914 at UK Boxster launch, Beautifully restored /6 |
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914 at UK Boxster launch, Beautifully restored /6 |
richardL |
Nov 29 2004, 12:38 PM
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Last week several of the main UK delaerships held receptions to officially launch the 2005 Boxster there. They had a collection of nice cars - C-GT, 356, 908 and this stunning 914/6. Funny thing was that many of the Porsche mechanics had never seen a 914 up close and they put it up on the lift to take a closer look.
This car, which has just been finished, was the original UK press demonstration vehivle back in 1970, so it started its life at these very same dealerships. Attached image(s) |
richardL |
Nov 29 2004, 12:39 PM
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Cocktails and cars...
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richardL |
Nov 29 2004, 12:40 PM
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richardL |
Nov 29 2004, 12:40 PM
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in West London
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richardL |
Nov 29 2004, 12:41 PM
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davep |
Nov 29 2004, 12:42 PM
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So Dave can start to drive it again after all these years. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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richardL |
Nov 29 2004, 12:45 PM
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He drove it 160 miles, but is still waiting for a last document before he can take it across the borders into Holland. Should be able to take it home in about 3 weeks. He was pretty nervous pulling out onto the A4 traffic with a cold engine in Chiswick after not driving it for 13 years!
It now has Mike Mueller bearings and is very nice to drive apparently. R |
Mueller |
Nov 29 2004, 12:56 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
WOW, what a beautiful car....I'm very honored and am currently flush with excitment knowing some of my parts are on that car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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boxerboy |
Nov 29 2004, 02:37 PM
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boxerboy Group: Members Posts: 26 Joined: 12-June 04 From: Lone Tree, CO Member No.: 2,194 |
Great looking /6. Funny place to put the steering wheel on a UK demo vehicle though!
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smdubovsky |
Nov 29 2004, 03:27 PM
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Porsche never made a RHD 914 so it makes perfect sense to have a LHD press vehicle;) (I just happened to be reading "Excellence was expected" last night) There was a company that converted some at a pretty healthy premium (I seem to remember ~40/yr @ $1500ea - but dont quote me, check the book). The steering column was easy due to porsches use of a collapsable linkage, but they had to fabricate the dash and seats from scratch (were using the early non-sliding passenger seat).
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Trekkor |
Nov 29 2004, 03:36 PM
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Jacco |
Nov 29 2004, 03:44 PM
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Designated Dutchman Group: Members Posts: 194 Joined: 23-February 04 From: the Netherlands Member No.: 1,703 Region Association: Europe |
Hey all,
If you cannot stop watching this car, there are lots of pictures (also of the restoration) and articles of this beautiful 6 on his own site: check it out also some very nice shots of the red 914/8 on there have a look it's worth it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) greets Jacco de Haan Delft, NL |
Joe Bob |
Nov 29 2004, 06:33 PM
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QUOTE(smdubovsky @ Nov 29 2004, 01:27 PM) Porsche never made a RHD 914 so it makes perfect sense to have a LHD press vehicle;) (I just happened to be reading "Excellence was expected" last night) There was a company that converted some at a pretty healthy premium (I seem to remember ~40/yr @ $1500ea - but dont quote me, check the book). The steering column was easy due to porsches use of a collapsable linkage, but they had to fabricate the dash and seats from scratch (were using the early non-sliding passenger seat). SMD Crawford did the RHD conversions.... |
Jeroen |
Nov 29 2004, 06:42 PM
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Wow!!! Dave's car really turned out absolutely stunning (serious understatement)
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richardL |
Nov 29 2004, 09:56 PM
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I have about 50 more detail shots, but I'm sure Dave will post them on his website.
The paint is absolutely perfect - there is a shot of a 356 reflected in the paint and its stunning. Barry Curtis did a great job (I don't recall who painted it though). Attached image(s) |
richardL |
Nov 29 2004, 09:58 PM
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and there were some 'other' cars there as well...
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richardL |
Nov 29 2004, 10:00 PM
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richardL |
Nov 29 2004, 10:01 PM
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Jeroen |
Nov 30 2004, 05:18 AM
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I just mailed Dave to congratulate him with the results.
He invited me to come over and check out the car as soon as he's got it in Holland Can't wait! |
Gustl |
Nov 30 2004, 06:29 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,503 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
Wow, that's exactely what I consider as my personal DERAMCAR (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
But, did anybody recognize that the car has got a wrong rear bumper? It's a model year 1970, so the rear bumper should have the sharp edges around the licence plate area, as shown at the old pic: (IMG:http://home.planet.nl/~fagan001/DGU914H/1970__03__Whitsun_Crystal_Palace_as_Course_Car.jpg) Here's the newly restored one with the 1971+ bumper: (IMG:http://home.planet.nl/~fagan001/DGU914H/2004__16__Barry_Curtis.JPG) Anyway, highly desirable ... Gustl |
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