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> Could this be Queenies car...?, in SLO town
Mark Henry
post Aug 18 2015, 07:40 AM
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QUOTE(tutur @ Aug 18 2015, 09:04 AM) *

Hello everybody!

Sorry, but I have to re-awake this old thread: I found the 914 owned by "Queenie" in Hamburg / Germany.

First of all a short introduction: my name is Rainer, built in 1970 and I'm a huge Roadster Fan. I owned a SMART Roadster for almost six years, but due to problems with the engine I had to sell it in March this year.

As I could not find any appropriate replacement I'm not looking now for a Porsche 914.

And I guess I found a nice one:

https://home.mobile.de/TOM-CARS#des_211513947

I guess it's the one that was formerly known as "Queenies" car. At least the VIN is matching ...



Is there anybody who can tell me a little bit about this motor, the history, if the colour is original etc.? Is it worth spending the money?

Regards,

Rainer



Queenie! wow! Now there's a blast from the past!
She hasn't been on this site since 2006.
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post Aug 18 2015, 11:46 AM
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QUOTE(tutur @ Aug 18 2015, 06:04 AM) *
I found the 914 owned by "Queenie" in Hamburg / Germany.

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Schöne Grüße aus dem sonnigen Kalifornien!
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Wenn ich mich recht erinnere hatte der Wagen ein paar Probleme, inklusive Rost.
Keine Ahnung ob das inzwischen repariert wurde, da sollte man aber auf jeden Fall eine persönliche Besichtigung machen, idealerweise mit einem 914er Spezialisten im Tau.
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post Aug 18 2015, 12:04 PM
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Aug 18 2015, 03:40 PM) *

... Queenie! wow! Now there's a blast from the past!
She hasn't been on this site since 2006.


I hope that her mailadresse is still valid ...
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post Aug 18 2015, 12:11 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 18 2015, 07:46 PM) *

...Schöne Grüße aus dem sonnigen Kalifornien! ...


Gruss zurück aus dem regnerischen Hamburg!

Sie mal einer an - mit einer Antwort auf Deutsch hätte ich nicht gerechnet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)

Was hat Dich nach Kalifornien verschlagen? Die Suche nach Autoschnäppchen? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Die Anzeige das Autohauses wirft viele Fragen auf. Die Kilometerangabe kann nicht stimmen, der Wagen wurde mit rund 175.000 Kilometern in den USA verkauft.
Da aber ansonsten zur Zeit kein interessanter 14er in der Gegend um Hamburg zu finden. Ich werde mir den Wagen mal ansehen und dann berichten. Fahren kann ich ihn leider nicht, die Benzinpumpe ist defekt.

Oder hast Du zufällig einen rostfreien Porsche an der Hand? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Aug 18 2015, 01:22 PM
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@ all: sorry, this is NOT a german thread, any reply is welcome!
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post Aug 18 2015, 01:26 PM
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QUOTE(tutur @ Aug 18 2015, 12:22 PM) *

@ all: sorry, this is NOT a german thread, any reply is welcome!

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They are used to it (i think), this is an international forum after all.


As for my being here in the US, lets just say it involved a girl. The rest of that story requires a lot of time and booze.
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post Aug 18 2015, 02:38 PM
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QUOTE(tutur @ Aug 18 2015, 07:11 PM) *

Die Anzeige das Autohauses wirft viele Fragen auf. Die Kilometerangabe kann nicht stimmen, der Wagen wurde mit rund 175.000 Kilometern in den USA verkauft.

as the ad says "Die Km Angabe ist der abgelesene Tachostand" that's no problem at all
the 914 has only 5 digits, so I take it that it's 213.700 km (or even miles?)


and of course:

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post Aug 18 2015, 03:27 PM
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Good luck with the car and your 914 program!
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post Aug 18 2015, 04:40 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 18 2015, 12:26 PM) *

As for my being here in the US, lets just say it involved a girl. The rest of that story requires a lot of time and booze.
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Ha ha ha, that's exactly how I learned Portuguese! A girl and a lot of booze, beaches and palm trees!!
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post Aug 18 2015, 10:49 PM
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QUOTE(Gustl @ Aug 18 2015, 01:38 PM)
"Die Km Angabe ist der abgelesene Tachostand[/i]" that's no problem at all
the 914 has only 5 digits, so I take it that it's 213.700 km (or even miles?)


and of course:

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) ... from the south (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) willkommem Rainer
Tachostand kind of reminds me of this little Taco stand in Hollywood (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)
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post Aug 19 2015, 12:06 AM
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@ all: thank you very much for your warm welcome!

Thank you very much for the information about the five digits counter. And yes, it will be milage, not kilometers. The is even more feeding my doubt that this car is roundabout 15k€ worth.

But let's see: if I can make it, I will visit the dealer today for a first look at the car. Unfortunately I can't do a test drive because of the broken fuel pump, but I need to ckeck whether I fit into the car or not: I'm 196cm tall and something about 130kg (hoping for reducution ...). But if Edd China fits into this car, I probably will as well (do you guys know Edd China???) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


@ Maltese Falcon: that's really funny! I never recognised the similarity between "Tachostand" and "Tacostand". Maybe because we do not have any "Tacostands" in Germany ...

@ Sir Andy: maybe thet's just the best reason to move to a different country ...


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post Aug 19 2015, 05:40 AM
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QUOTE(tutur @ Aug 19 2015, 07:06 AM) *

..., but I need to ckeck whether I fit into the car or not: I'm 196cm tall and something about 130kg


I'm pretty sure you will fit
you're just 2 cm taller than I am, and I've no problem
just the distance from the steering wheel to the shiftstic could be better - especially in R and 1 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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People are built differently, though. I am only 185 cm tall, but have headroom challenges in many cars--my head brushes the top in a 914. I solve that by removing the seat cushion and putting a thin foam pad in its place.

I know that the center console (if equipped) can take away some room for longer legs to splay outward, and it can get in the way of very large feet. (The air conditioning setup in cars with that is even worse for feet!)

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post Aug 19 2015, 10:22 AM
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QUOTE(tutur @ Aug 18 2015, 03:04 PM) *

... my name is Rainer, built in 1970 and I'm a huge Roadster Fan. I owned a SMART Roadster for almost seven years, but due to problems with the engine I had to sell it in March this year ...


http://www.44forum.de/index.php/Attachment...en-2012-181-JPG


My previous Roadster ...
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Well, i went to the dealer today and had a look at the car - it is indeed the car which was owned by "Queenie" before, the VIN is the same.

Here are the pictures I took today:

http://picasaweb.google.com/10655250381601...feat=directlink


Unfortunately the car isn't in the good shape as you may thing after reading the advertisement of the dealer. The manager is the owner of the car, but he just knows almost nothing about is. Who, when, where ... no knowledge about the history or when the engine was rebuilt etc..

The front and the back hood as well as the Targa roof have been repainted in a very bad way: cloudyness and cavitys all over, and the coulour isn't really matching.

The rest of the car is more or less okay, some blisters and a little bit of rust here and there, nothing serious. The engine looks okay, the brakes as well (already changed to disc brakes on the rear and 5 hole hubs).


But I discovered that the car had an accident on the right left side.


All in all it is the unexpected construction are, and I'm not willing to pay 15 k€ for it. I hope that there are better cars outside waiting for me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Neverthelles, I guess I will do a test ride as soon as the fuel pump is replaced.


@ Gustl & Dave_Darling: sitting in the car feels allright, there is enough space at least with the open roof. But the pedals are very narrow ...
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post Aug 19 2015, 11:14 AM
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QUOTE(tutur @ Aug 19 2015, 09:36 AM) *
Here are the pictures I took today:

http://picasaweb.google.com/10655250381601...feat=directlink


That link doesn't work for me. Page not found!
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post Aug 19 2015, 12:17 PM
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Now?

https://picasaweb.google.com/10655250381601...feat=directlink

Or this?

http://picasaweb.google.com/10655250381601...feat=directlink
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Yes, that worked, thanks!
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QUOTE(tutur @ Aug 19 2015, 09:36 AM) *
Here are the pictures I took today:


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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 19 2015, 11:21 AM) *

QUOTE(tutur @ Aug 19 2015, 09:36 AM) *
Here are the pictures I took today:


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