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Posted by: richardL Nov 12 2006, 11:21 AM

This is from 1969, a road test that appeared on German TV (ZDF).

http://www.linsdall.com/ZDFRoadTest.wmv

Its 62Mb and lasts just over 16m. Its in German of course

Richard

Posted by: jwalters Nov 12 2006, 11:39 AM

TOO KOOL! They really put it through the paces. Wish I knew what he was saying ,

Subtitles anyone???

Great archive -thanks

Posted by: Tobra Nov 12 2006, 12:11 PM

Interesting, had the area on top of the gas tank carpeted,

I like when he ran through the water and showed the puddle on the floor boards. They were not just playing, dirt roads, cobblestones and lots of tire noise. Did not spin it though, who was that guy?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 12 2006, 12:17 PM

dide he take off the targa and put it in the trunk backwards?

Posted by: majkos Nov 12 2006, 12:42 PM

So we've been doing it wrong?

Another fact, 914's the first "Powerdrifters"??

Posted by: GWN7 Nov 12 2006, 12:43 PM

Yes he dide............

now we know where the rust comes from......some guy drove them into a lake before they were shipped.............

Great vid thanks for sharing

Posted by: skline Nov 12 2006, 01:55 PM

That's pretty cool, I saved it to my computer and am going to have a friend of mine translate it for me. Not only can you drift these cars, but they make great off road vehicles as well and are part amphibious too. Great link and thanks.

Posted by: rjkavanagh Nov 12 2006, 02:16 PM

Great find, thanks for posting it.

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 12 2006, 02:27 PM

Rainer Günzler

"ZDF Autotest" was a program on german television (ZDF being the name of the channel) in the 60s/70s that tested new cars ...

i could spend some time doing subtitles. he's got a few funny things to say, but overall, he really liked the car and highly recommended it ...
Andy

Posted by: bottomend Nov 12 2006, 04:04 PM

Great vid! I really loved the built in aquarium and center console parking brake. The guy wore the coolest ladies winter coat/bathrobe too. nifty!!!!

Lots of nice shots of OTHER vw's snuck in there.

We need translation!!!!!!!

Posted by: BMXerror Nov 12 2006, 05:09 PM

This dumb California boy REALLY needs to learn German. This is the second thing TODAY that I wish I could've understood.
Mark D.

Posted by: bryanf Nov 12 2006, 05:30 PM

That was great! Amazing camera work...and I love the stylin' fur coat!

Posted by: T H O M A S Nov 12 2006, 05:53 PM

very nice thanks

Posted by: Jeroen Nov 12 2006, 08:02 PM

very cool find Richard!
Thanks for sharing

Loved the other seventies details too
I remember my dad having a (lammy)coat just like that

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 12 2006, 08:28 PM

huh?

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 12 2006, 08:37 PM

alright, here it is:

translated version with english subtitles

http://www.914world.com/videos/ZDF_Autotest_with_english_subtitles.wmv (67.7 MB)

this was done quick & dirty, i'm sure i misspeeeeled a few things, but it should give you a good idea what he's talking about ...
Andy

Posted by: gms Nov 12 2006, 09:09 PM

Thanks Andy

Posted by: Boojum Nov 12 2006, 09:38 PM

Even at those early days, someone was toying with converting a 914 to a water-cooled engine. Go figure.

Posted by: Mid_Engine_914 Nov 12 2006, 10:01 PM