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Posted by: Jamie Nov 9 2004, 02:48 PM
I have noticed that most photos of original condition teeners show a Porsche crest on the hood, but mine doesn't have it? Were they options, limited editions, additions, what?
Posted by: Jeroen Nov 9 2004, 02:51 PM
not original. they've been installed by the (previous) owners
Posted by: Series9 Nov 9 2004, 02:51 PM
Original /4s never had them. I think the /6s did.
Posted by: Mike D. Nov 9 2004, 02:54 PM
None came with them. mostly installed by PO. Some installed by Dealers when new upon request.
"What's Authentic" - Mexican food in Mexico...
Posted by: Gustl Nov 9 2004, 02:56 PM
as far as I know, the Porsche crest wasn't available from factory even not for the six
only a couple of prototype cars came with it
some were dealer installed, others by owners
Posted by: SirAndy Nov 9 2004, 03:35 PM
only a couple of prototype cars came with it
some were dealer installed, others by owners
Posted by: ! Nov 9 2004, 03:40 PM
Yup...same with the A/C, radios and the antenna....oh and those stoopid Riviera wheels..... 
Posted by: Gustl Nov 9 2004, 04:09 PM
some radios and antennas were definitely factory option
look at Johnson's Guide, page 66
Posted by: MattR Nov 9 2004, 04:28 PM
What are you talking about? Those rivs are classic! They are so rare now days... its tough to find them. If I think you're worthy, I'll sell ya a set of rivs. You might need to take a toothbrush to them because they've been collecting dust!
Posted by: ! Nov 9 2004, 04:32 PM
Rivs are even too uglee to be boat anchors.....
As to radios and antennas....there is always an exception...but if you see a 914 for sale with an "original radio"...it's more than likely bullshit....
Posted by: MattR Nov 9 2004, 04:41 PM
I was going to make a clock with a porsche wheel as the face (original... i know), and I have 4 rivs sitting there. But I dont want that piece of crap on my wall!
Posted by: ! Nov 9 2004, 04:44 PM
I have two Fuchs clocks....I get a lot of compliments on them....except from the wife. They have been banned in the house. Only need one in the garage....prolly ebay it.... 
Posted by: propricer Nov 9 2004, 05:12 PM
The 2nd Porsche 914-8 was the only 914 type to ever carry a front badge out of the factory.
Badge is probably worth about a million bucks ... and it comes with a neat car attached !!!
Posted by: smg914 Nov 9 2004, 11:15 PM
I would love to see a Certificate of Authenticity for a 914-4 showing a radio as an option. I've never seen it but it's possible one will show up some day. That would be cool.
Posted by: anthony Nov 9 2004, 11:33 PM
Jamie, the badge comes from the 911. Resist the temptation and keep your hood original.
Posted by: gregrobbins Nov 9 2004, 11:57 PM
If you look at page 33 of Brian Long's book you will see a 914-4 prototype with a hood badge. Also there a couple photos on page 34 showing a badge on a 914-6.
Apparently the factory put the badge on some prototypes, but no production cars.
If you like to look, go for it. It is your car, and you should enjoy it.
Posted by: rick 918-S Nov 10 2004, 12:01 AM
Posted by: ! Nov 10 2004, 09:46 AM
Ok....no bitching about for sale in the garage area OK?
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Posted by: ! Nov 10 2004, 09:47 AM
The first one is a flat model made from a three piece wheel....this one was in a fire and is warped......
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Posted by: ! Nov 10 2004, 09:48 AM
Both were made by Concour Weenie Don...the original Don of Don and Glenn's Barbeque fame.....rather sell the first one.
I paid $175 for that and $250 for the warped one....
Posted by: SirAndy Nov 10 2004, 01:09 PM
actually, there was a second one ...
Andy
Posted by: Jamie Nov 10 2004, 10:14 PM
Dad's Delphi green mistress has the original factory option AM radio as illustrated in the 73 Porsche Owner's Manual(pg.16) He saved all the original documents- bill of sale shows $89.95 for AM radio, dealer key tag, ad brochure, maintenance record with dealer stamps- he was an engineer- what else would you expect! The radio is a push button with bar dial, the first that my 16 yr. old nephew had ever seen!
Posted by: jimtab Nov 10 2004, 11:12 PM
I paid $175 for that and $250 for the warped one....
At least they didn't wreck a good 4 lug fuchs. Ha HA!
Posted by: ! Nov 11 2004, 09:28 AM
BOTH wheels were off wrecks....
Posted by: Joe Ricard Nov 11 2004, 11:49 AM
Damn got to have one of them clocks. I will just add this to the list of things to do this winter.
Posted by: ! Nov 11 2004, 12:45 PM
Buy it or trade for something....
Posted by: smg914 Nov 11 2004, 11:16 PM
Does your father still have the original window sticker for the car? Even though the bill of sale shows a radio for $89.95, that doesn't mean the factory installed it. It just means the dealer charged your dad $89.95 for a radio. Only the window sticker, Cardex or Certificate of Authenticity would prove it was factory installed.
Posted by: Gustl Nov 12 2004, 10:29 AM
would you trust official Porsche documents?
here are some prise lists:
September 1971 - model year 1972 - Austria
model year 1974 - Germany
model year 1975 - Germany
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Posted by: Gustl Nov 12 2004, 10:30 AM
and a closer look to their contents:
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Posted by: jimtab Nov 12 2004, 04:36 PM
If I remember correctly, when I picked up my new 1974 2.0 car at the dealer it had a Blaupunt Frankfort radio that was factory installed.
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