Where and when, or "the way we were", or...., something from the 914 archives Options

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

Those in the picture can comment, but since they were "there", they can't participate in the "when and where" answer, (unless there is proof of memory loss; are you paying attention, Pat Garvey?)

And to keep it within 914 World parameters, any photo that you choose to post should have a 914 somewhere in the pic. Also, there should be some kinda hint where the event might have taken place, a geographic landmark, skyline, historic venue, or perhaps just the scope of the picture might hint at where and when. A picture of a flock of 914s on some indescript parking lot isn't what we're looking for here, unless they're gridded with with some 917s and RSKs with the Chicago skyline off in the distance.

First pic....

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

The venue doesn't look familier, the selection of 914s don't register in my memory, but since Pat Garvey is posting this, I'd venture to guess that this is the 1989 Great Lakes/Traverse City Parade.


Paul

[Pat Garvey]

The venue doesn't look familier, the selection of 914s don't register in my memory, but since Pat Garvey is posting this, I'd venture to guess that this is the 1989 Great Lakes/Traverse City Parade.


Paul

Correct! The ONLY time I ever trailered the 914. Lost first place to Cole Scrogham (ARRRGGGH!!) by .75 points. Wish I'd had his family's money to "create" something that was no more than hype. His car was nice, but it wasn't even halfway clean. He did lend me a much needed master cylinder, so I won't carp too much. Should have won that one! Don't mind being beaten fair & square, but this wasn't!

Great venue though. And the black cherries were in high season. Toured the upper penninsula wineries too - not bad wine & fun. It isn't Napa, but interesting & I'd do it again. Also saw the largest inland sand dune I've ever seen - must have been a hundred feet high! Yeah, Traverse City is a must-do for everyone.

Pat

BTW - was this an acceptable post for this thread?

Pat

[mrgreenjeans]

The venue doesn't look familier, the selection of 914s don't register in my memory, but since Pat Garvey is posting this, I'd venture to guess that this is the 1989 Great Lakes/Traverse City Parade.


Paul

Correct! The ONLY time I ever trailered the 914. Lost first place to Cole Scrogham (ARRRGGGH!!) by .75 points. Wish I'd had his family's money to "create" something that was no more than hype. His car was nice, but it wasn't even halfway clean. He did lend me a much needed master cylinder, so I won't carp too much. Should have won that one! Don't mind being beaten fair & square, but this wasn't!

Great venue though. And the black cherries were in high season. Toured the upper penninsula wineries too - not bad wine & fun. It isn't Napa, but interesting & I'd do it again. Also saw the largest inland sand dune I've ever seen - must have been a hundred feet high! Yeah, Traverse City is a must-do for everyone.

Pat

BTW - was this an acceptable post for this thread?

Pat

Pat

We agree whole heartedly on the Parade in Traverse City......the cherries were fantastic, the drives around the Sleeping Bear dunes, unreal. And the level of Concour Cars , quite exceptional.

Pam and I were there for the event in our 84- 944 and participated and trophied in several events, including the Sand Castle Construction !
Our contingent made a 356 speedster with a lady driver in it......Nord Stern ruled !

Our best efforts were in the drivers events, where Pam placed very well in class.

I remember the Concour event and Cole and his car, as well as yours. We did not compete that year, and had not yet obtained our teener, that we use now for show.
We have also found several more 944's since then and have added them to the grouping.
One an early 83 with LSD and track suspension, also having the hard to find factory Sport Seats. It is nearly identical to our 84 Guards Red Sport equipped car, as ordered and delivered thru Weissach.
Wish our 914 had the heritage associated with it that the two rarer 944's have, but these guys are all too fun in their own way. And since they were produced with factory rust courtesy of Karmann, the good ones are even more precious to obtain and hold onto.
You should be very proud of your car...it has the heritage that only too few are able to claim.
Here's to a better Parade effort and win for you this year in 2008 in NC !!!

Don

[Pat Garvey]

The venue doesn't look familier, the selection of 914s don't register in my memory, but since Pat Garvey is posting this, I'd venture to guess that this is the 1989 Great Lakes/Traverse City Parade.


Paul

Correct! The ONLY time I ever trailered the 914. Lost first place to Cole Scrogham (ARRRGGGH!!) by .75 points. Wish I'd had his family's money to "create" something that was no more than hype. His car was nice, but it wasn't even halfway clean. He did lend me a much needed master cylinder, so I won't carp too much. Should have won that one! Don't mind being beaten fair & square, but this wasn't!

Great venue though. And the black cherries were in high season. Toured the upper penninsula wineries too - not bad wine & fun. It isn't Napa, but interesting & I'd do it again. Also saw the largest inland sand dune I've ever seen - must have been a hundred feet high! Yeah, Traverse City is a must-do for everyone.

Pat

BTW - was this an acceptable post for this thread?

Pat

Pat

We agree whole heartedly on the Parade in Traverse City......the cherries were fantastic, the drives around the Sleeping Bear dunes, unreal. And the level of Concour Cars , quite exceptional.

Pam and I were there for the event in our 84- 944 and participated and trophied in several events, including the Sand Castle Construction !
Our contingent made a 356 speedster with a lady driver in it......Nord Stern ruled !

Our best efforts were in the drivers events, where Pam placed very well in class.

I remember the Concour event and Cole and his car, as well as yours. We did not compete that year, and had not yet obtained our teener, that we use now for show.
We have also found several more 944's since then and have added them to the grouping.
One an early 83 with LSD and track suspension, also having the hard to find factory Sport Seats. It is nearly identical to our 84 Guards Red Sport equipped car, as ordered and delivered thru Weissach.
Wish our 914 had the heritage associated with it that the two rarer 944's have, but these guys are all too fun in their own way. And since they were produced with factory rust courtesy of Karmann, the good ones are even more precious to obtain and hold onto.
You should be very proud of your car...it has the heritage that only too few are able to claim.
Here's to a better Parade effort and win for you this year in 2008 in NC !!!

Don

Don,

I REMEMBER that 356 sand castle vividly - have a pic of it somewhere too! Next to the Aspen (78) Parade, Traverse City was my favorite. I may have lost my class by .3 points in the concours, but I have to give Cole credit. The day before the concours, my master cylinder crapped out. While the wife took off looking brake fluid, and one of my friends was mopping up fluid before it could do too much damage, I was roaming from entrant to entrant, in hopes of finding a spare. Near the end of my seemingly worthless search, Cole popped up with a new 19mm unit! Told me good luck & to send him a replacement when I got a chance.

Yeah, he beat me fair & square the next day, by .3 points. If I had just not left the autocross tires on the car.........
Pat