 Who is the oldest 914 owner and or driver known?, I think I have a winner, The 24th 914 that was built. |
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| bdstone914 |
 Feb 3 2017, 06:10 PM
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bdstone914  Group: Members Posts: 4,521 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319  |
Please tell us of the oldest person you know of that owns and or drives a 914.
Also the length of time the same car was owned. My possible winner is a 99 year old lady who bought her 1970 914 new in 1970 with original documentation showing it was the first 914 delivered in the U.S. She drove the car up to 4 years ago. Car is in Socal and been refreshed with new paint after sitting many years. Is in working driving condition with 86000 miles. With permission of the owner I may be able to post pictures. Silver car bone stock. Top that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Feb 3 2017, 06:21 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,506 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None 
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Unbelievable. Someone should organize an event and celebrate her life and 914 ownership.
Would love to know more about the car and even buy it if its for sale. |
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| Steve |
Feb 3 2017, 06:24 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,585 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California
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Is she from Pasadena? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| 914Sixer |
Feb 3 2017, 06:30 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,882 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Very Interesting !
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| Tom_T |
Feb 3 2017, 06:54 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Steve @ Feb 3 2017, 04:24 PM)  Yes, I understand she was Brian Wilson's inspiration! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Geez, I hope I'm still able to push a clutch pedal & drive mine in another 31 years! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) That would make this long drawn out storage/waiting & resto #2 of my 73 worthwhile, & with a chance of the value passing the resto cost! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Cheers to Her! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| Krieger |
Feb 3 2017, 07:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,710 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None
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| bdstone914 |
Feb 3 2017, 07:52 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,521 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Feb 3 2017, 06:21 PM) Unbelievable. Someone should organize an event and celebrate her life and 914 ownership. Would love to know more about the car and even buy it if its for sale. It came through another person who works at Pelican from the garage where the car there for final fixes after paint. I spoke with my boss who is going to talk to Wayne to see if he ( and she) is interested in an article on the car. The shop will have the car about another month and has agreed to take pictures of it. I want to get the permission of the owner before posting any detailed info. The son who is in his 60's is the one who got the car out and got all the work done. It will probably go back into resting in the garage according to the mechanic. Have no idea as to if they want to sell it. What might one value the first U.S 914 to be worth ? |
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| bdstone914 |
Feb 3 2017, 07:53 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,521 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(Steve @ Feb 3 2017, 06:24 PM) No and it is not parked in a rickety old garage, and it is not brand new shiny super stock Dodge. And I doubt she is mean. Not a 914 owner trait. |
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| SO.O.C914er |
Feb 3 2017, 08:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,246 Joined: 18-July 16 From: Mission Viejo Ca Member No.: 20,199 Region Association: Southern California |
She's not from Pasadena but just a kick off Route 66! haha. Cheers to this lady and cheers to Bruce for bringing this story to us. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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| rktmn247 |
Feb 4 2017, 12:25 AM
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Irish Green with GT envy! Group: Members Posts: 347 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Mililani, HI Member No.: 4,612 Region Association: None
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Only on 914 World.. I really like this forum!! Thanks for posting this.
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| EdwardBlume |
Feb 4 2017, 01:12 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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| mgp4591 |
Feb 4 2017, 03:26 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,372 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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QUOTE(Steve @ Feb 3 2017, 05:24 PM) Go granny, Go granny, Go granny, Go!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Feb 4 2017, 01:19 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,506 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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Would be curious to know what documentation could substantiate the claim: "first 914 delivered in the U.S."
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| Dave_Darling |
Feb 4 2017, 01:30 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,986 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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I knew a guy who had an early 914. Claimed it was the first one to be delivered to the West Coast. He insisted it had a 1600cc engine, though.
He passed a few years back. I should ping his son (who is now living in this area) and see if he knows what happened to the car. --DD |
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| billh1963 |
Feb 4 2017, 02:03 PM
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QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Feb 3 2017, 08:52 PM) QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Feb 3 2017, 06:21 PM) Unbelievable. Someone should organize an event and celebrate her life and 914 ownership. Would love to know more about the car and even buy it if its for sale. It came through another person who works at Pelican from the garage where the car there for final fixes after paint. I spoke with my boss who is going to talk to Wayne to see if he ( and she) is interested in an article on the car. With all due respect, forget Pelican. If this checks out, this should be passed on to PCA or even Porsche itself. This is a bigger story than a vendor website. |
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| rick 918-S |
Feb 4 2017, 04:36 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,458 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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QUOTE(billh1963 @ Feb 4 2017, 02:03 PM) QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Feb 3 2017, 08:52 PM) QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Feb 3 2017, 06:21 PM) Unbelievable. Someone should organize an event and celebrate her life and 914 ownership. Would love to know more about the car and even buy it if its for sale. It came through another person who works at Pelican from the garage where the car there for final fixes after paint. I spoke with my boss who is going to talk to Wayne to see if he ( and she) is interested in an article on the car. With all due respect, forget Pelican. If this checks out, this should be passed on to PCA or even Porsche itself. This is a bigger story than a vendor website. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| 11tenths |
Feb 4 2017, 04:50 PM
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Ve get too soon old, und too late schmart Group: Members Posts: 142 Joined: 11-October 12 From: Islip, Long Island, NY Member No.: 15,026 Region Association: North East States
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Paging Pete Stout, is there a Pete Stout in the building? |
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| Mike Fitton |
Feb 4 2017, 05:16 PM
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QUOTE(11tenths @ Feb 4 2017, 02:50 PM) 000 Paging Pete Stout, is there a Pete Stout in the building? +1 |
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| bdstone914 |
Feb 4 2017, 11:09 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,521 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ Feb 4 2017, 05:16 PM) QUOTE(11tenths @ Feb 4 2017, 02:50 PM) 000 Paging Pete Stout, is there a Pete Stout in the building? +1 I agree. At this point I was contacted by a fellow emoloyee to help the mechanic find a good e brake b handle. I dont know what the owners interest is regarding a story. |
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| Coondog |
Feb 5 2017, 07:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California
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Here's my 81 year old Dad taking his Great Grandson out for a ride in my 914. Car was parked at there house in Arz for about 6 months, he and my mom took it out for a spin every Sunday. He can't wait for the 6 to be installed, I may never get my car back.....
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