914's as an investment, just a thought Options

[Howard]

I have been asked to write an article about car enthusiasts and would like to make the topic "914, Porsche's Ugly Duckling"

Have lots of stuff on the racing record. The car won everything in the under (and over) 2.0 GT class while the factory supported it, but want to spend more time on the 'fun factor' of the cars. Think about the lines of 'The last real Porsche'. After the 914, everything that came from them was heavier, more powerful, more expensive, and more gold chain than sports car.

Give me some ammo to use.
Edit: Here's something for you. Le Mans 1970. The 914 finished 6th and first in GT.
The cars that beat it were: 2 917's, 1 908, and 2 Ferrari 512's. If you could find any of these, they would be worth over $1,000,000 each and not be street legal. NARP my ass.

[KaptKaos]

Howard,

I am not sure if I should be pissed that you are writing an article like this or not. I don't know if I want you to clue anyone into the fun that we are having. If too many find out then it won't be as affordable anymore. Now, if you make me a sweetheart deal on Suzi, I "might" forgive you.

Anyway, I think that the 914 is the last "true" Porsche. Laugh if you will, but I always liked the 356s best of all. The 914 is aircooled, four cylinder, lightwieght and nimble, just like the original "giant killers" of the '50s - the 356s. The 914 is a natural evolution of the 356 to a mid-engined car. Sure the 550 and 904 were out there, but they are priced similarly to the CGT today (well, maybe not as bad).

So with the 914 you have all of the mechanical honesty of the original 356s, with a modern chassis and perfect balance. How could an enthusiast, a real enthusiast, not like this car?

Now, don't write that article or I will be forced to taunt you mercilessly.

- Joe