1976 Porsche 914

Coupe

2.0 L

Manual

4762900777

Clear

Gasoline

This may be a long read but this car has a story. This vehicle is a result of a ground-up restoration by a 82-year-old man which I met by chance back in March. He had two 914 cars in his garage and were not even for sale. One was a 99% complete restoration and the other was no more than a shell with a wiring harness and suspension. I bought them both after some conversation along with 2 additional motors and 3 additional trannys. There were also 20 boxes of parts to complete the shell. The stripped car and parts have been sold. This car for sale took about four years for him to restore. His reason for selling was the death of his wife and he was in failing health. I installed the distributor after purchasing the car consequently he has yet to hear this car run. This vehicle has a rebuilt motor with about 50 miles on it so far. There is limited paperwork. Motor runs strong with no smoke. Motor was rebuilt over a year ago but just recently started. I have noticed an oil drip on the ground, but it is minor. Five-speed transmission works flawlessly. All syncros work well. Vehicle shifts easily. Transmission is a side shift. I do not know if the transmission has been rebuilt however it does perform that way. I can ask. Previous owner welded gusset reinforcements at the suspension mounting points giving the car greater integrity. Vehicle is rust free with one exception in the photos. Both doors open and close like your refrigerator. Vehicle has new tires. Vehicle does need weather strips. All lights work as they should. All gauges work as they should. Since purchasing I have installed electronic ignition, new clutch cable, new battery, dist., plugs, wires, rotor, new Weber carb. and intake manifolds. Automatic choke works. All sheet-metal is amazingly straight. (I have 30 yrs in body shops) Vehicle has a matte yellow finish, not quite a Semi-gloss but not a full gloss. Both trunk floors have original silver paint. All door jams, hood and trunk jams match the exterior. Interior is in very good condition. There are no creaks or rattles when driving this car. All suspension is tight. Steering is tight. Vehicle literally drives like a new car. The odometer is in the 60's and that could be true but I cannot say. The clutch pedal does not show excessive wear leading me to believe it is accurate. Odometer works. I have owned the car six months however it just hit the streets this week hence the 50 miles on the motor. Not knowing what to expect I have been more than pleasantly surprised now that I have driven this vehicle. The great state of North Carolina does not want me to drive on their roads for one year. This car does not need to sit. I would not be selling the car otherwise. This vehicle is easily a $7500.00 car however I am listing with no reserve. Feel free to ask questions as I am in contact with the restorer.On Sep-05-14 at 22:37:49 PDT, seller added the following information: ADDED NOTATION: I noticed in all the pictures the driver's seat is not fully pictured. The left edge of the seat has one small rip on the seat. See the photo. I don't want to mislead anyone. The engine now has about 100 miles on it. It is still flawless. After a drive of over 30 minutes I checked the temp. of the engine and trans. Engine was 217 degrees Fahrenheit and the trans. was 171. The internet stated engine operating temp from 180 to 230. Also it is not a matching number car. 1976 2.0 L engine number is GC 003770. Vin of the car ran engine numbers up to 002915. Car was built 9/75. Engine was built later. If I learn more I will post it. Thanks