Porche 914 Targa - Air Conditioned - Daily Driver on 2040-cars

 73 Porsche 914 2.0, Arizona & Florida car rust free.
I have included lots of pictures, if you want a picture of any particular part of the car let me know and I'll be happy to send a hi-res photo.

Vehicle Description
This auction is for a 1973 Porsche 914
This rust free car has the following original factory options:

• Fuchs 2.0 alloy wheels
• Front and rear sway bars
• Rear window defrost
• Center console with gauges
• Chrome front and rear bumpers
• Fog lights

History
The car lived in Arizona until 1994 and was originally purchased from Camelback Porsche (the Camelback Porche licence plate frame is included).
The car was then stored until 1997, when it began an extensive 3 year long restoration.
The car was purchased in 2002 and shipped to Florida where it has been in an air conditioned garage to date.

Paint and Body
This car was completely disassembled in 1997. The front & rear trunks, engine compartment, and passenger compartments were all sanded down and an epoxy primer was applied to prohibit rust.
Then painted with a urethane top coat, and finished with concept 2020 clear coat.
The body was completely stripped to metal, epoxy primered, then a coat of two part K36 sandable primer, guide coated, sealed with epoxy sealer, then top coated with urethane paint and clear coated with concept 2020 clear coat.
All paint products used were high quality PPG products.
The stripe was painted first then taped off and then the body was painted. The clear coat was applied over both the stripe and the red body at the same time so the stripe is inside the paint and cannot be felt.The gauge face plate also has the stripe painted on it. This creates a great visual effect from behind the wheel.  The front and rear valances, rocker panels, side sails and top were all sanded, primed, and painted with high gloss paint and concept 2020 clear.


Engine and Drive-train
The 2.0 case, crank, connecting rods, and heads were sent to Zim's Autotechnik in Texas for
inspection and rebuilding. The case was align bored and the connecting rods were rebuilt with new
piston end bushings and cap bolts. The crank was within specification and required no attention.
The heads got new phosphorus bronze valve guides pressend in, new valve tappets, new stainless intake
valves, and new sodium filled exhaust valves. The head was fly-cut for a new sealing surface. The core
heads had no cracks and didn't need to be repaired. New pistions and cylinders were used as well as
a new Webcam cam and lifter set. The original fuel injection-was refurbished and installed. Stainless
steel heat exchangers and a new factory 73-74 muffler was installed. The engine starts quick, runs cool and
wonderfully smooth.

Air Conditioning
Aftermarket air conditioning was professionally installed in 2003 by Black Forest in Fort Lauderdale FL.
The original air duct has been removed (but saved) and replaced with a double vent located on the passenger side.
I got sick of hitting my knees on it and it covered part of the center console and, it's such a small interior there is no need for such an elaborate ventilation system. 
I realize that Porsche purists may frown on added AC but in South Florida it's an absolute necessity.

Other Extras include:

• Sachs clutch package
• European front / rear turn signal lenses
• H-4 head lamps
• Wooden steering wheel / gear shift knob
• Custom interior (seats, door pannels)
• Porsche logo floor mats
• Additional center console gauges (cylinder head temp, and oil pressure)
• Vintage Blaubunkt cassette deck
• Chrome front/rear bumpers with bumper tops
• 5th Fusch full size spare
• Dunlop 195x65xl5" tires
• Bug bra
• Electric Porsche rear lens update
• 76 style fuel pump. nicely located in front under gas tank with 76 mount and cover plate, just like the original 76.
• Air Conditioning

Vehicle Condition
This is one of the nicest 1973 914's you will find. It has approximately 8,000 miles on it since its
restoration.  Its restoration missed no important details to make it a terrific daily driver and a show
car on weekends. Its minor defects include: the top paint is cracking in a few areas, and very
minor dings on doors and panels. Minor damage to the upper left corner of the driver's side seat caused by a
a teething puppy, bad doggie!
The 2.0 engine came from a 1976 2.0 with 76K original miles on it before it was rebuilt.
The mileage is approximate due to the odometer not functioning. Other than these things, it is truly
in wonderful condition. A nice find for the true 914 enthusiast, a great daily driver or weekend racer.

Terms of Sale
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purchase the vehicle. This arrangement is outlined in the eBay User Agreement.  
No bidders with negative feedback or bid retractions.  If this is you, and you bid, I will delete it.
Winning bidder MUST contact me within 24 hours end of auction to acknowledge the winning of the
auction and to make arrangements. 50% of winning bid is due within 5 days from the end of the
auction. The other 50% is due when the car is picked up, which must be within 14 days from the
end of the auction.  Please arrange to have the car picked up within 14 days from the end of the
auction. Buyer will pay all shipping costs if you wish to have the car shipped.
Please be sure you have the funds before placing your bid. This vehicle is being sold ‘as is’.
I accept cashier's checks for initial payment and either cashier's check or cash when the car is to be picked up.