Well, it looks like your me, a fiew months ago. I just got my first car, 73 914 2.0 + 2 other parts cars, and one that might turn into a racer or just gona sell, for a mesly 950 bucks, guy had to sell fast. I have noticed that people like to sell these things really cheep because they have "better" things to do. im turning 16 in a month so i know where you are, if you are worying about insurance, you pay the same for a 914 for insurance as an 86 honda, exluding the 914-6. And just like you i knew nothing about 914's except that they have 2 trunks are REALLY light and have no power. email me if you need some more q's but i know they are a great porsche for the money and an even better auto cross car. welcome to the list,
and go to the 914 forums for detailed q's. Dave Darling is a living 914 dictionary and there are a ton of other people there.
My email and check out my site for pics of my work in project. happy trails. !!!