New member/Seeking Advice, New 914 owner looking for recommendations Options

[Fargos914]

Hello -
I'm a new 914 owner by way of inheritance. My father-in-law passed recently, and his '71 914 is being handed down to my sons and me. This is a very special car to our family, and it will never leave us.

He received the car as a graduation gift in 1971, and picked it up at the factory in Germany. After tooling around Europe for the summer, the car came back with him to Ann Arbor, MI, and within the next couple of years made its way to California, where it has been ever since.

Originally a euro-spec base 1.7 with MFI, when the car was refreshed 10 or so years ago, it was upgraded with 2.0L heads, and a dual carburetor setup. It's a "driver" restoration, and I drove it for the first time a few weeks ago. The car is garaged, never sees a wet road, and since refurbishment, there is no rust. The battery is set on a battery tender, and despite not being driven for a few months, it fired right up.

Throughout its life (including its refurbishment), the car was serviced by PorBoys in Oakland; my intention is to continue to have it maintained there (although the shop has now moved to Pacheco). I would much appreciate if anyone has any feedback on the shop... My father-in-law's experience was always good; but I'm not sure of the last time he had any service completed, or if the shop is still around. I'd also be open to any recommendations in the east bay (CA) if folks know of a good shop.

Thank you in advance - and I look forward to being part of the 914 community!

[StarBear]

Major spine surgery yesterday morning. Several months of recovery and rehab ahead. Getting me thinking about my car’s future , maybe sooner than I thought. Son likes it but not the work or maintenance.
Will see how fast and we’ll Spring driving season arrives. Definitaely doing less of my own work.
At least got some good concours time I this year.

[Shivers]

Major spine surgery yesterday morning. Several months of recovery and rehab ahead. Getting me thinking about my car’s future , maybe sooner than I thought. Son likes it but not the work or maintenance.
Will see how fast and we’ll Spring driving season arrives. Definitaely doing less of my own work.
At least got some good concours time I this year.

Sorry to hear that. Been there twice and it wasn’t fun. But it was worth it, I got out of the chair and walking, even working on my car again. I just had to work hard at getting better. Good luck!