 Woohoo, found a GT, Very early 914/6 |
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| davep |
 Jun 16 2005, 07:34 PM
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914 Historian  Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,144 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada   |
So, I'm chatting with a friend, and he says so-n-so has his GT up for sale. I followed up on that, and got to chat with the owner. A very early VIN, and chassis # 8. This car came over in May of 1970, probably in the same shipment as the Richie Ginther car. It's first IMSA race was in 1971 and ran against Brumos #59.
The GT's had a long lead time, so this one was built from a regular car and the kit. Even the kit was difficult to get. A 906 engine was used, not a upgraded original. In some races the car ran with a windshield, and in others ran with the Richie Ginther screen. The A pillar was made removeable as the Speedster was. I hope to get the chance to see the car in person and take some photos. |
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| Dead Air |
Jul 10 2005, 09:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,268 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Buffalo, NY Member No.: 2,042 |
[QUOTE] I want it, I want it, I (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/drooley.gif) want it!! |
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| avendlerdp |
Jul 10 2005, 10:11 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 37 Joined: 1-March 05 From: L.A. Ca. Member No.: 3,692 |
Sorry to hijack but a quick auestion. Those American racing rims are worth a lot? I have a set of 4 15x7's that car on a car I bought a bit ago. Had no idea they had a lot of value. Does anyone have any more info?
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| Aaron Cox |
Jul 10 2005, 10:47 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
500 a set or so..... orange v8 car right? |
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| rick 918-S |
Jul 11 2005, 12:46 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,462 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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| davep |
Jul 11 2005, 10:22 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,144 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
open configuration
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| mudfoot76 |
Jul 11 2005, 11:56 AM
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Currently teenerless :-( Group: Members Posts: 946 Joined: 18-March 04 From: Carmel, IN Member No.: 1,814 Region Association: None |
Compared to photos of other cars I've seen on this site that are supposed daily drivers, that GT is a concours champion (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) |
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| davep |
Jul 11 2005, 12:52 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,144 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
Well hey, you would be hard pressed to find any rust on the car. However there are a lot of extra holes where things were mounted at one time but not now. There are many signs of body repairs. You could take the car to a track and be very competative if your level of skill was equal to the cars capability. This car begs to be driven.
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| davep |
Jul 15 2005, 10:52 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,144 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
How is this for an early date code. I thought someone said there was only 25 built in 1969.
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| 914werke |
Jul 15 2005, 01:01 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,077 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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cant really tell does that indicate a the 33rd car in the production run?
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| davep |
Jul 15 2005, 02:55 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,144 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
Yes, #33.
A slight modification for the 906 throttle linkage. Attached image(s) 
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| davep |
Jul 15 2005, 02:56 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,144 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
And odd color code designation. 29 is canary, but why repeat it?
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