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What made you want to get a 914?, I will start |
burton73 |
Sep 3 2017, 07:21 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,537 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
What made you want to get a 914?
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I will start. I had friends with 911 and I got a 911. When I spun a bearing in my 73 911 my car was in the machine shop in Burbank, CA I went there for lunch on a regular basis. One of the friends of the owner had a factory real 914-6 with a 3.0 in it. This was back in 1978 and this was not the norm for 914s Well this friend gave me a ride back from the restaurant and I noted not only how his car seemed faster than my 911 but he was going around 50 miles per hour and he made a right turn. I thought we would crash but instead his car in Slot Like form just made the turn. Like on Rails like a fast ride in Disneyland. After that I always wanted one. And when someone stole my 911, I got my first of many. Bob B |
falcor75 |
Sep 4 2017, 11:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,579 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia |
Reading all these answers makes me feel like I'm the youngest guy in here...and I'm 42 ?
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kgruen2 |
Sep 4 2017, 11:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 22-February 15 From: Prescott, Az. Member No.: 18,459 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Owned a Euro Spec 914-6 while stationed in Italy overseas I could not bring back, owned a 1970 VW bug, owned a 2000 Porsche 996. I wanted simple and fun with my 914 again. Granted, many years have passed since I owned my 914-6 in 1990.....but traded wanted some of my youth back. The 914 checks all the boxes for me and fun box also. For speed, I have have the custom SC Stang pulling 750HP. With the 914, not about speed, comfort....just a feeling. Hard to explain. Time machine for me. Funny thing is mechanics forgot how to work on older cars now. When were you stationed in Italy? I was stationed in Vicenza from late '69 to mid '70, and in Livorno from mid '70 to early '71. That's where I learned to appreciate Porsches. A Carabaneri I worked with said the 911 was a "bella Machina". Imagine that, from the land of Ferraris and Lamborghinis. |
carking1996 |
Sep 5 2017, 05:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 15-September 16 From: Ohio Member No.: 20,399 Region Association: North East States |
Reading all these answers makes me feel like I'm the youngest guy in here...and I'm 42 ? Nope. I'm 21. Pretty young here. But I sure there might still be younger (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
mb911 |
Sep 5 2017, 06:29 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,871 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
My dad always had fixer upper Porsches while I was growing up including 4 356s, 2 912s 1 914 1 924turbo (great car by the way) and then later on he had another 356 and a boxster.. I liked the 914 the most of his bunch.. It was open topped and unloved by so many I felt it was my duty to show some love.. So this is my 3rd 914 have had a 911 turbo, 964, 74 911, a couple 912s and the 914s are the best driver cars.. My biggest concern is seating position once I get it all running.
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sb914 |
Sep 5 2017, 07:01 AM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,314 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California |
Because there badass! So I got two. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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mepstein |
Sep 5 2017, 08:02 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,305 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Because I like the pain. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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SirAndy |
Sep 5 2017, 11:19 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
So what made it stick for you? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Never liked the 914 much growing up. I always wanted a Guards Red 911 Turbo with the big whale tail. One day in 2000 i was driving to my storage unit in San Rafael which took me past Hi-Tec Automotive. They always had the odd Porsche for sale in the lot and on that day, there was a Guards Red 914 with wide fender flares. I stopped on my way back from the storage place and took it for a test drive. The car had a tired 1.8L in it that barely came back to life and there was standing water behind the seats because they had left it out in the rain with a fallen down window. Gave the car a good beating on the freeway and it finally opened up and started running well. Came back the next day with cash in hand and took it home. At the time, i wasn't even looking for a car ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
GaroldShaffer |
Sep 5 2017, 12:08 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,623 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
In 1995 was in my 8th year of a on again off again relationship. We were only a one week away from getting married when I came to my senses and realized this was not going to work so I called off the wedding (and the relationship).
So after buying "us" a house, lost deposits, and other wedding expense you can't get back I was having a "poor me" moment. Always wanted a 911, but was not in the best $$ position to buy a nice used one (really wanted this 80 911SC) so decided I could afford a "newer" 944. Seen an ad for a 88 944 for sale and made arrangements to go look at it. When I got there this guy also had a black 73 914 2.0. I had no idea what they were. I asked if it was for sale also and was told "everything is for sale". I never even looked at the 944. I took the 914 for a drive and was hooked. Made the deal and the rest is history as they would say. |
mmichalik |
Sep 5 2017, 01:31 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 700 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
For me, it started in the late 70's, early 80's, when I was 9 or 10 with the Porsche 914 and BMW's 2002. My father had a body shop in town and we would see all sorts of cars.
The BMW fascination came about when one of his vendors / guy he worked with a lot would bring his highly modified 2002's into the shop for paint and body work. The 914 infatuation happened because I used to see quite a few of them in Del Mar, California, when we would head down there to go to the beach. When ever I see one now, I instantly think back to overcast beach mornings on the coast. Great memories. It will be awesome when I can drive my own down there on those overcast beach days. When I was able to talk my mechanic out of his 2002, I bought it immediately. When I found a friend of mine that had a 914 that he was selling, I snatched it up as quickly as I could. Both cars are a labor of love. The 914 is going through a very heavy refresh / restoration from bumper to bumper. I can't wait until I get to drive it. Once it's running, I'll put 100k miles on it, like have have with my BMW, while the 2002 goes through it's restoration. I have to say that I'm glad I have a wife that supports all of my hair-brained schemes. Just hope she doesn't ever go through the receipt folders for either of the cars. I might have some explaining to do. |
EdwardBlume |
Sep 5 2017, 01:45 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Dad bought my car 40 years ago. Sitting in the passenger seat nailed it for me. Hard to admit its spent more time in disrepair than on the road, but that's just the way it is....
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Justinp71 |
Sep 5 2017, 02:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,583 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None |
My uncle had a 1969 911s back in the 70's and convinced my mom to buy a 914. Well when I was a kid we used to ride around in it. When she decided to get a new car she put the 914 in storage for when I turned 16. Once I turned 16 my uncle found another 914 that was autocross ready for less than what it would cost to get my mom's old 914 on the road. So we bought that 914 20 years ago and that is the one I have today. |
worn |
Sep 5 2017, 04:40 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,156 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
referring to the flat-4 - 'sounds like a sheet metal stamping plant behind your head'. The one point where the 911 excels. I remember seeing these new cars in Seattle, when I grew up in Montlake. They had great vibrant colors and were headed to the slopes with Head skis on the racks. Which doesn't explain why the first Porsche I bought was a 911. What does make sense is my '72 sounds and drives better with a transplanted engine from a 911. oh yeah, as they say. |
mgphoto |
Sep 5 2017, 05:15 PM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,339 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
It was 1979, a porsche for VW money!
What else can I say. I was used to VW's for porsche money!! |
Freezin 914 |
Sep 5 2017, 06:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 871 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Wisconsin Member No.: 17,687 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Bought a 74 911 targa in 99 when I lived at home, "life" hadn't happened yet. I was racing shifter karts, at the time most of my money went to that. Had to sell it so I could afford to buy my first house. Always thought I wanted a car with wide wheels and a huge wing. Then I grew up and started to appreciate all kinds of cars for what they are, not what I think they should be. I now love what most of us love, early 911's with or with out wings, narrow body, RS bodied. I had seen a few 914's in magazines, etc, never thought much of them........Over the years, I had grown to absolutely love them. In all forms! .Now, I love them more than any other car, that has ever existed! (except maybe a Singer in the gulf livery). I will always have a 914, Running or not, HA! These cars hold a special place in my life. They put a smile on my face every time I see one, a driver, parts car, concours. I cannot tell you how grateful I am to be on this forum, with guys that love these killer little cars as much as I do. I just wish I was more mechanically knowledgeable like you guys. Sincerely, thank each and every one of you!
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ClayPerrine |
Sep 5 2017, 06:50 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,498 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
In 1985, I was friends with a guy who was into SCCA racing. I was a drag racer, but he slowly got me hooked. So I decided to buy a sports car. In his apartment parking lot there was a 1979 924 that was for sale. I ended up buying it.
I took it to an SCCA AX at Fair Park in Dallas. My friends were supposed to go, but they were too hung over to even get out of bed. So I went alone. While I was there, I noticed an orange Porsche, so I decided to take a look. Turns out it was owned by a woman. By the time the event was over, I had gotten my clock cleaned by the little orange Porsche. So I asked her out on a date. Spend the whole of the first date in the passenger seat staring at a fogged over passenger side windshield. 3 years later, we drove home in that same little orange Porsche. Yes it was, and still is a 914. 32 years later, we are prepping to drive the same little orange Porsche to Georgia for Okteenerfest. During that time, I sold the 924 at a loss, bought my own 914 and really got hooked. I almost skipped going to that autocross in Fair Park. Looking back, I am glad I went. |
struckn |
Sep 5 2017, 07:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,069 Joined: 9-November 11 From: South Central York Pennsyvania Member No.: 13,764 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Way back in early '70s after I got out of the Navy I Autocross'd a Gremlin X V8 in E Stock. Did well with it but the fasted Bad Ass Car was a 914-6 that was in Modified set up for Auto X. It was what I really wanted but could not afford. Then there was a Girl Friend with a 914-4. Sold the Gremlin and I bought a used 72 240Z. I wished I still had one but were do you find one these days in decent shape. So, I bought a '68 AMC AMX it.Years later I bought anther 2 seater that I still have, a '68 AMC AMX two seater. and it's a Show Car. Still wanting a true Sports Car I saw a '74 914-4 a few years back, all the stars aligned, and I finally got a Porsche, the one I always wanted. It far exceeded my expectations, had some of the better qualities of all the other cars but is Unique and in a Class of it's own, IMO. It's more fun to drive than any car I've owned not the fastest, not a daily driver for me, it's 100% for fun, it always makes me smile, never disappoints.
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914 RZ-1 |
Sep 5 2017, 07:21 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 683 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
I hate to admit it, but it was the typical midlife crisis. I really like my wife, so I got a car. I wanted a simple and cheap car that was fun to drive. It had to be a stick shift, and I wanted one I could work on, even thought I don't know much about cars. I wanted to learn, so I asked a friend and he had one, so he recommended it. He also helps me work on it.
When I brought it home, my lovely wife looked at me and said: "It stinks, it's ugly, it's a piece of shit and I hate it", then turned around and walked in the house. She's warmed up a bit since then. My goal is to get her to ride in it with me. |
IronHillRestorations |
Sep 5 2017, 08:30 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,724 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
1978, after a girl pulled out in front of my Opel GT and totaled it; I started shopping for a car and came up on a white appearance group '74 1.8 with steel wheels. I'd always liked the 914, and hadn't drove one until then. Four months later, and after putting new SSI's on it, it was a victim of the winter of '79. Got a Datsun 200SX, which was a nice car, but not close to a 914. Four months after that I found another 914, and sold the Datsun. I kept that for 15 years, and restored it twice. I only sold it because I had a wide body 914 that I ended up putting a 3.0 into, that was 1993 long before 6 conversions were so common. I have a few 914's (none roadworthy) but unfortunately the only ones I drive belong to customers, and have to get my Porsche fix with a '91 Targa.
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RickS |
Sep 6 2017, 09:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None |
Forgot to mention that before I got the 914 I had a 72 911T targa, which was great to drive with the top off on our the few warm summer evenings (Seattle). Had to sell it because I was laid off and couldn't afford it's incessant demands for $500 bills.
10 years later I was taken for a drive in a 914 I will never forget. I was visiting a local indy Porsche shop who used to work on my 72 and there was a beautiful signal orange 914-6 converted with a 2.7 RS MFI and front oil cooler and limited slip. Talked to the owner about it and he asked if I wanted to go for a quick ride. I jumped at the chance and he said I better buckle up. OMG the acceleration was lightning quick which was cool but what really knocked my sox off was power sliding that car through the corners. He would blast into a corner at what I thought was an insane speed and the car just hung in there, would start to slide, he would nail the throttle and off we would exit like shot from a gun. It put my old 911 to shame and also convinced me I had to get one. |
amfab |
Sep 6 2017, 10:31 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 393 Joined: 17-May 16 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 20,004 Region Association: None |
My Father was always into Porsches, He had a 356 when I was too young to remember, a 76 turbo and a 78 SC. So I had been around them growing up.
My first car was a Thing (181) at 16. Got my license suspended for 6 mo. so I sold the 181, took the money 6 mo. later to by a used Ghia convertible. On the way to the lot, I passed another lot with a 73 green 2.0 for a couple hundred more. Bought it, and loved it. A neighbor had a ‘68 911L Targa. He was selling the 2.0 and putting a 2.4 in, so I bought the motor, found an oil tank and was on a way to a conversion. Before the neighbor put the 2.4 in he found a good deal on an SC so he bought that and offered me the 911L roller and would put the motor back in. So I sold the 914 and got into a 911. I drove the L for a few years and it was cool, but I always missed the 914. Later I bought an ‘84 Carrera Targa and drove that for 18 years until I sold it and bought a 993 Targa. All the while I missed the 914. So the 993 was in the shop for a rebuild last year and I was renting a Fiat 500 and I was thinking, maybe I should pick one of these up for around town to keep the mileage down on the 993.Then I though to myself WTF? Buy a Fiat? Why not pick up the car you miss so much? So I did. Now I am driving the 993 to the metal supply store to pick up 18 ga every few weeks to repair what was hidden when I bought the 914. -Andrew |
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