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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ COTM?
Posted by: mepstein Nov 18 2019, 10:15 PM
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Posted by: Steve Nov 19 2019, 07:46 AM
Car of the millennium
Posted by: EdwardBlume Nov 19 2019, 07:49 AM
Car of the redundancy
Posted by: Larmo63 Nov 19 2019, 09:08 AM
I nominate my '78 SC Targa.
Posted by: mepstein Nov 19 2019, 09:19 AM
I nominate my '78 SC Targa.
Maybe do a World member non 914 cotm while we wait.
Posted by: Andyrew Nov 19 2019, 10:46 AM
We were going to do a 50th anniversary celebration but that went out the window...
Obviously i've been slacking pretty good . Anyone want to take over COTM duties?
Posted by: rgolia Nov 19 2019, 11:05 AM
pick me pick me....and my car 
Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 19 2019, 11:10 AM
idea.gif Maybe do a World member non 914 cotm while we wait.
PeeGreen should get it with Larmo's 914-6..with a slight photo bomb..
of the green 911
All In the Family..
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Posted by: thelogo Nov 19 2019, 12:37 PM
? Change it to biggest pos thats still runs and drives
Of the month ..
There would be some cool cars there
Posted by: rjames Nov 19 2019, 12:46 PM
? Change it to biggest pos thats still runs and drives
Of the month ..
There would be some cool cars there
And probably an increased number of eligible cars.
Actually, I think it would be interesting to hear about anyone's car. Top shelf cars are always great to see, but it doesn't make anyone else's car or current state necessarily any less interesting. If anything they are more relatable.
Posted by: abes914 Nov 19 2019, 12:52 PM
? Change it to biggest pos thats still runs and drives
Of the month ..
There would be some cool cars there
I like this idea.
Posted by: MATTYLITE Nov 19 2019, 05:18 PM
We were going to do a 50th anniversary celebration but that went out the window...
It's never too late to still do this!..
..coming from the guy who's car is still currently posted..
Posted by: 914_teener Nov 19 2019, 05:25 PM
I nominate my '78 SC Targa.
I nominate my 06 Cayman S......its at least mid engine.
Posted by: sb914 Nov 19 2019, 05:39 PM
I nominate my '78 SC Targa.
I second!
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Nov 19 2019, 06:02 PM
I nominate my '78 SC Targa.
I second!
Nominating a 911 as COTM would be pretty excellent of 914world on the 914's 50th...
Just zany enough to retain our misfit status.
Posted by: mepstein Nov 19 2019, 06:21 PM
I nominate my '78 SC Targa.
I second!
Nominating a 911 as COTM would be pretty excellent of 914world on the 914's 50th...
Just zany enough to retain our misfit status.
How about a Fiat X19
Posted by: SirAndy Nov 19 2019, 06:47 PM
I nominate my '78 SC Targa.
I second!
Nominating a 911 as COTM would be pretty excellent of 914world on the 914's 50th...
Just zany enough to retain our misfit status.
How about a Fiat X19
Now we're talking!
Do we have any members with X19s?
Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 19 2019, 06:52 PM
Do we have any members with X19s?
I sold mine a few years ago.
Posted by: Coondog Nov 19 2019, 07:06 PM
? Change it to biggest pos thats still runs and drives
Of the month ..
There would be some cool cars there
Take your pick
Posted by: 914werke Nov 19 2019, 07:56 PM
Alright all this talk about Fiats & 911's is off the beam...a little self serving but I nominate the Creamsicle.
Was just showcased at the Int. Auto show...
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Posted by: Maltese Falcon Nov 19 2019, 08:21 PM
This X1-9 (Midwest Bayless ) looks like a contender 
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Nov 19 2019, 08:22 PM
I'd like to third the SC Targa, second the 06 Cayman, and second the X1/9 race car. 
Posted by: mepstein Nov 19 2019, 08:32 PM
I'd like to third the SC Targa, second the 06 Cayman, and second the X1/9 race car.
Now we’re making progress.
Posted by: KELTY360 Nov 19 2019, 08:33 PM
idea.gif Maybe do a World member non 914 cotm while we wait.
PeeGreen should get it with Larmo's 914-6..with a slight photo bomb..
of the green 911
All In the Family..He’d probably just finish second.
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Nov 19 2019, 08:35 PM
idea.gif Maybe do a World member non 914 cotm while we wait.
PeeGreen should get it with Larmo's 914-6..with a slight photo bomb..
of the green 911
All In the Family..He’d probably just finish second.
Mr. "I Even Brushed My Teeth" often does...
Posted by: preach Nov 19 2019, 09:21 PM
I think I was drooling in this pic of my FIRST drive of a 914. Can't wait to drive mine.
Fuch the Holiday Spirit, I have the 914 Spirit.
Posted by: SirAndy Nov 19 2019, 10:11 PM
Drop the 914 part, i'm happy with just the spirits ...
Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 19 2019, 10:35 PM
lets not forget rebodied 914 tube frame cars with a ........Fiero body
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Nov 19 2019, 10:38 PM
lets not forget rebodied 914 tube frame cars with a ........Fiero body
Tell me more....
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Nov 19 2019, 10:41 PM
Or…are we already done here?
914 'Vette > C8 Vette...?
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Posted by: mepstein Nov 19 2019, 10:53 PM
914brotm
914 based replica of the month
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Posted by: horizontally-opposed Nov 19 2019, 11:09 PM
914brotm
914 based replica of the month
WINNER!
Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 19 2019, 11:19 PM
1968 Chevrolet XP-880 Astro II mid-engine 427 
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Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 20 2019, 05:40 AM
lets not forget rebodied 914 tube frame cars with a ........Fiero body
Tell me more....
well the one I was thinking of was a Feiro, then a 914 .now its in the netherlands.
back to Feiro .. GMS help
Posted by: sb914 Nov 20 2019, 10:08 AM
I’m just saying!!!
Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 20 2019, 10:13 AM
I’m just saying!!!Second
Posted by: mepstein Nov 20 2019, 10:58 AM
I’m just saying!!!Second
I love that car. His build thread is insane.
Posted by: SirAndy Nov 20 2019, 12:35 PM
I’m just saying!!!
Second
I love that car. His build thread is insane.
Posted by: rhodyguy Nov 20 2019, 12:40 PM
Got a link for that white car build thread?
Posted by: sixnotfour Nov 20 2019, 12:49 PM
Got a link for that white car build thread?
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=298790
From barely a 914 to what you see...
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Posted by: 914_teener Nov 20 2019, 02:06 PM
How bout this....from R list:
A 996 with an RSR "chalon" fiberglass kit.
I quess its not fugly enough but you'd never know it's the venerable fugly 996
Posted by: Andyrew Nov 20 2019, 04:59 PM
I much rather like the idea of making a old car function more modernly than making a new car look more old....
Posted by: Matty900 Nov 21 2019, 12:46 AM
? Change it to biggest pos thats still runs and drives
Of the month ..
There would be some cool cars there
I nominate mikey P's car @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=23030
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Posted by: ClayPerrine Nov 21 2019, 08:38 AM
I would like to nominate my wife's 914. I know you really aren't supposed to nominate your own car, but this is NOT my car. I have never owned it. I just get the privilege to work on it and drive it occasionally.
1974 Phoenix red - 410,000 miles and a daily driver with working AC.
This car has bad clear coat, some rust spots, and some small tears in the driver's seat. It doesn't have perfect panel alignment either. The driver's door squeaks badly, and the trans whines some due to wear in the case. Betty has owned it since 1985, and still drives it to work (rain or shine) and runs AX events. 
The car is the first 914 I ever rode in, and the first one I ever drove. It was at our wedding, and is still the #1 914 in our garage. Any repairs to it jump to the front of the line. It has been through an engine fire, and restored to how it now looks and runs from there.
It is a beloved part of our family and as long as I can hold a wrench I will keep it running.
Posted by: Coondog Nov 21 2019, 12:10 PM
Any running 914 with 400,000 miles and a working A/C is a winner...
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Nov 21 2019, 12:16 PM
I would like to nominate my wife's 914. I know you really aren't supposed to nominate your own car, but this is NOT my car. I have never owned it. I just get the privilege to work on it and drive it occasionally.
1974 Phoenix red - 410,000 miles and a daily driver with working AC.
This car has bad clear coat, some rust spots, and some small tears in the driver's seat. It doesn't have perfect panel alignment either. The driver's door squeaks badly, and the trans whines some due to wear in the case. Betty has owned it since 1985, and still drives it to work (rain or shine) and runs AX events.
The car is the first 914 I ever rode in, and the first one I ever drove. It was at our wedding, and is still the #1 914 in our garage. Any repairs to it jump to the front of the line. It has been through an engine fire, and restored to how it now looks and runs from there.
It is a beloved part of our family and as long as I can hold a wrench I will keep it running.
410,000 miles, that kind of back story, a daily driver, and working A/C?
I think I can overlook the Corvettes. Nomination seconded. These are the kind of 914 stories that should be highlighted/promoted by the 914 community.
Just my two cents...
Posted by: ValcoOscar Nov 21 2019, 12:26 PM
Any running 914 with 400,000 miles and a working A/C is a winner...
Lots of seat time and stories I'm sure.
Oscar
Posted by: TargaToy Nov 21 2019, 01:08 PM
Here's another vote for Clay's wife's car.
Posted by: Betty Nov 22 2019, 07:59 AM
You guys are all so wonderfully sweet! 
And, yeah, you bet your butt there are TONS of stories (he's up to 411,000 miles now). 
Keeping it all in the mid-engine family - I third, or fourth (or whatever number we're up to) the Fiat X-19!
But wait... no love for the Toyota MR2? I got my butt kicked regularly by one of those back in my SCCA autocross days (although we found out years later he had to cheat to beat me). 
Or there's always Son Of 914 - the Porsche Boxster (I know a bunch of you have one of those)?
Perhaps the Delorean? A niece and nephew (it's her car, not his) have one. Unfortunately it's not optioned like the one in the picture below. 
And we can't forget Grandson Of 914 - the Porsche Cayman (I know some of you have one tucked away in the garage)!
But my ultimate choice - as a good and proper 'Runner-Up and Honorable Mention' to a 914 of your choosing for COTM honors is........... <fanfare that sounds a lot like horns beeping like a crowd of cars applauding in one of the 'Cars' movies>...........
The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO which sold for $48.4 million dollars last year!
How freaking incredibly awesome would it be for the Premier 914 Website In The World to give second place - also known as First Loser - in their 914 Car Of The Month, year, millenium (whatever gets decided) to a '62 Ferrari GTO - one of the most expensive cars ever?!?!
That would seriously have to be a poster (like a 'Motor Trend - Import Car Of The Year cover or something like that) with a small picture of the runner-up in the bottom corner! I'd buy multiples... just so I could have one hanging in every single room of the house.
Posted by: EvilOlderBrother Nov 22 2019, 08:28 AM
How about a twofer? It includes 914 content
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Posted by: 914_teener Nov 22 2019, 03:40 PM
You guys are all so wonderfully sweet!
And, yeah, you bet your butt there are TONS of stories (he's up to 411,000 miles now). Keeping it all in the mid-engine family - I third, or fourth (or whatever number we're up to) the Fiat X-19!
But wait... no love for the Toyota MR2? I got my butt kicked regularly by one of those back in my SCCA autocross days (although we found out years later he had to cheat to beat me).
Or there's always Son Of 914 - the Porsche Boxster (I know a bunch of you have one of those)?
Perhaps the Delorean? A niece and nephew (it's her car, not his) have one. Unfortunately it's not optioned like the one in the picture below.
And we can't forget Grandson Of 914 - the Porsche Cayman (I know some of you have one tucked away in the garage)!
But my ultimate choice - as a good and proper 'Runner-Up and Honorable Mention' to a 914 of your choosing for COTM honors is........... <fanfare that sounds a lot like horns beeping like a crowd of cars applauding in one of the 'Cars' movies>...........
The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO which sold for $48.4 million dollars last year!
How freaking incredibly awesome would it be for the Premier 914 Website In The World to give second place - also known as First Loser
- in their 914 Car Of The Month, year, millenium (whatever gets decided) to a '62 Ferrari GTO - one of the most expensive cars ever?!?! That would seriously have to be a poster (like a 'Motor Trend - Import Car Of The Year cover or something like that) with a small picture of the runner-up in the bottom corner! I'd buy multiples... just so I could have one hanging in every single room of the house.
That's a fun idea Betty. If your car has 400k in stock format....you should "win".
For fun sake, why not have any member(s) other mid engine p cars or other mid engine cars of any maker post their cars for consideration?
I'd nomiate John Petersons 09 987.2 Cayman with sport chrono and red interior...I think he sold it though....ultimately I think will become the best year of the Cayman ever built.
Post a pic of the Delorean. That'd be cool. Way ahead of its time.
Here's my 06 CS 987.1
I'm looking for another air-cooled p car but this time a six.
Posted by: 914four Nov 23 2019, 09:14 AM
Betty's car is a beautiful car with great stories! The owner(s) are the such passionate 914 people and always help everyone. I've lost track of the 2nds, 3rds or what ever direction this thread has taken now but this car certainly deserves to represent the 914World community as the Car of the Month.
I would like to nominate my wife's 914.
1974 Phoenix red - 410,000 miles and a daily driver with working AC.
It is a beloved part of our family and as long as I can hold a wrench I will keep it running.
Posted by: ClayPerrine Nov 23 2019, 02:29 PM
Betty's car is a beautiful car with great stories! The owner(s) are the such passionate 914 people and always help everyone. I've lost track of the 2nds, 3rds or what ever direction this thread has taken now but this car certainly deserves to represent the 914World community as the Car of the Month.
Fixed it for you....
"The owner and her husband are the such passionate 914 people and always help everyone."
Posted by: 73-914 Nov 24 2019, 11:04 AM
Another vote for Betty's Baby
Posted by: 2mAn Nov 24 2019, 11:25 AM
I run the car of the month for the BMW E30 forum, R3vlimited, and its quite a bit of work to have a new one ready each month...
My suggestion is to have a build thread and whoever is running the Car of the Month to have a few people "prepping" as the deadlines tend to come quickly...
Posted by: 914forme Nov 24 2019, 12:10 PM
It would be a huge project, and making it a public event allows for people to join in the fun and build the final presentation.
Posted by: ConeDodger Nov 24 2019, 04:56 PM
If Betty has 410K on a daily driven 914 with AC, it isn’t COTM she deserves, one of those P magazines should be calling! Wow!
Posted by: ClayPerrine Nov 25 2019, 07:29 AM
If Betty has 410K on a daily driven 914 with AC, it isn’t COTM she deserves, one of those P magazines should be calling! Wow!
She does. And I have been wrenching on it every step of the way. And the P magazines never call.
Betty is fairly low keyed about it. The only interview we had was in Maverick Region slipstream. http://mav.pca.org/slipstream/ss_jul19.pdf
Look at "Coffee, Cars, and Conversation" on page 20.
Posted by: sb914 Nov 25 2019, 09:24 AM
If Betty has 410K on a daily driven 914 with AC, it isn’t COTM she deserves, one of those P magazines should be calling! Wow!
She does. And I have been wrenching on it every step of the way. And the P magazines never call.
Betty is fairly low keyed about it. The only interview we had was in Maverick Region slipstream. http://mav.pca.org/slipstream/ss_jul19.pdf
Look at "Coffee, Cars, and Conversation" on page 20.
Posted by: Coondog Nov 26 2019, 08:12 PM
This 914 had a great story, but now we will never know.
Posted by: SteveL Nov 26 2019, 09:27 PM
Betty's. That is what these cars are for, DRIVING.
Posted by: volksaddict Nov 27 2019, 09:02 AM
I love this site, check it most every day for entertainment. But can't we get a new pic every month? Don't have to get all fancy with the description and graphics, just a pic...
Posted by: rgolia Nov 27 2019, 09:09 AM
Betty's. That is what these cars are for, DRIVING.
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