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Posted by: 356drb Jun 7 2020, 02:42 PM

Two weeks ago, I shot about 900 photos at Automobile Atlanta for the 914 Authenticity book update. I started layout last week and have completed the chassis chapter. I still need some interior and mechanical item shots -- like brakes.

I really need beauty shots of most models. Highest priority 1970-1972 painted bumper models and all Euro spec. cars.

If you are interested in how it looks I can send you a page PDF -- they are too big to post.

Feel free to contact me directly for details: 356drb@indy.net

I hope to have it to the printer no later than the first of August.

Posted by: mark04usa Jun 17 2020, 03:47 PM

Hello Dr B,

Look forward to the new addition. I have an early 1970 914/4, January 1970 production date. I bought this car in Jan 76 at Bob Miller Porsche + Audi here in Austin when I worked in the dealer service dept.

The early cars had many features that were changed fairly quickly, and many more changes by '73. Hope you can document the cars to that detail. My car is still mostly as it came from the factory, including original engine and transmission. I did make a few changes over the years, mainly because I did not then realize the differences. Recently been returning to more original parts, for example, threw out the Ansa exhaust and returned to stock setup with proper early valance.

Would appreciate seeing a page!
Cheers,
Mark

Posted by: 356drb Jul 1 2020, 12:32 PM

This is my detailed photo list as of today 7/1/20. I am just starting the layout of the interior chapter. Let know if you can help. Thanks! 356drb@indy.net

Photos needed 7/1/20

All photos:

Prefer no non-authentic features visible, but see below about making photos fit the space

Landscape orientation (wider than high) with wide margins preferred – exception door jambs/lock posts

Please use wide margins. With high resolution images with good focus and depth of field wide margins allow me to make the photo fit the available space. When too close or incorrectly oriented, it makes it much more difficult to make images useable.

If you are sending more than two or three images, please send me (356drb@indy.net) a download link via (free) WeTransfer.com


Chapter 1 – The Models

Beauty shots, all models

Chapter 2 – Chassis

Rear chassis strengthening plates, GT and 916 – on car

Chapter 3 – Body

Painted front bumper 1970-1972

Chapter 4 – Exterior Trim

Right side painted grille showing no horn
Front Hella lights: H-3 driving light, yellow; H-3 fog light white and yellow; H-1 driving light white
Front Bosch lights: driving light white and yellow; fog light yellow
Convex side mirror
French taillight with yellow back-up light (one coming maybe)
Rear fog light (in same photo above)
Early (gold) European rear script for 914-4
1.7 script
Mud flaps
Steel wheel with VW hub cap
Group shot of lug bolts and nuts
8” Fuchs wheel (GT)

Chapter 5 – Luggage Compartments

Sticker on gas tank 1975-1976 2.0

Chapter 6 – Interior

Dashboard top from right side 1970-1971 showing center vent
Left instrument 1973-1974 with both temp and fuel scales
Speedometer 914-4 200 kph
Speedometer 1973 2.0
Temperature gauge in console 1973 with small red band
Switch cluster left side 1970-1971 European
Switch cluster right side 1970-1971 with rear window defogger
Headlight washer switch 1974-1976
Front hood release handle
Steering column decals left side 914-6
Turn signal lever 1970-1971 914-4
Visors, showing mounts 1972-1973
Visors, showing mounts 1974-1976
Right side visor showing mirror
Rear view mirror, 1972-1976
Hand throttle knob 1972 – not the round one
Center “seat” removed, upside down
Hinged box on tunnel -- cars with console 1973-1976
Early door handle (photo requested)

Chapter 7 – Engine

I’m not that far yet!

Posted by: 356drb Jul 28 2020, 06:44 PM

Last call!!! The book will go to the printer in around 2 weeks. I am still interested in all years, all models for beauty shots that go in the front of the book. I want to use real cars, not factory photos. Cars must be period accurate. Contact me directly at: 356drb@indy.net