Gary Walton's Emod 914-4: Is it still around? |
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Gary Walton's Emod 914-4: Is it still around? |
raynekat |
Jan 18 2015, 12:04 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I was just reminiscing about my old auto-x days and was thinking back to Gary Walton's amazing Porsche 914-4 that he used to terrorize SCCA E-mod with back in the 1980's.
I think he won something like 4 National Championships with that car. Super wide body with a built 2.5 four cylinder and if I remember correctly they did a lot of computer modeling to come up with the cage, etc. I Google'd this, but came up blank with any pics online. Does anyone know if Gary still has the car? Or if it even exists anymore? I remember some great write-ups possibly in the SCCA Sporscar magazine about it's build. Anyone out there have any interesting info or updates about this car? ps It was painted a menacing black with Garretson logo's I believe. |
sixnotfour |
Jan 18 2015, 10:40 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,430 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I was told it is along side of his garage under a cover ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
1:31 914 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk_HI_FKj84&NR=1 Attached image(s) |
ConeDodger |
Jan 18 2015, 11:00 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,584 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I spoke with him a few years back about a 914-6 he had for sale. He had it then.
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GaroldShaffer |
Jan 18 2015, 11:13 AM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,622 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
I was told it is along side of his garage under a cover ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) 1:31 914 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk_HI_FKj84&NR=1 Nice car. Love the camera mounted to the roll cage. Early version of GoPro (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
sixaddict |
Jan 18 2015, 12:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 800 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States |
His son Rich was involved with Jerry Woods Enterprises ...Sure he could tell you.
Got a "ride along" in that back in the day....He would instruct you on where to " hold on" so your hands weren't flailing about...Talk about "G's ". And a great guy to boot ! I was told it is along side of his garage under a cover ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) 1:31 914 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk_HI_FKj84&NR=1 Nice car. Love the camera mounted to the roll cage. Early version of GoPro (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
GeorgeRud |
Jan 18 2015, 07:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
That car was probably one of the cars that ignited my 914 obsession. Hope it's still in one piece and perhaps could be shown at Rennfest?
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raynekat |
Jan 18 2015, 09:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Any guesses to how much the car weighed?
And where can you get flares that huge in this day? The Sheridan Motorsports fiberglass bodywork looks much different than just GT flares that have been enlarged enormously. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Wonder what size wheels and tires that car ran? I'd love to try a replicate this car, but will need to learn much more about it first. I'm sure that 2.5 was a ticking time bomb of an engine. But very lightweight compared to a 911 based engine. Maybe putting out something over 200hp? Couple that with a car that weighed around 1500 lbs and you get a formidable combination for sure at the time. |
sixnotfour |
Jan 20 2015, 11:58 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,430 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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Chris Pincetich |
Jan 20 2015, 04:08 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) cool rims! |
mr914 |
Jan 20 2015, 06:24 PM
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914 Hillbilly Group: Members Posts: 576 Joined: 11-January 03 From: Lincoln NE Member No.: 131 Region Association: None |
I think the flairs were available from AIR. American International Racing.
They had a bunch of 914 bodywork in their day. That, or they were GT flairs with a bunch of widening... |
SirAndy |
Jan 20 2015, 06:59 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,634 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I was just reminiscing about my old auto-x days and was thinking back to Gary Walton's amazing Porsche 914-4 that he used to terrorize SCCA E-mod with back in the 1980's. Gary is still around as is his son Rich. I haven't been out at the track as much as i would like to but they both have been running a lot with PRC in the last few years. Last i saw Gary was at Thunderhill ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
robby750 |
Jan 20 2015, 07:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 646 Joined: 6-April 03 From: Lexington, Ky Member No.: 521 Region Association: South East States |
I was told it is along side of his garage under a cover ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) 1:31 914 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk_HI_FKj84&NR=1 GoPro cameras sure have come a long way! |
URY914 |
Jan 20 2015, 08:13 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,544 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
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