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1973 Porsche 914 2.0 Appearance Pkg, Completely Restored, High Performance on 2040-cars

US $12,750.00
Year:1973 Mileage:38954 Color: Red /
 Black
Location:

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.0 4 cylinder
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 4732908740 Year: 1973
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Porsche
Model: 914
Trim: Targa
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 38,954
Exterior Color: Red
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Up for sale is my RUST FREE 1973 Porsche 914 that I acquired earlier this spring from a gentlemen who restored and raced Porsche 911's. In the past two months I've added three Volvo's to my collection and have decided to focus on Swedish iron. The previous owner gave me quite a comprehensive history on the car so please read the entire description as I'd like to give the new owner as detailed overview as I can.


This 914 underwent an extensive restoration in 2011 and has approximately 8,000 miles since that was completed. Here's a rundown of what was done during the restoration:

*The car was originally signal orange but was professionally painted Tomato Red including the targa top (1992 VW GTI color).
*Originally a 1.7 block, the engine was rebuilt by JCS to 2.0 specs. Fuel injection converted to dual 44 carbs with correct emulsion and jets
*new engine mounts at rebuild
*Cam is a Webcam mild street
*5-speed transmission rebuilt. Has a new Sachs clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing, optimized Delrin bushings in most of the linkage.
*new glass all around and German top of the line rubber
*Period correct exhaust with German 2.0 setup
*stainless steel brake lines, Ferodo pads, 911 master cylinder and new OEM rotors
* Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires 205/60/15 (now have about 8,000 miles on them)

Since the restoration was completed there were some additional performance tweeks:
*New Nology wires
*New Bosch blue coil
*new K&N washable filters
*NOS 009 Bosch distributor
*pertronix ignition
*new fuel pump with glass fuel filters
replaced steering rack, bushings and bearings
replaced heater blower with a 3-speed out of a 911
window cranks are from a late 356
replaced all tie rods
new Optima battery with external cutoff switch
synthetic oil and all Royal purple fluids throughout


The wheels are real Fuchs 2.0 alloys (not replicas) with real alloy center caps. All chrome is excellent. There were some minor cracks on the dash so it's now has a new hard cover. High end Sony cd stereo. Original black carpet is in very good condition with a set of Porsche black mats. The seats are in excellent condition but do have a few minor seam splits and tears. The targa top has a new gray felt headliner.

Included for the new owner is a shop manual and a very hard to find set of three keys - black OEM, red OEM valet and one metal dealer blank. Some work receipts available.

Finally, I was told by the previous owner (the 911 racer) that this 914 puts out 142 hp and I believe it. A few years ago I owned a 74 914 with fuel injection and this is so much faster and responsive. 1973 is the preferred year for 914's. For whatever it's worth, the 2012 Collector Cars Price Guide (Krause Publications) estimates this car to be valued at $16,800 in #2 condition. I would grade it very close to that condition.

Every time I sell one of my classic cars I get asked if I'm interested in a "trade". As explained above, if you have an interesting old (pre-1973) Volvo or Saab in excellent condition, I'm all ears- if you have an old Harley or 65 Cadillac, don't bother asking. I'm certainly no expert on Porsche's but I spent 6 months researching 914's before buying this one. You'll be hard pressed to find one better at the asking price.

Keep in mind this is a 40 year old car...there are no warrantees or guarantees. Vehicle is sold as is. If you are local, email me for an appointment to see and drive the car before buying and feel free to bring your mechanic or Porsche expert. I am happy to assist your shipper with delivery. 

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