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> Staying true to its original livery, Strahle Auto Sport
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post Sep 11 2016, 01:50 PM
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After purchasing the M471 GT back in 2007, and many weeks of deliberation, I decided to restore it to how it looked when Erich Strenger first purchased the car from Strahle Porsche in Germany back in 1972 (as documented from many early photographs). This of course included adding the front and rear stripes, the Can-Am sticker in the rear window, the front (S-AU 3506) license plate and many other things. However, there has always been one fairly significant thing I didn't do for various reasons. Its the (Strahle Auto Sport) sticker that was on the front quarter panels just behind the wheel arches. (see black and white photo below)

Recently while talking to a concours judge that I highly respect. The subject of vintage Porsche race car livery came up. I told him about what I did with my car and that I neglected one detail because I really didn't want to put stickers on the body even though I did go with the stripes. He convinced me that if the early photos document that it had the stickers, then they should be on the car. He also said, "If you don't like it, you can always take it off".

The car is being shipped to New York in October for a private (invitation only) event. Some of the most prolific car collectors will be there and to be true to my narrative about restoring the car to its original livery, I decided to install the stickers. It will take a little time for me to warm up to it.... but....it is now that much closer to its original livery and that is pretty cool!

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post Sep 11 2016, 01:54 PM
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Photos of a Strahle Porshce 914-6 GT


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post Sep 11 2016, 01:56 PM
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That is one schweet looking car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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post Sep 11 2016, 02:15 PM
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Just installed a new Dansk 914-6 muffler too.


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post Sep 11 2016, 02:34 PM
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Looks really Bitchen Steve!

Good Luck at the NY Show too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

Too bad it wasn't ready for the last VT Parade.

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Sep 11 2016, 02:41 PM
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I love it. That car was always the inspiration for how I wanted my car presented.
It's perfect. Good luck at your exhibition.
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post Sep 11 2016, 02:46 PM
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Fits in perfectly.
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post Sep 11 2016, 02:54 PM
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I think it looks right nice! Good to see a teener in such nice condition, it will represent well.

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post Sep 11 2016, 03:27 PM
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I think it looks right nice! Good to see a teener in such nice condition, it will represent well.





^Ditto , very nice car and too cool to have such history associated with it!
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post Sep 11 2016, 04:02 PM
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You are living the dream Steve....looks great.
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post Sep 11 2016, 04:05 PM
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Not a fan of stickers but I agree this car needs to have them. Car looks perfect. Good luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Sep 11 2016, 04:49 PM
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Beautiful car.

Sexy standing still (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Sep 11 2016, 05:59 PM
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I say I like 'em!

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post Sep 11 2016, 06:01 PM
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Steve, the stickers look great and I am glad it was you who ended up with this car
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post Sep 11 2016, 06:36 PM
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Thanks guys. I appreciate your comments which confirm that it was the right thing to do. It took me over 9 years to make this decision and now I'm glad I did it. All I need now is Wolfgang's (Gustl) approval.
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post Sep 11 2016, 06:40 PM
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post Sep 11 2016, 06:50 PM
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I like the decals!
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post Sep 11 2016, 07:22 PM
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Looks great Steve.
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post Sep 11 2016, 07:39 PM
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I like the stickers. They are tasteful and correct.

Why doesn't have the right wheels on it?

(per the historical picture)
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post Sep 11 2016, 08:14 PM
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I like the stickers. They are tasteful and correct.

Why doesn't have the right wheels on it?

(per the historical picture)

That might take another 9 years (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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