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> 914-6 for sale near me, Save me from myself!?
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post May 15 2026, 03:33 PM
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Hey Gang,

I stumbled upon a pretty tattered 914-6 for sale in my area. It sustained some *serious* damage back in the early 80's (according to the ad). Knowing what I know about welding/painting/etc - this car is beyond my capabilities. Knowing what well done 6s are going for, you may not be upside down at the end if you could do the work yourself. The rear corner seems to be the worst of what you can see. Side note, I wonder what this thing looked like in it's hey day? The 80's were a wild time.

According to the ad, the car will also include a donor 914 shell for chassis repair, as well as bumpers and other miscellaneous parts to assist with repair.

I have the room and most of the skills necessary... (/me starts thinking...) I mean... I've seen Ben install flares... how hard can this be?!

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post May 15 2026, 03:43 PM
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Just FYI....this car is for sale in the Classifieds on this site by a well known member. Here:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=378099
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post May 15 2026, 03:46 PM
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QUOTE(Craigers17 @ May 15 2026, 02:43 PM) *

Just FYI....this car is for sale in the Classifieds on this site by a well known member. Here:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=378099


Ohhh! That's great to know, thank you. I should have checked there first. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I want to see this car back when it was rolling with those flares filled out and a fresh paint job.

If I had the skills, it would be incredibly tempting.
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post May 15 2026, 03:58 PM
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needs to go on a Cellette bench, pulled straight, then the bent pieces of metal removed and car rebuilt, still on the bench.
It's all doable but not for the faint of heart or wallet.
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post May 15 2026, 04:08 PM
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It would be incredibly cool to bring this back to it's green 914-6 glory. It ticks all the right boxes for me!! Green. 6. 1970 (I was born the last day of 69, so I can almost say 'it's my birth year...'.)

I need to borrow a cellette bench and some balls.
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post May 15 2026, 04:10 PM
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It should be saved, but it wont' be a money maker to do right. Being a real 914-6, hopefully it doesn't get picked up and just have a bunch of donor parts/fenders welded on. Already said, needs to be put on a Cellette bench, straightened and fixed correctly.
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post May 15 2026, 04:14 PM
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A guy could retire and start a youtube channel documenting the resurrection video series. I could be the next Ian or Chris... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

This is the kind of car that you fix and keep, not fix it to sell it.

Hey Chris, can we have a party at the RedBarn where we have Ben come out and put a rear corner on it for me? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Then... there is my wife... who would make me sleep in it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post May 15 2026, 04:56 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ May 15 2026, 03:58 PM) *

needs to go on a Cellette bench, pulled straight, then the bent pieces of metal removed and car rebuilt, still on the bench.
It's all doable but not for the faint of heart or wallet.

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might be upside down when it's said and done
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post May 15 2026, 05:13 PM
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QUOTE(TRP @ May 15 2026, 03:14 PM) *

A guy could retire and start a youtube channel documenting the resurrection video series. I could be the next Ian or Chris... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

This is the kind of car that you fix and keep, not fix it to sell it.

Hey Chris, can we have a party at the RedBarn where we have Ben come out and put a rear corner on it for me? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Then... there is my wife... who would make me sleep in it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

@TRP - A couple folks alerted me to this car. Yes, it's tempting ... But I agree with what's already been said: LOTS of serious chassis and metal work, plus the "what else needs help?" Not sure it's worth it, at least at the current asking price.
But if you do buy it, let me know. I'd be up for helping...
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post May 15 2026, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ May 15 2026, 02:10 PM) *

It should be saved, but it wont' be a money maker to do right. Being a real 914-6, hopefully it doesn't get picked up and just have a bunch of donor parts/fenders welded on. Already said, needs to be put on a Cellette bench, straightened and fixed correctly.

The great thing about a Celette bench is there is no fooling it, you have to get the car right to make it fit. The bench doesn't care about your feelings...


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