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914 Murena by Heuliez, A unique 914 proto for sale at Le Mans Classic |
pat4 |
Jun 24 2012, 08:10 AM
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Philippe Group: Members Posts: 78 Joined: 14-April 03 From: Bordeaux, France Member No.: 570 |
Hey !
Did you ever know that a french coachbuilder made a proto based on a pre-production 914-6 ? It was called "Murena" and it will be for sale at LeMans Classic this summer !!! Look at here PORSCHE 914 GARAGE - 914 Murene by Heuliez ... |
sixerdon |
Jun 24 2012, 09:09 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 466 Joined: 23-May 03 From: Dartmouth, MA Member No.: 731 |
FASCINATING!!
So, a pre-production prototype? The engine number matches the range for a '69T and the "serial number" closely matches the Karmann chassis numbering system for 1970 /6's beginning with 130 albeit it has 7 digits instead of 6. Looking at the additional photo's is an interesting interior and engine bay with the oil tank on the passenger side of the car. Thanks for posting Phillipe. Keep us posted on it's selling price! Don |
JeffBowlsby |
Jun 24 2012, 10:41 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,510 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Thats an interesting article about the history of this car, I had not seen those artist concept renderings before...looks like the clay model was not true to the renderings.
Be sure to look at the photos link at the bottom of the page...those photos are cool. George should pick this one up for the 914 museum. Sure glad VW-Porsche didn't buy into this... Will be interesting to hear how much this is sold for. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
SirAndy |
Jun 24 2012, 12:26 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,651 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Did you ever know that a french coachbuilder made a proto based on a pre-production 914-6 ? Yes. Yes, we did. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Interesting article, somehow the clay model looks better than the end result ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
pat4 |
Jun 24 2012, 12:44 PM
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Philippe Group: Members Posts: 78 Joined: 14-April 03 From: Bordeaux, France Member No.: 570 |
The expected value for the same is around 50.000 euros ($60,000) but there is no reserve for the auction.
I will be back to you with the final price and, may be, the name of the future owner. Share the link ! |
SirAndy |
Jun 24 2012, 01:50 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,651 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
FASCINATING!! So, a pre-production prototype? The engine number matches the range for a '69T and the "serial number" closely matches the Karmann chassis numbering system for 1970 /6's beginning with 130 albeit it has 7 digits instead of 6. Looking at the additional photo's is an interesting interior and engine bay with the oil tank on the passenger side of the car. I'd love to know the VIN of the car! If it is a prototype body, the VIN should follow the 914.xxx numbering of the other prototype cars. http://www.914world.com/specs/prototypes.php (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
johannes |
Jun 24 2012, 02:13 PM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
I don't think this car is so valuable. Its not that beautifull, it's a prototype (that means full of bugs)
Original pictures and english text here http://www.artcurial.com/fr/asp/fullCatalo...t=2138+++++213+ ... |
SirAndy |
Jun 24 2012, 02:32 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,651 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Looking at the additional photo's is an interesting interior and engine bay with the oil tank on the passenger side of the car. Actually, the image is flipped!!! You can clearly see the non-moveable passenger seat on the left and the moveable drivers seat on the right. Oil tank and battery are exactly where they are supposed to be, it's just that the image is flipped. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
SirAndy |
Jun 24 2012, 02:34 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,651 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Oil tank and battery are exactly where they are supposed to be, it's just that the image is flipped. Here you go: Attached image(s) |
sixerdon |
Jun 24 2012, 02:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 466 Joined: 23-May 03 From: Dartmouth, MA Member No.: 731 |
I was wondering about that.......but the clarity of the picture I was looking at wasn't as clear as the one you posted.
Now I feel at home......... Thanks, Don Looking at the additional photo's is an interesting interior and engine bay with the oil tank on the passenger side of the car. Actually, the image is flipped!!! You can clearly see the non-moveable passenger seat on the left and the moveable drivers seat on the right. Oil tank and battery are exactly where they are supposed to be, it's just that the image is flipped. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
wingnut86 |
Jun 24 2012, 09:16 PM
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...boola la boo boola boo... Group: Members Posts: 1,053 Joined: 22-April 10 From: South Carolina Member No.: 11,645 Region Association: South East States |
Looks like a Karman representative and an AMC engineer (aka "Pacer US") got together over a bottle of sour wine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif)
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VaccaRabite |
Jun 25 2012, 06:05 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,445 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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Mr.242 |
Jun 25 2012, 08:11 AM
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May your glass be smaller so it's always FULL! Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 10-June 08 From: Seattle Member No.: 9,160 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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JimN73 |
Jun 25 2012, 09:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 535 Joined: 6-October 07 From: Gig Harbor Member No.: 8,192 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Looks like a 1960 Ford Pinto!
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johannes |
Jul 9 2012, 06:01 AM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
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Jul 9 2012, 07:41 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,504 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Very French!
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sean_v8_914 |
Jul 9 2012, 07:45 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
i think it looks tres Citroen avec pinto/pacer
were all the pic old? are any of the pics current condition? |
jcambo7 |
Jul 9 2012, 08:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Thank god that it stayed a prototype...fugly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif)
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veltror |
Jul 10 2012, 05:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 928 Joined: 27-April 08 From: Potters Bar Herts UK Member No.: 8,978 Region Association: None |
The matra Bagheera looks simialr....
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Mike Bellis |
Jul 10 2012, 06:47 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Reminds me of this car...
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/hide.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/memimage.cardomain.com-10496-1341967680.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i93.photobucket.com-10496-1341967661.1.jpg) Here's on with a chick for posterity... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/media.caranddriver.com-10496-1341967811.1.jpg) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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