 there's a new kid in town ... I mean, in my garage, now I'm a real six owner |
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| Gustl |
 Jul 20 2008, 02:58 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian  Group: Members Posts: 12,247 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria   |
I bought a 914-6 in Germany recently - and this week it was time to bring it to his new home => my garage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
My dad was so kind to come with me, we took my daily driver for the 1st direction and drove back home with both cars. This meant to stand up at 2:45am and drive 4hrs in one direction. In Germany we had to organize a set of special short-time license plates, so in the photos the car still has a German license plate. This will be changed within the next couple of days, when the six get street legal in Austria. Here's a shot in Germany, where we picked up the six. It's my dad (white hair) talking to Mr. Knüpfing, who did some work on the engine, tranny and breaks.  The car was a sleeper. It was stored away for 15 years and therefore it had some tech issues. The engine got new main bearings, tensioneers and completely resealed. The tranny got resealed. All 4 break disks are brand new, as well as the master break cylinder and the break lines. The calipers are completely rebuilt - they're better than new. Of course, the car still needs a lot of TLC, but it's a high grade original car with phantastic substance. Here're some shots from my 1st run through the mountains in my area:    |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Jul 20 2008, 03:02 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Sweeeeeeeeeeet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
What was that white 914. Looked like a GT lid (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| carr914 |
Jul 20 2008, 03:03 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 135,716 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Congrats on your purchase. Glad you got one. The backdrops you have for pictures are awesome. Enjoy.
T.C. |
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| Gustl |
Jul 20 2008, 03:09 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 12,247 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
Now to the car:
It's a real 1971 914-6 with matching numbers - only the tranny isn't the one from delivery, but there's a document that shows that it got a warrenty replacement tranny in 1973 - and this number still matches. The bad one is, that the car originally was signal orange (that's my favorite colour), but the 2nd owner repainted it red - as you can see. From new, the car only had 3 owners (before me) - and currently there are 142.698 km on the clock (that's about 88,700 miles). The original tool kit is still with the car, as well as the maintainance record and the owner's manual. Originally it was delivered with steel wheels, but the 2nd owner replaced them with 5.5Jx14 Fuchs with 185 HR 14 (of course I put brand new tyres on it). Currently I don't have much more photos, here's another shot from my 1st tour ... Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Gustl |
Jul 20 2008, 03:10 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 12,247 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Jul 20 2008, 10:02 AM)  it's a GT clone - brilliant car, but not the real deal |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Jul 20 2008, 03:16 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Looks like it has some real parts though... that's cool enough for me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Sweet score. Sounds like the car has a lot of everything you could ever want in a real 6. I vote for turning it back to its original colour (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| Gustl |
Jul 20 2008, 03:24 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 12,247 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
there's only one thing that dampens my happyness a little ...
as some of you might know, I lost my job recently if I don't find another job within the next 2 months, it could happen that I need to sell the car there's still my green 1.8 - but this car didn't sell yet so I'm a guy without work but with 2 historic Porsches in the garage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) just to clarify - I bought the six before I got fired I'm really not so stupid to spend that much money after loosing my job ... anyhow, we'll see what time brings ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Gustl |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Jul 20 2008, 03:26 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Well I wish you the best. I'd rather see you keep this one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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| Gustl |
Jul 20 2008, 03:28 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 12,247 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Jul 20 2008, 10:16 AM) Looks like it has some real parts though... that's cool enough for me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) yepp - this car is *really* cool QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Jul 20 2008, 10:16 AM) me too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) but then I want to get a brilliant job - and that's pretty expensive so it will take some time, if I don't win the lottery jackpot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| hcdmueller |
Jul 20 2008, 07:15 AM
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????????????? Group: Members Posts: 542 Joined: 4-February 06 From: UK Member No.: 5,527 Region Association: England
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Congratulations on the beautiful car. I hope everything works out for you on the job situation. I would hate to see that car go to someone else.
I vote for signal orange too. |
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| Gint |
Jul 20 2008, 07:59 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,113 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Congratulations Wolfgang. It looks like great 914. I hope you get a job soon so you can keep it!
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| johannes |
Jul 20 2008, 09:39 AM
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Club Porsche 914 France member since 2005 Group: Members Posts: 3,093 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
Congrats Gustl !
This is a major dream come true ... The car looks good and has a known story. Next step is the 916 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| smg914 |
Jul 20 2008, 09:42 AM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,988 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
Thats a terrific car Wolfgang. It must have been a lot of fun driving your car back to Austria. We all give you positive thoughts that you will find a new job very quickly.
I remember back in late 70's; We were living in an apartment and I drove a VW Beetle and Janie drove a Karmann Ghia. We rented a garage nearby where we kept our 1970 911S, 1973 914 2.0 and a 1970 914-6. We desperatly wanted to build our first home. We sold the 911 to purchase 3 acres of land. We sold the 914-4 to help fund the construction of the house. But I refused to sell the 914-6. We really, really needed the money but somehow we made it happen. I went on to keep that car for 28 years and only sold it after I purchased the M471 GT a year and a half ago. I know that purchasing your 914-6 is a dream come true. So lets all keep our thoughts positive and send Wolfgang good Karma. Congratulations for finding what sounds and looks like a very special car. |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Jul 20 2008, 09:46 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper Group: Members Posts: 9,385 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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Exquisite car Wolfgang...Isn't there something else that is special about this car?
Best wishes to you in finding a job...I hope it won't take too long. Do you receive any government income during unemployment? |
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| TJB/914 |
Jul 20 2008, 10:06 AM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,542 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Jul 20 2008, 07:46 AM) Exquisite car Wolfgang...Isn't there something else that is special about this car? Best wishes to you in finding a job...I hope it won't take too long. Do you receive any government income during unemployment? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Wolfgang, I am so happy for you. I believe the missing special your forgot to mention is the automatic "Sport-o-Matic Transmission", rare, rare, factory 914-6. Tell us more. Tom BTW: You are going through a difficult time in your career & we know you will overcome the crisis. We all go through a tough time in our career life so don't give up, have faith it will work out. Your in my prayers!!! |
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| Gustl |
Jul 20 2008, 11:36 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 12,247 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
QUOTE(johannes @ Jul 20 2008, 04:39 PM) don't forget the M471 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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| Gustl |
Jul 20 2008, 11:42 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 12,247 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Jul 20 2008, 04:46 PM) Do you receive any government income during unemployment? yes, but it's only 60% from my last income ... and it's limited to 6 months |
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| JRust |
Jul 20 2008, 11:45 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,317 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Albany Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Congrats! That is one sweeeeet ride. Best of luck with the job. One will turn up soon & all will be right in your world again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| Gustl |
Jul 20 2008, 11:51 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 12,247 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
QUOTE(Thomas J Bliznik @ Jul 20 2008, 05:06 PM) I believe the missing special your forgot to mention is the automatic "Sport-o-Matic Transmission", rare, rare, factory 914-6. Tell us more. indeed, I forgot to tell you the best ... it's one of 16 factory built 914-6 Sportomatics to be exact, it's the last built unfortunately there's still a problem with the clutch actuation ... my guess would be the problem is somewhere at the micro switch shifting with the engine off is easy shifting with running engine is difficult, sometimes not possible I will update my VIN info soon |
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| Joe Bob |
Jul 20 2008, 11:55 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Sweet....you're missing a center cap..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Hope you get to keep it..... "shifting with running engine is difficult, sometimes not possible" Um, that would kinda take the enjoyment out of it..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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