Documentation, Documentation presentation at a Concours event Options

[Jasfsmith]

I'm interested in hearing from those in the know on whether any vehicle documentation (ie. COA, sales sticker, maintenance slips) is presented at a judging. If so to what extent (should it be the original or a facsimile) and how (dump it on the ground, stuff it in the glove box or lay it out in the trunk.)

[Pat Garvey]

You should have nothing in the car that wasn't in the car when delivered. Owners manual is expected to be there, but no floor mats, signs or any other papers. If the judges have questions, you must be there to respond. Maintenance records mean nothing to them. Window stickers or COA are fine to have in your posession, but would only be helpful if you had something unusual associated with your car, say optional paint-to-sample paint.

Your usually given instructions as to how to display your car. Some events want spare and tools to be displayed outside the car, others don't. The instructions will almost always tell not to display for sale signs, trophies (really tacky!), or any form of doumentation.

For the most part, the people judging your car(especially PCA) are experts on the 914 models. But, they are not perfect. If you have something untypical on your 914, be prepared to explain it or lose points. Dealer installed options, with the exception of a/c, stripes, radio are going to lose points for you. I had dealer installed chrome wheels on for my first concours & got gigged for them. I still won, but the wheels came off for any subsequent concours.

If you have a very early 914 with appearance group items not matching the specs, be prepared to answer for them. The PCA judges are aware of the "whatever is in the bin" approach to the early appearance group option, and, though they may question you about it, will usually understand your explanation.

Good luck & enjoy yourself!