Open invite and call for help., My new, preserved Oly Blue Options

[RFoulds]

As you might have seen elsewhere on this site and others, I just bought my fourth 914, this time a well preserved 1974 Olympic Blue, that has been in storage for over 20 years.

So first, this is an open invite for anyone near La Quinta CA to come by and see it anytime you like.

And second, a call out for any advice or help to put this car back to dealer showroom condition. Also, what shows I should consider entering once she is complete.

One of my first dilemnas is the side stripes. Were these dealer added? or factory? Should I leave the slightly worn originals in place?, replace them with repros, or remove altogether??

Randy

[Tom_T]

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..... well in part, since the decals were subbed-out by the factory, albeit 911/912 style ones up to 73 MY (Positive) & then as a specific add-on for the LE's & for "personalization" programs of Porsche approved accessories made specifically for the 914 (Negative). Even the LE's side stripes were added by the dealer, even though it was part of the LE option package (you can read more at Jeff Bowlsby's 914 CANAM website).

Randy - if your side-stripes are getting worn &/or if you'll be repainting, then you'll probably want to get some new repro vinyl decals to put on there. AA, RicoSuave/mikez (sp?) at member vendors & some others sell the repro side stripes, & IIRC somebody said that the new Boxster Spyder sidestripes will fit & are retro to the 70's look too.

Of note, I think that most ~ not all ~ print ads by Porsche+Audi for the USA market featured the side-stripes on 914s, obviously looking to strengthen the Porsche tie as a Posrche in this market! Here are a few examples -



I personally like the look of the sidestripes, & I've seen CW winning 914s with & without them. It's probably a matter of taste - so long as it's done in the proper period style/color stripes. If you plan to show it beyond local PCA Concours events, then you may want to check it with the Nat'l. Concours Chair at PCA.

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