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How long did you have to wait for the right 914?, Tell your story |
SavingManuals |
Jan 31 2021, 08:51 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 100 Joined: 5-January 21 From: Metro Detroit Member No.: 25,044 Region Association: None |
Maybe you knew of a specific car or you were just wishing one would hit the market that checked the right boxes for you.
What's your story? I know I'm not the only one who loves a good car story! |
Rufus |
Feb 8 2021, 12:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 8-April 06 From: Central NC Member No.: 5,840 Region Association: None |
My story isn’t awesome like those involving girlfriends / future wives, etc. But it might compete for honors in the “why the heck did it take so long?!?” category.
In the mid-late ‘80’s while driving at night on an urban interstate, a 914 passed me at a pretty high speed, then braked hard to take the upcoming hairpin exit. That planted the idea of a hotrod 914/6. (Had to be real -6.) In early 2004 I (foolishly ... you’ll see) bought a 914/6 rolling chassis sight unseen from an individual I trusted after just recently buying a ‘67 911S from him. Then life got in the way big time while the rolling chassis waited at Rothsport. When things finally resolved in 2018, I bought ... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...20&t=331888 The idea was to combine much of its running gear, suspension, etc. with the 914/6 rolling chassis. I flew to the west coast and drove it to Rothsport. Because of the distance involved (San Francisco to Oregon) and driving an unfamiliar car, I chose to just cruise along calmly and not tempt fate. Another major setback appeared early last year after stripping the rolling chassis ... severely rusted ... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...=2&t=349520 At age 70 I decided not to pursue a lengthy project, and to buy this 914/6 instead when it appeared last summer ... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...20&t=346147 So the 914/6 rolling chassis was sold in November, and the ‘74 -6 conversion rolling chassis is for sale ... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...20&t=347745 After waiting 30+ years, how do I like driving a 1970 914/6 (w/ 2.7l RS spec engine)? By now I’ve owned “two and a half” 914/6’s for a total of almost 20 years. (To be fair, I have enjoyed a number of fun cars / projects during my “wait” ... a 944T, a 911 Turbo, rebuilding / restoring two 1960’s Corvettes, building an ERA Cobra, etc, etc.) But the answer is ... I.still.don’t.know. After spending 4-5 months at Rothsport for work I commissioned, the 1970 914/6 is in North Carolina. I’ve waited more than 2 months for the NC DMV to process my title and registration thanks to Covid (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif). Still waiting :/ ... Bob |
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