Question for the 914 Retailers on World, How has the business changed over the last decade? Options

[Big Len]

Talk about parts development, prices, inventory, sales.

Where do you see this market going in the short and long term?

[stevegm]

914s are very much a niche market. That was the case 33 years ago when I started with Mid-Engineering. And it is still true today. For those of us that love the 914, it is a labor of love. Most vendors branch out into other models to expand their market. I have seen few who were able to maintain a viable market with just 914s.

We have a lot of cool stuff in the works. We bought Charlie Air last year, with an eye to retool it into making classic motoring gear, and that has gone well. Right now we have 4 of those products selling - two sized bags, tool wraps, and hats. We have another dozen or so new products in active development, all with plaid/tartan, houndstooth, and leather. RedlineNine apparel, as well as parts is also something we continue to expand. And will have some new announcements in those areas soon. We are in the process of adjusting our 2020 plans for the current situation in the world, as I am sure everybody is.