what were they thinking when they designed the 9 *1*4, i sure they didnt foresee its cult following or sickness as is said |
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what were they thinking when they designed the 9 *1*4, i sure they didnt foresee its cult following or sickness as is said |
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Jan 7 2016, 05:40 PM
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So when these cars came out what was there so called segment
I know it's said that it's the 912 replacement And Karmin ghia replacement But was this thing really made as just a fill in car . I personally use it as many things , it fill many roles well not something we usually associated with a small 2 seater It may be the 2nd best handling car around No.1 , 944 But how was it marketed and presented to the motoring public when it came out .Obviously it was not marketed as buy this car and it will still be cool 35 years later. And was it designed to handle really well (for a car with normal tires ) Or was that just a by product of superior german manufacturing and execution. In all honesty the 912 and karmen ghia are Pretty big shoes to filll And a teener does it well But would I be correct to assume a 914 (not wild conversion) with the same power As a 911 would be the faster or quicker car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
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Jan 7 2016, 11:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 141 Joined: 18-January 15 From: Grand Junction CO Member No.: 18,337 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Maybe this'll help.
We bought a brand new 1970 914-4 just as soon as we could when they first came out. Got rid of an Impala and a Beetle to do it and settled on a '49 Jeepster as its stablemate for our second car as newlyweds. Here's why. I'd wanted a sports car for a while after having owned both '54 and '55 Corvettes. The 914 was affordable, technologically advanced with its mid-engine layout, economical, had plenty of trunk space, a removable top and, maybe as important as all that, was the only sports car my 6'3" body could fit in with the seat up a notch from full back. And it looked "different" in a clean and classy way. One year and about 30,000 miles later, the dealership talked me out of it during a dock strike when they didn't even have a demonstrator or one to put in the showroom. I looked at a used '69 911E first and almost bought it. Then they showed me three brand new 914-6s way in the back of the garage they hadn't been able to move. All the original decision points plus a power boost made the choice easy. 45 years and about 90,000 miles later we've completed the latest cosmetic refurbishment and a 2,300 mile shakedown cruise, the first of four bucket list drives to all four corners of the continental U.S. Next one comes up in May and might even include the WCR. Still more fun to drive than just look at. |
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Jan 8 2016, 02:14 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,632 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Maybe this'll help. We bought a brand new 1970 914-4 just as soon as we could when they first came out. Got rid of an Impala and a Beetle to do it and settled on a '49 Jeepster as its stablemate for our second car as newlyweds. Here's why. I'd wanted a sports car for a while after having owned both '54 and '55 Corvettes. The 914 was affordable, technologically advanced with its mid-engine layout, economical, had plenty of trunk space, a removable top and, maybe as important as all that, was the only sports car my 6'3" body could fit in with the seat up a notch from full back. And it looked "different" in a clean and classy way. One year and about 30,000 miles later, the dealership talked me out of it during a dock strike when they didn't even have a demonstrator or one to put in the showroom. I looked at a used '69 911E first and almost bought it. Then they showed me three brand new 914-6s way in the back of the garage they hadn't been able to move. All the original decision points plus a power boost made the choice easy. 45 years and about 90,000 miles later we've completed the latest cosmetic refurbishment and a 2,300 mile shakedown cruise, the first of four bucket list drives to all four corners of the continental U.S. Next one comes up in May and might even include the WCR. Still more fun to drive than just look at. you need to bring that car out to the RRC 2016 in ridgeway!!! |
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