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Posted by: Gustl Sep 24 2006, 11:51 AM

as most of you may know, there is one famous 914-6 with some bodywork from the famous Porsche specialist Glöckler

I wonder if anybody could tell me more about the history of this special car
I know that it was for sale in 1971 - the attached sales ad is from a german motor magazine from summer '71

but what about its further history
and ... what's the VIN

Gustl




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Posted by: wbergtho Sep 24 2006, 12:29 PM

Interesting and rare car indeed...but FUGLY as hell!

Posted by: racerx9146 Sep 24 2006, 12:35 PM

arent those headlight from a late model VW Variant Wagon, think its called a 411 or 412 in the US

John

Posted by: Brando Sep 24 2006, 12:38 PM

The Original Chalon ??

Wierd. So the slant has been around quite some time... I don't like the way the lights up front look though.

Posted by: Gustl Sep 24 2006, 12:43 PM

not really - but similar

btw - these cars were called 411 & 412 in Europe too

Gustl

Posted by: Gustl Sep 24 2006, 12:45 PM

- but it's a piece of history ...

Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 24 2006, 03:41 PM

type 3 ghia looking. i wish the price was in the ad.

k

Posted by: bernbomb914 Sep 24 2006, 04:18 PM

back in the good old days my brother raced a glocker speedester. it was super light but had a big butt

Bernie

Posted by: JPB Sep 24 2006, 06:29 PM

Shute that is one thing I know EVERYTHING about my friend. With all the knowledge I have of this fine automobile there is one thing that is certain, unlike the 916, this NEVER inspired anyone to make an aftermarket look alike kit.LOL

It is very UNIBROW in design is it not; must be Mediterranian?

Posted by: Pat Garvey Sep 24 2006, 08:11 PM

I'm aware of the Walter Glockler cars of the very early 50's, & know of the rarity. As I recall, there was a brother, Helm, who had some minor significance in racing of the 50-60 era.

In the back of my memory I also seem recall another Glockler in the late 60's/early 70's who had desire, but no taste in desiging - could be he was the one involved with this car. It is truely ugly, and does have 411/412 parts (turned upside down) on it. But there are other bumper adjustments made to the front that could be considered, um interesting.

Posted by: Brando Sep 24 2006, 11:25 PM

Did Glockler at least make it go faster?

Posted by: Gustl Sep 25 2006, 12:39 AM

as you can see in the sales ad it says 170 HP and diff lock - so, yes this car should be faster than a stock 914-6

Gustl