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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ 470.29.05709 - Cutler/South Pointe Porsche GT
Posted by: gms Mar 26 2018, 11:46 AM
In September 2014 I was watching a video of my friend’s race car on youtube and off to the side was this video (Two Abandoned Cars 1970-1973 Porsche 914 1.7) I usually check them out to see if it is a 914/6.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRMaKvWTTvQ
Halfway thru the video he approaches the 2nd car and right away I notice the marker lights on the roof. In case you didn’t know they were used at night for the crew to identifying the car and also to signal the pits from the car before radios were affordable.
The best part (at 5:20) Charles says:
"Took this Porsch and built it for racing, totally destroy the value of the car when you do this.."
Posted by: gms Mar 26 2018, 11:48 AM
So I start looking thru my data and find a car that raced at the 24hrs of Daytona in 1973 The car in the video is yellow inside and the fender flares are correct, also Lee Cutler (the driver) is from Sarasota FL.
I do a google search and find a later (1975) picture of the car and see it was painted black now everything matches. This was also one of the cars missing from my research for the IMSA 914 book.
5/19/1974 - 4 hrs Ontario 
I have to find this car!! Using clues offered in this video I find the building (you can see the address is 1345 in the video). Here is the fence from google street view.
I called Steve Gaglione and he was kind enough to drive down from Tampa.
He shows up and the car is right were I sent him on the map, the shop owner is there and by 1pm I make a deal with the car’s owner!
Posted by: gms Mar 26 2018, 11:50 AM
more pix
Posted by: gms Mar 26 2018, 11:54 AM
The car has been in storage in Florida until last week when I picked it up and brought it home.
Posted by: mmichalik Mar 26 2018, 11:59 AM
That's a GREAT story!
Congratulations on the find and the purchase.
Posted by: ajserrano Mar 26 2018, 12:06 PM
Great find Glenn, it was simply meant to be. All the planets aligned for you in perfect order, not to mention your determination and wit. Congrats!
Posted by: gms Mar 26 2018, 12:12 PM
If it didn't happen to me I wouldn't believe the story!
Posted by: gms Mar 26 2018, 12:12 PM
Race History
Posted by: gms Mar 26 2018, 12:32 PM
Double Adjustable Konis
Posted by: stownsen914 Mar 26 2018, 12:38 PM
Nicely done, Glenn!
Posted by: 914Sixer Mar 26 2018, 12:43 PM
Another -6 saved!!!!
Posted by: mb911 Mar 26 2018, 01:21 PM
I think Glenn told me a -6 conversion but could be wrong
Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 26 2018, 01:50 PM
Doesn't appear to have an OE 6 front engine mount.
Oil tank, Koni double adjustables, rear hubs, etc. etc. etc.....well done Glenn !
Any rust ? 
Posted by: gms Mar 26 2018, 02:01 PM
It is a 914/4 converted to a six and yes it will be a challenging restoration but certainly worth saving
Posted by: SirAndy Mar 26 2018, 02:04 PM
Posted by: mb911 Mar 26 2018, 02:07 PM
It is a 914/4 converted to a six and yes it will be a challenging restoration but certainly worth saving
And not turn into a kit car
Posted by: mepstein Mar 26 2018, 02:36 PM
It is a 914/4 converted to a six and yes it will be a challenging restoration but certainly worth saving
And not turn into a kit car
I was just going to say it would make a great 917 based kit car or maybe a fiat X19 replica.
Posted by: mb911 Mar 26 2018, 03:05 PM
Its is a really cool story.. Can't wait to see it in person.
Posted by: mepstein Mar 26 2018, 03:07 PM
Yes, glad you got it Glen!
Posted by: Larmo63 Mar 26 2018, 04:19 PM
I'd make it into a 904 replica. 
Posted by: pete000 Mar 26 2018, 04:29 PM
WOW, I worked at South Point Motorcars in Sarasota when I was in JR College. It was around 1982, I don't remember ever seeing this 914 though. It must have been a partial sponsorship to get parts for cost. Very cool Save ! South Point was a small Porsche + Audi/Mazda dealer back then. I used to prep the cars when they came in off the truck. Fun times back then. I used to make sure there was always a Porsche out back in the detail shed at lunch time so I could sneak out and drive it around the neighborhood ! They are still in business but moved up the road and on the other side of the street, much bigger now.
Posted by: gms Mar 26 2018, 04:51 PM
WOW, I worked at South Point Motorcars in Sarasota when I was in JR College. It was around 1982, I don't remember ever seeing this 914 though. It must have been a partial sponsorship to get parts for cost. Very cool Save ! South Point was a small Porsche + Audi/Mazda dealer back then. I used to prep the cars when they came in off the truck. Fun times back then. I used to make sure there was always a Porsche out back in the detail shed at lunch time so I could sneak out and drive it around the neighborhood ! They are still in business but moved up the road and on the other side of the street, much bigger now.
That is interesting! This car was raced from 1972 to 1975. Did the Cutler family still own the dealership when you worked there?
Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 26 2018, 05:10 PM
Double Adjustable Konis
I just noticed the lower collar on the rear Koni.
I don't remember ever seeing that before.
Is that the standard height adjustment devise on the double adjustable ones ?
Posted by: Dion Mar 26 2018, 05:38 PM
That’s an awesome find Glenn. Nice detective work congrats.
Look forward to hearing more.
Posted by: ndfrigi Mar 26 2018, 06:05 PM
The chart showed the entry for race was 73 and 74 for this 55 car number. But why is it the front bumper was from 75/76 rubber? Maybe it was replaced on a later year.
Posted by: Montreal914 Mar 26 2018, 07:41 PM
Great story! ![popcorn[1].gif](style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
Congratulation on the purchase.
Posted by: dug Mar 26 2018, 08:52 PM
The best part (at 5:20) Charles says:
"Took this Porsch and built it for racing, totally destroy the value of the car when you do this.."
Effing hilarious!
Posted by: Blue6 Mar 26 2018, 10:05 PM
Will be watching. 
Posted by: Edward Blume Mar 26 2018, 10:19 PM
Looks like the car ended up in the right hands.
Congratulations! 
Posted by: pete000 Mar 26 2018, 10:22 PM
WOW, I worked at South Point Motorcars in Sarasota when I was in JR College. It was around 1982, I don't remember ever seeing this 914 though. It must have been a partial sponsorship to get parts for cost. Very cool Save ! South Point was a small Porsche + Audi/Mazda dealer back then. I used to prep the cars when they came in off the truck. Fun times back then. I used to make sure there was always a Porsche out back in the detail shed at lunch time so I could sneak out and drive it around the neighborhood ! They are still in business but moved up the road and on the other side of the street, much bigger now.
When I worked there It was a father who owned it and his son was head sales guy. I imagine it was them who still owned it in the 80s.
Posted by: Kaeferfreund Mar 26 2018, 11:55 PM
Glenn,
great story - or just the beginning of it 
I think this racer is now in best possible hands and I hope you could bring it back to exactly the condition of the 73/74 race series.
Thanks for sharing the link
BR 
Posted by: jmitro Mar 27 2018, 06:37 AM
cool story!
Posted by: Cairo94507 Mar 27 2018, 07:22 AM
Terrific work to find and purchase this car Glenn. I look forward to seeing it come back to life. 
Posted by: JmuRiz Mar 27 2018, 08:02 AM
Sometimes the youtube algorithms lead you down a good rabbit hole of content. This is the ultimate rabbit hole.
Best of luck, very cool car and story!
Posted by: siverson Mar 27 2018, 08:09 AM
Awesome story and nice find!
-Steve
Posted by: 11tenths Mar 27 2018, 09:51 AM
Terrific investigative work.
The 'Thrill of the Hunt'; we all do it, looking down driveways and alleyways wherever we go, hoping to see a familiar profile under a cover...
Even if you get to corner your quarry, hesitation and second guessing often lead to it slipping through your fingers.
Sir- I salute you! 
Cheers- Harry
Posted by: Johny Blackstain Mar 27 2018, 09:55 AM
Nice! 
Posted by: gms Mar 27 2018, 03:13 PM
Thanks for the positive feedback! This car found me and wants to be on the track again so I will make it happen.
Posted by: gms Mar 27 2018, 03:16 PM
1974 or 1975
Posted by: ajserrano Mar 27 2018, 03:29 PM
Check it out, 11" Fuchs at the rear...
Posted by: JmuRiz Mar 27 2018, 04:36 PM
A set of those RSR wheels are worth more than a lot of our cars!
Posted by: gms Mar 27 2018, 05:37 PM
all tucked away in the 4? car garage
Posted by: jtprettyman Mar 27 2018, 06:45 PM
1974 or 1975
This! OMG, this is the most bad-ass look I’ve seen on a 914. Just like this please!
Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 27 2018, 06:48 PM
all tucked away in the 4? car garage
OK. I see three cars in that garage.
1. Signal orange
2. Black
3. Red
4. ?
Glenn what displacement did the black Fla. car run ?
DOH !!!! now I see # 4 .....the grey floor pan against the back wall.
Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 27 2018, 06:58 PM
That set of RSR wheels with the classic Goodyears is so beautiful.
Posted by: stownsen914 Mar 29 2018, 10:36 AM
From that pic, the car appears to have been a nice, clean build!
Scott
Posted by: lalee914 Mar 29 2018, 05:29 PM
I thought MY GARAGE was a mess but this one blows me into the weeds....
Posted by: pete000 Mar 29 2018, 06:58 PM
Wow, restore it back to that condition of that pic and it will be epic !
Love those huge RSR Fuchs !
Posted by: Front yard mechanic Mar 29 2018, 07:50 PM
Nice looking cars and garage it's even got the kitchen sink 
Posted by: gms Mar 30 2018, 08:15 AM
it's even got the kitchen sink
You noticed
Posted by: gms Mar 30 2018, 08:19 AM
Nobody commented about the license plate on #12, it is a real Illinois 1970 plate
K M471
Posted by: Edward Blume Mar 30 2018, 08:28 AM
Damn thats sexy.
Posted by: mb911 Mar 30 2018, 08:38 AM
Glenn I saw it right away (plates) Looks great this thread warms my heart .. Glenn your a great custodian of these special cars.
Posted by: 71six Apr 4 2018, 04:02 PM
Action shot.
Posted by: RoadGlue Apr 12 2018, 02:36 PM
Posted by: Mueller Apr 12 2018, 02:58 PM
Awesome find, time frame for full restoration? 
Posted by: gms Apr 12 2018, 06:11 PM
Awesome find, time frame for full restoration?
It will probably be a while before I can even start...I have a bunch of cars ahead of it.
Posted by: Cracker Apr 12 2018, 08:04 PM
So its out of the closet...you are showing the glamour shots. I was blown away with the work that lies ahead but Glenn's response...no biggie! Glenn is fearless.
Tony
Posted by: gms Apr 16 2018, 10:42 AM
I had a chance to play with the car this weekend and pulled the GT seat tracks from the car. Sadly only the bottoms were left.
Posted by: gms May 5 2018, 03:43 PM
had some time to pull the drivers side rocker off today
Posted by: Larmo63 May 5 2018, 05:25 PM
It's not horrible?
Posted by: rgalla9146 May 5 2018, 06:43 PM
I like the access hole to tighten the lower tank fitting.....and the original hose fitting !
Posted by: gms May 7 2018, 10:07 AM
Unfortunately it is not all so clean, it needs a new floor
I love the hand painted numbers
Posted by: gms May 7 2018, 01:54 PM
Headlite pop-up kit
Posted by: Jonathan Livesay Feb 13 2019, 11:25 AM
I thought MY GARAGE was a mess but this one blows me into the weeds....
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