Detail Info for: Porsche : 914 Base Coupe 2-Door 1975 Porsche 914 Base Coupe 2-Door 1.8L

Transaction Info
Sold On:
08/01/2013
Price:
$ 4180.00
Condition:
Mileage:
141155
Location:
Newport Beach, California, 92660
Seller Type:
Private Seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1975 Porsche 914
Submodel Body Type:
Coupe
Engine:
1.8L 1795CC H4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Transmission:
5 SPEED MANUAL
VIN:
4752909962
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
GAS
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
1975 PORSCHE 914 NO RESERVE ! THIS CAR IS MY SON'S CAR SO HERE IS HIS DESCRIPTION HERE IS MY PORSCHE. IT IS MY DAILY DRIVER. THE 914 WAS MY CHILDHOOD FAVORITE CAR AND WHEN THIS ONE CAME UP LOCALLY I JUMPED AT IT. EVEN THOUGH I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE EXCITED, CRAMMING MY 6'3" 215 POUND FRAME INTO IT EVERYDAY HAS BECOME MORE IMPRACTICAL THEN I THOUGHT IT WOULD. (SEE PICTURE) .... SO NOW IT HAS TO GO. I HAVE ALREADY BOUGHT THE JEEP YOU SEE IN THE PHOTOS. THAT IS WHY I DECIDED TO GO WITH NO RESERVE. HIGH BIDDER DRIVES IT HOME! I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM THE SECOND OWNER. WHEN HE STARTED HIS FAMILY HE DIDN'T DRIVE IT MUCH SO WHEN I CAME ALONG IT NEEDED A FEW THINGS TO MAKE IT MY DAILY DRIVER. SO I PUT BRAND NEW TIRES, A FULL TUNE UP. ALL FLUIDS ARE ON SCHEDULE. I ALSO DECIDED TO HAVE THE SHIFT LINKAGE TOTALLY REBUILT AND SO NOW IT SHIFTS LIKE FACTORY FRESH! I ALSO HAD TO HAVE A NEW GENERATOR INSTALLED ALONG WITH A NEW VOLTAGE REGULATOR. SO AS IT SITS RIGHT NOW, IT IS A VERY RELIABLE DAILY DRIVER! YOU CAN FLY IN AND DRIVE IT HOME. IT DOES HAVE A SMALL OIL LEAK THAT IT HAD WHEN I GOT IT. IT HASN'T GOTTEN ANY WORSE. IT LEAVES ABOUT A QUARTER SIZE DROP WHEN I PARK IT OVERNIGHT. WHETHER I LEAVE IT SITTING FOR 1 DAY OR A FEW DAYS IT'S STILL THE SAME SIZE DROP. THIS 914 DRIVES GREAT. IT IS COLD BLOODED SO I START IT AND LET IT WARM UP BEFORE I TAKE OFF. THE CLUTCH IS IN GREAT SHAPE AND WITH ALL THE NEW GASKETS FOR THE SHIFT LINKAGE (INCLUDING THE ONE FOR THE FIREWALL INSTALLED PROPERLY) IT SHIFTS SMOOTH AND TRUE. THE CAR HANDLES EXCELLENT! ESPECIALLY WITH THE BRAND NEW TIRES. BRAKES ARE IN GREAT SHAPE AS WELL. I DO HAVE MY RECEIPTS AND RECEIPTS FROM THE PREVIOUS OWNERS ALONG WITH THE MANUAL. I DO HAVE TWO TOPS FOR THE CAR. ONE HAS RACKS SCREWED INTO IT FOR RECREATION .... BIKES, SURFBOARDS, OR EVEN A CHRISTMAS TREE. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS CAR WAS ORIGINALLY A RARE BLUE CAR FROM THE FACTORY. IT WAS COLOR CHANGED TO BURGUNDY AND THEN THE LAST OWNER PAINTED IT METALLIC GREEN. I AM NOT A COLLECTOR OR A PORSCHE EXPERT. I BOUGHT IT JUST BECAUSE I ALWAYS WANTED TO OWN ONE. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO COME BY AND CHECK IT OUT OR SEND SOMEONE TO CHECK IT OUT FOR YOU IF YOU ARE OUT OF THE AREA. PLEASE BE AWARE I AM NOT A DEALER. THIS IS AN AS IS WHERE IS AUCTION. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED NOR IMPLIED. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THE NOTES UNDER PAYMENTS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK BEFORE THE CLOSE OF AUCTION.