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Posted by: Porsche Rescue Dec 14 2003, 06:42 PM

In the last week or two I saw a picture of a 914 GT racer all decked out with sponsor signs. It was an old pic, probably early 70's. Not sure if it was on this board, Pelican or a link someone posted. The car had the word Rodania on the lower body, about where side stripes go. Can anyone remember the pic and point me to it? I should have saved it but didn't.

Posted by: URY914 Dec 14 2003, 07:35 PM

It may have been in the post that asked about who the drivers were. I'll look for it.

Paul

Posted by: URY914 Dec 14 2003, 07:40 PM

Try this one.
"914 History Experts" on page five.

Paul

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Dec 14 2003, 08:25 PM

Thanks Paul, but not the pic I remember seeing. Need to see the word Rodania on the car.

Posted by: DuckRyder Dec 14 2003, 08:37 PM

What color is it?

Might help.

Posted by: boxstr Dec 14 2003, 08:49 PM

Vegasracer posted the pic, it was green. Looked like a 914-6 from a vintage race.
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Posted by: DuckRyder Dec 14 2003, 08:55 PM

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=7090&hl=race

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=6691&hl=black+forest

But none have that word that I can see.

Posted by: VegasRacer Dec 14 2003, 09:05 PM

I checked my files. I can not find, nor do I remember ever seeing a photo, vintage or not, of a race trimmed 914 that said "Rodania" on it. Please post the picture here if you find it. I don't think it was ever on this BBS.

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Dec 14 2003, 09:06 PM

See, it is an age problem. Found it! Wasn't on the web afterall.
Pic is from a 1998 issue of PCA Panorama on 914/6 GT's. Had it in a file all the time. Sorry to bother you guys. Thanks for your help.
Pic shows a white GT wearing #121. Caption says car is owned by Roy Walzer of Litchfield, CT.

Posted by: DuckRyder Dec 14 2003, 09:08 PM

OK, after all that, you have to scan and post it.

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Dec 14 2003, 09:29 PM

Just so you'll know I didn't make the whole thing up, here is the pic. Don't have a scanner so excuse pic of a pic.

Not that you all will care, but it is kind of a bizarre story. I have an old (1956) watch that my grandmother gave me as an elementary school graduation gift. The make is "Rodania" and it is Swiss made. Never heard of the name, before or since, until I saw it as a sponsor of #121. Made me get the watch out of the drawer. Gonna try to get it cleaned and working again. All the other kids had Bulovas and Elgins (no Seiko in 1956) but I had this odd ball Rodania. Now I think it's cool. Sponsored race cars!


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Posted by: VegasRacer Dec 14 2003, 09:46 PM

Jim - We have a watch repair guy in the 914World.com
Hook up with ChrisReale. I bet he can get if running for you.

Posted by: iiibdsiil Dec 14 2003, 09:51 PM

Ah, good old Black Forest. That's who built my 914-6. I worked there for almost a year. It's a good place. I am real good friends with John Forbes son.

- Brett Smith