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> New to me 1974 is here! Let the updates begin..., I wonder what I'll do to it.
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post Oct 12 2016, 06:19 PM
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I bought the Olympic Blue '74 1.8 that Brad at 914 Ltd was advertising.
After tons of hand wringing trying to decide on a shipping company, I decided to go with a known quantity and contacted InterCity Lines. These are the folks who transport for Wayne Carini, Jay Leno, Gas Monkey. Not that that was the determining factor, but it sounded better than working through a broker and hoping for the best, particularly after reading A LOT of frightening Yelp reviews... Yes, they were about $400 - $500 more expensive than the average quote I got.

Anyway, InterCity quoted me 3-4 weeks before they could pick it up, which was fine as I'm in no hurry and Brad was more than willing to keep it inside for me until it could be picked up. But suprise! They called and said they had a cancellation and could get the car today!

Brad to the rescue again as he was able to make a last minute change work!

Brad just called to let me know the car was picked up. Then he says:

"There is something you need to know..." And I'm thinking, Crap, here we go.
Brad continues:

"On the truck with your car are cars headed to Canepa. A 4 cam 356, a 934, an RSR... each of the other cars are probably in the $1M range..."

So my l'il ol' 1.8 is riding to its new home with some impressive relatives.

Thought you'd enjoy what I hope is an exciting beginning for Oly B!

I plan to introduce him/her (not sure yet as we haven't formally met) to folks attending WCR 2017. See you there!


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post Oct 12 2016, 06:29 PM
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post Oct 12 2016, 06:38 PM
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That looks like a tight car, it deserves to be in good company!
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post Oct 12 2016, 07:29 PM
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post Oct 12 2016, 07:45 PM
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Nice! congrats
would love see it at WCR -if I can make it, love to see yosemite and tour the surrounds in my 914 I'm laying vacation ground work already with the boss
best of luck shoot some pics of its arrival either way but especially if it's still in its present company

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post Oct 12 2016, 10:43 PM
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Congrats. Nice color !! I hope you will enjoy him/her.
My car also was in company when delivered. A volvo and a citroen worth 40k together....but at least they kept my 914 dry ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Oct 12 2016, 11:43 PM
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Congratulations, a very fine car indeed. When dealing with Brad, you are dealing with a number one class act.
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post Oct 13 2016, 05:50 AM
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I like that color for some reason! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Congratulations! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)


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post Oct 13 2016, 12:40 PM
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Bay area Olympic Blue club???

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post Oct 13 2016, 12:52 PM
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So awesome!

Maybe they'll unload the RSR at your house instead. LOL

Enjoy the 914, someday I will join in the fun.
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post Oct 13 2016, 04:27 PM
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QUOTE(napasteve @ Oct 13 2016, 11:40 AM) *

Bay area Olympic Blue club???

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OK Steve, I'm officially jealous! Look at that beauty...
Can't wait to see it in person!
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post Oct 13 2016, 04:42 PM
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You have to name it your Million Dollar Baby (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Oct 17 2016, 03:57 PM
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It's here! It's here! And as promised, here are some pics of the arrival, along with some of the traveling companions... So f-ing cool!


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post Oct 17 2016, 03:59 PM
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Scott, the driver, is a very cool guy. He says "that's the Carrera 2 under the cover, but go ahead and climb up and check out the 962 that's riding up front..."
So I did! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)


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post Oct 17 2016, 04:01 PM
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Couldn't resist this view. Looking back over the Lowenbrau 935 to see my 914 just peeking over the rear fender. Almost the same color! And what a view my car had on the ride out!


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post Oct 17 2016, 04:02 PM
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And who's downstairs? Just one of my all time favorite cars!


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Let's see that one just a little bit more! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)


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A quick trip across town and the new arrival is home and dry!
Big thanks to Brad at 914 LTD and InterCity Lines. Use both with 100% confidence! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)


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post Oct 17 2016, 04:43 PM
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Very cool.

Did he have to move the 934 or 962 to offload the 914? It's always fun to hear them run.
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post Oct 17 2016, 04:44 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) What a fun delivery story. Here's to your ownership being just as exciting.
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