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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Car of the Month for July/August
Posted by: Rusty Jun 21 2008, 09:50 AM
Voting will last for until the evening of June 30th!
In random order (and deliberately not listing names)... here are the cars that were nominated and seconded for July/August!
Please feel free to post additional pictures or information about these cars!
Car #1
Car #2
Car #3
Car #4
Car #5
-Rusty 
Posted by: carr914 Jun 21 2008, 10:22 AM
My vote is in. This should be a good contest, alot of great cars.
T.C.
Posted by: Gustl Jun 21 2008, 10:25 AM
already voted 
Gustl
Posted by: JRust Jun 21 2008, 02:38 PM
I love GT flares on a car. I have a hard time comparing the 2. Stock narrow body to flared that is. I'd prefer maybe narrow body cars one month. Flared cars next month 
Guess that could open a big can of worms on stock to modified. Either way all five cars would look great in my driveway 
Posted by: SLITS Jun 21 2008, 03:15 PM
ELVIRA 
Posted by: jimkelly Jun 21 2008, 03:18 PM
i voted for #5 - i especially like the lug nut studs
i am on the fence when it comes to non stock mirrors?
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jun 21 2008, 03:19 PM
Who owns number 1? It gets my vote. Looks like it just came off the showroom floor. Does it ever get driven?
Posted by: URY914 Jun 21 2008, 04:26 PM
Elliot it belongs to smg914
Posted by: davesclassicvws Jun 21 2008, 04:29 PM
I vote for #1. Very Nice. I swould love to see more pictures.
Posted by: watsonrx13 Jun 21 2008, 04:47 PM
Who owns number 1? It gets my vote. Looks like it just came off the showroom floor. Does it ever get driven?
Yes, it is driven on occassion...
-- Rob
Posted by: markb Jun 21 2008, 05:06 PM
It's really tough to choose between those beautiful cars!
Posted by: AvalonFal Jun 21 2008, 05:28 PM
Gotta be #1. Stock looking over flares anyday. Oh-Oh....
Paul
Posted by: Gint Jun 21 2008, 08:53 PM
Personally I'm going with #5. I've been considering blacking out the trim on my tangerine /6 for a very long time. The more I look at #5 (and I have been a lot lately), the more I love the idea of blacking out my trim. And it's a fantastic 914. Not that any of the rest aren't. But that's the mood I'm in. 
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jun 21 2008, 10:00 PM
They're all sexy looking 914s but Pauls Black sweet beauty is just too cool. And a 3.6 to boot 
Posted by: drew365 Jun 21 2008, 10:37 PM
I'm not a 4 cyl kind of guy, but it's all in the presentation, and #1 has got it.
Posted by: iamchappy Jun 21 2008, 11:06 PM
I even voted for #1 and i am a big fan of Paul's car also.
Posted by: KELTY360 Jun 21 2008, 11:22 PM
I usually prefer narrow bodied cars and #1 is spectacular. All the cars are very special representations of our little bastards. But I've got to vote for #3.
The level of craftsmanship, imagination and out and out ballsy engineering stands out; even in this high level competition. Congratulations Chappy!
Posted by: reverie Jun 22 2008, 12:41 AM
Car of the Month for May/June..
???
Posted by: ConeDodger Jun 22 2008, 07:36 PM
Car of the Month for May/June..
???
Yep... Should read July/August. Ignore it and act as if it says the right month.
Posted by: Rusty Jun 22 2008, 07:38 PM
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Posted by: SGB Jun 23 2008, 09:21 AM
Damn. They ALL look so good.
Posted by: type47 Jun 23 2008, 05:55 PM
Damn. They ALL look so good.
so true, how does one choose?
i picked #3 (hard to decide between 3 and 5) as i liked the concept and a 914-6 GT is like my holy grail. i hope the non-winners will be in future choices of COTM.
Posted by: stevesc_us Jun 23 2008, 05:55 PM
Gotta go for Car #1. It's just too flawless.
Posted by: carr914 Jun 26 2008, 07:25 AM
This needs to be on Page 1, so people see it and vote.
T.C.
Posted by: Lavanaut Jun 26 2008, 11:29 AM
I opted for car #3, but I wish there was a "real" picture of it... 
Posted by: strawman Jun 26 2008, 02:15 PM
Car #4 looks much better than the picture indicates, and it is WICKED fast! Kudos to Paul for building such an incredible car, and thanks for the E-ticket ride.
Geoff
Posted by: cobra94563 Jun 26 2008, 06:53 PM
All those cars are awesome!
(but hey, votes for a flared/modded car are being split up!)
Posted by: Gint Jun 26 2008, 09:20 PM
I think maybe we need more pics of #5...
This first one is a great shot!
Posted by: gdonahoe Jun 26 2008, 10:10 PM
It is a great surprise and honor for my car to be considered for the car of the month. I really believe it is the least worthy of the group but thought I would post some information about the car with some more detailed pictures.
About three years ago I got serious about finding a flared 914 that would represent the look of the GT racecars that were competing in IMSA races in the US and endurance races abroad in the early seventies. My research led me to the club web site and eventually to a car offered for sale by Craig at Camp 914. It was a ’73 that had been converted to a 2.2L six by Dan Root. Since purchasing the car I have gone over it from end to end making changes to give it the look I was after and to enhance reliability, drivability, and performance. It is a work in progress with plenty left to accomplish. It’s a nice driver but not concours correct. My latest project has been to refurbish the engine compartment and hellhole area and while it was apart I fabricated adjustable front and rear sway bars.
The knowledge that I have gained by searching the World, NARP, and Club sites has been instrumental in the progress that I have made. Products and services from Glen at Pelican Parts, Bruce Stone, Eric Shea, Tangerine Racing, 914 Appearance and Performance, Engman, Getty Design, Bobby Hart, and Automobile Atlanta have been utilized. I have also purchased several odds and ends from various vendors at Glen and Ron’s semi annual swap meets. Advice and friendship from Joe Sharp has been much appreciated. It has been a pleasure to be part of the 914 community.
Here are a few more pictures.
Regards,
Gary
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Posted by: Gint Jun 26 2008, 10:47 PM
Great looking 914 Gary! All of them are of course.
Posted by: URY914 Jun 27 2008, 08:06 PM
#1 again
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Posted by: Rusty Jun 29 2008, 08:24 PM
We've had great participation this month!!
A quick bump for the poll!
Posted by: euro911 Jun 30 2008, 01:20 PM
Very tough decision ... they are all gems
... but in the end, I think it was those skinny tires that got to me 
... very nice stock specimen
Posted by: iamchappy Jun 30 2008, 07:09 PM
I opted for car #3, but I wish there was a "real" picture of it...
I didn't post it, but thanks for the nomination, here is the real image of the car
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