Winter Whoes, Winter driving, Really? Options

[Gunn1]

Knowing that back in the 70's when 914's were being sold and driven as daily drivers, I am sure there were those that drove them in the snow and ice during the winter months.

That being said ......is there anyone out there that used/drove the 914 in the Snow and snirt? Curious as to what they handled like and if they were a good winter car.

I have owned a few older beetles and Corvairs, these cars were very good in the snow and with a gas heater option you would never have to worry about being cold.

Never have had the opportunity to try a 914 in the snow, bur I bet it would be quite a rush....

[Tom_T]

Over the decade with mine as my DD 12/75 - 5/85, I went to the local SoCal mountains, Mammoth/June Lake & Tahoe CA/NV, Park City/Brianhead UT, Ashland OR, etc. many times every year & my 73 2L on stock 165HR15 tires & cable chains handled GREAT, but since no salt used there - the rust was not a problem for mine.

PS - they were not snow tires either!

But I did have rust from the water bottle leaks & battery acid on the tray over time at this point now, & had top side rust issues due to the lack of rust-proofing & the filler foam et.c holding water on the upper body eares near the sails & front cowl back in the day since 12/75 really. Fact of life with all pre-76 old Porsches (& 76 914s too)!

I never had much problem in the snow, but then for most of those ski trips I had both trunks full of luggage & gear for a biit of added weight on the rear drive & front steering wheels.

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Tom
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