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Buy a Porsche 914 For a Good Cause

I stumbled on to this Craigslist posting for a Porsche 914 that is being sold to fund chemo treatment for the family dog, Pippen:

quote from seller’s listing:

I am using the money to pay for my dogs Chemo-Therapy. My cat is in love with her (see pic below). The other is her as a puppy. Must Sell. Please make me an offer. Thank you.

Please visit http://www.savepippen.com/ for details.

Beautiful 1973 Porsche 914 for sell, not trade. It is a 1.7 liter with a clear title. The vehicle looks real good for its age. It is a restoration vehicle and a lot of work has been done to the vehicle already. The inside could use some TLC. I have original paperwork on all work completed (by a shop) on the vehicle since 1987. There has been approximately 3 owners. We believe the 77,000 miles on the car are original, according to the dealer we bought the car from years ago; I have no paperwork to suggest either way.

Some of the work done on vehicle since 1987: Replaced Clutch – 1987; Transmission Repaired & Replaced Main Shaft – 1987; Clutch Kit – 1999; Alternator Exchanged – 1999; Replaced Front/Rear Struts – 2000; Transmission Serviced – 2002; Bosch Rebuilt Starter – 2002; Replaced Front Brake Pads – 2003; Replaced Voltage Regulator & Alternator Belt – 2003; Updated Stereo w/Speakers – 2003; Replaced fuel hoses coming from tank (tank seals are in great condition) – 2008.

The missus and I are dog owners ourselves and we’ve been fortunate not to have any serious issues with our dog, Sam. We couldn’t help but try to assist in spreading the word about this story. If you’re in the market for a 914 in the Pacific Northwest, this might make for an easy decision under the circumstances.

1974 Porsche 914: Very Low Mileage Example on eBay

In the affordable and attainable category, the 1974 Porsche 914 2.0 w/ 24k miles, New York:

Porsche 914 For Sale

1974 Porsche 914 2.0 This car is 100% original and in pristine condition. The car is as if it rolled off the factory floor. 1974 2.0 is the year of choice for the 914. Body is flawless with absolutely no rust. Car runs as if new. Includes original keys, owners manual, tool kit, etc. This is an unexpected sale on my part. I just put 4 new tires on and had 4 wheel alignment done this past week. In the past 6 months engine received tune-up, valve adjustment, major service, all fluids changed, brake pads. Also new fuel and brake lines installed. Any and all questions welcome.

These seem to be an increasingly good value as we see early 911 examples shoot for the sky. Worth considering or worth saving a few more dollars for a 911? Leave a comment!