) so labor costs should be close to nothing. I've got some time on my hand being that I'm set to graduate from Rutgers in a week (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I've completed about 16 autocrosses over the past year and one DE(Pocono south) to date. Since summer is here I feel it is the best time to enjoy a 914.

So if anyone knows of a car that might interest me please reply or send me an email, yarin@eden.rutgers.edu . Any common tips and pointers would be most appreciated. I look forward to joining your community. --Yarin

[mskala]

Yarin, there's no cars over here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Just kidding,
way over in the east it is a chore to find a good
car, because rust ate most of them and the rest
are owned by 914 lifers and aren't for sale mostly.

Not that these are super close to you, but you
can check the classifieds of NH and MA regions.
NER web site
NCR web site

I recently met one guy around here who found a
non-rusty car cheap, you CAN get lucky if you look
in strange places. But if you are looking 'right away'
and need selection then going out west might be
your best bet. I had to drive to Columbus, OH to
get my six.
Mark S.
'70 914-6