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Deciding on another 914, test drive |
Long_ago |
May 12 2021, 07:25 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 12-May 21 From: Tracy, Ca Member No.: 25,541 Region Association: Central California |
HI - I just joined. I bought a new 914 in 1973. Drove it 100,000 problem free miles and sold it.
i'm giving a lot of thought to buying another. i've looked around - and see the normal types of problems with a 50-ish year old car. If I move forward - I'll be looking for a car that has minimal rust. I can do a lot - but I'm not a body fabrication guy. I'm at a crossroads. My car was a long time ago - and I'd like to clarify to myself what reality is. Cars have come a long ways. I certainly realize a 914 is a very basic car compared to the computers with a car wrapped around them of today. I don't see or know of any 914s around me. I'm in Central CA - 1 hour below Sacramento. I'm looking for suggestions where I might be able to go to see 1. and a quick ride. to sort out if I want to pursue buying one. thanks |
euro911 |
May 12 2021, 08:59 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,855 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
There's quite a few members up in the central Cal area, so you'll be in good company.
There are several good sources for new/repro and used parts, both from brick & mortar establishments and members on this forum. Most of the commercial vendors are also long standing members here. I'm probably forgetting some, but here's a start. I'm sure others here will complete the list ... New and used parts: 914rubber.com (the Whitesell brothers) Pelican Parts Automobile Atlanta (George Hussey) Used and refurbished parts: Bruce Stone Garold Schaffer Others parts: PMB (Eric Shea) for brake components & restorations - and assorted other goodies Tangering Racing (Chris Foley) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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