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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Amelia Island - Piëch's 914-8: We got curious what was in the trunk.
Posted by: stevegm Mar 15 2015, 12:29 PM
Today at the Amelia Island Concours they honored the Porsche 914 in style. siverson got tired of wondering what was under the hood of Ferry's 914-8 so he opened it himself.
We took about 700 photos. We'll post some good ones, and we will have http://fourteenermotoring.com
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Posted by: gereed75 Mar 15 2015, 01:20 PM
Today at the Amelia Island Concours they honored the Porsche 914 in style. siverson got tired of wondering what was under the hood of Ferry's 914 so he opened it himself. I will post video and pictures soon.
We took about 700 photos. We'll post some good ones, and have full Fourteener Motoring coverage of the event coming soon.
IMG_2262.MOV ( 1.76mb )
Number of downloads: 453Steve is so big I think no one would fuch with him
Posted by: stevegm Mar 15 2015, 01:23 PM
Today at the Amelia Island Concours they honored the Porsche 914 in style. siverson got tired of wondering what was under the hood of Ferry's 914 so he opened it himself. I will post video and pictures soon.
We took about 700 photos. We'll post some good ones, and have full Fourteener Motoring coverage of the event coming soon.
IMG_2262.MOV ( 1.76mb )
Number of downloads: 453Steve is so big I think no one would fuch with him
Yep. 6'7" that was why we elected him.
Posted by: Mueller Mar 15 2015, 01:27 PM
Nice...finger prints and a video for the prosecution!
Should we start the bail thread now?
hahahaha
So jealous of everyone there!
Keep up the good work!
Posted by: gereed75 Mar 15 2015, 05:50 PM
It was a great 914 time. So great to meet most of the world legends. Scotty, the good doc evil, Eric, SoCal , Clay, Steve and so many others. A very special thanks to Tommy. He is a 914 treasure!!
Unexpectedly met Lewis Broiles, who after about twenty minutes, we realized we knew each other from the same Navy squadron 25 years ago. What a small 914 world !!
Posted by: siverson Mar 15 2015, 07:12 PM
that must be photoshopped. i wasnt even there.
-steve
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Posted by: Mueller Mar 15 2015, 07:25 PM
Find any receipts in there from Automobile Atlanta? hahaha
Posted by: Andyrew Mar 15 2015, 07:54 PM
That front trunk just shows how prototype this was. Really cool!
Posted by: Big Len Mar 15 2015, 08:01 PM
Fuel tank looks like one small accident away from a major detonation.
Posted by: Dave_Darling Mar 15 2015, 11:35 PM
That's why there are those two fire bottles in the trunk with it. Those are the two white cylinders.
BTW, this is the Piech car, not the one given to Ferry. The latter is silver, and has a welded hard top with a sunroof in it. This one has the full-tilt-boogie 908 race car motor with MFI, while Ferry's car has a detuned one with Webers.
--DD
Posted by: Cuda911 Mar 16 2015, 12:35 AM
So, Jimmy Hoffa wasn't in there?
Why are the headlight covers so wide? Are there four bulbs?
Interesting that there is a fuel filler door on the hood.
Posted by: SirAndy Mar 16 2015, 12:46 AM
Dual headlights.
All 914s were supposed to have these but only two prototype cars were ever equipped with them and only one of those has survived.
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Posted by: JmuRiz Mar 16 2015, 09:03 AM
Has all those cool prototype parts, like the angular front turn signal lenses too.
Posted by: siverson Mar 16 2015, 09:07 AM
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Posted by: ConeDodger Mar 16 2015, 10:58 AM
Dual headlights.
All 914s were supposed to have these but only two prototype cars were ever equipped with them and only one of those has survived.
Both 914/8's were built on surplus prototype bodies 006 and 011 I believe...
Posted by: r_towle Mar 16 2015, 11:07 AM
nice inner fender hammer dents and welds....
Rich
Posted by: Dave_Darling Mar 16 2015, 11:23 AM
All 914s were supposed to have these but only two prototype cars were ever equipped with them and only one of those has survived.
I don't know how fair it is to say that they were "all supposed to have them". It was one of many different configurations for various parts of the car that were tried out on the prototypes. The bumpers were another--I think this one has the spring-mounted bumpers on it, with the rubber bumper top mounted to the body instead of the bumper.
--DD
Posted by: scotty b Mar 16 2015, 11:27 AM
I was going to start a thread dedicated to this car but since you started this one I guess it makes more sense to add them here 
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Posted by: scotty b Mar 16 2015, 11:37 AM
that's it for me.
NEXT !!
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Posted by: Ferg Mar 16 2015, 11:39 AM
Did they fire it up?
Posted by: DBCooper Mar 16 2015, 11:51 AM
You know in looking at that I'm seeing all kinds of things that offend people around here, from the eight cylinder engine transplant to the wood on the dash to the crest on the hood. Somebody's been very naughty, screwing with a classic and they've RUINED the resale value!!
Very pretty car, and interesting, too. You can almost see the designers thinking...
Posted by: TJB/914 Mar 16 2015, 12:03 PM
Did you open up the Tool Kit and check the tools???
Tom
Posted by: Maltese Falcon Mar 16 2015, 12:22 PM
WOW...what a hot rod, I remember it from my original Porsche Museum visit. It looks SO much better on the grass, thanks for posting.
The transaxle is also 908?
Ferry's birthday cake must have been a work of art as well !
Marty
Posted by: scotty b Mar 16 2015, 12:25 PM
Did they fire it up?
Apparently from what Drevil was told, it hasn't run in years. I think the keys are missing
Posted by: SirAndy Mar 16 2015, 12:39 PM
According to DGVWPB, the dual headlights were supposed to go into production but were scrapped to save some money.
Also according to DGVWPB, only 914.103 and 914.111 got the dual headlight treatment before the lights went on the chopping block.
Posted by: Manny Alban Mar 16 2015, 12:41 PM
Did they fire it up?
Apparently from what Drevil was told, it hasn't run in years. I think the keys are missing
I saw this on Facebook
Posted by: Chris H. Mar 16 2015, 12:51 PM
Did they fire it up?
Apparently from what Drevil was told, it hasn't run in years. I think the keys are missing
The key is in the ignition! BUT the battery is missing. Isn't that engine too valuable to fire up without disassembling and rebuilding
? Andy, what do all of the labels on the extra switches say in the interior?
Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Mar 16 2015, 01:00 PM
Interesting that the dual headlights run off one motor and a common axle, unlike the production 914 with two headlight motors and no axle. The 928 uses one motor and an axle for its headlights, I suspect the 924/944 uses one motor also?
Posted by: Johny Blackstain Mar 16 2015, 01:10 PM
What a magnificent & beautiful beast. Always wondered how they fit the eight in there & think it's cool to see the rear firewall moved behind the shocks as opposed to the usual "in front of" location.
Posted by: RobW Mar 16 2015, 01:13 PM
Super cool! And no one ended up getting arrested!
Posted by: Andyrew Mar 16 2015, 01:17 PM
Interesting that the dual headlights run off one motor and a common axle, unlike the production 914 with two headlight motors and no axle. The 928 uses one motor and an axle for its headlights, I suspect the 924/944 uses one motor also?
Yes, the 944/924 have the bar that goes across just like the 928
Posted by: JmuRiz Mar 16 2015, 01:19 PM
Love the details of the 'strange' parts on it!!!
Posted by: JRust Mar 16 2015, 01:19 PM
That is an amazing car! Just the history with it blows my mind. So cool they brought it out for this event! That has to be seriously scary moving a car like that out of the museum. Can't say I love everything about it. At the same time it is unique to that car. Wish I could have seen it in person
Posted by: smokey Mar 16 2015, 01:36 PM
You know in looking at that I'm seeing all kinds of things that offend people around here, from the eight cylinder engine transplant to the wood on the dash to the crest on the hood. Somebody's been very naughty, screwing with a classic and they've RUINED the resale value!!
Very pretty car, and interesting, too. You can almost see the designers thinking...
Posted by: Michael N Mar 16 2015, 02:03 PM
Wish I could have seen it in person
Same here. You think they would let me store it in my garage on the West Coast until Rennsport V ? It would be nice to also have it there for us West coast guys that didn't go to Amelia.
Posted by: GeorgeRud Mar 16 2015, 02:48 PM
I think Amelia Island really did go all out to show historic and one of a kind 914-6s. The line-up in front of the Porsche stand was very impressive. I just wish I had enough energy to do everything that there is to see down there.
Amazing event!
Posted by: tumamilhem Mar 16 2015, 03:54 PM
Tons more detailed pics of the 914/8 engine, interior and exterior in the Amelia Island thread too:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=246326&st=220&gopid=2160939&#entry2160939
Posted by: bandjoey Mar 16 2015, 04:37 PM
Looks like someone drove the car a lot and just polished it up for the museum and show.
Posted by: wndsnd Mar 16 2015, 05:49 PM
Wonderful - obviosly developed to find the limits. I wonder what it weighs in at and how much it flexes?
John
Posted by: Bleyseng Mar 16 2015, 07:13 PM
It was a test mule and driven daily for awhile. God who wouldn't want to drive it!
Posted by: era vulgaris Mar 16 2015, 07:19 PM
Andy, what do all of the labels on the extra switches say in the interior?
The switch on the far left side of the dashboard labeled "bei feuer einschalten" means "turn on in case of fire".
I can't see the switches in the center area clearly enough to read them.
Posted by: Johny Blackstain Mar 16 2015, 07:23 PM
I wonder how long before someone starts making that "Porsche Museum" side sticker & sells it here on the world? 
Posted by: tumamilhem Mar 16 2015, 07:30 PM
Andy, what do all of the labels on the extra switches say in the interior?
The switch on the far left side of the dashboard labeled "bei feuer einschalten" means "turn on in case of fire".
I can't see the switches in the center area clearly enough to read them.
I took photos directly on top and inches away from that console with the switches on it. As well as the ones on the dash. You can see them in the Amelia Island thread:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;#entry2160939
Posted by: dpires914 Mar 20 2015, 02:04 PM
Dual headlights.
All 914s were supposed to have these but only two prototype cars were ever equipped with them and only one of those has survived.
That would be a cool reproduction. Does anyone know how long and wide the headlight covers are?
Posted by: Chris Pincetich Mar 20 2015, 02:18 PM
Alright, who's going to start building a replica???!?! 
Posted by: Mike Bellis Mar 20 2015, 04:26 PM
Alright, who's going to start building a replica???!?!
Posted by: Mike Bellis Mar 21 2015, 09:24 AM
Just stumbles on this, thought is belonged here...
Posted by: era vulgaris Mar 26 2015, 08:09 AM
Andy, what do all of the labels on the extra switches say in the interior?
The switch on the far left side of the dashboard labeled "bei feuer einschalten" means "turn on in case of fire".
I can't see the switches in the center area clearly enough to read them.
I took photos directly on top and inches away from that console with the switches on it. As well as the ones on the dash. You can see them in the Amelia Island thread:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;#entry2160939
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=246326&view=findpost&p=2160933
The two toggle switches on the left labeled, "Kontrolle fur Feuerloescher" means "controls for fire extinguisher".
On the right with the two pullswitches labeled 1 and 2, "Stromkreis" means "electrical circuit".
In the center, "Kraftst. Pumpe". Pumpe means pump. Kraftst is an abbreviation for something. Kraft means power or force, and the st is an abbreviation for whatever the rest of the word is. Germans like to take two words and combine them to make one longer word. So this is likely "Power [_] Pump". Whatever the middle part is, I'm sure any driver of this car would've been briefed on that. Or maybe someone more familiar with the features on this car knows what that's referencing.
Posted by: Chris H. Mar 26 2015, 09:18 AM
Andy, what do all of the labels on the extra switches say in the interior?
The switch on the far left side of the dashboard labeled "bei feuer einschalten" means "turn on in case of fire".
I can't see the switches in the center area clearly enough to read them.
I took photos directly on top and inches away from that console with the switches on it. As well as the ones on the dash. You can see them in the Amelia Island thread:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;#entry2160939
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=246326&view=findpost&p=2160933
The two toggle switches on the left labeled, "Kontrolle fur Feuerloescher" means "controls for fire extinguisher".
On the right with the two pullswitches labeled 1 and 2, "Stromkreis" means "electrical circuit".
In the center, "Kraftst. Pumpe". Pumpe means pump. Kraftst is an abbreviation for something. Kraft means power or force, and the st is an abbreviation for whatever the rest of the word is. Germans like to take two words and combine them to make one longer word. So this is likely "Power [_] Pump". Whatever the middle part is, I'm sure any driver of this car would've been briefed on that. Or maybe someone more familiar with the features on this car knows what that's referencing.
Thanks man. I like how it looks like a well-done conversion car in the engine bay, trunks, interior, etc. Got a little period style going on. Bet that was fun to build.
Posted by: SirAndy Mar 26 2015, 10:34 AM
You're over-thinking this one.
"Kraftst. Pumpe" means "Fuel Pump". "Kraftst." is short for "Kraftstoff" which means gasoline.
Posted by: Racer Chris Mar 26 2015, 10:37 AM
So you're saying kraftstoff means power stuff.
Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 26 2015, 11:13 AM
Really cool. The bumper impact strips emulate what the 911 went to in the early 70s, the headlight mechanism was a precursor for the 944 ( and maybe 924, I dont know as I never looked). Very custom, love it.
Posted by: era vulgaris Mar 26 2015, 11:47 AM
You're over-thinking this one.
"Kraftst. Pumpe" means "Fuel Pump". "Kraftst." is short for "Kraftstoff" which means gasoline.
Doh!
I have the tendency to do that!
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