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914-6 GT I'm working on |
sww914 |
Jun 14 2007, 08:44 PM
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I thought you guys might find this interesting. According to the current owner, this how the car was delivered from the factory, except for the color, and the GT hood, decklid, and engine lid are stored in his shop to prevent them from getting damaged while racing. Also, this is an A/M F spoiler.
We've finally managed to persuade him to stop racing this car and build another 914-6 or a spec Boxster to race instead. I don't think this was not one of the original 20 or whatever that were built, it was built especially for one of the Porsche family's friends, A guy who owned a big auto group in Germany. I'm not really clear on exactly how this car fits into the REAL 914-6 GT picture. I like the extra brake light in the rear bumper, but the VW 411 lights in the front bumper aren't beautiful, IMHO. Attached thumbnail(s) |
sww914 |
Jun 14 2007, 08:45 PM
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One more.
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914Sixer |
Jun 14 2007, 09:38 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,906 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The VIN number will provide alot of information. Post it and see what the records show.
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davep |
Jun 14 2007, 09:53 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,154 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
I believe we know a lot about this car. I recall it is a factory car.
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byndbad914 |
Jun 14 2007, 10:20 PM
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shoehorn and some butter - it fits Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Broomfield, CO Member No.: 5,463 Region Association: None |
I like the extra brake light in the rear bumper, but the VW 411 lights in the front bumper aren't beautiful, IMHO. Funny, I looked at the pics first and thought just the opposite (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I kinda like the front actually and always wondered how bad my car would look with lights in the bumper area of the car v. having the popups. Kinda looks like a Mercury Capri from the era (if you squint real tight) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) Sounds like that car has some cool history! |
TravisNeff |
Jun 14 2007, 10:37 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The owner of the car was at wcc05, Series9 and I talked with him for a bit. The story sounds as though it was a GT conversion by the factory, but was origally a regular 6. Neat stuff.
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SirAndy |
Jun 15 2007, 12:47 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,679 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I believe we know a lot about this car. I recall it is a factory car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) seen it in person more than once ... schweet car, but the whale-tail is still fugly tho ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) Andy |
Gustl |
Jun 15 2007, 01:33 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,525 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
... for one of the Porsche family's friends, A guy who owned a big auto group in Germany. this one was delivered to MAHAG, Germany they are still one of Germany's biggest Porsche dealers the car is reported to be an original factory built "GT", colour canary yellow at home I have a sales advertisment from 1971, where MAHAG offered this one for sale - with special paint "mint green metallic" and the already changed front design I can post it here when I'm back from work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) Gustl |
sixnotfour |
Jun 15 2007, 01:38 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,436 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Gustl ,here is your research page; lots of info about the car.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=19625&hl= |
GWN7 |
Jun 15 2007, 02:05 AM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Here's one of the pictures I took of it...... have more
I like the look Attached thumbnail(s) |
sww914 |
Jun 15 2007, 10:27 AM
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That's before he smashed up the front spoiler in Las Vegas. That's part of what I'm fixing.
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nomore9one4 |
Jun 15 2007, 11:48 AM
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Member of the Eastcoast Thread Killers Club Group: Members Posts: 2,666 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Pittsburgh,Pa.15237 Member No.: 14 Region Association: None |
I like that color! It is similiar to the seafoam green Chevrolet had in the later 70's. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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GWN7 |
Jun 15 2007, 12:03 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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Cap'n Krusty |
Jun 15 2007, 12:11 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
I like the extra brake light in the rear bumper, but the VW 411 lights in the front bumper aren't beautiful, IMHO. Funny, I looked at the pics first and thought just the opposite (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I kinda like the front actually and always wondered how bad my car would look with lights in the bumper area of the car v. having the popups. Kinda looks like a Mercury Capri from the era (if you squint real tight) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) Sounds like that car has some cool history! The headlights aren't legal for the street. Too low. I like 'em, too. The Cap'n |
sww914 |
Jun 15 2007, 12:29 PM
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To clarify, I love the headlights, it's the turn signals that I'm not crazy about.
They fit the corners of the bumpers well, but I think they could have done something more aesthetically pleasing. |
sww914 |
Jun 15 2007, 12:32 PM
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That's before he smashed up the front spoiler in Las Vegas. That's part of what I'm fixing. I have a couple more pics of the front end if you want them? It's OK, I have anther A/M spoiler here, I just need to modify it to line up with the GT flares on the ends. A little challenge, but easier than fixing a surfboard that's been snapped in half. |
Gustl |
Jun 15 2007, 12:42 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,525 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
I like the extra brake light in the rear bumper, ... is this really a brake light ???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I thought this would be a rear fog light ... |
Gustl |
Jun 15 2007, 12:44 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,525 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
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sww914 |
Jun 15 2007, 01:25 PM
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Wolfgang, I think you're right, it's a fog light.
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