Porsche 914/6 collectability

[gulf908]

Guys,

I thought I could start here as this thread is the fount of all 914-6 wisdom !
As you may recall from my previous 914-6 thread,I regard a -6 as unfinished business in my Porsche career.

http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...till-dreaming-...

I am doing a feasibility exercise to see what the going rate is for a good/high standard driver would be at the moment in the USA.
The car I have in mind would be something like Kent's car,which has gone back to Germany I believe.
My budget would be circa $45k US,allowing for some minor mechanical repairs but not for anything substantial body-wise.
I have looked at the Russo & Steel sale at Newport for $58k recently.
This is the sort of car I would be interested in but shipping and taxes here soon escalate to outside my budget at that sale price.
Perhaps the car I would be looking for may not even be for sale at the moment ?
I have someone in Orange County to look at cars for me but this should not be a restriction.
I will be using the -6 as my only car driven on a regular basis.
Should I advertise on 914 world or 914 club and are there any parties to steer clear of ? (pm as appropriate)
Any Ideas ??

TIA
Dennis

[sithot]

There is a 914/6 that a friend picked up a few weeks ago for a project that he realizes he doesn't have time for.
The car will need restoration but doesn't look like the pile that sold on BAT/ebay for close to $19K.
Original engine is gone but it does have a number of parts that will be difficult to source like original heat exchangers that aren't rusted and a very nice original Leisteitz "6" muffler. Current engine is a '73 "E" sporting Webers.
The car is Light Ivory in color. Has an old respray but they didn't "jamb the doors" so the build decal is intact.
PM if you would like contact information.

[gulf908]

Tom,

thanks for your response.
pm sent.

Cheers,
Dennis.

[913]

Dennis,
I have a friend that has a very original 914/6 that he wants me to sell for him. He's building a second home in Arizona and wants to put the money towards that.
The car is mostly original paint, original engine and transmission, still a tail shifter. According to the COA it has a limited slip and 14" Fuchs.
The car was sold new in San Francisco and then moved to Texas. Very rust free. The only modification is a sport muffler. Original rear valance has holes for the pipes and the original exit was welded up. An easy fix, although I like the sport muffler. Original air filter, no K&Ns etc. Still has the cold start solenoid, disarmed of course.
I found this car for him about ten years ago, it belonged to a good friend of mine. The current owner says he puts about 200 miles a year on it. The car has about 80,000 miles on it.
Orange!
He wants around $45,000. It's currently registered and drives very well. Very presentable.
let me know if this interests you.
Thanks,
Rich

[gulf908]

Rich,
Yes please.
I have a friend in Phoenix and one in Orange county to look at it.
Where is the car located at present ?
PM sent.

Cheers,
Dennis.

[LongRanger]

VIN = 9140430011
Eng# = 6400011
Trans# = 7500011

See post #9 . . .
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...etetsen-Museum

[gulf908]

Rich,

Thanks for your responses and I hope to finalise this in the near future.

Thanks,
Dennis.

[gulf908]

Car sold and on its way shortly to beautiful downtown Sydney !
Thanks Rich & Roger !

Cheers,
Dennis.

[Zedone]

Car sold and on its way shortly to beautiful downtown Sydney !
Thanks Rich & Roger !

Cheers,
Dennis.

Dennis,
Welcome to the family and it appears from the above, to the brotherhood of the orange-men. These little things are addictive. It's my favorite ride and I'm sure will be yours as well. A well sorted stock 6 moves pretty well.

[rower]

Orange looks great! What's the ceiling on price for these cars? For the stunningly great original ones?