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> Strange convertible 914 conversion, F/S at Mecum in October- anyone recognize this car?
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post Aug 30 2024, 06:38 AM
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Here is a link to an article on this—

https://silodrome.com/porsche-914-6-custom-roadster/

and the mecum listing

https://www.mecum.com/lots/1117748/1976-por...ustom-roadster/

Probably not most people’s cup of tea, especially the purple . It’s a 75, custom rear flares not GT flares, a nice 2.2 /6 power plant,

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post Aug 30 2024, 06:52 AM
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I wouldn't buy it but I don't hate it. Purple is not good to my eye.
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The rear-only flares are imbalanced and odd-looking to me, not like the flares on an old 930.
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post Aug 30 2024, 07:54 AM
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How does it get air into the motor for cooling????????
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QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Aug 30 2024, 06:54 AM) *

How does it get air into the motor for cooling????????

Or what happens in a rollover? The worst 914 aberration imaginable! It will probably go for what the engine is worth. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Aug 30 2024, 08:35 AM
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How does it get air into the motor for cooling????????


Maybe that is why they are selling it.
Also no headrests or wiper arms. Ranked windshield so minimal head room.
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The way the fuel pump is installed leaves a lot to be desired. The exposed wiring looks like shit.
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To me it looks like they used the top from a Boxster for it. The lines of the top don't fit with the rest of the car.

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post Aug 30 2024, 10:53 AM
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The rear flares seem to be off 944 quarters and the top chop looks to be old Beach Boys kit.
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Does anyone have a guesstimate of the number of near original /6’s that haven’t been hacked up, converted into race cars, crashed / scrapped, etc?

Even wondering if it can be ball parked say 3000 ish built - only x% survive? Can this be parsed out of the VIN database?
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Does anyone have a guesstimate of the number of near original /6’s that haven’t been hacked up, converted into race cars, crashed / scrapped, etc?

Even wondering if it can be ball parked say 3000 ish built - only x% survive? Can this be parsed out of the VIN database?



VIN: 4762901148 That's not a 6 VIN so at least its a conversion not a Genuine factory Six.
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QUOTE(Superhawk996 @ Aug 30 2024, 10:13 AM) *

Does anyone have a guesstimate of the number of near original /6’s that haven’t been hacked up, converted into race cars, crashed / scrapped, etc?

Even wondering if it can be ball parked say 3000 ish built - only x% survive? Can this be parsed out of the VIN database?



VIN: 4762901148 That's not a 6 VIN so at least its a conversion not a Genuine factory Six.

Understood. It just got me thinking about the untouched % of originals. Lots of originals got turned into race cars and subsequently crash damaged. Same for some percentage of street cars that don’t survive crashes, rust, etc.

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QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Aug 30 2024, 07:54 AM) *

How does it get air into the motor for cooling????????


thats a very good question. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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QUOTE(wonkipop @ Aug 30 2024, 04:02 PM) *

QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Aug 30 2024, 07:54 AM) *

How does it get air into the motor for cooling????????


thats a very good question. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

What I like is the “Bluetooth timing adjustment unit”. I wonder how they would describe a distributor if the car happened to have one?
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