What made you want to get a 914?, I will start Options

[burton73]

What made you want to get a 914?
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I will start.

I had friends with 911 and I got a 911. When I spun a bearing in my 73 911 my car was in the machine shop in Burbank, CA I went there for lunch on a regular basis.
One of the friends of the owner had a factory real 914-6 with a 3.0 in it. This was back in 1978 and this was not the norm for 914s

Well this friend gave me a ride back from the restaurant and I noted not only how his car seemed faster than my 911 but he was going around 50 miles per hour and he made a right turn. I thought we would crash but instead his car in Slot Like form just made the turn. Like on Rails like a fast ride in Disneyland.

After that I always wanted one. And when someone stole my 911, I got my first of many.

Bob B

[Freezin 914]

Bought a 74 911 targa in 99 when I lived at home, "life" hadn't happened yet. I was racing shifter karts, at the time most of my money went to that. Had to sell it so I could afford to buy my first house. Always thought I wanted a car with wide wheels and a huge wing. Then I grew up and started to appreciate all kinds of cars for what they are, not what I think they should be. I now love what most of us love, early 911's with or with out wings, narrow body, RS bodied. I had seen a few 914's in magazines, etc, never thought much of them........Over the years, I had grown to absolutely love them. In all forms! .Now, I love them more than any other car, that has ever existed! (except maybe a Singer in the gulf livery). I will always have a 914, Running or not, HA! These cars hold a special place in my life. They put a smile on my face every time I see one, a driver, parts car, concours. I cannot tell you how grateful I am to be on this forum, with guys that love these killer little cars as much as I do. I just wish I was more mechanically knowledgeable like you guys. Sincerely, thank each and every one of you!