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Posted by: JeffBowlsby Apr 16 2019, 09:12 AM
Seeing the recent 914 event photos seems like the collective 'we' average is in the 50's-60's.
Where are the youngins?
Posted by: Mueller Apr 16 2019, 09:23 AM
Just turned 53 a week ago or so.
Posted by: jagalyn Apr 16 2019, 09:25 AM
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Posted by: orthobiz Apr 16 2019, 09:27 AM
63. Jagalyn is OLD.
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Posted by: Beebo Kanelle Apr 16 2019, 09:31 AM
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Posted by: jagalyn Apr 16 2019, 09:33 AM
63. Jagalyn is OLD.
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Yep. It don't get no better than this. In 10 years I will wish I look and feel like I do today.
Posted by: ctc911ctc Apr 16 2019, 09:38 AM
17, my youngest son thinks this car is the coolest thing he has ever seen!
His dad (me) is 62
Posted by: JimN73 Apr 16 2019, 09:39 AM
76
Posted by: Nogoodwithusernames Apr 16 2019, 09:40 AM
24 this year so I suppose a "youngin".
Posted by: sixnotfour Apr 16 2019, 09:52 AM
3rd gen owner 914-6 24 .. his Dad 58,, irish green i bought when 18
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Posted by: 914_teener Apr 16 2019, 09:52 AM
I use the hot chicks thread level on front page as a basis.
That being said, I like the fact that there is a Hot Woman thread.
Posted by: burton73 Apr 16 2019, 09:54 AM
66 YO 
Bob B
Posted by: Steve Apr 16 2019, 09:54 AM
59 this year. First 914 back in 79. Built my first six conversion and still have it back in 86.
Posted by: bbrock Apr 16 2019, 09:58 AM
57 - Just old enough to afford to buy a POS used 914 in my early 20s and manage to hang on to one until now when I can (almost) afford to fix it up the way I always imagined.
Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 16 2019, 10:01 AM
57 - Just old enough to afford to buy a POS used 914 in my early 20s and manage to hang on to one until now when I can (almost) afford to fix it up the way I always imagined.
I am 55. Held onto 2 of them for over 30 years now.
BTW.. the 21 year old inside of me looks in the mirror every morning and shouts "What the F**K ?!?!?!"
Posted by: 90quattrocoupe Apr 16 2019, 10:06 AM
70. Bought 73' in 81'.
Greg W.
Posted by: Chi-town Apr 16 2019, 10:08 AM
44 Suddenly I feel young 
Posted by: infraredcalvin Apr 16 2019, 10:11 AM
45, and counting...
Posted by: colingreene Apr 16 2019, 10:13 AM
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Posted by: SirAndy Apr 16 2019, 10:13 AM
My 3rd grandchild is due in 3 months ...
Posted by: Beach914 Apr 16 2019, 10:18 AM
60 in October.
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Apr 16 2019, 10:19 AM
too old unfortunately, and I was not really old enough to afford a new 914 even in 1976. Almost 67 later this month.
Posted by: defianty Apr 16 2019, 10:26 AM
44 Suddenly I feel young
Even at 46 I'm with you on the feeling young for once!
Posted by: Superhawk996 Apr 16 2019, 10:28 AM
51 and living on borrowed time.
Bought my 1st 914 when I was 20 and proceeded to convince all my friends that I would be dead by 30 by driving them around corners in the 914 at speeds that seemed insane to those unfamiliar with 914 handling capabilities.
I’m still here. 
Posted by: ndfrigi Apr 16 2019, 10:32 AM
I started with 914 8 yrs ago when I’m 42. So I’m with 914 50th anniversary. Hhhmmm I should find 1969 built 914.
Posted by: 914Sixer Apr 16 2019, 10:46 AM
Holding a 70 right now.
Posted by: rhodyguy Apr 16 2019, 10:46 AM
We were all a lot younger in 2003.
Posted by: Sbradley@netins.net Apr 16 2019, 10:49 AM
Seeing the recent 914 event photos seems like the collective 'we' average is in the 50's-60's.
Where are the youngins?
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Posted by: StratPlayer Apr 16 2019, 10:50 AM
will be 73 next month. This will be my last season with the car. I will be turning over the car to my son, he's a firefighter . I know the car will be in good hands he will be an excellent caretaker for the car.
Posted by: TJB/914 Apr 16 2019, 10:51 AM
Great question
I have a measurement on my garage wall showing my age.
0" inches at the floor to a height of 100" inches. 
Each year on my birthday I mark off inches on the scale.
I want to live to 100 years old, so I only have 18 inches to live.
Tom 
Posted by: PanelBilly Apr 16 2019, 10:57 AM
63 and grandchild #12 was born in January
Posted by: flipb Apr 16 2019, 11:00 AM
Bought my 914 at age 33, just turned 41.
Posted by: jesse7flying Apr 16 2019, 11:00 AM
65 and still trying to get my first 914 running.
Posted by: JOEPROPER Apr 16 2019, 11:10 AM
47. Bought my first 914 about 10 years ago. (runs great) and putting together my second one now. I wish i had discovered these cars long ago.
Posted by: frankiec@outrageous.net Apr 16 2019, 11:11 AM
73 is coming up. Recently sold my last Ducati, believe me I'll miss it as it was the real deal for acceleration. My 75 is back date with a 3.2 in it.
Posted by: frankiec@outrageous.net Apr 16 2019, 11:12 AM
Sorry, wrong thread.
Posted by: mtndawg Apr 16 2019, 11:15 AM
48 3/4
Posted by: Sbradley@netins.net Apr 16 2019, 11:18 AM
Seeing the recent 914 event photos seems like the collective 'we' average is in the 50's-60's.
Where are the youngins?
61
Posted by: dlee6204 Apr 16 2019, 11:18 AM
29. My wife always jokes about how all my car friends are “old”. This thread doesn’t help my case.
Posted by: ValcoOscar Apr 16 2019, 11:21 AM
Old enough to order from senior menu and fortunate enough to use my military discount at Home Depot and Lowes.
Oh...and love my 79 cent senior coffee every morning.
Oscar
Posted by: Porscheguy912 Apr 16 2019, 11:34 AM
59 and 362 days. Youth cannot work a clutch.
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Posted by: mb911 Apr 16 2019, 11:50 AM
43.. And 43 years ago riding around in my dad's 356 A..
Posted by: Ferg Apr 16 2019, 12:02 PM
44 in a couple of weeks. 
Posted by: Tdskip Apr 16 2019, 12:05 PM
Younger than your average Triumph, MG, Jensen, Healey and Lotus owner.
About the same as the average Fiat and Alfa owner however.
Posted by: CMONNETT Apr 16 2019, 12:08 PM
I'll be 40 next month. I've been around these cars my whole life. My first car was a 73 2.0. My current 73 2.0 I've had for almost 20 yrs now and bought it from the second owner. My 74 2.0 was my Dads car, and has been in the family since 85.
Posted by: swalshaw Apr 16 2019, 12:12 PM
70 and driving this since 72 
Posted by: jonferns Apr 16 2019, 12:13 PM
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Posted by: wysri9 Apr 16 2019, 12:17 PM
If ownership of a box of bits counts as ownership then I am a 66 year old owner.....
Maybe by the time I am 70 I will actually have a car.........
Posted by: jd74914 Apr 16 2019, 12:18 PM
29. My wife always jokes about how all my car friends are “old”.
This thread doesn’t help my case. I was just thinking that-mine says the same thing.Turning 31 in a few weeks. Bought the first at 14.
Posted by: krazykonrad Apr 16 2019, 12:29 PM
39 now, 26 when I bought it.
Posted by: tygaboy Apr 16 2019, 12:42 PM
60 now, first 914 purchased when I was 27. And here she is!
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Posted by: brownaar Apr 16 2019, 12:42 PM
47. Bought my 73 17 years ago. My dad had a six when I learned to drive. I was hooked. Wish he hadn't sold it.
Posted by: Freezin 914 Apr 16 2019, 12:47 PM
40.....got the “Disease” around 20.....haven’t found a cure yet...although not sure I want a cure! 
Posted by: 914fahrer Apr 16 2019, 12:56 PM
I was born in 1969 .I bought my first 914 29 years ago.
Posted by: jfort Apr 16 2019, 12:57 PM
Bought my first six in 1976. I am 67 now and still in love.
Posted by: gandalf_025 Apr 16 2019, 01:04 PM
Bought mine in 1973 when I was 18..
Had a few 911’s and a 930 come and go
But this one stayed...
Posted by: rgolia Apr 16 2019, 01:07 PM
60 and I snatched the keys from my father when I was 17. I never returned the keys.
Posted by: Andyrew Apr 16 2019, 01:12 PM
32
I still remember my dad and I signing the paperwork when I was 14..
Posted by: 914dave Apr 16 2019, 01:16 PM
57 have owned at least one 914 for the past 22 years
Posted by: Costa05 Apr 16 2019, 01:22 PM
56. Have not driven one yet but now that the metal work is almost done I feel like Im on the home stretch.
Posted by: Creamsicle New Zealand Apr 16 2019, 01:27 PM
57 some days feel older some days feel younger
Posted by: oldschool Apr 16 2019, 01:31 PM
58 TODAY!..... 
Posted by: SO.O.C914er Apr 16 2019, 01:37 PM
60 today 61 next month!! Purchased my 914 March of 1980. I often do a average from the birthday message and find the average age to be in the 50 to 60 range.....Paul
Posted by: 914Toy Apr 16 2019, 01:50 PM
79 years young Oops, wrong place which reflects age 
Posted by: 914Toy Apr 16 2019, 01:55 PM
79 years young
Posted by: Morph914 Apr 16 2019, 02:04 PM
Fitty eight and feeling 40. Purchased my first, damn near rust free, 914 in Cali and had it shipped to FL a couple of years ago. Enjoying every minute of the process of a complete rebuild. I can’t wait to drive it for the first time. 
Posted by: shane Apr 16 2019, 02:07 PM
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Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Apr 16 2019, 02:12 PM
happy birthday YOUNG man (compared to me!!!)
58 TODAY!.....
Posted by: Dredwin Apr 16 2019, 02:34 PM
53 next month. Fell in love with the 914 in the mid 70s as a kid. Bought my first one at 48 (supposed to buy my youngest their car) and my 2nd one at 50 (because I'm old and can buy a 2nd). I'll be glad when I'm done paying off all these random car payments (2 cars for the kids and my 2nd 914).
Posted by: KevinW Apr 16 2019, 02:44 PM
Turning 60 next month, I am hopeful that I will have mine on the road in May.
Posted by: preach Apr 16 2019, 02:50 PM
49 in August.
Posted by: 914werke Apr 16 2019, 02:51 PM
is someone plotting all this on a bell curve graph? 
just 57
Posted by: bobboinski Apr 16 2019, 03:12 PM
58 TODAY!.....
Happy Birthday!
I'm 62 on Sunday.
Posted by: mgphoto Apr 16 2019, 03:14 PM
Pushing 66, a 914 has possessed me since 1979. Far from average.
Posted by: anderssj Apr 16 2019, 03:25 PM
68, and have owned/been owned by the 914 for the last 47 
Posted by: injunmort Apr 16 2019, 03:29 PM
57, first 914 in 1979.
Posted by: rgb91424 Apr 16 2019, 03:39 PM
Will be 76 in Sept. First 914 bought in 1980. Parted out about 15 of the cars in the next 20 years. Wish I had kept track of the Vins. Currently have a 73 2.0 Auto-X car. ( 31 years ownership ) and a 73 1.7 project that I'll likely never finish.
Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 16 2019, 03:59 PM
65 and 3 and 2/3rds grandchildren. I’ll probably sell the 914 in a year or so. The kids like the 240Z better...
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Posted by: cashiersjm Apr 16 2019, 04:20 PM
68 is just around the corner & still having fun.
Posted by: jdamiano Apr 16 2019, 04:25 PM
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Posted by: abes914 Apr 16 2019, 04:28 PM
I got the 914 when I was 36. I am turning 43 this year.
My 10 year old daughter is claiming the car is hers to keep. I agree with her.
Posted by: Sea Rooster Apr 16 2019, 05:03 PM
59 y/o but act like a 18 y/o!
Posted by: lierofox Apr 16 2019, 05:09 PM
32 this year, took possession of my boss's "spare" 914 back when I was 27, officially purchased and registered it for road use in 2016.
Posted by: theer Apr 16 2019, 05:20 PM
54- bought my 914 when I was 22-ish and still own it.
Posted by: PanelBilly Apr 16 2019, 05:26 PM
48 3/4
Isn't that really 50 - 1.25?
Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 16 2019, 05:34 PM
I may have been on this planet for 61 years but in the space time continuum I still have coal black hair and i am 21 and kicking ass. 
I have had the Alien for more than 20 years.
Posted by: wes Apr 16 2019, 05:46 PM
73 in September no grand children but my youngest son is 12, step son’s 25 and my daughters 48. I was ready to sign the paperwork on a year old brand new (they couldn’t get rid of them) 1970 914 6 when my first wife informed me of our baby on the way, a surprise she was holding out on telling me of this special occasion but decided it should be before I bought the car hence never got the 914 6.
Posted by: MartyYeoman Apr 16 2019, 05:52 PM
66.50
Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 16 2019, 06:09 PM
Let's just say I am eagerly awaiting Medicare in a couple of years. 
Posted by: Tom_T Apr 16 2019, 06:17 PM
Interesting topic Jeff! I've always looked at Mrs. K's/Rob's Birthday posts to see the same thing - young-uns vs us old farts vs. middluns!
I'm 66 point something!? .... I hit 67 in Sept.
PS - 2 kids & 3 grandkids & counting....
Bought my 73 2L in Dec. 1975 at 23 from the OO - looking to escape my gas guzzling `69 Pontiac Ventura 400 ci beast in the aftermath of the 1st oil crisis' resulting $1-1.25/gal gas - which seems low today, but was up 400-500% in a matter of 2 months from the prior 20-25 cents per gal.!
Still waiting to get her fixed/resto'd & back on the road!
Tom
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Posted by: r_towle Apr 16 2019, 06:25 PM
29, still
2.3 grandkids
3 914, first one around 2000
One runs
Really, it runs, I swear!!
Posted by: EdwardBlume Apr 16 2019, 06:38 PM
48. 43 of them with my 914.
Posted by: KELTY360 Apr 16 2019, 06:40 PM
My drivers license says 70, but I’m not sure that’s trustworthy.
Posted by: xperu Apr 16 2019, 06:49 PM
72 
This is my 6th and last one. It will go back to California where it came from and have a good life with my nephew.
Posted by: JeffBowlsby Apr 16 2019, 07:05 PM
Well I feel better now. I am older than about 60%, and younger than about 40% of you. My first 914 was over 40 years ago. Guess I can continue to enjoy it for awhile longer. 
Posted by: 914 Ranch Apr 16 2019, 07:11 PM
Are you going to crunch the numbers Jeff. There has got to be a mean in there some where. 71 in June. You ben watching what I'm doing. Not much like any 70 year old I know.
Posted by: cuddy_k Apr 16 2019, 07:11 PM
55. Though I like to drive faster.
Posted by: oldschool Apr 16 2019, 07:29 PM
happy birthday YOUNG man (compared to me!!!)
58 TODAY!.....
Thanks buddy!
Posted by: oldschool Apr 16 2019, 07:33 PM
I may have been on this planet for 61 years but in the space time continuum I still have coal black hair and i am 21 and kicking ass.
I have had the Alien for more than 20 years.
Still looking great my friend!
Posted by: fixer34 Apr 16 2019, 07:36 PM
65 and half. Got my -6 in 1977, coming up on 42yrs. If I knew then what I know now...
Posted by: SHREK914 Apr 16 2019, 07:52 PM
I turn 34 next month, own 2 currently, have had 9, bought my first when I was 14
Posted by: cary Apr 16 2019, 07:54 PM
62 going on 18,
Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 16 2019, 07:54 PM
58 TODAY!.....
Have a Happy BD Jaime ¡¡!!
Posted by: MDTerp Apr 16 2019, 08:32 PM
43. I’ve owned my 914 for 18 years.
Posted by: cali914 Apr 16 2019, 08:35 PM
57 but my 914 makes me feel 27 when I'm driving it but 75 when I am working on it. LOL
Posted by: jb57tub Apr 16 2019, 08:54 PM
68, have had 6 914s. Had a six ordered in '72, but instead ordered a 4 and picked it up at the factory, then drove it through 9 European countries. It was then shipped from London to Chicago. One was the M1 class Autocross champion at the Porsche Parade in San Antonio, as well as the class champion in the Michelin slalom Challenge. in 1997.
Posted by: GeorgeRud Apr 16 2019, 08:59 PM
67 last February, still playing with cars. Owned at least one 914 since 1974.
Posted by: don-6 Apr 16 2019, 09:44 PM
55 years old.
Bought my first 914 in the early 80's
I have some friends on here that I have known for 30 years.
Posted by: R8CERX Apr 16 2019, 10:04 PM
56
first 914 was in 1985 or so...
owned three!
one 4 two liter
two 6's
Raced them all!
Posted by: oldschool Apr 16 2019, 10:25 PM
58 TODAY!.....
Have a Happy BD Jaime ¡¡!!
Thanks buddy
Posted by: AZBanks Apr 16 2019, 11:48 PM
I hit the half century mark last October.
Bought my first 914 2 weeks after turning 18. I was a senior in high school.
Posted by: porbmw Apr 17 2019, 12:16 AM
Yup,old age will do that 
Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 17 2019, 02:26 AM
52.
My sons
26 and 29
Posted by: KSCarrera Apr 17 2019, 03:13 AM
64 - 65 in July, but going on 25 in spirit.
Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Apr 17 2019, 03:31 AM
72, but still a little kid in a old mans body 
Posted by: defianty Apr 17 2019, 04:41 AM
So far the average works out at just over 55.
Posted by: BeatNavy Apr 17 2019, 04:58 AM
So far the average works out at just over 55.
Here, I'll lower it, if ever so slightly.
I'm 52 until July 4, at which point advanced math says I'll be 53.
But I bitch and moan like I'm 85.
Posted by: Cal Apr 17 2019, 05:35 AM
55.....
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Posted by: barefoot Apr 17 2019, 05:35 AM
77 and on my 2nd 914.
First was a 70 in 1976, 77 when i had to sell it, needed more seating for kids. It had injectors of my design till I reverted to stock to sell it.
Now have 76 for 6 yrs now just back running 2056 with carbs & a cam upgrade, runs strong. It was quite rust free thank the gods !!
Posted by: rgalla9146 Apr 17 2019, 05:47 AM
Sorry, wrong thread.
Wrong thread ? No Problem.
Lets hear the roll call of Ducatis
I had a 160 Monza Junior
Posted by: jkb944t Apr 17 2019, 05:56 AM
I’m 59.
Bought my first 914 at 20 and sold it to my brother. Had lots of 914’s since but have had the current one for 15 years. Two grandkids (5 & 3-1/2) that absolutely love riding in the 914! Another grandchild on the way so the tradition hopefully continues.
Jeff B
Posted by: tom.esh Apr 17 2019, 06:13 AM
47 and counting.
Posted by: VaccaRabite Apr 17 2019, 07:22 AM
43 here.
Zach
Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Apr 17 2019, 07:45 AM
so with all of this is it time for a survey to compile the results?
Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 17 2019, 08:28 AM
I'm 66 and have had my 76 since 1995 plus two other 914's.
Posted by: restore2seater Apr 17 2019, 08:32 AM
Just turned 111011 last month. 
Posted by: sbsix Apr 17 2019, 08:33 AM
Turned 66 this year enjoying retirement, my six and the senior discount at the hardware store.
Posted by: defianty Apr 17 2019, 08:59 AM
so with all of this is it time for a survey to compile the results?
I'm keeping track. 55.7 is the average at the moment.
Posted by: ValcoOscar Apr 17 2019, 09:08 AM
so with all of this is it time for a survey to compile the results?
I'm keeping track. 55.7 is the average at the moment.
In that case I'm ABOVE AVERAGE!!!!
Oscar
Posted by: tvdinnerbythepool Apr 17 2019, 09:22 AM
Just turned 31 
Posted by: NS914 Apr 17 2019, 09:36 AM
I am 56 and a half and yes, the 914 is still on jackstands....too many interests and not enough time!
Grant
Posted by: wndsrfr Apr 17 2019, 09:42 AM
57 some days feel older some days feel younger
Kids all of you....74 and started actual racing last year...
Posted by: 914-300Hemi Apr 17 2019, 09:43 AM
I’m 53 and the 914 is NOT on jack stands anymore
Posted by: Jonathan Livesay Apr 17 2019, 10:03 AM
I'm 65 but I have a total of 6 914's (in various states of (dis)repair) so I am just turning 11 in 914-years.
Posted by: oldschool Apr 17 2019, 10:24 AM
most of the young dudes seem to come from an engineering background.
Posted by: MiniStevieG Apr 17 2019, 10:35 AM
45
Posted by: RARE 6 Apr 17 2019, 12:42 PM
72 and still with the 1970 -6 purchased new on 9/14/71.
Posted by: Rob-O Apr 17 2019, 12:54 PM
51...
Posted by: jcd914 Apr 17 2019, 01:06 PM
60
Bought my first 914 in 1988 or 89.
Have owned 6 914's and 3 of those ran, 4th will run soon.
2 grand kids.
Jim
Posted by: gfg3 Apr 17 2019, 03:03 PM
72.
Bought my first 1.7 914 in April 1970. Early numbers. Sold in May 1975 for the exact amount I paid for it. Current car is 1975.....lots of upgrades. Surprisingly can still fit in it and drive it enough to annoy the neighbors. Much more fun than the current 'computer cars'.
Posted by: Porschef Apr 17 2019, 05:12 PM
I am 55. Held onto 2 of them for over 30 years now.
BTW.. the 21 year old inside of me looks in the mirror every morning and shouts "What the F**K ?!?!?!"
58.
Got into the 914 thing kinda late. But much better than never...
Posted by: Olympic 914 Apr 17 2019, 05:17 PM
65 this month. only have one 914. bought it in 79, So owned it 40 years this year.
Posted by: 1970-1914 Apr 17 2019, 05:18 PM
72 and still with the 1970 -6 purchased new on 9/14/71.
That is pretty cool.
Posted by: poorsche914 Apr 17 2019, 08:32 PM
57 When did that happen?
Bought first 914 in '83 and have always had at least one (running or not) ever since.
Been daily driving my LE for the past several years. 
My oldest granddaughter (just turned 10) has claimed the Creamsicle.
Posted by: SKL1 Apr 17 2019, 11:23 PM
Just about to hit a birthday that ends in a zero... have my 9/70 build 914 I've had since new. It was my first car as my dad wouldn't let me have a car until I graduated from college (he was much smarter than I am)... so you do the math.
Posted by: 72914wrx Apr 17 2019, 11:55 PM
35 owned about 15 914s so far .
Posted by: defianty Apr 18 2019, 01:00 AM
Still no move from 55 being the average so I think after nearly 150 responses we have our answer.
So the average ago of a 914 is 55 years old
Posted by: North Coast Jim Apr 18 2019, 05:54 AM
Just turned 70. Still think like a 17 year old though. Just ask my wife.
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Apr 18 2019, 10:33 AM
bought it a 43years old 10 years ago......
53
feeling younger every day!
Posted by: johnlush Apr 18 2019, 11:41 AM
No wonder I like you guys - you're mostly old farts like me!
58 
Posted by: jd74914 Apr 18 2019, 11:54 AM
most of the young dudes seem to come from an engineering background.
Guilty.
In general I think you're correct-something technical. Based on shows I've been to lately that might be the trend for younger people with older cars.
Posted by: Justinp71 Apr 18 2019, 12:24 PM
I'm 36, got my 914 (same car I own today) at age 15.
Posted by: twistedstang Apr 18 2019, 02:41 PM
43. I've been wanting one for years but bought my 75 on my 40th birthday. The cars the same age as me but in a little better shape.
Posted by: Rand Apr 18 2019, 03:09 PM
Dang, we old fucks. I'm 53. Ain't giving up on ye old. Djet lives!
Posted by: jim912928 Apr 18 2019, 03:24 PM
I'm 62....purchased my first 914 when I was 20...purchased my 2nd and current 914 when I was 48.
Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 18 2019, 03:26 PM
From reading this thread, it seems the average age of a 914 owner is the same as the average age of a 914. 
Posted by: JeffBowlsby Apr 18 2019, 03:48 PM
A little older Clay.
If the 914 is roughly 45 years old, and we are roughly 55 years old, then as a group we are about 10 years older than our cars.
That says a lot about when we began to take notice and want one...
Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 18 2019, 03:55 PM
A little older Clay.
If the 914 is roughly 45 years old, and we are roughly 55 years old, then as a group we are about 10 years older than our cars.
That says a lot about when we began to take notice and want one...
I can agree with that. It's kinda like your taste in music. It gets set in your teenage years, and anything newer just seems to suck.
Posted by: JeffBowlsby Apr 18 2019, 04:02 PM
Long Live Mick Jagger...
Posted by: KELTY360 Apr 18 2019, 04:12 PM
Long Live Mick Jagger...
The good news is that even the whippersnappers know who Mick Jagger is.
Posted by: windforfun Apr 18 2019, 04:37 PM
62 & slowing down. I think it's time for a faster car. I want a Lambo.
Posted by: Detroit Apr 18 2019, 04:45 PM
Technically, the Phoenix orange number in my garage belongs to my kid, who is... six.
Posted by: shelby/914 Apr 18 2019, 04:50 PM
I'll be raising the average, currently 72. Bought my first 914 in 1988 at age 42 and had to sell it a year later when we moved to Stuttgart. Bought the second car in 2005 not too long after I retired. Still have car # two. I'v had the blue car to the left for 40 years so tend to keep some for a long time.
Danny
Posted by: Aircooledfool Apr 18 2019, 08:49 PM
61...bought my first 914 in 1973. Wish I still had it because it ran, unlike my current project
Posted by: RickS Apr 18 2019, 10:33 PM
If you go by conception date, I should be 65 but Medicare don’t play dat.
Still single track mountain bike, downhill ski, hike the mountains and occasionally run. On the senior side I also garden 3/4 acre, belong to a male dinner club and drive my 911 in a very non-leisurely manner.
Posted by: SRS914 Apr 18 2019, 11:54 PM
50. On my second 914. Bought my first at 16. Apparently it’s a sickness you don’t recover from.
Posted by: jmitro Apr 19 2019, 05:15 AM
I just turned 47.
My first car was an air cooled four (73 VW bug).
My 914 is just reliving my youth, albeit in a slightly more spirited platform
Posted by: bdstone914 Apr 19 2019, 08:17 AM
I am 70.
Wonder if @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=179 can export the birthdates of all members and calculate the true average of umpteen thousand 914 owners. I am guess about 65.
I do know of a 100 year old lady that still owns the 914 she bought new in 1970.
Top that. And she drove it until she was 96.
Posted by: Ben Nichols Apr 19 2019, 09:04 AM
39....40 in a months time
Posted by: boxstr Apr 19 2019, 09:20 AM
A fabulous 72, and I do not feel it. In the every morning. No smoking, drugs or alcohol.
Try to watch what I eat, that’s the hardest part. Enjoying the sunshine and blue sky in Palm Desert.
Craig in the DESERT
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Posted by: jim912928 Apr 19 2019, 09:42 AM
My son and son-in-law (32 and 38 respectively) would both like to have mine (75 with 3.2l six in it). Son-in-law won't drive it yet....he's a little afraid of the speed but never turns down a ride!
Posted by: Dion Apr 19 2019, 09:55 AM
53 yrs and counting Hope I’m done my resto soon so I can enjoy while reasonably healthy! I bought her back in 1986.
Old guys rule
Posted by: SirAndy Apr 19 2019, 11:06 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1319
That depends on how truthful people were with their entries ...
Posted by: bdstone914 Apr 19 2019, 01:07 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1319
That depends on how truthful people were with their entries ...
914 owners dont lie. Maybe if they are women who are just being conservative on their age.
Come on Andy we know you have nothing more important to do.
Posted by: SirAndy Apr 19 2019, 02:12 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1319
That depends on how truthful people were with their entries ...
914 owners dont lie. Maybe if they are women who are just being conservative on their age.
Come on Andy we know you have nothing more important to do.
Alright alright ...
I ignored the month and just used the birthday year.
I also ignored any birthday year older than 1920.
Answer: 52.4148
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PS: The number of members who added their birthday year is currently 2317 which is just shy of 11% ...
Posted by: mlindner Apr 19 2019, 02:30 PM
I'm 70, have had my 914 for 40 years. Mark
Posted by: siverson Apr 19 2019, 02:33 PM
I'm 43 but have had my orange 914 since I was 15.
-Steve
Posted by: Justinp71 Apr 19 2019, 03:40 PM
most of the young dudes seem to come from an engineering background.
Guilty. Because engineering wise, its awesome!
Posted by: RichPugh Apr 19 2019, 03:55 PM
44 here.
Mom had a 1975 or 76 914 back in 1986 and I've wanted one since. I've had mine for 2.5 years now. VW/Audi guy my whole life.
Posted by: Big Len Apr 19 2019, 04:46 PM
61
Posted by: oldschool Apr 19 2019, 05:27 PM
most of the young dudes seem to come from an engineering background.
Guilty. Because engineering wise, its awesome!
Posted by: Amphicar770 Apr 19 2019, 05:27 PM
56. I wanted one since I was 16. Only took me 30+ years. I've owned a lot of cars but the 914 is a keeper.
Posted by: jos.hall Apr 19 2019, 06:08 PM
35 but I feel 25!
Posted by: R Dub Apr 20 2019, 07:07 AM
I'll do my part to bring the average down a tick. Just turned 35.
Posted by: RickyTicky Apr 20 2019, 07:25 AM
33 now got my 914 at 27
Posted by: Amphicar770 Apr 20 2019, 07:31 AM
33 now got my 914 at 27
Some of us have tires older than you. Hahaha.
Posted by: Jmkorfha Apr 20 2019, 09:20 AM
56. Got first one when I was 19
Posted by: campbellcj Apr 20 2019, 10:19 AM
I'm damn near the average - 52.6ish. Got first 914 in 1999.
Posted by: tygaboy Apr 20 2019, 10:33 AM
I'm damn near the average - 52.6ish. Got first 914 in 1999.
Well, well... One of the only times I'm above average!
Posted by: Al Meredith Apr 20 2019, 01:55 PM
At the Okteenerfest they stopped giving out the "old geezer" award because I was getting it every year. 76 and have owned and driven at least one Porsche since I was 21. AL
Posted by: rbzymek Apr 20 2019, 05:28 PM
My 3rd grandchild is due in 3 months ...
68. Also had one in 1972 for a couple of years. Back at it again.
Posted by: xperu Apr 20 2019, 05:51 PM
68, have had 6 914s. Had a six ordered in '72, but instead ordered a 4 and picked it up at the factory, then drove it through 9 European countries. It was then shipped from London to Chicago. One was the M1 class Autocross champion at the Porsche Parade in San Antonio, as well as the class champion in the Michelin slalom Challenge. in 1997.
There's a story to be told here. That's a lot of history to jam into a short sentence. Mike
Posted by: Melsguy Apr 20 2019, 06:35 PM
63, it’s also my birthday today. Purchased my ‘75 914 last year.
Posted by: mitchdiego1 Jul 17 2019, 07:55 AM
57 got my 914 in 1997.
Posted by: tpines Jul 17 2019, 08:14 AM
54. Bought first 914 when I was 19.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Jul 17 2019, 08:17 AM
Let's just say I qualify for the Senior Citizen discount at most places.....and I bought my first 914, a '73 2.0, brand new.
Posted by: ValcoOscar Jul 17 2019, 08:23 AM
In my case, older than your average bear, young enough to enjoy our cars
I learn something new about 914's everyday, but forget by the next morning. 
Oscar
Posted by: maxwelj Jul 17 2019, 08:33 AM
dragging the average up. 71, bought my 70-6 new in 1970 while on deployment in Germany.
Posted by: 76-914 Jul 17 2019, 08:40 AM
will be 73 next month. This will be my last season with the car. I will be turning over the car to my son, he's a firefighter . I know the car will be in good hands he will be an excellent caretaker for the car.
I'm 5 behind ya Jimmy Boy. Tell him you've changed your mind and have decided to gift it to him in your will.
Posted by: Beeliner Jul 17 2019, 11:12 AM
1971 I bought my first one....sold number 1, 2, and 3 by 1976...
Jumped back in with two restoration projects in 2014....
Sold a '76 two weeks ago....
My 1973 2.0+ will go to my grand daughter....
I'm 72 in August.....
Posted by: 914sgofast2 Jul 17 2019, 11:43 AM
I ‘m 67. Got my first 1970 Porsche 914 around 4 years ago when I traded my Mercedes Benz SLK320 for it to my 19 year old stepson. The 914 was a real barn find. It was parked in a barn on a ranch in Elk Grove, California, in 1988. He got it in 2014. We had to replace the entire brake system and the fuel tank, but the injectors and fuel pump still worked and it started right up with a new battery! Even though it’s only a 1.7, the engine loves to rev since it has relatively little smog equipment and it’s an entertaining car to drive.
Posted by: Beeliner Jul 17 2019, 11:47 AM
I am 70.
Wonder if @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=179 can export the birthdates of all members and calculate the true average of umpteen thousand 914 owners. I am guess about 65.
I do know of a 100 year old lady that still owns the 914 she bought new in 1970.
Top that. And she drove it until she was 96.
Her Subaru conversion is behind schedule.... She'll be on the road in October....
Posted by: flyer86d Jul 17 2019, 01:05 PM
We bought the first one , a 1971, in 1973. I bought the 914-6 in August, 1981. I’m 65. There has been a 914 in our lives continuously since 1973.
Charlie
Posted by: Downerman Jul 17 2019, 01:27 PM
60.... healthy, not wealthy and somewhat wise.
Oh my.... to many.
1972 Signal orange 1.7 First year of college
1971 914/6 Irish Green (I think it was at Canepa' recently for stupid money)
1973 Black 1.8 for my daughter
1973 silver Renegade (One hell of a fun car).
1973 Arctic White 2.0 bare metal restoration and the only one I have left and will keep.
Posted by: mlindner Jul 17 2019, 03:04 PM
71, had mine for over 40 years.
Posted by: theer Jul 17 2019, 03:29 PM
53, bought my first one over 30 years ago - still own it and drive it.
Posted by: MoveQik Jul 17 2019, 04:22 PM
48. Feeling pretty young with a "4" still being the first number!
Got my first 914 in 1988, current car is my 3rd and I've had it 20 years.
Posted by: Montreal914 Jul 17 2019, 05:37 PM
Celebrated my 50th this year.
First daughter off to college in a few weeks... I guess I will never get that paint job 
... But at least I enjoy my car everyday!
Posted by: RolinkHaus Jul 17 2019, 06:03 PM
Born 8/27/1969....50 is closing in..loving life and my ride.
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Posted by: rgalla9146 Jul 17 2019, 06:44 PM
68, many 914s continuously since 1977.
Six 6s along the way, two real ones currently and a nice conversion GT too.
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Posted by: RickS Jul 17 2019, 09:17 PM
Will be Medicare eligible in 5 months - sounds outrageously old to me (65 for you young gutter snipes). I recall when my mom started Medicare and she seemed ancient to me 35 years ago, and she is still living alone.
My good friend and air cooled mechanic, Bernie B (owner of a real GT) is 65 and is not allowed to retire. Ever. 
Posted by: worn Jul 17 2019, 09:28 PM
Seeing the recent 914 event photos seems like the collective 'we' average is in the 50's-60's.
Where are the youngins?
I just got a Medicare card. But my son drives the 914. He doesn’t like the look that much though. I do.
Posted by: brettrarnold Jul 17 2019, 09:57 PM
34 but I haven't been behind the wheel of one since 13.
Posted by: Robarabian Jul 17 2019, 10:27 PM
49.
3 914's..
One at 16
One at 29
One at 49
Loved all of them.
Posted by: cali914 Jul 17 2019, 10:40 PM
57 3 different v8 engines in a 914. One v6 engine in a 914 and currently working on a turbo 2.4 in my 914. Oddly I have never driven a stock 914 and have owned one since 1988 LOL
Posted by: Larmo63 Jul 17 2019, 10:50 PM
I'm not telling, but I am old enough to know better.
Posted by: Justinp71 Jul 17 2019, 11:33 PM
37! I got the same car I have today when i was 15! I had a few different parts cars though...
Posted by: porschetub Jul 18 2019, 04:10 AM
Coming up to 62, active and keen,still young in my head 
,NO one can guess my age so that's a bonus.
Posted by: Tjmrfe Jul 18 2019, 05:46 AM
Mmmm, I’ll be 57 sooner than I’d like to admit, and mine is a 75’ there’s something to be said about symmetry....maybe she’ll run before I hit that magical equinox?
At least that’s my goal!
Posted by: sb914 Jul 18 2019, 05:52 AM
I'm not telling, but I am old enough to know better.
Posted by: TX914 Jul 18 2019, 07:03 AM
Purchased in 1978 when in my early 20s.
Posted by: spookyjones Jul 18 2019, 07:43 AM
52...
Posted by: 9146GUY Jul 18 2019, 09:26 AM
I will be 70 next month....
Bought first 914 new in 1970. Irish Green -4.
Currently have this -6
Posted by: smokey Jul 18 2019, 10:10 AM
53
1st 914 was a 75 back dated to a 70 . i bought the chassis from a guy who,lost interest and had all the parts ready to put the car back together with a compleat rebiult motor and most of the parts i had the car painted and started the restore that was 1998 i have owned 42 . 914s since then in 1999 and 2000 the car was in the dime a dozzen status you could find them real cheap and alot of great parts were still out there to be had i cought the bug and started buying them to drive for a wile then flip and move on to the next barm find . i have owned every year and color made two sixes / i currently have a 3.6 with 350 hps its the fastest and funnest 914 i have ever owned . i am done buying and selling them but will never sell my 914 , its a trwin plug..... my first porsche was a 86 911 targa i got out of that to buy the 914 that started the furry of run
2 86 carrera
1 930 turbo
6 1976 2.0
3 1970 1.7
5 1971
7 1972
8 1973
9 1974
5 1975
george hussey
and rich bontempi
have owned more than ME
cheers
RICK McCARTHY
Posted by: collinvon Jul 18 2019, 10:14 AM
Just bought my first about a month ago! I'm probably one of the younger ones around here at 28.
Posted by: dwelle Jul 18 2019, 01:35 PM
47...
Posted by: Geezer914 Jul 18 2019, 06:15 PM
71 and still going. I first drove one at a Porsche dealer in CA while attending college in Santa Barbara in 1975. Purchased this one in 2009, it was a California car. Getting harder to get up and down to do brakes and adjust valves. Lots of fun and it keeps me young.
Posted by: sportlicherFahrer Jul 18 2019, 06:42 PM
Practically 34(on the 29th.) Bought my first at 19. I have had my current '73 for 8 years now.
Posted by: Larmo63 Jul 18 2019, 08:53 PM
47...
Your Signal Orange 914-6 GT is stunning!!!!
Posted by: porschetub Jul 19 2019, 12:30 AM
I'm not telling, but I am old enough to know better.
Ha Ha,knew someone would catch him out ,well done
.Posted by: DblDog Jul 19 2019, 08:45 AM
Early septuagenarian!
Purchased new on May 26, 1972...still in my garage...
Posted by: Big Len Jul 19 2019, 05:42 PM
61.
Wanted to buy one 20 years ago but wife said no.
She's now my ex.
Posted by: GaroldShaffer Jul 19 2019, 10:05 PM
53
bought my first 914 in 1996, a 73 2.0L sold a few years later then bought a 70 which I had for 12yrs and foolishly sold, 73 track car (sold) and now a 73 autocross car and another 73 2.0 running project car. Have had (and still do) many many parts cars.
1st car
2nd car
3rd car (aka Moby)
4th car 
5th and current daily driver
Posted by: sharper Jul 20 2019, 08:18 AM
48, but I've had mine for 13 years now.
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Posted by: GeorgeRud Jul 21 2019, 11:34 AM
First 914 2.0 bought new in 1974, then had this 914-6 since 1977. I’m a 1952 model myself!
Posted by: HIPPIEKILLER Jul 21 2019, 12:06 PM
35years young
Posted by: 73-914 Jul 21 2019, 12:06 PM
58
Posted by: Johny Blackstain Jul 21 2019, 12:17 PM
56 
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Posted by: dralf Jul 21 2019, 01:06 PM
I am 68. I've Had this 1975 for 12 years and a new 1971 back when I was a young 21 years old.
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Posted by: 23e Heure Jul 22 2019, 01:35 AM
Your Signal Orange 914-6 GT is stunning!!!!
Ditto that comment... gorgeous!!!
And let's see more of the 911 backdate... Leaf Green is my favourite colour for an early 911
Posted by: Sm914650 Jul 22 2019, 08:28 AM
Just turned 24, currently have 2 '73 1.7s in the collection..(NO Mommy/Daddy Financing..)
Posted by: North Coast Jim Jul 22 2019, 08:43 AM
70. Had to start taking my RMD's this year.
Posted by: Tjmrfe Jul 22 2019, 11:41 AM
Mmmm, no ones asked that of me in a while...09/15/1962...right after midnight, so it could be 09/14?
Either way, I’m 56...
Posted by: Rsjg911 Jul 24 2019, 08:59 AM
65
Posted by: JFG Jul 24 2019, 01:51 PM
same as my car. we're both of the 1974 vintage.
Posted by: cdn914 Jul 24 2019, 06:46 PM
56
Posted by: Geezer914 Jun 10 2024, 12:50 AM
I am 76. Purchased my 75 914 CA car in March of 2009. Test drove a 914 in 1974 while attending college in CA., at the age of 26, got married, bought a couple of houses, and raised 3 sons. Owned a 66 Triumph TR4, built an ERA 289 FIA Cobra, sold it and bought the 914 for 5K. Out of all the cars, the 914 is my favorite. I do all the wrenching on the car. 
Posted by: 930cabman Jun 10 2024, 04:46 AM
Average age = 55
I'm 71
Posted by: barefoot Jun 10 2024, 05:31 AM
At 82 I'm pushing the average up 
Barefoot
Posted by: Geezer914 Jun 10 2024, 05:34 AM
At 82 I'm pushing the average up
Barefoot
82! God bless you. I would imagine you are the senior member.
Posted by: StarBear Jun 10 2024, 05:42 AM
At 82 I'm pushing the average up
Barefoot
We’ll done! We all should be so lucky!
Posted by: Jamie Jun 10 2024, 08:28 AM
Will be 80 on my birthday on this coming 9/14! Too late to grow up now!
Posted by: Pursang Jun 10 2024, 08:41 AM
I'm 78 and have owned my 50 year-old 914 for 37 years.
Posted by: Shivers Jun 10 2024, 08:41 AM
I got my car in 82 and I am now 66 and I am still working on it. 
Posted by: hndyhrr Jun 10 2024, 08:53 AM
the Pumpkin and I share a birthday month.... April - Me 75 , Her 54
Posted by: ChrisFoley Jun 10 2024, 09:14 AM
At 82 I'm pushing the average up
Barefoot
82! God bless you. I would imagine you are the senior member.
I have a customer who is 93 and still works on his 914. I don't think he posts on 914World though.
Posted by: windforfun Jun 10 2024, 09:16 AM
68 I think. I'll go check my driver's license.
Posted by: technicalninja Jun 10 2024, 09:17 AM
I'm 59 now.
I had a 914 when I was 17. Traded it for a 240Z at 19
40 years later I have multiple Z cars and 4 914s; 2 of which will make it back on the road.
I've got 1 grandchild.
I'm massively better at wrenching now but it's getting harder and harder to get off the creeper today.
It appears that gravity is increasing...
Posted by: mlindner Jun 10 2024, 09:25 AM
I'll help push the average up. 76 and still plays with cars and in my spare time I work at Kelly-Moss Racing just to be around a lot of young talented people. Love it. Owned this 914 for the last 45 years. Mark
Posted by: windforfun Jun 10 2024, 09:25 AM
I'm 59 now.
I had a 914 when I was 17. Traded it for a 240Z at 19
40 years later I have multiple Z cars and 4 914s; 2 of which will make it back on the road.
I've got 1 grandchild.
I'm massively better at wrenching now but it's getting harder and harder to get off the creeper today.
It appears that gravity is increasing...
If so, then your clock should be slowing down.
Posted by: 930cabman Jun 10 2024, 10:55 AM
I got my car in 82 and I am now 66 and I am still working on it.
She must be one of the best on the planet
Posted by: aharder Jun 10 2024, 11:19 AM
I'm 70 and have owned my car since 1982. My brother bought it new in 1975.
Posted by: SKL1 Jun 10 2024, 11:57 AM
Oh boy... just turned 3/4 of a century and still have my first car, an early '71 914. Do most of the wrenching on it myself though must admit climbing under the dash, etc isn't as easy as it used to be!!
(next project is adding a pass mirror on my '73 2.0)
Posted by: fixer34 Jun 10 2024, 12:04 PM
Getting closer to 71, still work on mine (as in, yesterday..).
Next month will be 47 years since I bought my -6.
Sometimes wonder if I would have done some things differently if I knew then what I 'know' now...
Posted by: burton73 Jun 10 2024, 12:38 PM
I am 71 now. Frist 914 in 1978- A 2.0 that I turbocharged and then went for a 911SC Engen and front suspension. Picture of my 1st home with my 1st child Ali now 42
Note my 1970 Dodge Challenger conv, Hemi Orange. I also had a 1941 Dodge Convertible- That was a boat
Best Bob B 
Posted by: Rick1952 Jun 10 2024, 01:43 PM
71 Bought my first 914 in 1975-new--2.0 49 state car--loved it. Sold it 5 years later for more than I paid for it. This was my 3rd Porsche--1950 356, and 1967 911. Now have a 1972 914 with full restoration almost completed.
Posted by: StarBear Jun 10 2024, 02:14 PM
Great stories!!
Posted by: FlacaProductions Jun 10 2024, 02:37 PM
I'm 57.
First 914 was a 73 1.7 - my first car in high school in 85.
Had that til 96 (totaled in Atlanta - it now resides somewhere in George's masses...)
Picked up my current 74 in 2019.
in the intervening 23 years I had 86 and 89 944 Turbos but never lost interest in 914s - just didn't have the time or the space...
Posted by: JamesM Jun 10 2024, 05:10 PM
lol Revival of a post on age, and now even the post itself seems old.
I bought my first 914 as a teenager in the late 90s. I remember going to one of the old So Cal BBQ/Swap meets in 1999, being by far the youngest there and thinking everyone else was an old fart, because as a kid, to me everyone was.
Now I am an old fart (44) and everyone else is just an older fart. I find most younger people these days have no idea what a 914 even is.
Still have my first 914, that I picked up from someone in Santa Barbara, that still had Mike. Z's name on the title. Finally got around to prioritizing a full restoration on it last year.
My daughter will be 16 in 3 years, think she wants to help lower the average age and I have a couple extra 914s.
Posted by: 930cabman Jun 10 2024, 05:15 PM
lol Revival of a post on age, and now even the post itself seems old.
I bought my first 914 as a teenager in the late 90s. I remember going to one of the old So Cal BBQ/Swap meets in 1999, being by far the youngest there and thinking everyone else was an old fart, because as a kid, to me everyone was.
Now I am an old fart (44) and everyone else is just an older fart. I find most younger people these days have no idea what a 914 even is.
Still have my first 914, that I picked up from someone in Santa Barbara, that still had Mike. Z's name on the title. Finally got around to prioritizing a full restoration on it last year.
My daughter will be 16 in 3 years, think she wants to help lower the average age and I have a couple extra 914s.
Everybody needs an extra or two
Posted by: East coaster Jun 10 2024, 08:17 PM
Just turned 62. I’ve owned about a dozen 914s. Here’s my current Safari teener and the 3.6 914 I had prior to this.
Posted by: mb911 Jun 11 2024, 04:38 AM
48 1st 914 @19 years old
Posted by: Freezin 914 Jun 11 2024, 05:21 AM
45 here.
Posted by: silverg Jun 11 2024, 05:21 AM
78; 1st 914 new March, 1970.
Posted by: dcheek Jun 11 2024, 06:45 AM
I'm 72. Bought my 1976 2.0 brand new December 1975.
26,000 original miles.
Posted by: Geezer914 Jun 11 2024, 06:47 AM
I'm 72. Bought my 1976 2.0 brand new December 1975.
26,000 original miles.
Get out there and drive that 914!!!
Posted by: StarBear Jun 11 2024, 07:03 AM
Great to read about all the other original owners here. Tried to get Pano interested in such stories, but no response.
Posted by: bdstone914 Jun 11 2024, 07:06 AM
I am 75 but i am not average. Bought my first 914 in 1983 on a whim when driving past it and saw it in a used car lot. It was a white, originally yellow, 74 1.8 and paid $1800 for it. Drove it three years until the cam gear stripped out.
Posted by: campbellcj Jun 11 2024, 10:37 AM
57 and feeling inspired by all the 70+ guys still going strong. Got my first Porsche (911) in 1990 and first 914 in 1999. Have had my current 914 since 2002.
Posted by: dirk2056 Jun 11 2024, 10:43 AM
Bought the car 45 now I'm 65
Posted by: 930cabman Jun 11 2024, 10:50 AM
I am 75 but i am not average. Bought my first 914 in 1983 on a whim when driving past it and saw it in a used car lot. It was a white, originally yellow, 74 1.8 and paid $1800 for it. Drove it three years until the cam gear stripped out.
Are any of us "average" I don't think we think anything like that
Posted by: rjames Jun 11 2024, 10:59 AM
Purchased my 914 almost 20 years ago. I'm turning 56 in a couple of weeks. How the F did that happen?
Posted by: mmichalik Jun 11 2024, 11:36 AM
I'm 54 1/2
Posted by: Jeff_72 Jun 11 2024, 11:37 AM
took me 51 years to get my first 914. had it for a year and a half being re-built. Cant wait!!!
Posted by: friethmiller Jun 11 2024, 01:22 PM
I'm 55! I remember the first time I saw a 914 back in the early 70s when I was a young lad. It was yellow. I liked the looks so much, I made one for my first pinewood derby car. I took 1st Place Show but, like a most 914s, it wasn't very fast. 
Posted by: Porschef Jun 11 2024, 03:41 PM
63. No, I can’t believe it either but damn, time sure has a way sneaking up on us.
I’ll have it 14 years in August, longest stretch of any car I’ve ever had.
Posted by: L-Jet914 Jun 11 2024, 03:41 PM
My father purchased our 914 in 1974 new from Ely Porsche Audi in Hayward when he was 25 (He's now 74 will be 75 this year 9/22). I got my father to bring the old girl out from the garage in 2004/2005 after it broke down in 1992. I learned to drive it after it got running again at 17. I am 36 currently but will be 37 on 9/11. This is our first any only 914. I've added a few tasteful modifications to the car over the years. Our 914 turned 50 in April of this year per the production date. My father still owns it but I drive it more than he does now.
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Posted by: Lockwodo Jun 11 2024, 05:39 PM
74 but who's counting?
Posted by: Artfrombama Jun 11 2024, 07:50 PM
68 going on 19 heh
Posted by: Montreal914 Jun 11 2024, 08:14 PM
55, bough my long awaited 914 at 40, one month after moving to California.
Honored to have the privilege of being part of this fantastic community of young enthusiasts! 
Posted by: rhodyguy Jun 12 2024, 01:32 PM
Concrete seems harder at 71.
Posted by: JamesM Jun 12 2024, 03:17 PM
Everybody needs an extra or two
Or three, maybe four!
At the moment I have 5 914s, 4 are the drivers in the picture and 1 more that I haven't decided if I am going to restore, part, or sell.
and then I probably have at least another 3-4 cars worth of parts. Last I looked I for some reason have 7 spare trannies.
Now that the first car I bought is done I'm planning on thinning out the horde somewhat. though with 4 drivers it pays to keep some spares around.
Posted by: JamesM Jun 12 2024, 03:21 PM
Concrete seems harder at 71.
I can only imagine.
At 19 I daily drove my 914, drove it from Orange County to Salt lake city non stop, no problem, didn't feel a thing. That was with 180lb springs to boot.
Only 44 now and half a day driving a 914 and I feel it for the next couple days.
Posted by: wonkipop Jun 12 2024, 03:31 PM
63. No, I can’t believe it either but damn, time sure has a way sneaking up on us.
I’ll have it 14 years in August, longest stretch of any car I’ve ever had.
bit like you.
63.
had the 14 for 35 years. longest i have held on to a car.
amazes me, i was 28 when i got it. time flies.
EDIT
dug up some pics.
89 - the jaffa was 15
believe i was parked out front of the johnson wax factory by frank lloyd wright.
summer just passed - on the opposite side of the blue marble.
its looking better than me i can tell you that.
a few dings and pings in it but nothing like the creases in my face.
still wearing its factory paint and dealer check stamps.
you can tell i am lazy and don't clean recesses.
problem is gonna be where does this go after i go?
Posted by: Unpretentious Jun 12 2024, 05:05 PM
72. Bought my first 914 in 1975, a ‘71 1.7. Currently own 3 914’s, 4 if you count the ‘72 parts car like my wife does. Picture is of “our” 73 1.7 taken in 2020 (guess where) before it was painted green. Still trying to get it back together.
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Posted by: 930cabman Jun 12 2024, 05:07 PM
Purchased my 914 almost 20 years ago. I'm turning 56 in a couple of weeks. How the F did that happen?
It gets better as you get older
Posted by: 914-300Hemi Jun 12 2024, 05:10 PM
Physically 58 but mentally still 21.
Had a 914 in my life since I was 22.
Posted by: trick-e Jun 12 2024, 06:26 PM
It’s a young 50.
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Posted by: KELTY360 Jun 12 2024, 06:43 PM
72. Bought my first 914 in 1975, a ‘71 1.7. Currently own 3 914’s, 4 if you count the ‘72 parts car like my wife does. Picture is of “our” 73 1.7 taken in 2020 (guess where) before it was painted green. Still trying to get it back together.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=17532
Sweet, the overlook just thru the tunnel at Yosemite Valley…with snow on the ground no less. I remember driving my new ‘73 1.7 overnight so I could get that view at sunrise in ‘74. The road into the Valley from Oakhurst is one of my all time favs; twisty, perfectly banked, one turn leads you into the next. Traded that one in on a VW camper bus in ’77. Lifestyle change. I’m 75 now and have two ‘74 2.0’s. The appeal never dies.
Posted by: 914sgofast2 Jun 12 2024, 07:29 PM
Average people don't own & drive 914's.
I'm 72 now. Bought my 914 when I was 62.
Posted by: Geezer914 Jun 12 2024, 09:13 PM
The average age when this post started in 4/16/2019 was 55. So 5 years later makes it around 60.
Posted by: Unpretentious Jun 12 2024, 09:44 PM
72. Bought my first 914 in 1975, a ‘71 1.7. Currently own 3 914’s, 4 if you count the ‘72 parts car like my wife does. Picture is of “our” 73 1.7 taken in 2020 (guess where) before it was painted green. Still trying to get it back together.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=17532
Sweet, the overlook just thru the tunnel at Yosemite Valley…with snow on the ground no less. I remember driving my new ‘73 1.7 overnight so I could get that view at sunrise in ‘74. The road into the Valley from Oakhurst is one of my all time favs; twisty, perfectly banked, one turn leads you into the next. Traded that one in on a VW camper bus in ’77. Lifestyle change. I’m 75 now and have two ‘74 2.0’s. The appeal never dies.
Posted by: Geezer914 Jun 13 2024, 08:29 AM
Out of the 247 members that responded to this post, the average age is 58. There are 58 members over 70 out of the 247.
Posted by: bdstone914 Jun 13 2024, 08:36 AM
Out of the 247 members that responded to this post, the average age is 58. There are 58 members over 70 out of the 247.
Would be interesting to see a graph of the ages.
Although he probably has better things to do @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=179 could probably do a graph of all members here. I would be affected by those who no longer have a 914 or have died.
Posted by: StarBear Jun 13 2024, 09:19 AM
Out of the 247 members that responded to this post, the average age is 58. There are 58 members over 70 out of the 247.
Would be interesting to see a graph of the ages.
Although he probably has better things to do @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=179 I would be affected by those who no longer have a 914 or have died.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1319 Hopefully, the former!
Posted by: ClayPerrine Jun 14 2024, 10:27 AM
I am 60. Met Betty in 1985, and she had her 914. Everyone can blame her for me being here.
We got married November 19, 1988. This is how we left the chapel.
At 60, it is getting harder to get in and out of the 914s, and harder to get out there and work on them. But I am not a quitter, I will keep all three of them running until I can't hold a wrench.
Posted by: Geezer914 Jun 14 2024, 03:54 PM
I am 60. Met Betty in 1985, and she had her 914. Everyone can blame her for me being here.
We got married November 19, 1988. This is how we left the chapel.
At 60, it is getting harder to get in and out of the 914s, and harder to get out there and work on them. But I am not a quitter, I will keep all three of them running until I can't hold a wrench.
Posted by: bandjoey Jun 14 2024, 07:53 PM
When you're 73 you'll forget if you've already posted.....
First was a 914-6. Sold it and raised a family. I'm the one in black shorts and look young out camping with 2 bikes and gear in the -6.
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Posted by: 914Toy Jun 14 2024, 09:17 PM
Now 84 years young!
Posted by: Geezer914 Jun 15 2024, 06:44 AM
Now 84 years young!
God bless you, hoping to make it to 84!
Posted by: TJB/914 Jun 15 2024, 10:35 AM
87 years old, still working & married 59-years to a young lady much younger than me
Still have my 914 purchased in 1995 than restored by me with over 2,500 manhours of my time, plus help on my motor build. Lots more to the story
Still feel young, just getting a little crusty with you young ones under 40-years old 
Tom in MI
Posted by: anderssj Jun 15 2024, 10:52 AM
Concrete seems harder at 71.
Gravity seems stronger too. And at 72, the ground is farther away...
Posted by: Geezer914 Jun 15 2024, 12:33 PM
87 years old, still working & married 59-years to a young lady much younger than me
Still have my 914 purchased in 1995 than restored by me with over 2,500 manhours of my time, plus help on my motor build. Lots more to the story
Still feel young, just getting a little crusty with you young ones under 40-years old
Tom in MI
87! Awesome. I am happy I made it to 76. I guess 914's keep us old geezers young!
Posted by: mb911 Jun 15 2024, 03:30 PM
I am so happy to see many folks much older (that’s all relative)than me enjoying their 914. I hope I have the opportunity to enjoy mine for many more years.
Posted by: eddie914 Jun 15 2024, 06:54 PM
I seem to be one of the few to still drive a 914 at track days and hill climbs events ...
Turning 67 in a few days! I'm a kid compared to Tom (TJB)!!!
Posted by: eddie914 Jun 15 2024, 06:57 PM
I feel young ... I am a "newbie" ... member 27,926 ...
Thanks to ADMIN Rusty for deleting my profile after 20+ years
Posted by: SO.O.C914er Jun 15 2024, 10:08 PM
Average age of tomorrows birthday group 57.75 which is right in line with our thinking about 60. I just turned 66 myself.
Posted by: Gatornapper Jun 16 2024, 07:01 PM
You are a GREAT encouragement to me as I'm a young 79.
And my 7 year restoration by myself (with lots of help from RichB45) has taken about 500 hours I think.....cannot imagine 2,500!
We're both far from average......
GN
87 years old, still working & married 59-years to a young lady much younger than me
Still have my 914 purchased in 1995 than restored by me with over 2,500 manhours of my time, plus help on my motor build. Lots more to the story
Still feel young, just getting a little crusty with you young ones under 40-years old
Tom in MI
Posted by: rbzymek Jun 16 2024, 07:25 PM
Owned my first 914 in 1972 for a few years. I bought the second one in 2019. I'm 73 now and the car makes me feel like I am 21 all over again.
Posted by: sixnotfour Jun 16 2024, 07:29 PM
63, owned a 914-6 since 1978,, amongst others that will be for sale ,,shortly
Posted by: craig downs Jun 17 2024, 08:02 PM
67 in August
Got my 75 914 in Oct.77 and still have it with only 105,000 original miles.
Posted by: VaccaRabite Jun 18 2024, 06:16 AM
When I joined I was one of the younger guys here. 20 years later.... Not so much.
But, hey! I'm STILL below average!
Zach
Posted by: mbseto Jun 18 2024, 09:10 AM
17 pages of how old are you. Strong community in any case!
Posted by: 914Sixer Jun 19 2024, 04:58 PM
76 in August. Getting close to the age of dirt.
Posted by: Justinp71 Jun 19 2024, 05:17 PM
42 in August, I used to get driven around in a 914 (parents dd) when I was a little kid.
Posted by: rhodyguy Jun 20 2024, 07:25 AM
71. Old enough to know better.
Posted by: 930cabman Jun 20 2024, 09:46 AM
71. Old enough to know better.
What is your explanation? maybe dropped when a baby
I was born in 1952 also
Posted by: Quinn Moore Jun 20 2024, 02:02 PM
60 in July. (Although, I feel like 45-59 most days).
Posted by: ClayPerrine Jun 20 2024, 03:05 PM
Some days I am 18, and some days I am 80. But it seems that lately I have more days where I feel like I am 80, and that sucks.
Posted by: JmuRiz Jun 20 2024, 03:29 PM
47 here, but got my 914 when I was in my 20s and it was last driven in my early 30s....yikes. So in my head I'm still in my 30s, but the body and clock doesn't agree
I HAVE to finish it before I'm 50...I'll probably have to pay someone to help at this point.
Posted by: ClayPerrine Jun 20 2024, 04:40 PM
I HAVE to finish it before I'm 50...I'll probably have to pay someone to help at this point.
There is no such thing as a "finished" 914. Posted by: mb911 Jun 20 2024, 05:32 PM
I HAVE to finish it before I'm 50...I'll probably have to pay someone to help at this point.
There is no such thing as a "finished" 914.
Posted by: Tonyooc Jun 20 2024, 05:49 PM
Fitty eight
Posted by: bkrantz Jun 20 2024, 08:15 PM
17 pages of how old are you. Strong community in any case!
Yeah, but how many of us forgot we replied early and did again? And again.
Posted by: JmuRiz Jun 20 2024, 08:40 PM
I HAVE to finish it before I'm 50...I'll probably have to pay someone to help at this point.
There is no such thing as a "finished" 914.Oh I know…took apart a perfectly good ~100hp 2.0 to upgrade to a /6…that was 14 + years ago and it hasn’t turned a wheel since…
Posted by: digit3 Jun 21 2024, 07:46 AM
Fitty eight also
Posted by: 930cabman Jun 21 2024, 09:03 AM
17 pages of how old are you. Strong community in any case!
True, what is the status of your project these days?
Posted by: orthobiz Jun 24 2024, 01:48 PM
5 years after first post on this thread and now I'm 68. The Biz will never catch the Bliz(nik).
Paul Biz
Posted by: cali914 Jun 24 2024, 08:46 PM
62 and two new hips.
Posted by: TJB/914 Jun 25 2024, 02:29 PM
5 years after first post on this thread and now I'm 68. The Biz will never catch the Bliz(nik).
Paul Biz
Good to hear from you
I can't believe how fast the the years fly by.
I have a scale in my garage: Floor to ceiling
0"inches to 100 inches and mark off each year on the scale with a black mark.
I am now 87years old and only have 13 more inches to live
to 100 years. See you on the street soon (Cadillac to Petoskey) later this year.
Tom in Plymouth & Petoskey.
Posted by: Al Meredith Jun 25 2024, 03:11 PM
The Okteenerfest group used to give out an "old geezer" award every year . I got the last two because at 81 looks like I'll be the only one getting it. Bought my first 914 about 1989 as a father and son project and in 1998 that son was SCCA Southeast Region Champ in E Production driving a 914. I've been driving Porsches 55 years and have a real six and a concours 74 914 . will be driving the 914 to Okteenerfest in September see you all there.
Posted by: pedrok Jun 25 2024, 08:53 PM
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