The 914 that got away

ChemMan · ChemMan's Garage

I saw an ad for an auction earlier this week. One of the items listed was a 1973 porsche. It turned out to be a 914. I went and looked at it this morning. Turned out to be a pretty nice looking 1.7 L 914. Little surface rust. Needed a new clutch. I check out the things to look for on a 914 and examined the car more. Decided I would bid on it. The crowd looked good. One of the auction people kept telling people that the car was worth $18,000!

Anyway, about 5 minutes before bidding on the 914 starts, they hand out a piece of paper saying the car is part of a divorce settlement and that both the husband and wife have their names on the title. Once the car is sold, the buyer would have to contact the wife's lawyer to get her signature.

She was up at the auction in the morning. Very unhappy. She called the police and told them that all the stuff at the auction was stolen.

I decided not to bid. The car went for $3200. Which seemed a bit pricey for a car with mileage that may be 30,000 or 130,000 or maybe even 230,000.

There was a very nice set of gasburners in the trunk and luggage compartment. I asked, but they would not separate out the rims from the car.

I spoke to the winners after. A very nice couple from Canada. I hope everything works out with the lawyers. They said it was their first porsche and were understandably excited.

Oh Haha · 11-25-2006, 03:54 PM

Was this on Pierson rd.? I saw the sign whilst carting the family around today.

ChemMan · ChemMan's Garage

Yup. Pierson and Linden. Thought about calling you this morning to go over and look at it with me. But I figured Saturday is Family day so I did'nt.

Oh Haha · 11-25-2006, 04:02 PM

I woulda gone with you. Instead, I ended up installing the Christmas lights. I did get my exhaust stud replaced, though.
Not to make this Internet for one but are you guys able to come to Jake's B-Day party?

ChemMan · ChemMan's Garage

Planning on it. You know how it goes. All depends on Benda's work. I'll let you know when I speak to her. She is at work tonight. Nice Invitations btw. I guess it's still about Thomas for these kids.
Mike

Oh Haha · 11-25-2006, 04:47 PM

Oh yeah, Thomas rules!!!
Jake received a pair of TTT shoes from my sister. They were in town from Chicago and won't be able to come back for his B-day.
He is REALLY into "CARS" right now. I think we have watched the movie 5000 times since I got it. Great movie but, son, take a break!
Hope you guys can come on the 3rd.