To what countries was the 914 originally imported? |
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To what countries was the 914 originally imported? |
JeffBowlsby |
Feb 19 2004, 04:36 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Written sources and other proof says the 914 was officially imported to the following countries:
1. USA – obviously. Excellence was expected says approximately 60% of all 914s were sold in the USA 2. Germany – of course (but they weren't imported to Germany....) 3. Italy – I have seen 2 Italian 914 ads, and an Italian 914 Tech Spec book 4. Japan – A Japanese website says that several (maybe as many as 65) 914/6 and 20 1974 914 LE cars were imported there, surely there were many more standard 914s. The restorers guide depicts at least two Japan-only equipment items, a tach and sidelight marker lens, and I have a photo of a Japanese 914 door jamb sticker. 5. France – I have 2 French Sonauto ads 6. England – Crayford offered the RHD conversions 7. Australia – Crayford offered the RHD conversions 8. Canada – I have a photo of a 914 Canadian maintenance record 9. Sweden - Were’nt they the only country requiring the headlight washers and passenger convex mirrors? 10. Finland - I have seen a COA with a 'Finland equipment option' listed 11. The Netherlands - but no known proof. So is that it…just 10 countries plus Germany that we have proof of? But what about: Spain? Austria? Switzerland? |
Gustl |
Dec 1 2004, 11:57 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,524 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
While looking throug the "Caught by Camera" book today, I've found a picture with text, that says that even Portugal had a Importer:
QUOTE Top right, 914/6 GT, produced by the Porsche factory in April 1970 and delivered to the Portuguese Importers Messrs AS Motors Sociedade. This 914/6 GT was bought by its current American owner with 80 km on the clock, who still enters in vintage car races and wins. (Chassis number 9140431571. Engine number 640636, colour lemon yellow). info: 80 km = 50 miles Attached image(s) |
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