914 LE value

[jjflash]

Originally Posted by the

Didn't mean to make ya feel bad! Nothing you can do about it if you found it too late in the process. Plus, you need to get a handle on the market and get comfortable with prices before you can act quickly.

That car got that price not only because it was an LE. ANY 73/74 2.0 in stock configuration, with that level of restoration, is going to sell very quickly at $15K.

Even the less desirable models (which are basically any model OTHER than a 73/74 2.0) are getting surprisingly high prices, IF they are in exceptional condition.

I've had a bunch of different 914s, I'd hold out for a 73/74 2.0. IMO, they really are the best of the bunch, and def. the most collectible.

No worries....I'm over it.

I've missed PLENTY of cars in my time! And I've snapped up a few no-brainers too. The hunt is half the fun, at least for me.

I had two 914's back in the early '80's--my first Porsches after about 25 VW's. I'm a sucker for really nicely preserved and/or restored cars and I fell for this one. Added bonus is I've learned a lot about the LE's too. Enough to be able to identify one if I ever run across it and snap it up!

Onward and upward....

[Fidalgo911S]

Originally Posted by the

I agree a lot of people are jumping on the "914 values are skyrocketing!" bandwagon...

Guilty . I bought my first 914 this year and am having such a great time with the car. I want to tell everyone I meet - This is fun! But, I'd rather they stay low in price so many more can find out how much fun they are.

Sorry you missed out on that LE Stephen. Hope there's another just around the corner.

[jjflash]

Originally Posted by Fidalgo911S

Guilty . I bought my first 914 this year and am having such a great time with the car. I want to tell everyone I meet - This is fun! But, I'd rather they stay low in price so many more can find out how much fun they are.

Sorry you missed out on that LE Stephen. Hope there's another just around the corner.

Thanks. That's the fun of this hobby--never know what's around the next corner, but it might be fun.

[Brother]

The market is a little unbalanced I think. If you look at Bruce Anderson's columns in Excellence, you would think your "so-so" car is worth a ton. I just want an accurate definition of so-so, good, and excellent.

California might pay a premium, but they have better choice. I might pay a premium in the other states, but is for lack of selection.

[tumamilhem]

NADA value on a regular 914 2.0 in good condition is $17K. A nice one up to $23K.

An LE is a different story. It is the rarest 914 production car ever made. There were two: the creamsicle and the bumblebee. Only 500 or each were made in a 7 week period beginning the middle of February of 1974. About 20% of them remain. They were fully optioned and Can Am tribute cars. Their value is much more. Mine was made on 14 February 1974 - Valentine's Day. I believe it is the 11th Creamsicle made. And as far as its value? If you offered me $30K I wouldn't sell it. Maybe $40K... But only if I found another that was impeccable.



By the way, if you are looking for a nice, solid 914 in good condition, I have one I'm selling. Only $10K for this one. Rebuilt engine as well, built up to a 2.2.

[Matt Monson]

Wondered why a 6 year old thread was bumped. Now I see why. You are selling something. We do have a forum for that...