 '73 2.0 with black bumpers & no vinyl sail panels? |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| dlkawashima |
 Oct 29 2010, 06:23 PM
Post
#1
|
|
914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California  |
Newbie question here. I thought all '73 2.0L cars came standard optioned out ..... chrome bumpers, vinyl sail panels, center console, alloy wheels, etc. But I see a '73 for sale with black painted bumpers, no vinyl on the sail panels, and aftermarket alloy wheels (assume it originally had steel wheels). The owner says this was called the 914 "Sport" model. Can anyone educate me on the history of this model? Thanks!
|
   |
 
|
  |
Replies
| Midtowner |
Oct 29 2010, 09:56 PM
Post
#2
|
|
Ooooo! Group: Members Posts: 652 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 3,316 Region Association: None |
This thread and the 914S thread in the Originality forum caught my attention. My 1973 914 2.0 has been in my family its entire life and is in original condition save for some bolt on parts such as 140 lb springs. For 36 years, I've always wondered why the car does not have the appearance group and now I may know why (Porsche marketing priorities, monetary exchange rates, etc). So, I guess a few "stripper" 914's do exist. This may be some good information to add into the "for sale" advertisement once I complete a clean up of the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
 |
|
|
|
| dlkawashima |
Oct 29 2010, 11:07 PM
Post
#3
|
|
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Midtowner @ Oct 29 2010, 08:56 PM)  My 1973 914 2.0 has been in my family its entire life and is in original condition save for some bolt on parts such as 140 lb springs. For 36 years, I've always wondered why the car does not have the appearance group ..... Midtowner, if you have the original window sticker from the car, I am sure Tom T would be very interested in seeing it. In his "Legend of the 914S" thread, he states in message #42: "Steve Gaglione (Sahara Beige 73 2L in O&H "The Few, the rare...") recalled some late in the 73 MY which were not loaded with everything ...... I've never been able to verify that nor find any 73MY 2L window sticker with those extras not N/C or without the full AG+PG option lists, so I really don't know if they indeed sold any lesser equipped 73 2L's here." BTW, very nice looking car. |
|
|
|
| Midtowner |
Oct 30 2010, 12:39 AM
Post
#4
|
|
Ooooo! Group: Members Posts: 652 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 3,316 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(dlkawashima @ Oct 29 2010, 10:07 PM) QUOTE(Midtowner @ Oct 29 2010, 08:56 PM) My 1973 914 2.0 has been in my family its entire life and is in original condition save for some bolt on parts such as 140 lb springs. For 36 years, I've always wondered why the car does not have the appearance group ..... Midtowner, if you have the original window sticker from the car, I am sure Tom T would be very interested in seeing it. In his "Legend of the 914S" thread, he states in message #42: "Steve Gaglione (Sahara Beige 73 2L in O&H "The Few, the rare...") recalled some late in the 73 MY which were not loaded with everything ...... I've never been able to verify that nor find any 73MY 2L window sticker with those extras not N/C or without the full AG+PG option lists, so I really don't know if they indeed sold any lesser equipped 73 2L's here." BTW, very nice looking car. I hope I can find the Monroni. Will scan and post here if it is found. Thx. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
|
|
|
Posts in this topic
dlkawashima '73 2.0 with black bumpers & no vinyl sail panels? Oct 29 2010, 06:23 PM
tod914 Most 73's came fully optioned, but not all. B... Oct 29 2010, 07:02 PM 914Sixer Might be a stock 1.7 car that has been upgraded to... Oct 29 2010, 09:16 PM
Tom_T
My 1973 914 2.0 has been in my family its entire... Nov 3 2010, 12:21 AM PanelBilly In your family for 36 years and you're going t... Oct 29 2010, 10:13 PM Midtowner
In your family for 36 years and you're going ... Oct 30 2010, 12:38 AM dr914@autoatlanta.com Yes the factory made those cars. They had the swa... Oct 30 2010, 10:01 AM abayer1969 :D :agree: Except for the dual horn and lack of ... Oct 30 2010, 10:09 AM Niklas Both my cars are like that.
One is a -72 1.7 the o... Oct 31 2010, 03:49 AM 914Sixer Tom,
I will try to get the information posted lat... Nov 3 2010, 06:08 AM Tom_T
Tom,
I will try to get the information posted la... Nov 4 2010, 09:33 AM RobW Maybe it would be good to know the VIN or month of... Nov 3 2010, 05:04 PM dlkawashima
Maybe it would be good to know the VIN or month o... Nov 4 2010, 01:14 AM 914Sixer Late production number would explain a lot. They ... Nov 4 2010, 06:02 AM zig-n-zag Seems that I have one. Door jamb date is 4/73. I... Nov 4 2010, 05:47 PM |
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 29th May 2024 - 04:56 AM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.