Real 914S, Proof of the "S" existence Options

[Vietnam6871]

I got lucky and found this in a dealership in Florida that didn't know what thay had. I have an original brochure that shows my car exactly including the "S" being separately mounted with different holes than the "2.0" insignia. I have seen copies of the S but they are fake. The "S" is attached to the "914' and that never existed. There are no signs of holes for the mounting of "2.0' , only the existng holes that hold the 'S" in place. So,I have a totally rust free Sunflower Yellow "S". The trans has been completely rebuilt (smoother than the original rebuilt in my early 65 911) and the stroker original block is going back in at about 2.3 liters and 145hp. At the end of this month, I will be driving a "real" 914S.

[wonkipop]

got curious. oh O.



pulled down the library i had in a box.
looked through this. one of the old brooklands collection books of contemporary motoring magazine reprints.
some of you probably have it.
had these for 40 years.

reprint of popular imported cars article 1973. pg54
new 2.0 914.
test car = early car from first batch of a 1000 or so with vinyl screen pillars.
(not the factory publlcity shot but other photo with door open, hard to tell for sure,
but looks like sheen reflection off black pillar, but it is a fuzzy old repro).





you need a magnifying glass.




no 2.0 badge. just 914.
guy who left his anecdote on BAT had a good memory!
dunno if this was common knowledge with you history buffs.
@JeffBowlsby @davep

but......not an S badge there. just blank. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)