1973 Porsche 914, 1.7 L | Second Owner Must Sell!

1973 Porsche 914 Description

973 Porsche 914, 1.7 offered for sale by the 2nd owners. This is a nice, ready to drive clean title car in virtually original condition, to be enjoyed as is or ready for extra-special attention if the new owner so chooses. Car has 127,528 documented miles on it. The original, hard-to-find Sepia Braun (Brown) color was expensively re-painted in 2002 and done so well it fooled our last mechanic. Color looks great with the chrome bumpers.
This car originated in California where we purchased it in 1997 from the original owner. We drove it actively for about 3 years as our second car. After we left California, the car travelled with us via trailer during various relocations in Florida, California and Connecticut, where it has been mostly garaged (but run). We have service records from the original owner as well as from our ownership, plus the original manual and various related documents. As far as we know little to nothing has been done to alter this car other than normal maintenance, worn part replacement and repair for routine wear-and-tear. Since 2000 this 914 has been a used as a fun ride, mostly taken out on the nice summer weekends.
Our current service folks rated this car a "7 out of 10." (See their recent write-up at the end of the photos and email me for the two-page report.) This car starts right up, handles well and is ready for the open highway the day you take it.
Please review the photos for visual information. Below is a detailed inventory of the issues of which we are aware. We are not mechanics or gearheads, just two people who bought a 914 when we lived in Los Angeles in the late 1990s as a then 25-year old vintage sports car.
We urge you to email us at craig@craigholmes.net or call at 203 745-6280 with any questions you may have. We will make every effort to provide you with as much information as possible to help you determine if this 914 is the right one for you. Thanks for looking!
Condition Notes

• Two splits to dashboard console.
• Two tears to original passenger seat upholstery.
• Hole in tailpipe.
• Missing right side exterior jack entry cover.
• Rear left strut should be replaced (approx. $500 repair, we are told).
• Right rear turn signal bulb needs replacement.
• Air conditioning does not work / Heater is fine.
• Minor engine oil leakage.
• Paint is near fine w/ one small rub spot on the Targa top.
• Some minor fading to the black exterior side roof supports.
• Seat belt retraction springs are a bit fussy but work.
• Some rattle to rear window.
• Small cracks to rear tail lights
• Small tear to ceiling upholstery w/ some separation.
• One of the 4 Targa top storage clips is broken and should be replaced.
• All tires are approximately 1 year old.
• Included are three original keys: 2 Black, 1 Red (Valet - does not unlock glovebox).

Mileage / HistoryManufacture Date: 6/1973Original owner purchase date: 9/24/1973Mileage at our purchase in 1997: 105,900Mileage as of 5/20/2016: 127,528
Terms of Sale For our mutual consent and protection, please read these Terms of Sale prior to bidding.

• Please have funds available before bidding!
• Only certified / cashier’s checks (once cleared) or wire transfers from US banks in US currency will be accepted as the final payment. (Cash acceptable if payment is made in person.)
• During the auction the vehicle can be inspected in Middletown, CT by appointment only. Please contact us by email or phone to set time/place. Buyer acknowledges that the sellers have described any and all condition aspects of the vehicle to the best of their ability. There is no warranty offered nor implied.
• Sellers reserves the right to cancel a bid if you have any negative feedback that might prejudice your bid or no established account history on eBay.
• We will contact the successful high bidder by email after the auction closes. The winning bidder must confirm his/her winning bid with a non-refundable deposit in the amount of USD $500.00. Deposit to be paid by PayPal and must be received by the seller by midnight of the first business day following the close of the auction.
• Balance of purchase price is due to sellers within no more than five (5) business days of auction closure (excepting holidays) or the sale is considered null and void. All funds must clear prior to vehicle release for shipping. We will provide sales receipt/paperwork at that time.
• All shipping / transport arrangements, charges and obligations are the buyer's sole responsibility. Naturally, we will work with you and your shipper to the best of our abilities, but sellers are under no obligation to act as the buyer’s agent or intermediary.
• Any claims arising from damage during shipping are between buyer and shipping company. Insurance during transport is the sole responsibility of the buyer.

No bid retractions in the last 24 hours of the auction! If there are bid retractions in that time period, I reserve the right to cancel all bids, end the auction early and re-list this vehicle to protect the integrity of the auction process.
Please note, we will be out of town from May 29 - June 1st for Memorial Day weekend. The vehicle will not be available for removal during this time but we are reachable. Vehicle must be removed no later than July 1st.
Thank you and Good Luck!