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75 914 FS ON SF CL |
stevesc_us |
May 19 2020, 10:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 12-February 06 From: Redwood City, CA Member No.: 5,569 |
Looks darker than Baltic blue, but does not appear to be a bad deal with the engine upgrade. No affiliation.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/ctd/d/san-...7127148583.html |
FRUNKenstein |
May 31 2020, 10:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 25-May 20 From: Overland Park, KS Member No.: 24,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Looks darker than Baltic blue, but does not appear to be a bad deal with the engine upgrade. No affiliation. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/ctd/d/san-...7127148583.html I’m no stranger to Porsche, but just starting a search for a 914, and my 914 knowledge is pretty minimal. In fact, I’ve never even driven one. Is an aftermarket engine block like this seen as a value add or, like a lot of engine mods in other models, does it make the car difficult to sell? I like the idea of 125 hp, but with the color change, I’m guessing this car is never going to sell for a top of market price. But does the engine modification further hurt the value? I actually like the color, even though not period factory correct, and I actually drive my cars, so I’m not looking for a garage queen. But, I don’t want a car that’s going to be impossible to sell if I ever decide to. |
JOEPROPER |
May 31 2020, 12:42 PM
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The answer is "no" unless you ask... Group: Members Posts: 1,184 Joined: 21-November 15 From: White Plains New York Member No.: 19,387 Region Association: North East States |
I think that 2056 from Original Customs adds value! If you drive your cars, then this looks to be a nice option. I'd go look at it if I were in the market. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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Mueller |
May 31 2020, 01:28 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Not an aftermarket engine block, it has a rebuilt engine supplied by Original Customs, very reputable company and 914World supporter.
The motor alone is $5000 investment, without the installation. The carbs are a love/hate type thing, if you are comfortable with them then not a bad deal at all. |
Chris H. |
May 31 2020, 04:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,027 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Maybe @McMark is familiar with it?
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FRUNKenstein |
May 31 2020, 08:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 25-May 20 From: Overland Park, KS Member No.: 24,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hmm, now I’m intrigued. Do you guys ever go check out a local car for sale as a favor to someone else?
And I agree, that’s definitely not Baltic Blue: Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
luft |
Jun 2 2020, 07:03 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 11-January 16 From: Carefree AZ Member No.: 19,551 Region Association: None |
0 post, needs a favor ha ha
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FRUNKenstein |
Jun 2 2020, 07:22 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 25-May 20 From: Overland Park, KS Member No.: 24,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
0 post, needs a favor ha ha Good, glad to hear. I have been a member on Rennlist since 2003 and am a moderator on 996outpost.com. I’ve gone to check out local cars at the request of others at least 10 times. I’m always happy to do that as I enjoy it. At this point, you’d have to take any report I do with a grain of salt because I’m just getting started learning about these cars. And man, there is a lot to learn! I appreciate the members here and their willingness to share their knowledge with a 914 newbie like me. Edit: Aww, man, you changed your post while I was responding, apparently. I understood your original post to say that people on here would go check out a car local to them on behalf of someone who lives far away. I apologize if I was being out of line. |
FRUNKenstein |
Jun 2 2020, 07:27 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 25-May 20 From: Overland Park, KS Member No.: 24,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I think that 2056 from Original Customs adds value! If you drive your cars, then this looks to be a nice option. I'd go look at it if I were in the market. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Thanks for the welcome, Joe! And the info! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
FRUNKenstein |
Jun 2 2020, 07:36 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 25-May 20 From: Overland Park, KS Member No.: 24,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Not an aftermarket engine block, it has a rebuilt engine supplied by Original Customs, very reputable company and 914World supporter. The motor alone is $5000 investment, without the installation. The carbs are a love/hate type thing, if you are comfortable with them then not a bad deal at all. Thank you for the reply. I think I read somewhere that a change to carbs should be accompanied with a cam change. Is that true? I assume the engine in this car would be set up for carbs as it's an upgrade. |
rhodyguy |
Jun 2 2020, 07:38 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,054 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
After ALL the dust settles, the investment in that engine is more than 5k.
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FRUNKenstein |
Jun 2 2020, 07:50 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 25-May 20 From: Overland Park, KS Member No.: 24,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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burton73 |
Jun 2 2020, 01:24 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,484 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
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FRUNKenstein |
Jun 2 2020, 02:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 25-May 20 From: Overland Park, KS Member No.: 24,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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flat4guy |
Jun 4 2020, 08:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 442 Joined: 10-October 16 From: nor cal Member No.: 20,484 Region Association: Northern California |
Clean car but I can't stop looking at the VW bus
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FRUNKenstein |
Jul 26 2020, 07:17 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 25-May 20 From: Overland Park, KS Member No.: 24,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
This car has resurfaced on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/293663507465 Really an interesting car with lots of new parts. If I hadn’t just bought a 914, I would be interested in this one. If I recall correctly, the asking price on Craigslist was $15,000. Currently the high bid is $5,100 (reserve not met). I wonder what it would bring if the respray had been done in the original color. Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
fiacra |
Jul 26 2020, 12:45 PM
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Person.Woman.Man.Camera.TV Group: Members Posts: 302 Joined: 1-March 19 From: East Bay Region - California Member No.: 22,920 Region Association: Northern California |
It's also back on CL here in the Bay Area. $18,488 asking price. The posting says it has a "Jake Baby" engine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/ctd/d/san-...7166014544.html |
drem914 |
Jul 26 2020, 01:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,025 Joined: 16-May 08 From: Trabuco Canyon, CA Member No.: 9,062 Region Association: Southern California |
Color is---- My guess is Sapphire Blue A nice blue Bob B Agreed - very nice color! Very sharp car. Based on year probably a respray of the original Ancona Blue. @McMark Do you recall providing this engine since your listed in the adverts? |
FRUNKenstein |
Jul 26 2020, 01:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 25-May 20 From: Overland Park, KS Member No.: 24,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
It's also back on CL here in the Bay Area. $18,488 asking price. The posting says it has a "Jake Baby" engine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/ctd/d/san-...7166014544.html Interesting. Based on the ebay username, it appears a dealer bought it and is trying to flip it. |
digit3 |
Jul 26 2020, 08:49 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 26 Joined: 23-November 19 From: Tucson Member No.: 23,665 Region Association: Southwest Region |
1992 Porsche Cobalt Blue Poly apparently
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