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Posted by: orthobiz Feb 4 2019, 08:41 PM
My buddy sent me this:
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1121288_porsche-914-50th-anniversary-mostly-just-being-ignored
Paul
Posted by: 914werke Feb 4 2019, 09:08 PM
Posted by: Minerva's 914 Feb 4 2019, 10:34 PM
Nice writeup, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Lucky9146 Feb 4 2019, 11:10 PM
There has been some mention of the 50th in a couple threads but like the article says no major hoopla. Thanks for the article.
Posted by: 23e Heure Feb 5 2019, 05:07 AM
In the UK the anniversary I getting attention.
In July Porsche Club GB is organising a 50th birthday celebration, at the historic Brooklands circuit.
I'll be there and will report back with photos...
Posted by: orthobiz Feb 5 2019, 11:10 AM
I WANT THAT POSTER! Is it available??
Group Buy!!
Paul
Posted by: Nogoodwithusernames Feb 5 2019, 11:21 AM
I WANT THAT POSTER! Is it available??
Group Buy!!
Paul
I agree, super nice looking.
Posted by: orthobiz Feb 5 2019, 11:22 AM
https://www.porscheclubgb.com/shop/tickets/all-tickets/914-50
But no poster!
Paul
Posted by: defianty Feb 5 2019, 11:27 AM
The artist for the poster was Mark Morgan a friend of mine and 23e Heure's. He did mention that a poster would be available in a comment he made on his Instagram page
https://www.instagram.com/triplespressomm/
https://www.triplespresso.co.uk/
Posted by: mepstein Feb 5 2019, 12:01 PM
The artist for the poster was Mark Morgan a friend of mine and 23e Heure's. He did mention that a poster would be available in a comment he made on his Instagram page
https://www.instagram.com/triplespressomm/
https://www.triplespresso.co.uk/
We should organize a group buy since shipping might be a lot per poster. I'm glad to help out if others are interested.
Posted by: porbmw Feb 5 2019, 01:43 PM
of course, interested...how could i not be????
Thanks for offering
Paul
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Feb 5 2019, 02:03 PM
Not sure if it's of interest, but we'd be happy to host a casual open house here at 000 on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon in honor of the 914's 50th birthday.
After all, I'm pretty much certain 000 wouldn't exist if not for the 914...
Posted by: jfort Feb 5 2019, 02:09 PM
We should organize a group buy since shipping might be a lot per poster. I'm glad to help out if others are interested.
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I'm in for a group buy. How do we get it organized?
Posted by: Andyrew Feb 5 2019, 02:10 PM
Not sure if it's of interest, but we'd be happy to host a casual open house here at 000 on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon in honor of the 914's 50th birthday.
After all, I'm pretty much certain 000 wouldn't exist if not for the 914...
Interested
Posted by: Olympic 914 Feb 5 2019, 03:22 PM
In for one.
Posted by: 914_teener Feb 5 2019, 03:28 PM
Not sure if it's of interest, but we'd be happy to host a casual open house here at 000 on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon in honor of the 914's 50th birthday.
After all, I'm pretty much certain 000 wouldn't exist if not for the 914...
I ' m in Pete.
Heading up to Napa in March. Love to make a trip up later.
Posted by: Martin Baker Feb 5 2019, 03:41 PM
Not sure if it's of interest, but we'd be happy to host a casual open house here at 000 on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon in honor of the 914's 50th birthday.
After all, I'm pretty much certain 000 wouldn't exist if not for the 914...
Please excuse Pete, but where exactly is here? And specific date?
MB
Looks like this thread went from a 50th Anniversary Event inquiry to a thread about a poster/event that no one here can/will attend...
Posted by: Freezin 914 Feb 5 2019, 04:30 PM
I would be in for 2!
Posted by: orthobiz Feb 5 2019, 04:38 PM
Thanks to James and Stephen I dropped an email to the artist, waiting to hear.
Paul
Posted by: maf914 Feb 5 2019, 04:39 PM
Yep, I also like the poster and would be interested in one.
Posted by: mgphoto Feb 5 2019, 04:54 PM
I am interested also.
Posted by: mark04usa Feb 5 2019, 05:22 PM
Great poster, hope we can get some stateside.
My 914 will be 50 years old Jan 07, 2020...and I'll celebrate 44 years of owning in on Jan 26, 2020. Got to honor our cars 50th anniversary!
Posted by: shelby/914 Feb 5 2019, 05:50 PM
I would be interested in a poster, maybe more than one depending on cost.
Dan
Posted by: Sea Rooster Feb 5 2019, 06:01 PM
I'll take two! Sign me up!
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Feb 5 2019, 06:13 PM
^ 000 is located in San Rafael, California—about 12 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge and 15-20 minutes from Sears Point Raceway and the wine country. Maybe we do a reasonable Cars and Coffee here on a Saturday morning, then folks could go on drives west to the coast or north to Sonoma...and reconvene at a fun place for dinner? There's a parking lot here that can accommodate 35~ (maybe 50?) cars, so we could probably sign on to host a morning visit/meeting.
Maybe we talk to Glen and Justin about doing a special 000 poster for the deal, and I could take folks through the back story of the two eight-cylinder 914s, and the 000 photo shoot that put them together on camera for the very first time (I was surprised by this, too) while also reuniting them with the man who built them. Neat guy, and there are a lot of photos we couldn't use.
No promises/just thinking out loud...but could be fun?
Posted by: 914_teener Feb 5 2019, 06:19 PM
^ 000 is located in San Rafael, California—about 12 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge and 15-20 minutes from Sears Point Raceway and the wine country. Maybe we do a reasonable Cars and Coffee here on a Saturday morning, then folks could go on drives west to the coast or north to Sonoma...and reconvene at a fun place for dinner? There's a parking lot here that can accommodate 35~ (maybe 50?) cars, so we could probably sign on to host a morning visit/meeting.
Maybe we talk to Glen and Justin about doing a special 000 poster for the deal, and I could take folks through the back story of the two eight-cylinder 914s, and the 000 photo shoot that put them together on camera for the very first time (I was surprised by this, too) while also reuniting them with the man who built them. Neat guy, and there are a lot of photos we couldn't use.
No promises/just thinking out loud...but could be fun?
I.m interested. We have a place to stay in San Mateo.
Posted by: mepstein Feb 5 2019, 06:34 PM
^ 000 is located in San Rafael, California—about 12 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge and 15-20 minutes from Sears Point Raceway and the wine country. Maybe we do a reasonable Cars and Coffee here on a Saturday morning, then folks could go on drives west to the coast or north to Sonoma...and reconvene at a fun place for dinner? There's a parking lot here that can accommodate 35~ (maybe 50?) cars, so we could probably sign on to host a morning visit/meeting.
Maybe we talk to Glen and Justin about doing a special 000 poster for the deal, and I could take folks through the back story of the two eight-cylinder 914s, and the 000 photo shoot that put them together on camera for the very first time (I was surprised by this, too) while also reuniting them with the man who built them. Neat guy, and there are a lot of photos we couldn't use.
No promises/just thinking out loud...but could be fun?
That would be Awesome!
Posted by: GaroldShaffer Feb 5 2019, 08:30 PM
Depending on price I would be in for 2 posters.
Posted by: 914sgofast2 Feb 5 2019, 08:47 PM
I would definitely be in for a poster; also would be interested in a SF North Bay Area Porsche 914 Cars and Coffee. Mine was built in December 1969.
Posted by: abes914 Feb 5 2019, 08:52 PM
I would love a poster as well
Posted by: orthobiz Feb 5 2019, 08:54 PM
Message back from Mark:
Dear Paul
Thanks for your message. There will be a poster soon. It’ll be for sale on my website and I’ll announce its arrival on the newsletter and instagram. Also via the 914 forum If it’ll allow me.
Thanks for digging the work.
Best
Mark
Sent from my iPhone
On 5 Feb 2019, at 22:37, no-reply@parastorage.com wrote:
You have a new message:
Via: https://www.triplespresso.co.uk/
Message Details:
Name Paul Bizzigotti
Subject 914 poster
Message 23 heure posted a pic of your 914 poster on the
914world.com website. A bunch of us want one...How do we go about it? Love your work!!! Paul Bizzigotti
Posted by: Larmo63 Feb 5 2019, 08:59 PM
Wow, a week at Pete's?
I'm in!!! 
Posted by: VegasRacer Feb 5 2019, 10:22 PM
Euro 50th Anniversary Poster? 
Sure.
Party at Pete's? 
Abso-fuching-lutely.
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Feb 5 2019, 10:47 PM
All right, the 914 debuted at the Frankfurt IAA in 1969, which was 9/11 to 9/21:
https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/history/porsche-museum-50-years-917-914-panamera-16904.html
Per Ludvigsen:
-Porsche told the FIA it had started making cars in July 1969
-Production in significant qty didn't come until November 1969
-914-6 deliveries in Europe began in February 1970
Curious what our 914world historians have to say on dates, and do we want to pick one or go with best time of year? Or?
I think I am up for the following:
-Coffee with parking for 914s @ 000 (if car count is < 60~)
-"Back story" on the "914/8" photo shoot/story/man who built them
-Long-distance award for 914 driven from farthest distance
-Long-distance award for 914 fanatic from farthest distance
-(Possibly) creating an event poster w/designer Justin Page & artist Glen Cordle
Parking lot has 55 spots, and then at least four more spots without blocking cars in, so 59. Maybe 10-20 more cars could be brought in by double parking and better use of a few very wide spots. Would need to look at what other businesses are open on weekends, but typically none except the orthodontist's office are (and she's only open every other Saturday and super cool—or we target a Saturday she's closed).
I would rather keep this simple from 000's standpoint—so keeping the parking lot display free in the best KISS tradition and keeping this casual seem like a good way to go?
If someone else wants to organize drives, a dinner, etc, and turn it into a weekend, I suspect it could be a pretty fun time. There are worse places than San Francisco (maybe a line of 914s needs to recreate "The City Porsche" ad?) or the Wine Country, or the coast. The area has endless options for lodging, food, sight-seeing, etc. One could also do an add-on long trek north or south on good roads for those with the time to do so. Is there any better way to celebrate the 914 than driving them on the kinds of roads they were made for?
Posted by: Krieger Feb 6 2019, 12:02 AM
I'm in for both poster and get together! Oh, 9/14 is a Saturday this year!
Posted by: dcheek Feb 6 2019, 08:00 AM
Paul,
We are honoring the VW Porsche 914 on its 50 anniversary at the 15th annual All Air Cooled Gathering. We have commissioned an artist to create a special limited signed and numbered poster for the event and will be given to all 914 show car attendees.
There is a thread in the Garage that I will update shortly with more information. If you don' already know we get 300 + air cooled cars at the event every year.
Dave
Posted by: orthobiz Feb 6 2019, 06:03 PM
Good to know...12 hours from Michigan, dang I should go. Would love to see your car again (although it's NOT pictured on the poster!)
Paul
Paul,
We are honoring the VW Porsche 914 on its 50 anniversary at the 15th annual All Air Cooled Gathering. We have commissioned an artist to create a special limited signed and numbered poster for the event and will be given to all 914 show car attendees.
There is a thread in the Garage that I will update shortly with more information. If you don' already know we get 300 + air cooled cars at the event every year.
Dave
Posted by: Mike D. Feb 6 2019, 06:32 PM
Seeing as I have yet to come across a 1969 914 we have big plans for a week long 50th Anniversary WCR in 2020! But more about that later.
Posted by: 914_teener Feb 6 2019, 06:44 PM
I haven't personally seen them but the two prototypes were built in 1969.
Besides.....I just wanted to go up North and drink wine in Pete's parking lot.
Can't we do that again the following year?
Just sayin.
Posted by: Mike D. Feb 6 2019, 07:24 PM
.....I just wanted to go up North and drink wine in Pete's parking lot.
Can't we do that again the following year?
Just sayin.
YES!
Maybe that's part of the plan, your ruining the surprise! JK... 
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Feb 6 2019, 08:41 PM
I haven't personally seen them but the two prototypes were built in 1969.
Besides.....I just wanted to go up North and drink wine in Pete's parking lot.
Can't we do that again the following year?
Just sayin.
Y'all can do that anytime...
Though I suppose I oughtta warn you: The sheriffs around these parts like our lot quite a bit come nighttime.
(I think they poach wifi, which suits those of us here just fine.)
Posted by: EdwardBlume Feb 7 2019, 09:45 AM
Do you want a rock band for the 000 event?
Posted by: mountainroads Feb 7 2019, 11:04 AM
Thanks for the heads-up. Most definitely interested.
- MR
Posted by: burton73 Feb 7 2019, 11:32 AM
Seeing as I have yet to come across a 1969 914
we have big plans for a week long 50th Anniversary WCR in 2020! But more about that later.My car was built in 1969. The 30th 6
I would like to buy a poster
Bob B
Posted by: 914_teener Feb 7 2019, 11:34 AM
I haven't personally seen them but the two prototypes were built in 1969.
Besides.....I just wanted to go up North and drink wine in Pete's parking lot.
Can't we do that again the following year?
Just sayin.
Y'all can do that anytime...
Though I suppose I oughtta warn you: The sheriffs around these parts like our lot quite a bit come nighttime.
(I think they poach wifi, which suits those of us here just fine.)Ah..ok.
I.ll
Make sure it.s in a colored plastic cup.
Posted by: Steve Feb 7 2019, 11:36 AM
Build date and model year are typically different. My car was built in 74 for the 75 model year.
Posted by: EdwardBlume Feb 7 2019, 12:28 PM
50th Anniversary of the debut makes sense.
Posted by: wes Feb 7 2019, 12:42 PM
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Posted by: scott_in_nh Feb 7 2019, 03:06 PM
Seeing as I have yet to come across a 1969 914
we have big plans for a week long 50th Anniversary WCR in 2020! But more about that later.words matter and so do 2019 and 2020
As the poster says, 2019 represents 50 years of the 914
1970 was the 1st year of, 1971 was the 2nd year of...1979 was the 10th year of...2019 is the 50th year of the 914
Happens with races too. the 1st Daytona 500 was in 1959, the 50th running of (50th year of) the race happened in 2018
Birthdays and anniversaries are different and celebrated a year later, 1971 was the first anniversary, etc. so 2020 is the 50th birthday or anniversary of the 914
None of the above has anything to do with 1969, prototypes or early production!
You're welcome!
EDIT: I want a poster too!
Posted by: Mike D. Feb 7 2019, 03:44 PM
Seeing as I have yet to come across a 1969 914
we have big plans for a week long 50th Anniversary WCR in 2020! But more about that later.words matter and so do 2019 and 2020
As the poster says, 2019 represents 50 years of the 914
1970 was the 1st year of, 1971 was the 2nd year of...1979 was the 10th year of...2019 is the 50th year of the 914
Happens with races too. the 1st Daytona 500 was in 1959, the 50th running of (50th year of) the race happened in 2018
Birthdays and anniversaries are different and celebrated a year later, 1971 was the first anniversary, etc. so 2020 is the 50th birthday or anniversary of the 914
None of the above has anything to do with 1969, prototypes or early production!
You're welcome!
EDIT: I want a poster too!
OK fine. Point taken. Who is doing the 50th Anniversay Event?
This is great now I don't have to do as much work.
Scott, you are welcome to drive on over for the Birthday Party in 2020!
EDIT: OP does say "Anniversary Ignored" 50 year party this year, 50th anniversary/ birthday next year!
Posted by: scott_in_nh Feb 7 2019, 03:55 PM
OK fine. Point taken. Who is doing the 50th Anniversay Event?
This so great now I don't have to do as much work.
Scott, you are welcome to drive on over for the Birthday Party in 2020!
Thanks Mike, you never know - it could happen!
Posted by: 914_teener Feb 7 2019, 04:13 PM
Seeing as I have yet to come across a 1969 914
we have big plans for a week long 50th Anniversary WCR in 2020! But more about that later.words matter and so do 2019 and 2020
As the poster says, 2019 represents 50 years of the 914
1970 was the 1st year of, 1971 was the 2nd year of...1979 was the 10th year of...2019 is the 50th year of the 914
Happens with races too. the 1st Daytona 500 was in 1959, the 50th running of (50th year of) the race happened in 2018
Birthdays and anniversaries are different and celebrated a year later, 1971 was the first anniversary, etc. so 2020 is the 50th birthday or anniversary of the 914
None of the above has anything to do with 1969, prototypes or early production!
You're welcome!
EDIT: I want a poster too!
OK fine. Point taken. Who is doing the 50th Anniversay Event?
This so great now I don't have to do as much work.
Scott, you are welcome to drive on over for the Birthday Party in 2020!
So why can.t we celebrate they day I was born and then celebrate the next year I was outside of my Mommy?
Or does it count when it.s a prototype? Geez...now I.m confused.
It.s all good right?
Posted by: scott_in_nh Feb 7 2019, 05:24 PM
So why can.t we celebrate they day I was born and then celebrate the next year I was outside of my Mommy?
Or does it count when it.s a prototype? Geez...now I.m confused.
It.s all good right?
You can in Asia, where you are one when born and two on your first birthday!
Sounds crazy, but when I turn 59 in May I will be starting my 60th year, so over there I will be 60!
Makes sense - sort of....
Posted by: 914_7T3 Feb 7 2019, 06:07 PM
Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 7 2019, 06:27 PM
Don't care who does it in 2020 but I want to be there. 
I propose RRC 2020 on 9-14-2020 I've been all over the country at many of the events. The Red Rocks area as vast as it is has some of the best driving roads with the least traffic. Anyone second that?
And I want a poster! 
Posted by: Big Len Feb 7 2019, 06:48 PM
Porsche did the same with the 911 in 2014, so 2019 is the 50th anniversary of the 914.
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Feb 7 2019, 07:18 PM
50th Anniversary of the debut makes sense.
This.
The 914 debuted on 9/11/1969—so 9/11/2019 marks 50 years. Model years aren't too precise when it comes to Porsche, as they can go 23 months...ask me how I know.
Anyway, I was just offering to host some 914s for an open house at a car magazine if some folks want to organize a drive or weekend or whatever. But no worries if people want to do something else—I am all for that, too!
Posted by: Porschef Feb 8 2019, 05:21 AM
FWIW, my ‘75 911 was a 25th anniversary edition.
Don’t know how they figured the math 
Posted by: Racer Feb 8 2019, 06:47 AM
FWIW, my ‘75 911 was a 25th anniversary edition.
Don’t know how they figured the math
That was Porsches' 25th.. not the 911's
* its all marketing anyway...So, when is the party?
Posted by: Maltese Falcon Feb 8 2019, 06:19 PM
This guy , PECLA's gruffly stepbrother (kinda outlaw lookin) could be the mascot for the 914/ 50th golden anniversary. Strong family resemblance to the PECLA dude right there 
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Feb 8 2019, 06:26 PM
^ Love that dude. Super creepy cousin to the PECLA guy. Kinda JAWS-lookin....
Posted by: Maltese Falcon Feb 8 2019, 07:01 PM
^ Love that dude. Super creepy cousin to the PECLA guy. Kinda JAWS-lookin....
This guy spotted in the SF valley/ L.A. Been anchored here (originally a tire store) even before I was cruising Van Nuys Blvd. in 1969. Architectural landmarks known simply as Giants, placed all around L.A. since the '50s. Used to promote whatever the retail store/ attraction was offering at that time. PECLA dude is anchored adjacent to the 405, originally welcomed you to his Carson golf course . But yes Pete, this one is creepy
Posted by: 914_teener Feb 8 2019, 09:29 PM
Ok... after some thought. My .02
If Pete is opening his parking lot on 9-11-19 for the 50th I'm all for that. I'll be there.
If it is in September that is great.
I know Mike and some of the So Cal group are Planning a big thing next year for the WCR. I plan on attending that too. I won't speak to his plans but they do a great job and it takes a lot of planning and effort. Ask him about 2015.
I think of the OP and the post meant that "Porsche" wasn't planning anything. Or so says the article in the link. I don't think PCA is either.
The folks that care and are the real enthusiasts and know the most about 914's are here. Some of them are no longer with us unfortunately.
It is up to US to decide what we want to do.
It's just dialogue but at the end of the day it is about the people and the effort that is made.
Just my thoughts.
Posted by: Maltese Falcon Feb 8 2019, 09:33 PM
The artist for the poster was Mark Morgan a friend of mine and 23e Heure's. He did mention that a poster would be available in a comment he made on his Instagram page
https://www.instagram.com/triplespressomm/
https://www.triplespresso.co.uk/
He did quite a nice Porsche (storyboard) mural over at the Luftgekühlt show 2 years ago in San Pedro .
It was like the most amazing journey of Porsche race cars & drivers, rendered in black-sharpie-pen on like 4 lengths of 4'x8' white drywall sections
Posted by: second wind Feb 8 2019, 10:30 PM
I am just glad I am going to WCR 2019.....maybe it will keep growing like it is and
"become " WCR 2019 50 Year Anniversary 914". I mean....February 8th today......June 6th coming up.....come on international members.....be fun!!! The true 50th anniversary.......WCR 2019!!!
gg
Posted by: isdyl Feb 9 2019, 02:52 AM
I'll be at Brrooklands! Its only about 10 minutes down the road from here, so I've got about 5 months to get it running properly. Received my number plates yesterday so hopefully first drive today since I bought it in June last year!
Posted by: Maltese Falcon Feb 9 2019, 02:20 PM
...couldn't fit turbos to this giant, so gave him a cool badge to add some charm
Posted by: 914_teener Feb 9 2019, 03:59 PM
The artist for the poster was Mark Morgan a friend of mine and 23e Heure's. He did mention that a poster would be available in a comment he made on his Instagram page
https://www.instagram.com/triplespressomm/
https://www.triplespresso.co.uk/
He did quite a nice Porsche (storyboard) mural over at the Luftgekühlt show 2 years ago in San Pedro .
It was like the most amazing journey of Porsche race cars & drivers, rendered in black-sharpie-pen on like 4 lengths of 4'x8' white drywall sections
Pete's stories are great as well. I like the idea of having the stories in print, plus his work is great.
Just a different experience on internet forums.
Posted by: 914four Feb 10 2019, 09:49 AM
Anyone know who wrote the article?
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Feb 10 2019, 02:01 PM
Here's the deal from my side:
Wouldn't want to distract from WCR, and it sounds like there is a cool event coming together back east—so if someone or some folks want to organize something casual around here, I'll offer up the 000 parking lot and an open house for a piece of the fun. Also willing to engage Glen Cordle and/or 000 designer Justin Page (Rare Shades posters & many Bill Graham Presents posters) to come up with something to celebrate the 914's 50th if there's interest.
If not, no worries! 
pete
Posted by: mgp4591 Feb 10 2019, 02:34 PM
Don't care who does it in 2020 but I want to be there.
I propose RRC 2020 on 9-14-2020 I've been all over the country at many of the events. The Red Rocks area as vast as it is has some of the best driving roads with the least traffic. Anyone second that? And I want a poster!
I'll second that Rick, and I want a poster too.
I know Sharon has Torrey down as the spot but no date that I'm aware of....it makes perfect sense! I'm down...
Posted by: echocanyons Feb 10 2019, 03:50 PM
Pete,
I think it’s a great idea and I’m definitely interested
Posted by: Mark Henry Feb 10 2019, 04:07 PM
A friend is making a few of these;
Attached image(s)
Posted by: Maltese Falcon Feb 10 2019, 04:54 PM
A friend is making a few of these;
Nicely done, I would rock this on my cars in a heartbeat
Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 12 2019, 04:56 AM
I never put that much thought into it but are you guys saying you could purchase a 914 in the states in 1969? I did think they introduced them here until 1970.
If the event is this year I have to watch it pass. Between working to sell our big house and build and my son's wedding on 9-14-19 I have a full dance card.
Posted by: TonyA Feb 12 2019, 07:01 AM
I am in for a poster as well.
Posted by: Krieger Feb 12 2019, 08:25 AM
A friend is making a few of these;
I'd take one of those too!
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