914 for sale

[Westblue]

I have been offered an immaculate 1 owner 914 for a very attractive price. Has anyone bought a 914 recently or has any knowledgeable advice or comments as to what are common faults or problems.

The owner is a friend of a friend and has just has a heart operation so is selling his collection - 2 x 911, 1 x 914, 1 x 928. He is a lovely man and I have no reservations about his honesty but, I don't want to buy a car which may have well-known faults or problems. As a girl, I'm not particularly mechanically minded and there are no specialists here (West Cornwall) so if anyone knows of any good reasons why a 914 is not a good buy, please speak up!

This car has a full service history, 53000 miles from new (1975) but is left hand drive and bright green (which I rather like) so the price may reflect it's appeal.

Edited by Westblue on Wednesday 28th February 00:44

[gtsralph]

Call Williams Crawford, Saltash.

They have a very good restoration operation which covers all the older cars so they will have the knowledge to inspect it for you.

[Yellow491]

Crispin manners at oaktree is your man for cornwall,and sign up to ddk a whole 914 section with very helpfull people
Great cars

[C4ME]

Immaculate, 1 owner, 53000 miles, full service history in bright green - seriously there are people who would snap your hand off to buy that. They were all LHD by the way.

Kevin is a real expert on the 914 so worth contacting him

https://www.porscheclubgb.com/regions-registers/re...

[Westblue]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your advice. I took the plunge and bought the car. Last night I went for blast, down to Sennen and back along the south road to Penzance. Top off, heavy foot (well as heavy as my size 3 would allow) ! It was heaven. Thanks again xx

[supersport]

The 914 really seems to be coming of age and is currently very popular. So nice to see them out and about.

Congrats

[irocfan]

sounds like you've had an awesome result - however (and predictably!)... could we have some photos please? I used to love the 914 "when I were a nipper"

[e30m3Mark]

Westblue said:

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your advice. I took the plunge and bought the car. Last night I went for blast, down to Sennen and back along the south road to Penzance. Top off, heavy foot (well as heavy as my size 3 would allow) ! It was heaven. Thanks again xx

Congrats! I had a 914 (albeit with 914/6 wide arch conversion and modified engine) and loved it. This was a few years ago now though and they certainly weren't as well loved as today.

I like that route too. Quite often take my E30 on early Sunday morning blasts in the summer months, before the holiday makers are up and about.

[Westblue]

woollyjoe said:

Wow. What a lovely car.

What are his other cars like?

He has sold both 911s but the 928 is still for sale.

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Can we have pics please?

[Westblue]

Almost a year on from buying my 914 and..... it is wonderful. Just had it's MOT and service - passed with no problems. Went for a blast up to St Ives... top off (the car.. not me lol). Cold air, cold blue Cornwall light, rush of adrenaline... One happy girl, lol.

[e46m3Mark]

We need more pics!

[browngt3]

Yes, let's have some pics please!

I also enjoy early Sunday morning runs out to Sennen. I will keep a look out for fast moving 914s

Mine are hibernating though, can't wait for some Spring sunshine!

[e46m3Mark]

browngt3 said:

I also enjoy early Sunday morning runs out to Sennen.

I do too. Maybe we should all go once Spring rolls around?

[browngt3]

Yeah, I'm up for that. Maybe we could get a few of us along, don't know how many PH's ers are this far down?

See you're a Bee-em man, I cut my teeth on them. First ever car was a 1502. Loved my 323i which followed it. My Dad founded the original CSL register back in the 80's, though I've converted him to Porsche now

[e46m3Mark]

My first BMW was a mint green 1502.