With rising popularity, should 914s be kept stock?, Originality |
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With rising popularity, should 914s be kept stock?, Originality |
unpolire |
Nov 24 2021, 02:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 6-July 08 From: Los Angeles CA Member No.: 9,260 Region Association: Southern California |
For years now since owning my first 1971 914, I have seen heavy modifications such as rotary engines, turbocharger additions, V-8 conversions, and 914-6 engine conversions. Now, with rising values and losses due to wrecks and rust, how many unmodified 914s are left? Even the best Porsche tuners in the world have touched the stock 914 or 914-6 and tastefully upgraded them making them remarkable machines.
Is the time for modifications coming to a close and preservation becoming more of a priority? As a multi-marque car collector, I feel that original 914s are now the rarity. Or does the community feel that reversible modifications are OK now? I know that the originality forum of 914World is the definitive answer for all things original 914. But is that just for the small concours original community or is it migrating towards all 914 owners? |
wonkipop |
Nov 24 2021, 10:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,259 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
i used to raise an eyebrow at merican love for sticking V8s in 914s.
not anymore. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) there are enough original ones around for antique interest purposes. should be open slather for the rest. the chassis is up for it. remember there is only 10 years of petrol left. drive em while you can. |
KELTY360 |
Nov 24 2021, 10:35 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
i used to raise an eyebrow at merican love for sticking V8s in 914s. not anymore. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) there are enough original ones around for antique interest purposes. should be open slather for the rest. the chassis is up for it. remember there is only 10 years of petrol left. drive em while you can. There’s a lot of wisdom here. As appealing as an unmolested 914 may be, I truly feel that the fundamental attributes of the car make it a generational platform for hot rodding. Mid-engine, four wheel disc brakes, independent suspension, rack and pinion steering, easy basic upgrade path, etc. Those are all elements to building a supercar with a nearly unlimited choice of power plants. What car builder wouldn’t want to mess with that combination? We’ve seen amazing examples of that concept. This is the charm of the 914. In stock form it’s one of the most fun, practical sports cars ever built..trust me, I had a new one in 1973. As a platform for individual ingenuity it has no equal. This leaves it up to the owner’s evaluation of what he owns and where his vision takes it. Enjoy the ride. |
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