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Posted by: orange914 Feb 5 2007, 04:35 PM

Hey all
My name is mike, I’ve been a member of 914world (914club) since march 2005 when my son Kenny (a.k.a. orange914) bought his first 914. at present he owns an early 1973 that is a keeper. This is why I’m researching this particular 914

From what I’ve learned the first 1000 1973 914’s were slated for the European market but sent to the U.S. due to early 73 demand. They have some unique features that I’m attempting to research. i want to thank many of you who have inputted so far.

If you have ANY info. On this car or have noticed any oddities drop a line. Please e-mail me

Thanks, mike
209-537-3749

My e-mail address is:

A914r@yahoo.com



Thanks to all those who have responded and participated in my fact gathering on the first 1000 1973 Porsche 914’s. There are 43 registered owners on the 914world.com at present. Generally these cars are known as “first 1000”. I’ve been informed by auto Atlanta that they have found there are a few more than 1000 sent over. It does stop however by at least v.i.n. #4732901100. These cars where originally built and equipped for the European market. Because of high demand in the U.S. in 1973, the first 1000+ V.I.N.# 914’s where slated for Germany but sent to California dealers. From my findings I’m impressed with this nitch 914 because it is in my opinion a very balanced 914. By that I mean it’s got the benefits of a factory improvements and upgrades that come with a few years of production. It’s especially desirable for auto crossing due to factory upgrades and is lighter than U.S. 73 and up models, and is without the heavy smog equipment that comes with later models.

The below information is a collection of owners, history and facts about this car (4732900000 thru 4732901100?). There are 43 members in the 914 roster that have v.i.n. #’s that fall in this category and have been contacted. This info has been submitted by club members from first hand knowledge of their own early 1973 914’s:

Here are some of the unique facts I’ve learned, any additional info would be great!:

1 vinyl on a-pillars (around windshield)
2 front hubs non-hub centric (72 earlier style)
3 turn signal switch/wiring harness (72 earlier style)
4 doors lightweight/non reinforced, early (72 earlier) window regulators
5 1.7 liter fuel injected engine
6 Side shift transmission
7 15x5.5 dealer installed “Dan gurney” wheels, sometimes called western spoke rims, some may have had pedrinis
8 1970-1972 headlight switch and wiring
9 1970-1972 light rain tray
10 Sold out of California dealerships
11 front bumpers had 73 “tits” and holes for European license plate


Past and present owners and their stories:

v.i.n. #4732900001
Aaron Cox (Aaron Cox)

v.i.n. #4732900005
(cptkraut)

v.i.n. #4732900025
(dee)

v.i.n. #4732900045
"Stephen Snares" (defianty) stv1701@blueyonder.co.uk
Owned since 9/06 manufacture date 8/72
Brought into U.K. 1999 from California, 2.0 engine, (L80E) light ivory

v.i.n. #4732900050
(Jeff)

v.i.n. #4732900067
(mudfoot)
Zionsville, Indiana

v.i.n. #4732900135
(storotex914)

v.i.n. #4732900150
(Neil J)

v.i.n. #4732900157
Kenny miller (orange914) a914r@yahoo.com 209-537-3749
Owned since 8/05
Always California car, 1.7 fuel injection, (L20E) signal orange, original blue plate California car. Bought from 2nd (?) owner who reportedly bought it from a collector (Napa, California). It’s been kept stock except mechanical upgrades and a few personal touches. We’re having fun showing the car and just plain enjoying it and the good crew of “teener” fanatics

v.i.n. #4732900158
John lush (johnlush) johnlush@mac.com


v.i.n. #4732900159
(racerx9146)

v.i.n. #4732900193
Pete stout (horizontily-opposed) excmag@yahoo.com
Sold and has always been in ca. bahia red/black interior, came with 1.7 not sure of present engine but it hasn’t been out since new owner in 1986 and is a great runner, car has 250,000 miles on it, reportedly 3 to 4 past owners, been in the family of the present owner since 1986, at one time owned by a member of the rock band “huey Lewis and the news”, in 1991 5 lug conversion- removed u.s. side markers, a pillar vinyl, early front bumper

v.i.n. #4732900213
(p914jeff)

v.i.n. #4732900288
(guero65)

v.i.n. #4732900335
(VintageExcellence)

v.i.n. #4732900336
(loflier)

v.i.n. #4732900504
(ppickerell)
Pleasanton, California

v.i.n. #4732900525
Bruce alert (Bruce allert) bcaphoto@comcast.net
Sold “pumpkin” to Jeff Hines north of Seattle Washington
New owner installed 2.0

v.i.n. #4732900525
Chris (effutuo) 425-328-5788
Everett, Washington
(L32K)

v.i.n. #4732900527
Ray warren (ray warren) rayjwarren@hotmail.com 705-734-2130

v.i.n. #4732900552
(iamchappy)

V.i.n. #4732900552
David Chapman (iamchappy) chappy@mn.rr.com 952-544-8708
3.2 turbo

V.i.n. #4732900560
Andrew (arc914) 705-254-3664

V.i.n. #4732900575
(blaize)
Blaze Sold 2005, previous owner raced
Moved from New Orleans owner when sold in 2005 to new home in Topeka

v.i.n. #4732900586
(wolcott)

v.i.n. #4732900636
(mihai914)

v.i.n. #4732900644
(yellowbird rs)

v.i.n. #4732900648
(swl)

v.i.n. #4732900656
(rjandk1)

v.i.n. #4732900700
(esmith6)

v.i.n. #4732900752
(Rob Annett)
(L64K) forest green
Has been converted to right hand drive, lives in Sydney Australia.

v.i.n. #4732900760
(Larry)

v.i.n. #4732900836
Tom (tommy914)


V.i.n. #4732900852
(LEDCO)

V.i.n. #4732900867
Unknown () dead vehicle XXX

V.i.n. #4732900918
(T I2 O Y)

V.i.n. #4732900918
(2-OH!)

V.i.n. #4732900936
(Jay Gratton)

V.i.n. #4732900965
(wilchek)
(L65K) Ravenna green
Paint appears to be the original color. However, it appears the wrong Karmen plate was put on the door jam. The body numbers are off by two numbers. I would love to find the Karmen plate with the stamp that is in the trunk which is 5049599. The plate in door jam is 5049601.?? L20E which is orange but the car is green

V.i.n. #4732901005
(beatles774)

V.i.n. #4732901017
(Leon)

V.i.n. #4732901017
(Cassidy bolger)

V.i.n. #4732901032
(rrifle)
My dad bought this car new in 1973. He arrived at my graduation from Ohio U in the 914, and being the spoiled brat that I am, I told him he shouldn't have... He replied" I didn't. I just put you through College. Get your own."
He sold the car to me in 1980. I am one lucky guy, even if I did pay full book for the car.

V.i.n. #4732901077
(jonwatts)

v.i.n. #
Mark Allen allaircooled@yahoo.com
3.2 911 6 calendar

My son Kenny’s (orange914) 1973
v.i.n. #4732900157
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2276802

Thanks, Kenny “orange914”
Contact me with ANY additional pictures and/or information through  e-mail  at:

A914r@yahoo.com

Posted by: vsg914 Feb 5 2007, 04:44 PM

Haven't i seen this thread somewhere before? Like several times?

Posted by: George H. Feb 5 2007, 05:07 PM

QUOTE(vsg914 @ Feb 5 2007, 02:44 PM)

Haven't i seen this thread somewhere before? Like several times?

Posted by: orange914 Feb 5 2007, 07:02 PM

QUOTE(vsg914 @ Feb 5 2007, 02:44 PM)

Haven't i seen this thread somewhere before? Like several times?

Posted by: tracks914 Feb 5 2007, 09:03 PM

I have 4732904814
I have the lighter doors(still the original blue paint inside and out), same headlight switch as my 72, 1.7L engine, bumper tits, side shift tranny and I will check the harness when I change out the one I just set on fire!!!
Go figure it might fit in there somewhere.

Posted by: cantley914 Feb 5 2007, 09:08 PM

QUOTE(tracks914 @ Feb 5 2007, 07:03 PM)

Posted by: tracks914 Feb 5 2007, 09:19 PM

Here is the thread!
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=67647

Posted by: Roy Mar 23 2009, 05:17 PM

Here's a late addition. 4732900984 living in Vancouver, BC. Has 2.0 engine, appearance group, sway bars, light doors with (better) late regulators, and non-hubcentric rotors. Are we early '73 guys part of an elite group that has secret meetings and speak in coded language?

Posted by: orange914 Mar 23 2009, 06:27 PM

QUOTE(Roy @ Mar 23 2009, 04:17 PM)

Posted by: jaxdream Mar 28 2009, 09:45 AM

Well it seems that I have at least one of the 1000's : Nemo- 73 0164, 1.7 , tailshift linkage,side shift trans, reenforced doors . First 914 I bought , still have , rust around floor pans , battery tray / hell hole not too bad . Probably use for parts. will look over for more #'s . Ghost - 73 1042 , presently a VERY good roller I plan on getting together to drive , newwer paint , Ivory White , forgot the code , factory front and rear swaybars !!! , interior is gutted , probably had console as the heater lever is offset for console . All numbers match , windshield post , rt frt fender , drv dr tag, head light area , had 2.0 Fuchs. Also have two 72 , one came from out of Calif. for sure , still has Lic pte on frt, guy I got it from moved here from there, it's got fbrgls rear flares, slope nose , and strangely enough RUST around all the floor edges and tunnel .No hell or console rust , just the bottom bad , no engine or trans . Frt hubs drilled for 5 lug ,7x15 fake Fuchs,spare 7x15 for trunk , adapters on rear 8x15 fake Fuchs . Will check on all the numbers when time permits.

Jaxdream

Posted by: sixnotfour Mar 28 2009, 10:23 AM

v.i.n. #4732900525
2.2 Six powered & 5lug
same owner

Posted by: effutuo101 Mar 28 2009, 11:34 AM

All thanks to you Jeff!

Posted by: bembry Mar 28 2009, 04:49 PM

I wish I had an earlier 73 for the non-hub centric front rotors, given that I picked up a set of early Pedrinis that I had intended to use. Mine's later, 4732913367, but I still have white headlight surrounds and aluminum door sill plates.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 2 2009, 12:27 AM

I guess mine isn't included. VIN 4732926541.

Posted by: Tom_T Jun 20 2009, 07:55 PM

VIN 4732901954 - 2.0 GA000424
Tom T
Orange CA

QUESTION - When did MY 1973 start for VIN ....00001??

BTW all - "VIN #...." is repetitively redundant, since the N in VIN stands for "number"

Posted by: Zimms Nov 28 2009, 06:55 PM

Looks like there is one on Ebay. I emailed for the vin to confirm.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280429773322&fromMakeTrack=true

and a PDF for posterity:

 White_parts_car.pdf ( 121.61k ) Number of downloads: 252

Posted by: john grier Nov 28 2009, 08:18 PM

Mike,
I just sent you a pm.
Vin # 4732900922
John

Posted by: kg6dxn Nov 28 2009, 08:59 PM

Mins is 4732901844

Was silver

Almost no stock parts left intact.


Attached image(s)

Posted by: type47 Nov 29 2009, 07:03 AM

You might be interested in this car on ebay. Vinyl on front windshield frame. 4732900793

Posted by: Tom_T Jan 22 2010, 08:29 PM

OK - now to screw up how we're figuring out the first 1000 or so produced ....

Apparently we cannot go by the VIN alone for when a 914 was built to see if it was among the first 1000 in the 1973 MY, because from what I've learned this week -
Karmann built & painted the shells with the VIN stamped on the Chassis, then sent them to the VW Osnabruck Final Assembly Plant,

... then once there, the painted shells were pulled for final assembly NOT by VIN order - but rather according to what paint colors the orders were from customers & the Distributors, and the ones destined for the good ole USA had the VIN labels with build dates affixed to the driver-side door jambs.

Therefore, an earlier VIN could've been built after a later one, such as:

4732901102 - Built 9/72 (later than the 2 below, but it has A-pillar Vinyl)

4732901650 - Built 8/72

4732901954 - Built 8/72 (my 914-2.0 below) ...

You can read more on this topic here:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=103085
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=103136

.

So I'd suggest that folks ADD their Build Dates to their VINs here.

.

My early-73 914S / 914-2.0 - VIN 4732901954 - Built 8/72 - matching GA000424:
> Originally L80E Light Ivory & the #31 Beige (501/502) Leatherette/Basketweave with Dark Tan (503) Loop Pile Carpet, Full Appearance & Performance Group sets of options.
> This is the 3rd Repaint Color - Antracite Dark Grey Metallic (5/80 by me), & prior repaints were Copper Metallic (8/76 by me), & Bonze or Gold Metallic (by PO/OO or dealer prior to my purchse in 12/75).
> BTW - I will be restoring it to L80E & it's original factory fitment, including retrofitting back-in the: fog lights/grills/switch, center console/gauges & a set of 5 Fuchs 2L Alloy Wheels - which were "mysteriously missing" when I bought it in 1975.






.

... Time to update your info here folks!

Posted by: Tom_T Jan 22 2010, 08:41 PM

Here are some pix of 4732901102 - Built 9/72 ...












FYI - These pix were from when it was listed for sale in Portland OR - which clainmed it was from Idaho IIRC, but the last that I heard it "lives" in Anaheim Hills CA (from the guy who bought it off the ad).

Posted by: orange914 Jan 23 2010, 01:15 AM

it looks real clean. your previously owned car?

mike

Posted by: orange914 Jan 23 2010, 01:26 AM

QUOTE(Tom_T @ Jan 22 2010, 06:29 PM)

OK - now to screw up how we're figuring out the first 1000 or so produced ....

Apparently we cannot go by the VIN alone for when a 914 was built to see if it was among the first 1000 in the 1973Therefore, an earlier VIN could've been built after a later one, such as:
You can read more on this topic here:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=103085
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=103136

.

So I'd suggest that folks ADD their Build Dates to their VINs here.

.
... Time to update your info here folks!

Posted by: Tom_T Jan 23 2010, 02:04 AM

QUOTE(orange914 @ Jan 22 2010, 11:15 PM)

Posted by: Tom_T Jan 29 2010, 05:59 PM

BTW Mike & Kenny - apparently the VINs were produced out of order, so the first cars were more correctly represented as 8/72 or 9/72 build dates on the door jamb VIN sticker, &/or by the Chassis no. on the Karmann plate in the front of L door jamb. This Signal Orange 914-2.0 is an earlier VIN than mine & built in 9/72, whereas mine was stickered as an 8/72 build date. More on that topic is here:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=103085
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=103136

When I strip mine for body work & repainting, I'll check if it has early or late doors, A-pillar vinyl (evidence before repaints maybe under the trim/gaskets?), etc.

Cheers!
Tom
////////

Posted by: Tom_T Feb 28 2011, 04:17 PM

BTW - the owner of this one avidfanjpl/John & I have decoded his chassis no. build date & mine, and his chassis no. is about a week before my 8/31/72 chassis no. - but his VIN is a 9/72, while mine is an earlier 8/72 - even with his VIN being 582 earlier than mine!!??



.


BTW - now that I cleaned the old overspray off, you can see the L80E inside the dots/etc., under the Sahara Beige paint or tan tinted primer, then Gold (L97G or L97H) from when I bought it in Dec. 75, Copper Metallic (L99K) that I had it repainted in Aug. 76, then the 911/930 Anthracite Gray Metallic that I repainted it the last time in April/May 80 - but it's going back to the original L80E Light Ivory in my resto now. I'll check for any evidence of a past A-pillar vinyl when I strip down the windshield frame in the process, but with all that "personalization" of paint colors over its first 13+ years, I'm not holding my breath for anything remaining, unless it's caught under the trim or something.

This shows the oddity of VINs & US-DOT VIN Sticker Dates vs. Chassis No. build dates on our 914s!

Posted by: Crash207 May 25 2011, 09:30 AM

QUOTE(orange914 @ Feb 5 2007, 04:35 PM)

Hey all
My name is mike, I’ve been a member of 914world (914club) since march 2005 when my son Kenny (a.k.a. orange914) bought his first 914. at present he owns an early 1973 that is a keeper. This is why I’m researching this particular 914

From what I’ve learned the first 1000 1973 914’s were slated for the European market but sent to the U.S. due to early 73 demand. They have some unique features that I’m attempting to research. i want to thank many of you who have inputted so far.

If you have ANY info. On this car or have noticed any oddities drop a line. Please e-mail me

Thanks, mike
209-537-3749

My e-mail address is:

A914r@yahoo.com



Thanks to all those who have responded and participated in my fact gathering on the first 1000 1973 Porsche 914’s. There are 43 registered owners on the 914world.com at present. Generally these cars are known as “first 1000”. I’ve been informed by auto Atlanta that they have found there are a few more than 1000 sent over. It does stop however by at least v.i.n. #4732901100. These cars where originally built and equipped for the European market. Because of high demand in the U.S. in 1973, the first 1000+ V.I.N.# 914’s where slated for Germany but sent to California dealers. From my findings I’m impressed with this nitch 914 because it is in my opinion a very balanced 914. By that I mean it’s got the benefits of a factory improvements and upgrades that come with a few years of production. It’s especially desirable for auto crossing due to factory upgrades and is lighter than U.S. 73 and up models, and is without the heavy smog equipment that comes with later models.

The below information is a collection of owners, history and facts about this car (4732900000 thru 4732901100?). There are 43 members in the 914 roster that have v.i.n. #’s that fall in this category and have been contacted. This info has been submitted by club members from first hand knowledge of their own early 1973 914’s:

Here are some of the unique facts I’ve learned, any additional info would be great!:

1 vinyl on a-pillars (around windshield)
2 front hubs non-hub centric (72 earlier style)
3 turn signal switch/wiring harness (72 earlier style)
4 doors lightweight/non reinforced, early (72 earlier) window regulators
5 1.7 liter fuel injected engine
6 Side shift transmission
7 15x5.5 dealer installed “Dan gurney” wheels, sometimes called western spoke rims, some may have had pedrinis
8 1970-1972 headlight switch and wiring
9 1970-1972 light rain tray
10 Sold out of California dealerships
11 front bumpers had 73 “tits” and holes for European license plate


Past and present owners and their stories:

v.i.n. #4732900001
Aaron Cox (Aaron Cox)

v.i.n. #4732900005
(cptkraut)

v.i.n. #4732900025
(dee)

v.i.n. #4732900045
"Stephen Snares" (defianty) stv1701@blueyonder.co.uk
Owned since 9/06 manufacture date 8/72
Brought into U.K. 1999 from California, 2.0 engine, (L80E) light ivory

v.i.n. #4732900050
(Jeff)

v.i.n. #4732900067
(mudfoot)
Zionsville, Indiana

v.i.n. #4732900135
(storotex914)

v.i.n. #4732900150
(Neil J)

v.i.n. #4732900151
Matt Wardell (Orange)

v.i.n. #4732900157
Kenny miller (orange914) a914r@yahoo.com 209-537-3749
Owned since 8/05
Always California car, 1.7 fuel injection, (L20E) signal orange, original blue plate California car. Bought from 2nd (?) owner who reportedly bought it from a collector (Napa, California). It’s been kept stock except mechanical upgrades and a few personal touches. We’re having fun showing the car and just plain enjoying it and the good crew of “teener” fanatics

v.i.n. #4732900158
John lush (johnlush) johnlush@mac.com


v.i.n. #4732900159
(racerx9146)

v.i.n. #4732900193
Pete stout (horizontily-opposed) excmag@yahoo.com
Sold and has always been in ca. bahia red/black interior, came with 1.7 not sure of present engine but it hasn’t been out since new owner in 1986 and is a great runner, car has 250,000 miles on it, reportedly 3 to 4 past owners, been in the family of the present owner since 1986, at one time owned by a member of the rock band “huey Lewis and the news”, in 1991 5 lug conversion- removed u.s. side markers, a pillar vinyl, early front bumper

v.i.n. #4732900213
(p914jeff)

v.i.n. #4732900288
(guero65)

v.i.n. #4732900335
(VintageExcellence)

v.i.n. #4732900336
(loflier)

v.i.n. #4732900504
(ppickerell)
Pleasanton, California

v.i.n. #4732900525
Bruce alert (Bruce allert) bcaphoto@comcast.net
Sold “pumpkin” to Jeff Hines north of Seattle Washington
New owner installed 2.0

v.i.n. #4732900525
Chris (effutuo) 425-328-5788
Everett, Washington
(L32K)

v.i.n. #4732900527
Ray warren (ray warren) rayjwarren@hotmail.com 705-734-2130

v.i.n. #4732900552
(iamchappy)

V.i.n. #4732900552
David Chapman (iamchappy) chappy@mn.rr.com 952-544-8708
3.2 turbo

V.i.n. #4732900560
Andrew (arc914) 705-254-3664

V.i.n. #4732900575
(blaize)
Blaze Sold 2005, previous owner raced
Moved from New Orleans owner when sold in 2005 to new home in Topeka

v.i.n. #4732900586
(wolcott)

v.i.n. #4732900636
(mihai914)

v.i.n. #4732900644
(yellowbird rs)

v.i.n. #4732900648
(swl)

v.i.n. #4732900656
(rjandk1)

v.i.n. #4732900700
(esmith6)

v.i.n. #4732900752
(Rob Annett)
(L64K) forest green
Has been converted to right hand drive, lives in Sydney Australia.

v.i.n. #4732900760
(Larry)

v.i.n. #4732900836
Tom (tommy914)


V.i.n. #4732900852
(LEDCO)

V.i.n. #4732900867
Unknown () dead vehicle XXX

V.i.n. #4732900918
(T I2 O Y)

V.i.n. #4732900918
(2-OH!)

V.i.n. #4732900936
(Jay Gratton)

V.i.n. #4732900965
(wilchek)
(L65K) Ravenna green
Paint appears to be the original color. However, it appears the wrong Karmen plate was put on the door jam. The body numbers are off by two numbers. I would love to find the Karmen plate with the stamp that is in the trunk which is 5049599. The plate in door jam is 5049601.?? L20E which is orange but the car is green

V.i.n. #4732901005
(beatles774)

V.i.n. #4732901017
(Leon)

V.i.n. #4732901017
(Cassidy bolger)

V.i.n. #4732901032
(rrifle)
My dad bought this car new in 1973. He arrived at my graduation from Ohio U in the 914, and being the spoiled brat that I am, I told him he shouldn't have... He replied" I didn't. I just put you through College. Get your own."
He sold the car to me in 1980. I am one lucky guy, even if I did pay full book for the car.

V.i.n. #4732901077
(jonwatts)

v.i.n. #
Mark Allen allaircooled@yahoo.com
3.2 911 6 calendar

My son Kenny’s (orange914) 1973
v.i.n. #4732900157
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2276802

Thanks, Kenny “orange914”
Contact me with ANY additional pictures and/or information through  e-mail  at:

A914r@yahoo.com

Posted by: Niklas May 25 2011, 10:07 AM

is it just these 1000 cars that have vinyl on A-pillars ?

Anyone closeup pictures on A-pillars ?

Niklas

Posted by: dlkawashima May 25 2011, 11:25 AM

QUOTE(Niklas @ May 25 2011, 09:07 AM)

Posted by: Tom_T May 25 2011, 12:11 PM

QUOTE(Niklas @ May 25 2011, 09:07 AM)

Posted by: Tom_T May 25 2011, 12:15 PM

... & Driver's side A-pillar close-up -

Posted by: Tom_T May 25 2011, 12:19 PM

... & Top of Windshield/Windscreen Frame/Driver's side A-pillar close-up -



Note that curling up of the lower edge of the vinyl on the A-pillar is a common problem, which is probably why they used the thin lower chrome strips on the Sails at the Rollbar, and perhaps partly why they stopped the A-pillar look (aside from cost reduction).

Posted by: orange914 May 25 2011, 05:06 PM

QUOTE(Tom_T @ May 25 2011, 11:19 AM)

Posted by: Tom_T May 25 2011, 05:41 PM

Ahhh, the 70's Mike - land of the vinyl "Landau" tops on anything that rolled!

I even had one on the big ole 69 Pontiac Ventura 4dr I bought from my Dad during college in 71 when my 68 Opel Kadette's 1.1L engine blew!

Still trying to find evidence if my early73 2L VIN...1954 had the A-pillar vinyl or not, & will report back later.

Is your Orange 914-2.0 listed at Hemmings yet?
If so - then post a link here so interested parties can & maybe plan to bid!

Posted by: Crash207 Jun 8 2011, 02:47 PM

V.I.N # 4732900151
Matt Wardell Twin Falls ID 83301
Orange. 1.7. D-Jet.

Posted by: Tom_T Jun 8 2011, 03:20 PM

QUOTE(Crash207 @ Jun 8 2011, 01:47 PM)

Posted by: orange914 Jun 9 2011, 12:05 PM

QUOTE(Tom_T @ May 25 2011, 04:41 PM)

Ahhh, the 70's Mike - land of the vinyl "Landau" tops on anything that rolled!

I even had one on the big ole 69 Pontiac Ventura 4dr I bought from my Dad during college in 71 when my 68 Opel Kadette's 1.1L engine blew!

Still trying to find evidence if my early73 2L VIN...1954 had the A-pillar vinyl or not, & will report back later.

Is your Orange 914-2.0 listed at Hemmings yet?
If so - then post a link here so interested parties can & maybe plan to bid!

Posted by: jcambo7 Jun 9 2011, 08:28 PM

Just thought I would add an update on this vehicle
v.i.n. #4732900525
Bruce alert (Bruce allert) bcaphoto@comcast.net
Sold “pumpkin” to Jeff Hines north of Seattle Washington
New owner installed 2.0

v.i.n. #4732900525
Chris (effutuo) 425-328-5788
Everett, Washington
(L32K)

I own it now and Chris flared it out, put a 911 2.2 six in it, and other stuff.
Before pic

After

Posted by: Tom_T Jun 9 2011, 08:46 PM

QUOTE(orange914 @ Jun 9 2011, 11:05 AM)

QUOTE(Tom_T @ May 25 2011, 04:41 PM)

Ahhh, the 70's Mike - land of the vinyl "Landau" tops on anything that rolled!

I even had one on the big ole 69 Pontiac Ventura 4dr I bought from my Dad during college in 71 when my 68 Opel Kadette's 1.1L engine blew!

Still trying to find evidence if my early73 2L VIN...1954 had the A-pillar vinyl or not, & will report back later.

Is your Orange 914-2.0 listed at Hemmings yet?
If so - then post a link here so interested parties can & maybe plan to bid!

Yep it sold before making it to the hemmings print.

Tom I bestow the honor to you to take th torch and head up early 73' info.

Mike

Posted by: orange914 Jun 9 2011, 09:59 PM

QUOTE(Tom_T @ Jun 9 2011, 07:46 PM)

QUOTE(orange914 @ Jun 9 2011, 11:05 AM)

QUOTE(Tom_T @ May 25 2011, 04:41 PM)

Ahhh, the 70's Mike - land of the vinyl "Landau" tops on anything that rolled!

I even had one on the big ole 69 Pontiac Ventura 4dr I bought from my Dad during college in 71 when my 68 Opel Kadette's 1.1L engine blew!

Still trying to find evidence if my early73 2L VIN...1954 had the A-pillar vinyl or not, & will report back later.

Is your Orange 914-2.0 listed at Hemmings yet?
If so - then post a link here so interested parties can & maybe plan to bid!

Yep it sold before making it to the hemmings print.

Tom I bestow the honor to you to take th torch and head up early 73' info.

Mike

Hey Mike, seriously - I was hoping you'd keep on the early 73 info topic as a way to keep active on the baord here, and was hoping to convince Pat Garvey & "the powers that be" on here to have it as a nailed topic in the O&H forum.

That is, if you're game to have a semi-official role here!

Posted by: Tom_T Jun 12 2011, 12:36 PM

QUOTE

QUOTE(orange914 @ Jun 9 2011, 08:59 PM)

Yep it sold before making it to the hemmings print.

Tom I bestow the honor to you to take th torch and head up early 73' info.

Mike

Hey Mike, seriously - I was hoping you'd keep on the early 73 info topic as a way to keep active on the baord here, and was hoping to convince Pat Garvey & "the powers that be" on here to have it as a nailed topic in the O&H forum.

That is, if you're game to have a semi-official role here!

Sure, semi official status sounds good. It was fun digging up the info on these. Your input really helped out too.

I'm really glad the car went to a great owner. Never know when another 914 may show up here, so no plans to cut and run. Loved the 6 years our family was involved with them. Not sure if you've seen my newest venture.
http://5starmediaworks.com/

Mike

Posted by: gms Jun 12 2011, 09:29 PM

I parted out 4732901319 about 20 years ago and remember that it had early doors