 Yellow Premier Porsche-bodied 914 For Sale, In Helena, Montana |
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| FriarJohn |
 Mar 7 2005, 03:23 PM
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Non-914-Owner  Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 29-January 03 Member No.: 211 Region Association: None  |
It's rare to find a 914 in Montana in any condition. It's even more rare to find one in good shape and running. I've only seen one other since I moved back here seven years ago, and it was already spoken for by a club member. Good thing, too, because I would probably have sold my soul to the bank to get that car.
So what do I find this morning on the way to work? A 914 of indeterminate year with a Premier Porsche body kit, five spoke aluminum wheels (much like those pictured below), bright (nigh retina-rupturing) yellow, gigantic aluminum rear wing (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/barf.gif) and cheesy vinyl flame graphics (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/slap.gif). I peeked at the engine through the grill and it appears to be a stock engine, perhaps even with a single 2bbl Weber. So, its all looks and (likely) no-go. This is the first time I've seen this body kit in person and, while quite dated, it doesn't look nearly as bad as I'd always envisioned. Lose the graphics, lower it a bit, put nicer wheels on it and lose the wing and it could be a looker. A Chevy V8 conversion wouldn't hurt, either. I drove by the same location at lunch and it is indeed for sale. Not sure how much. Not really interested. Cars like this scare me. I'd be too paranoid about the quality of the work done on the body, especially after I saw what was underneath the bodywork of my first 914. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif) But if someone is interested I'd be happy to check it out and report back. Perhaps the workmanship is excellent. Anyway, in case you were wondering, below is what the kit looks like (not a pic of the actual car). I took a couple shots with my phone. If they're decent I'll upload them when I get home tonight. John P.S. Unrelated: 1. The good news is that I still actually fit in a 914 (even with the top on). Long, boring, health-related story. 2. The bad news is that our only local media blasting shop is closing. Ratz. (IMG:http://www.renegadehybrids.com/customer_files/gary_sagaert-914_b.jpg) |
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| SirAndy |
Mar 7 2005, 03:26 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,205 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
that looks more like the AIR kit ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) Andy |
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| FriarJohn |
Mar 7 2005, 03:43 PM
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Non-914-Owner Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 29-January 03 Member No.: 211 Region Association: None |
I could scan the original VW&Porsche article from the late 80s if you like. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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| Scott Carlberg |
Mar 7 2005, 04:17 PM
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Porsche MOTORSPORTS Group: Members Posts: 1,595 Joined: 17-April 03 From: Modesto, Ca Member No.: 580 |
the Front end certainly looks like an AIR-kit, but(t) certainly not the back end. Scan, scan away! |
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| URY914 |
Mar 7 2005, 06:56 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 126,349 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
NOT an AIR kit. Here a pic of another one.
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| FriarJohn |
Mar 7 2005, 06:59 PM
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Non-914-Owner Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 29-January 03 Member No.: 211 Region Association: None |
Yes. That's a much nicer example. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif)
What is it with that body kit and yellow? The vast majority are yellow (granted, from my subjective and limited experience). Second most popular color seems to be red. I think Jim Boemler had one (parts car, though) in white. I don't think I've ever seen one in black or silver or blue. |
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| FriarJohn |
Mar 7 2005, 10:03 PM
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Non-914-Owner Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 29-January 03 Member No.: 211 Region Association: None |
Good thing I didn't buy my new phone for the camera...
(IMG:http://friar.johnbedard.com/images/helena914side.jpg) (IMG:http://friar.johnbedard.com/images/helena914rear.jpg) |
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| SGB |
Mar 7 2005, 10:47 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
It looks like fun-
put some monster V-8 (maybe nitrous too) and go out popping wheelies! Wasn't there a Hot Wheels like this? (not really) |
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| red914 |
Mar 7 2005, 11:24 PM
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...i believe in coyotes and time as an abstract... Group: Members Posts: 862 Joined: 8-February 04 From: poulsbo, washington Member No.: 1,641 |
that car should be in Dino's driveway! once the parts car is gone, he'll have the room... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif)
then break out the powder blue and orange paint and have at it! |
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