ADDED 924 Turbo to stable!, New Restoration Project Options

[Gatornapper]

Dear 914 friends -

At 76, I think I've got one more project in me. My Porsche genius friend Rick found me this in Cleveland:

https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/d/lake...7387301032.html

And I have a contract on it for less than asking price. Friends in Cleveland looked at it closely on Wed. nite, sent me 7 close-up videos of it and gave it a huge thumbs up. Engine did run for few seconds with starter fluid, started immediately and sounded like new. Almost no rust, interior immaculate.

This is a very rare Special Edition with custom interior, wheels and two-tone paint.

Looking for a great source of info on 924's but can't find much. Nothing like 914 world.

Any pointers for a resource like 914world would be appreciated - tho I'm sure there is none.

NO - not selling the 914! My garage has room for both cars.

TIA,

GN

[Gatornapper]

To all -

Thanks TONS for all the help!

Been out all day driving a 944 friend Rick was looking at. Rick is a Porsche genius and encyclopedia and already told me most of the details you have noted. I've also studied everything I could find on the early 924 turbos and read what's out there.

Reason I am going for the '80 with it's "deficiencies" is this is an exceptionally rare car - both a Turbo and Special Edition with that great interior - and a rare find I'm not likely to run across again. 5 wheel lugs, all disc brakes, better turbo, etc. are not worth passing by this gem. I'm not looking for 914 handling - I have that. Looking for rare collectible old Porsche worth restoring in not too bad shape. This car nails it!

Owner bought w/5,000 miles in '86. Was honest about smallest details, wanted to revive car himself he loves it so much but realizes he's not going to do it. E.g., front right drain from sunroof stopped up or broken. But as car has been stored, dampness in floor is recent from recent heavy rain.

I found 924.org, but did not find the forum and will check that out - what I was looking for.

I'm an old mechanic so I know what to do first - fuel tank, pump, lines, filters etc. renewed. Coupe tablespoons of Marvel Mystery Oil to sit in each cylinder for several days before starting. All new belts, hoses, especially timing. Oil & filter change, coolant change/flush soon after car is running well.

Car is in amazingly good condition and I'm hoping it will start easily once the fuel system is renewed.

Welcome more thoughts as you all have them.

With my '11 Cayman S, '76 914 and '80 931 - I think I'll have an outstanding and unusual Porsche NON-911 collection!