914 purity poll, where do you stand? Options

[kermit]

I'm one of those Porsche purists, really particular about all the little details. I drive the crap out of my car, but I still make sure it has the correct nuts and bolt, so the concours judges don't give me any lip. I notice a lot of radically modified 914s here, just wanted to get a sense of how everybody feels.

[dan10101]

I like um all (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Heavy Metal, Rock, Country, Pop, Alternative, Clasiscal they all have their place.

Cars, as long as they are built safely and the owner/driver likes the car, then I'm happy. What others think should not dictate what you drive. I don't want to drive what everyone else is driving.

There are 2 red 944 turbos in my town of 200k. They both sit in my driveway. One is virtually stock (for now), the other is a used and abused hot rod. The third "Porsche" in our family sits in the garage since it's missing a window. It's not anything Ferry would approve of. We didn't build it for him. The SBC made the car fun again for us. And so far no one in the PCA has thumbed their nose at us.

Do I like a perfect concours restored 914 4 or 6? Yes, it brings back memories of days past. Would I own one? No, because I know I wouldn't keep it stock. I'll leave it to those who will care and appreciate them for what they are.

Let's see, which cars I would own and leave stock...
69 427 Corvette
65 427 Cobra
A handful of other muscle cars.
2005 Z07 - Na scratch that one, I'd change something.

Saw a great Rides show on 'Rat Rods'. They built up a Model T. Running train and some body work, no top or interior to speak of. By their standards it was done. Even took it to a car show. If we thought like they did, Andrews car would be done. We don't though, Andrew will finish his and it will be a head turner. Until then, it's Rat Rod 914...

I've bored you all enough...