Nice article on 914/4s, in "Sports Car Market" |
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Nice article on 914/4s, in "Sports Car Market" |
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Aug 20 2005, 11:59 PM
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It's not your dad's 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,197 Joined: 17-October 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,256 Region Association: Northern California |
On Friday I went to the Concorso Italiano, a big Italian exotics car show that is put on the same weekend as the Laguna Seca Historics, Pebble Beach Concours etc. I'm just now checking out one of the freebies; a mag (new to me) called "Sports Car Market - an Insider's Guide to Investing, Values and Trends". Lo and behold on page 50 was a decent article on "The Second Coming of the 914-4". The author, Jim Schrager (anyone know him?), is basically saying that the 914 is where the 356 was about 10 years ago. It had some decent tips re: what to look for etc. and was very positive on the 914. Some quotes: "Be prepared for some long stares from those who don't know what it is as you motor around in your 914, as well as long, friendly discussions with former owners, of whom there are plenty." and "While the 356 has moved from daily-driver status to collectible and their prices have soared, the 914 has moved into position as the vintage car of choice, with a true period driving experience at an affordable price." I'll try to scan the article at work on Monday if anyone is interested. Since I'm a big Ferrari fan, I took a lot of pics too but I'm sure most would not be interested in seeing all that "Italian trash". Attached is one pic which I think we can all agree is worth posting.
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Maltese Falcon |
Aug 21 2005, 01:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,694 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
Tom, definitely scan/ post the article--it's a must read for me !
Back in 1997 when the 986 came out, a staff writer for the L.A. Times, Paul Dean, wrote up the article "Racy Boxster Makes the Heart Quicken" . In the article he takes you through some of his personal sports car observations, such as: "Although always considered puppy-cute, the Dino Ferrari of the 70's remains a reject amoung collectors because of its Fiat engine, seperated at birth from a washing machine" . I'll take a 246 "Chairs & Flairs" Dino anyday (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) Then Mr. Dean strikes a nerve: "Most potted histories of Porsche ignore the unfortunate 914 with its Volkswagen engine, most buyers are still in therapy." That sentence earned him a phone call from me , and I urged him to take a ride with me in the black car. He came away enlightened from our discussion--but wouldn't take me up on the ride (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) Too bad 914club didn't happen yet...he would have been served ; ) BTW, always a nice T & A show in Monterey ! Marty |
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