EDITOR'S
NOTE:Be forewarned. While the rest of this site attempts to present
information regarding Porsche 914
vehicles in a fairly professional and factual manner, this page is comprised
primarily of the owner's opinions.
On-line auctions are a tremendous source for parts that would otherwise be
virtually impossible to find at reasonable prices. I have purchased hundreds of
Porsche® 914 parts on
eBay®.
At least 95% of the individuals and companies
selling 914 parts and accessories on eBay (and elsewhere online) are completely
honest and a pleasure to deal with. There are, however, many sellers of
items that arrive... other than represented, and these companies and individuals
have played a large part in inducing me to
create this entire site.
I
spend a fair amount of time perusing "all things 914" on eBay,
because there are always items that I either want or need for my own projects. I
also like to keep track of the availability and price of certain parts and
accessories. In the past, if I came across a
"misrepresented" item, I would generally send the seller a note
explaining the discrepancy. Such notes were frequently neither well-received nor acted
upon.
So, in the spirit of information sharing (which is what P914.com is all
about), I decided to add this page of noteworthy Porsche 914-related listings on
eBay. Herein, I will highlight a few current
auctions as either "Items of Concern," for those listings that appear
to be other than what they claim, or "Items of Interest" for things I
would bid on if I did not already have one (or more). If you happen to be reading this and find you are
listing a "Concern" item, please make appropriate corrections.
Sorry, it's probably nothing personal. If you find
that you have bid on or were thinking of bidding on a "Concern"
item, consider re-evaluating. If you see an auction that might be of
"Concern," please e-mail the link to ContactUs@p914.com
with your reason for "Concern" and help your fellow 914 enthusiasts
avoid making purchasing errors.
NOTE:
The links that appear in
CAPITAL LETTERS within some of the listing descriptions below lead to P914 component
reference pages specific to the item being sold.
This
is not the paint code plate used on the Porsche 914... and, while the car you
would be putting it on would have been made in "Western Germany," it
is highly unlikely that this "New" placard is produced there.
Items
of "Interest"
Item
number: 150246446078
Okay,
Porsche 914 hazard switches are a dime a dozen, so you likely do not want to bid
on this listing... but check out those fingernails! YIKES!!!
Item
number: 150246491192
This
auction is for 1970-1972 PORSCHE 914 BADGES.
including both the ENGINE GRILLE LETTERS
and the "914" REAR BADGE in
gold-anodized aluminum. The pictures do not show the coloring properly, but all
emblems appear to be in good shape with the exception of the letter
"C," which has a short mounting pin. The seller also warns of
"discoloration on the edge of the "H." Still, at an opening bid
of $15 with no reserve and free shipping, this listing is worth consideration.
Item
number: 150246338394
You
don't see many of these authentic factory Porsche 914 and 914/6 TOW
EYE-HOOKS listed for sale anymore, and this one appears to be in excellent
condition. With an opening bid of $9.95 and no
reserve, you might want to place a bid before they become truly hard
to find.
Item
number: 150246426608
If
you have a 1970-1974 1.7L or 1.8L Porsche 914, and your heating system is
lacking, consider bidding on these stainless steel heat exchangers. With
a starting bid of $9.99, no reserve and $25 shipping you might be able to permanently
solve your heat problem without spending a fortune. Oh yeah... if you read the
description, the seller notes that he will "throw in" the rest of
the heat exchange system at no extra cost. SWEET!!!
Item
number: 160239822683
If
you have a 1970-1974 1.7L or 1.8L Porsche 914, your heating system is
lacking, and you didn't win the auction listed above (), consider bidding on these stainless steel heat exchangers. With
a starting bid of $50 and no reserve, you might be able to permanently
solve your heat problem without spending a fortune.
