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Posted by: 71six Jul 5 2003, 06:54 AM

Hi All,
I'm a new guy on the block and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Mark and I live in NH. I own a 1971 914-6 (9141430354) which I purchased new 32 years ago this month (yeh I'm kind of an old f*rt)! You might say I'm a lifer. I have promised the car to my 20 year old daughter so she won't let me track it or autocross it (never did these things in the past but I'm getting the itch now!). At present I am selling my other P car (1973 911S) to finance the purchase of a drivers ed/street car(either early 911 or 914-6). I'd love to build a GT replica like the orange one being done at present but my finances are limited. I am envious of that gentleman and do respect his dedication and thoroughness:-) Thats for sure! You guys have a great board and I hope I can contribute some helpful info in the future.
71six
Mark

Posted by: VegasRacer Jul 5 2003, 07:15 AM

Hi Mark - Welcome to the Club. With 32 years of 914 ownership, I am sure you will be able to teach all of us a thing or two. We would love to see a photo of your car. This Members 914 pictures thread that is nailed to the top of the Technical Forum would be a great place, so it stays availabe for all to enjoy. I am sure we would also like to see a photo of the future cars owner in your family. However I suggest you refrain from posting her photo. Some of us have a hard time controlling our testosterone levels.

Posted by: Jeroen Jul 5 2003, 07:21 AM

Hey Mark,

Welcome a board!
Very cool to have an original owner amongst us

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: seanery Jul 5 2003, 07:27 AM

Welcome Mark, I only hope to have 32 years of ownership!
I'd love to see pics (of the car).

thanks,
sean

Posted by: vsg914 Jul 5 2003, 09:40 AM

Welcome Mark, I bought my first one in 73. Still have it and a 75 plus 3 organ donor cars. I think that makes 62 years between us.

Curt

Posted by: JRust Jul 5 2003, 11:38 AM

Welcome Mark! Hey if your daughter doesn't want it I bet a few of us wouldn't mind it. You are the original owner Holy crap! Well done that is the dream of many of us here. I mean finding a guy with a 914-6 that is the original owner. Then getting a steal buying it from him because he's like I paid $5500 for this new so it must be worth $1500 bucks now . Or maybe that is just my dream.
Anyway please post some pics! Glad to have you on board

Posted by: krk Jul 5 2003, 01:41 PM

Hey Mark!

Let me add my "welcome" as well! It would be interesting to see pics of your car. We don't see too many '71's, and not very many original owners either!

(JRust -- you missed a zero -- lol)

kim.

Posted by: 71six Jul 5 2003, 02:52 PM

Hey All
I'm trying to get my neighbor to come over and get some digital pic's of the car in my barn. He's watching a ball game and I can't tear him away from it at present. I can tell you about the car though!!! Its metallic silver with black interior, has 5.5x14 fuchs alloys, european turn signal lenses front & rear, a racemark steering wheel, 911S oil pressure/temp gauge in place of left hand gauge(clock, volt ,and gas gauge are 2.5"under dash in a 3 gauge housing) a 2 in 2 out sport muffler(short rear valence), Koni red shocks, 19mm front sway bar. I hope to get a photo to you soon!!!!!
Mark

Posted by: tryan Jul 5 2003, 03:01 PM

welcome to the party. climb the pole and disconnect his tv cable. we need pictures man.


lets see some detail on the sport muffler.

Posted by: krk Jul 5 2003, 03:04 PM

Posted by: 71six Jul 5 2003, 03:57 PM

Hey krk,
The car has 82,000 miles on it. I forgot to mention it has the carrera tensioner upgrade also. Weber 40IDA instead of IDT carbs also. Early 911S distributor (steeper advance curve?). The engine's never been opened up either. Speaking of the gas burners I have 5 still in box'es I got from Stoddard 20 some years ago. Never had tire's mounted on then (I'm kind of a pack rat, thats why I have a barn:-)). The car was repainted in the 80's but silver is the original color. Photo's tomorrow with any luck!!!
Mark
PS-Marc Scala has seen the car by the way:-)

Posted by: Andyrew Jul 5 2003, 04:02 PM

Well I hope I can keep my car as long as you have! Tell us about your buying experience from the dealer! Im sure you have a good story to tell!

Pics!

Andyrew

Posted by: krk Jul 5 2003, 04:55 PM

Posted by: krk Jul 5 2003, 04:56 PM

Actually, who am I kidding? Forget the pics! I want the burners!

kim.

Posted by: 71six Jul 5 2003, 05:00 PM

Andyrew,
It was in I believe early July and I was at Manchester Porsche-Audi (distributor owned dealership) in Manchester,NH having my 1969 911T serviced. They had a yellow 914-6 there a saleman was using. I asked if I could take it for a test drive. They said yes so off I go. My initial impressions were of that glorious"symphony in flat six" right behind my ears and the forgiving nature of the handling compared to my T which had the dreaded hydro pneumtic front struts and "no" swaybars(not a good recipe for handling!!). When I returned to the dealership a car carrier was unloading "new" Porsche's including "my"silver 6. I proceeded to strike a deal using the 911T as partial trade for the 914-6. No I have never regreted it! Perhaps my neighbor will scan the window sticker and bill of sale tomorrow when he "hopefully" shoots some digital photo's for me to send you.
Mark

Posted by: 71six Jul 5 2003, 05:02 PM

Burner pic's tomorrow too!! Two of the box'es are still sealed:-)
Mark

Posted by: tryan Jul 5 2003, 05:21 PM

you need to pass the window invoice around so we can all lick it.

Posted by: krk Jul 5 2003, 05:57 PM

Mark,

It is not that common to see details of an original purchase. I'm sure that any bits you can pass on will be gobbled up by an appreciating group of 914 junkies!

You can see other indicators on other threads at this group where a machine of some history is involved. Every once in a while we get an unusual vehicle to look at and discover. For example, recently the 4th /6 built was found in CA -- we go some pics and some unusual looks into the earlier version of the /6. In your case, the 71 was apparently the last version of the /6 "officially" imported into the US by Porsche, so there will be lots of questions and I would guess a lot of interest in pics of your car.

Even more so, you are an original owner -- as much as you are willing, there will be folks with questions!

kim.

Posted by: rick 918-S Jul 7 2003, 08:42 AM

Welcome, Neat to see a lifer post on the board.

Posted by: vortrex Jul 7 2003, 04:18 PM

wow, that is what dreams are made of. wonder how many other ones are sitting in barns out there...

Posted by: mikester Jul 7 2003, 04:35 PM

Dooode! Sweet!

Wow...

Second lifer I've known now, welcome to the bunch. You are privileged with an opportinity I never had. To be old enough to by one new...

On the other hand, you're old and I'm not nanny nanny boo boo.

Wow...sticker, wheels in sealed boxes...something about not being welcome here...