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 9 2016, 12:54 AM
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[/quote]. Still more fun to drive than just look at. Call me crazy and in no way is this meant to be disrespectful But isnt this green /6 to nice to drive As in it should be behind glass somewhere I know Thats not what these cars are all about But don't you worry about it when out in public or on the road , I got into my 914 so cheap that if something were to happen I'd be ok . I still love the car like it's priceless And i try to drive it as often and aggressive as possible But it's not actually as valuable as other examples ( this green /6 ) Back in '79-'80 we had it stripped and repainted to a very high standard at a shop near Aspen, then hauled it back our then home in Evergreen (near Denver) to reinstall the drivetrain. The next time the painter saw it, we were headed to the track at Woody Creek for PCA drivers ed. "If you're going to do that with it, why'd you have me do what I did?", the painter whined. "Merle,", I replied, "these things are cars. People shouldn't make bookends out of 'em." Three days later we left it with him to fix a lower panel after I lowered it down on a jackstand. Worst times in 45 years of ownership were the two extended periods when it just sat in the garage. Dollar values are just data points. To each his (or her) own, but I'll never understand relegating something with so much soul that has provided so many good times to a ledger sheet or a spot "behind glass." We treasure all the memories our -6 has provided over the last 90,000 miles. Best future would be to put another 90,000 on it. |
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