FS: 1970 Porsche 914-6, Factory Correct Restoration, Many NOS Parts

[nvrlift]

1970 Porsche 914-6
VIN # 9140430300
Engine Type 901/38 SN: 6404189
Transmission Type 914/01 SN: 7501745

• Early production example with Porsche COA, all numbers matching
• 4-year factory correct restoration
• Restored and owned by noted Marque experts
• Extensive list of rare and NOS parts

Manufactured by Porsche in February 1970 and finished in Light Ivory, this 914-6 (“0300”) has been the subject of a faithful four-year factory correct restoration just completed in 2016. “0300” began its restoration path back in 2007 under the hands of Jack Kimoto (the owner at that time), and received a correct respray in factory Light Ivory Glasurit paint. Next, Marco Gerace of TLG Porsche Repair in N. Hollywood, CA purchased the car in 2008 and used the car sparingly. With an indicated 56K miles (TMU), Bernd Buschen (lifetime Porsche Technician and owner of European Autowerke) purchased the car in 2012 and embarked on a full restoration.

Mr. Buschen took he car down to a bare shell and determined the paint was in excellent condition, other than the engine bay which was repainted and some areas of wet sanding, and then the 4-year task of restoration and part collecting began. Attention to detail was paramount in the restoration, and it is evident throughout when looking at this car and the list of rare parts sought out. Every fastener, switch, gasket, painted or plated part was all done with an eye to factory correct specification.

Sample highlights of rare/NOS 914-6 parts used on this restoration:
• NOS Sigla windshield
• Correct NOS heel pad with new perlon carpet
• Chrome surround interior light (specific to 914-6 cars)
• NOS Factory 914-6 Leistritz Muffler
• Boge front struts which are unique to the 914-6 painted correctly in grey
• NOS Seat Belt Receivers & restored belts
• Center console, passenger foot rest, correct 914-6 steering wheel

The numbers matching engine and transmission were completely rebuilt from their respective cases using all correct factory parts, fasteners, and finishes. Weber carburetors were fully rebuilt and tuned to factory specifications and paired with period correct date coded intake manifolds and throttle positioner. Marelli distributor was serviced and set to the proper advance. Factory original heat exchangers were cleaned and ceramic coated, while a brand new Factory NOS 914-6 (Not 911) muffler was fitted with the correct chrome tail pipe tip.

The suspension, brakes and wheels of “0300” all received the same level of fastidious restoration down to the correct Michelin tires, and Harvey Weidman refinished 14x5.5” Fuchs. Bilstein shocks in the rear, new inserts in the front complement all new bushings throughout. 914-6 calipers were disassembled and rebuilt, and all new brake lines were fitted. The car drives tight and as new.

The interior is as new by Steve Shepp of Classic Interior Restoration, with rare NOS heel pads fitted to new correct perlon carpet, houndstooth seat inserts, rare center console, passenger foot rest, sun visors, refinished gauges (Palo Alto Speedometer), restored belts with NOS seat belt receivers, and a correct 914-6 steering wheel. Of special note is the 1970s NOS Sigla tinted front windshield, and the rare heated rear window.

“0300” comes with the correct factory jack (with correct carpet pad), fully restored tool kit, original books and manuals, as well as the DOM key card, and original keys. Showing just over 200 miles since restoration, this sorted 914-6 is ready to be enjoyed or added to any world class Porsche collection.

SOLD.

More pictures and details - http://www.nweuro.com/Inventory/1970-Porsche-9146/

Thanks!

[Cal]

A nicely restored '6' at a decent price.....GLWS.

There's an interesting thread about this car over on 914World.....

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=289176

[bbart]

Ex Marco Gerace. Very cool. I would love to have this...

[Mr9146]

Ex Marco Gerace. Very cool. I would love to have this...

Don't get too excited. I didn't do much for the car other than rescue it from the depths of Jack Komoto's shop and turn a VERY small profit when I sold it.

I purchased the car under the premise that it was complete and that any and all missing pieces would be given to me should the inventory come up short. Well, I essentially got 70% of a car and the remaining pieces never materialized. However, I did get the original engine case (and I think the original trans?) with the car so it was matching numbers when I rescued it. I also got a fair bit of the 914/6 specific parts (brakes, switches, circuit panel, CDI panel, rear valence etc.).

The car was painted when I got it so I didn't do any of the bodywork or paint.

I did the suspension to make it a roller, partially laid out the wiring, pulled and painted the dash structure (I may have even put it back in), and I converted the rear brakes to 914/6 GT (which seem to have gone missing). Basically, I started to do the assembly on the car and got sidetracked by my mid-to-late-20s. I sold the car to Bernie as a roller/basket case. It took him 4 years to put it together.

My involvement in the car is fairly insignificant and, frankly, I shouldn't be attached to the car other than to say that I rescued it from Jack.

[davep]

However, I did get the original engine case (and I think the original trans?) with the car so it was matching numbers when I rescued it.

No, not the original transmission; the original would be in the 0300 range, this one is from a car about 1400 later.