Importance of matching numbers?, Chassis, engine, and transaxle zerial numbers Options

[rtmchale2]

I'm curious to get the 914 communities thoughts on how important to resell value it is to keep chassis, engine, and transaxle numbers matching as the car rolled off the factory line. I purchased a project 1973 914, back story suggests all numbers are matching. Current engine is a 1.7L, if I had a chance I would consider putting in a 2.0L, but only if that does decrease value on factory restoration project.

I gather from going through the forums that in doing a factory restoration project, that the project will have better value at the end in sticking with factory options for the car as close as possible. Or is that all just made up and at the end of the day the quality of the restoration will have a bigger impact to future value?

Curious to get the communities thoughts on this.

[technicalninja]

It all depends on condition...

73/74 seem to be the most popular/valuable years and if you really have a survivor, it may be worth a proper restoration.

Tell us a bit about you and your level of "wrenching".

German, air-cooled experience?

Your reason for choosing the 914 is important as well.

What do you want out of the car?

A 1.7 stock car in nice condition is a wonderful investment.

However, it's slower than almost anything you can buy today...

Pics of your new critter would be appreciated.

RUST is the enemy!
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[rtmchale2]

It all depends on condition...

73/74 seem to be the most popular/valuable years and if you really have a survivor, it may be worth a proper restoration.

Tell us a bit about you and your level of "wrenching".

German, air-cooled experience?

Your reason for choosing the 914 is important as well.

What do you want out of the car?

A 1.7 stock car in nice condition is a wonderful investment.

However, it's slower than almost anything you can buy today...

Pics of your new critter would be appreciated.

RUST is the enemy!
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/ninja.gif)

I actually bought two critters! a 75 and 73. Each has challenges with rust in the usual places, will require some panel replacements. But bodies are in great shape, both definitely have potential as a solid restoration.

Have always loved 914's, just something about them. looking for a fun driver, something that I can be proud of after the restoration. Level of "wrenching", comforatable with fab, welding, body work, engine work, the whole bit. Grew the son of a mechanic working on cars all summer long, restoring plenty of cars with my dad. The project is sure to bring back memories.