won eBay auction for 1970 914, hope its not a scam… Options

[siverson]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Porsche-914-/...1-127632-2357-0

I was watching this auction and was a bit surprised it didnt go for more. A bit of an impulse buy but I won at the end. Yay me.

It 90% seems legit but there are some strange red flags and communication issues with the seller that make me concerned its a scam. If it is someone is going through a lot of work for a $500 deposit.

I had facetimed with the seller and saw the car and title, but that call also got abruptly cut off.

Anyways - I’ll keep everyone posted here. If it is legit and the car is as advertised I hope to do a minor refurbishment and drive it! powdercoat wheels, new 165 tires, new bushings/shocks/springs/struts/tierods, calipers, hoses, new dash, and whatever else pops up.

-Steve

[siverson]

> Uh, he’s a long time member. Built, raced, crashed and restored a real six.

My orange 3.6 six was originally a 1974 2.0. The only original six I've had was the Irish Green one and didn't crash that one! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I have owned 5 other 914s including another 1970 1.7. I know it's weird, but I like the early 1.7 cars.

Michael/Cairo94507 is taking a look today so stay tuned!

-Steve

[KELTY360]

> Uh, he’s a long time member. Built, raced, crashed and restored a real six.

My orange 3.6 six was originally a 1974 2.0. The only original six I've had was the Irish Green one and didn't crash that one! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I have owned 5 other 914s including another 1970 1.7. I know it's weird, but I like the early 1.7 cars.

Michael/Cairo94507 is taking a look today so stay tuned!

-Steve

My mistake Steve; but it doesn’t change my respect. I’ve followed your 914 adventures for some time, including that great garage build…proper priorities Hope this buy turns out to be a score.