1975 New Owner Intro. First 914. Options

[MSGGrunt]

Just closed a deal on a 1975 1.8 914 and now waiting on delivery. My search criteria was to not buy a "project" and I wanted a 914 still using the original fuel injection, no rust, and in my budget of around $20k, a tall order I know. I quickly found that finding one of these cars that had not been converted to Webers or Solex carbs was not easy. I would rather sort out any issues with the factory fuel injection than fiddling with carbs.

The car I find was enthusiast owned and appeared to be well cared for. I wouldn't be surprised if he was even a 914-world member. Still has FI, repainted, thought admittedly not a a concours re-paint, from out West so no rust. Interior is clean, suspension has been lowered slightly with Koni components, and overall, the car is in great condition and within my budget.

This is my first 914 but have owned a 1985 944 and 2017 Cayman S in the past. Other cars in my collection are older Jaguars, Mercedes, a Triumph TR6, and a Landrover Discovery 2, so brands that will test your patience.

Plans for the car are to enjoy it on sunny weather and maintain it as required. Depending on how the paint looks in person a total strip and repaint may be in the future. I do like the look and functionality of the appearance group center console, so that may be a future addition.

[wonkipop]

@MSGGrunt

went back and looked at your photos and comments earlier in thread.

looking at engine bay, evidence says its a california 1.8 (EC-a) engine.
you can see where the EGR has been cut off.
also has vac port on throttle body upstream of throttle plate which originally activated the EGR (its now hooked up to your distributor vac can).
would back up your information suggesting car is originally a californian car.

in its present condition its basically set up like a 74 EC-B engine (49 states).

also i see it does not have a console with temp gauge. and carpets sure look original to me (and in great condition too) and if it had had a console you would be able to tell. and it does not look like it.




here is what one looks like with the EGR.




49 state 75 1.8s did not have the EGR.
ran a plain hose from the oil filler cap crankcase breather to the intake air boot like 74s.
also did not have the vac port on the throttle body upstream of throttle plate if engine still has original throttle body. vac advance hose from distributor was just tucked under the intake plenum and left open.
a 49 state 75 1.8 basically is identical to a 74 californian 1.8.
more or less.