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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Either you love it or hate it.....
Posted by: JawjaPorsche Apr 10 2015, 05:24 PM
Check out 914 on Ebay:
No description of motor or pictures.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-/331527171934?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d308f2f5e&item=331527171934
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Posted by: ripper911 Apr 10 2015, 05:29 PM
Woah!
Posted by: Mblizzard Apr 10 2015, 05:39 PM
Says 914-6 2.0L motor.
Lose the fin and maybe I would hate it less.
Posted by: MikeSpraggi Apr 10 2015, 05:43 PM
Funky VIN.....other wordly.....
Posted by: 914Sixer Apr 10 2015, 05:58 PM
Why did they not buy an old Toyota Supra from the 90's ??
Posted by: billh1963 Apr 10 2015, 06:41 PM
Lots of different design elements.
Looks like a Ferrari 355 front end with early Testarossa high side mirrors.
Ferrari F40 NACA duct (scoop) and wing
Posted by: r3dplanet Apr 10 2015, 06:45 PM
When I see things like this I often wonder why someone would throw a ton of money at such a hideous project. Somehow free will is involved but I can't understand the thought process. The bodywork obviously took some time and money. During that process didn't anyone take the owner aside (like behind a dumpster) and explain things to them?
Point of order: it sure as hell isn't a GT car despite what the license plate claims.
Posted by: Johny Blackstain Apr 10 2015, 06:49 PM
I have to admit I do like the paint job, but how the hell does the engine breathe? 
Posted by: Porschef Apr 10 2015, 06:54 PM
Nice Fiero 
Posted by: somd914 Apr 10 2015, 07:00 PM
I'll take the seats... Someone else can have the rest...
Posted by: SirAndy Apr 10 2015, 07:01 PM
Posted by: struckn Apr 10 2015, 07:09 PM
I think I saw this at Hershey Swap last year in the car corral? It Looked good but my problem with it was, to me a stock 914 looks better, and for the money to build it imagine what you could have if you put it into a good restoration of a LE car.
Posted by: MMW Apr 10 2015, 07:16 PM
Yes it was at Hershey last year for sale at 25k. Owner said it was an original 6 car but vin doesn't back that up, neither does being a 1975.
Posted by: scotty b Apr 10 2015, 07:34 PM
Posted by: wes Apr 10 2015, 07:44 PM
Posted by: somd914 Apr 10 2015, 07:45 PM
I don't recall it being at Hershey last year - guess my mind has shut out those bad memories, or I'm just getting old and forgetful...
Posted by: mskala Apr 10 2015, 07:48 PM
I don't recall it being at Hershey last year - guess my mind has shut out those bad memories, or I'm just getting old and forgetful...
It was there.
To me, this falls into the category of well if you're gonna make some
one-off wacky car then you better be prepared to keep it or eat it because
probably no one will think it's as valuable as you do.
Posted by: scotty b Apr 10 2015, 07:54 PM
I don't recall it being at Hershey last year - guess my mind has shut out those bad memories, or I'm just getting old and forgetful...
It was there.
To me, this falls into the category of well if you're gonna make some
one-off wacky car then you better be prepared to keep it or eat it because
probably no one will think it's as valuable as you do.
was there with a big FO Sale sign on it. I think Joe Sayre posted pics of it
Posted by: somd914 Apr 10 2015, 08:10 PM
I don't recall it being at Hershey last year - guess my mind has shut out those bad memories, or I'm just getting old and forgetful...
It was there.
To me, this falls into the category of well if you're gonna make some
one-off wacky car then you better be prepared to keep it or eat it because
probably no one will think it's as valuable as you do.
was there with a big FO Sale sign on it. I think Joe Sayre posted pics of itPlease don't get me wrong, I have no doubts it was there, just trying to figure out how I could have overlooked this, this, aaah, car?
Posted by: Mike Bellis Apr 10 2015, 08:49 PM
I like the wheels. 
Posted by: Jonathan Livesay Apr 10 2015, 09:21 PM
If that is a Porsche vin it's gotta be a 356 very late A or very early B.
Posted by: Chris H. Apr 10 2015, 10:19 PM
It has some nice parts on it....seats, steering wheel, Getty dash, rims, MAYBE a good motor
But I just figured out that the rear deck louvers are likely from a 1980's Camaro/Firebird.
Posted by: Mike Bellis Apr 10 2015, 10:28 PM
It has some nice parts on it....seats, steering wheel, Getty dash, rims, MAYBE a good motor
But I just figured out that the rear deck louvers are likely from a 1980's Camaro/Firebird.
I bet the owner has a hairy chest and gold chains too...
Posted by: rktmn247 Apr 11 2015, 02:40 AM
Hate it.
Posted by: veekry9 Apr 11 2015, 02:54 AM
The 3rd tail-lite holder is so F40,tho the wing is the thing.
The front view is tolerable,similar to the 911 slope.
The cumulative effect of additions without improvements in power is a heavier car.
With a minor reshaping it would have more appeal,the b glass in particular.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=porsche+914+custom+kits&biw=1280&bih=616&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=8OAoVbuFEI2xyATF9YGAAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#imgrc=MfRskVO9E6AceM%253A%3BPkzm2i5o9fUCCM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.oocities.org%252Fsiliconvalley%252F2499%252Fbig914.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.oocities.org%252Fsiliconvalley%252F2499%252Fforsale.html%3B938%3B653
Posted by: rktmn247 Apr 11 2015, 03:03 AM
My opinion. I see all of the various body kits that have come and gone as lame attempts to "correct" the original design by people that could not appreciate the 914 for what it is. They are fools!
Posted by: veekry9 Apr 11 2015, 03:26 AM
The nature of man,an improving evolutionary change to whatever they see and touch.
1932 V8 drop forged con-rods.
“To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” - Aristotle
Posted by: budk Apr 11 2015, 05:42 AM
Ebay ads states "VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 197591 "
seller states in an email to me "The body VIN is 4752905768."
Posted by: r_towle Apr 11 2015, 06:06 AM
Speaker pods with stereo delete.....why do that?
It's a 1975 also, so it's not gonna be a six unless converted.
I wonder if that rear thing comes off....then maybe the next owner could get it slightly back towards normal.
Posted by: RobW Apr 11 2015, 06:27 AM
I often ponder myself if I can improve my 2 door sports car by turning it into a hatchback. 
Posted by: tomrev Apr 11 2015, 08:51 AM
I think every kit made offered a different way to make a 914 look hideous, just pick how ugly you wanted. Workmanship looks good, so yeah, just think how nice she could have been with all that time and cash poured on her!
Posted by: Garold Shaffer Apr 11 2015, 09:47 AM
It has some nice parts on it....seats, steering wheel, Getty dash, rims, MAYBE a good motor
I have seen worse kits on a 914. But still makes me
Wonder how hard it would be to remove all that crap and maybe make it into a track car? 
Posted by: Mueller Apr 11 2015, 10:46 AM
What a waste of a great license plate!
Owner should be charged with fraud and forced to give up the plate to a real GT
I'm betting he also own a Fiero lambo kit or is considering one!
Posted by: Mark Garriott Apr 11 2015, 10:50 AM
That puts the NEIN! in 914
Posted by: a few loose screws Apr 11 2015, 11:07 AM
nein! nein! nein! Das ist kein Auto, das ist Scheiße!
Posted by: dlkawashima Apr 11 2015, 01:41 PM
Posted by: veekry9 Apr 11 2015, 02:08 PM
https://www.google.ca/search?q=bertone+show+cars&biw=1280&bih=616&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=yHspVYuFMcuuyATSqoHYCg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#imgdii=J8rHmBM_ERnjdM%3A%3BJ8rHmBM_ERnjdM%3A%3BLb_qI2dPP5ieSM%3A&imgrc=J8rHmBM_ERnjdM%253A%3BT45v9K1Wgs4O4M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.carbodydesign.com%252Farchive%252F2009%252F07%252F02-bertone-alfa-romeo-carabo-concept%252F_Bertone-Alfa-Romeo-Carabo-1.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.carbodydesign.com%252Farchive%252F2009%252F07%252F02-bertone-alfa-romeo-carabo-concept%252F%3B355%3B266
http://jalopnik.com/famed-italian-design-house-bertone-officially-bankrupt-1602896439
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuccio_Bertone
https://www.google.ca/search?q=bertone+914&biw=1280&bih=616&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=4n4pVeLUFI_6yASz4IDIDA&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ
Certainly the Bertones are rising in value.
This Alfa Romeo is by Ital Design,has louvres and slats too.Looks very mod even now.
Posted by: struckn Apr 11 2015, 05:25 PM
I talked to the guy selling it at the Swap last year and he was an Senior Older Guy?
Not someone you would picture in that car. Probably bought it to flip it for a profit my guess.
Posted by: MMW Apr 11 2015, 06:01 PM
Copied from the ad.
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No expense spared, best of everything, Fairly priced!!
Posted by: budk Apr 11 2015, 07:51 PM
Seller says engine is a 1970 6 cyl #6404679
Posted by: Porsche930dude Apr 11 2015, 07:51 PM
I actually think it might look ok if it wernt yellow. A dark silver like that Iguana would give it a better look
Posted by: Mike Bellis Apr 11 2015, 08:39 PM
Can one of you East coasters go get pics of whatever is under the louvers?
Inquiring minds want to know...
Posted by: budk Apr 12 2015, 05:25 AM
seller emailed these to me... I have no dog in this fight.
Posted by: budk Apr 12 2015, 05:28 AM
Posted by: Cuda911 Apr 12 2015, 10:45 AM
I bid 4K on it. Just for the weird factor.
Posted by: Big Len Apr 12 2015, 11:58 AM
Not my taste, but it's not as bad in person.
Posted by: Jake Raby Apr 12 2015, 12:15 PM
Resembles a shopping cart with that wing....
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