Porsche Logic, Who made this decision? Options

[Ansbacher]

I am mystified why Porsche made the decision NOT to design the 914 body with a fuel door to make fill-ups more convenient. When the '64 model of the Type 356 debuted, they bragged about the improvement of it having a fuel door. Six years later, when the 914 debuted, no fuel door, and we have been lifting our frunks at the gas station ever since (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) A step backward in my opinion.

Ansbacher

[SirAndy]

I like the fact that the fuel cap is secure behind a lock and one needs access to the inside of the car to get to the fuel inlet.
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[bbrock]

I like the fact that the fuel cap is secure behind a lock and one needs access to the inside of the car to get to the fuel inlet.
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Yes! Two things. The 914 was once again ahead of its time by having a locking gas cap BEFORE the 1973 Oil Embargo.

Also, you are thinking about this in the wrong era. When the 914 was new, your fuel tank was filled by a gas station attendant. Watching the attendant walk around the car several times searching for the gas cap even after you had popped the hood latch for them was priceless entertainment.

Also gone are the days when the grocery bagger brought your groceries out of the store with you and loaded them in your car. Again, the 914 proved its superiority. You'd have him load a few groceries in the trunk until he started to chuckle about what a stupid car you had that can't even handle a load of groceries. Then you'd walk around and pop open the frunk and blow his mind.

DAMMIT these are fun cars!