What “really” makes you a 914 guy? Options

[KELTY360]

Can't believe this hasn't been brought up yet.??

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Ever since I encountered the 914 discrimination from the Porsche crowd towards my brand new '73 1.7, I've always claimed "I'm not a Porsche guy, I'm a 914 guy." Does that qualify?

[mb911]

I had a 70 914 when I was 20 it was under loved by me and sold it to build my first -6, kept the 75-6 for a while until having kids and only fitting one person in the car with me seemed silly . Loved that car but wasn’t practical. Had a 911 project at the time and turned that into a 3.2 ss turbo EFI monster. That was going to kill me if I kept it. Sold that for a 964 and got some cash back in the deal. Drove the 964 for a few years and was bored with it. Sold that and bought a 67 Camaro project. Worked on that for a year and lost steam sold that and built a cabin in the north woods. When I turned 40 it was time to build what I wanted and that was GT tribute. Did that 9 years ago and love the car. Had a 88 g50 911 and a 928s4 in that time and they were great but not what I wanted and the 914 is ultimately what I wanted

[930cabman]

Can't believe this hasn't been brought up yet.??

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Ever since I encountered the 914 discrimination from the Porsche crowd towards my brand new '73 1.7, I've always claimed "I'm not a Porsche guy, I'm a 914 guy." Does that qualify?

Well said, they were similar to being the red headed step child. Even now, we are second class to many "real" Porsche guys. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

[technicalninja]

And many times, in motorsports the 914 is intentionally hobbled by having to be 500ccs smaller than the 911.

Porsche's "super cars" have been mostly mid-engine...

Most the 90X cars were.

917, 962, 911GTR, Carrera GT, 918 spyder.

Lot more mids than rears...


If the car in question sits lower than the 911 in price it is NEVER allowed to be faster.

Until the "RS" versions of the Cayman even those were hobbled in two ways.

100 hp less power vs the GT3

Tranny geared intentionally to reduce acceleration so that the GT3 would beat it everywhere via the numbers.

But, when both of those cars hit the "ring" the Cayman was stupid close to the GT3s times, even hobbled as it was.

At MSRP the Cayman was less than 1/2 the price of the GT3...

More than half a century ago #40 proved this point most decisively.

Mids are better than rears! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ninja.gif)

Even Porsche themselves agree!

[bkrantz]

Let's see.

Only car I have owned 4 of (and almost at least 2 more).

Only car I have used to build separate street, autocross/time trial, and dedicated race cars.

Only car I have done a complete, bare shell, rotisserie restoration.

Only car I have spent FAR too much time on time researching, discussing, and documenting.

Only car that I will always stop to see.

[morehills]

Perhaps it's the humble beginnings for this car (setting aside LeMans), but I think "attitude" that makes a 914 owner. Not to precious, Teeners accept all forms from bone stock to hot rods. Fours, sixes, Subies, LS, Ferrari and yes, even applauding that Dylan Newport mod. 914 owners just love 'em all, and respect the work, especially when done by the owner. I can't believe the lengths some of your go to bring them back from the rust heap. I imagine you worked in body shops during you careers, but no, many of you just started small and learned from others on this forum. A 914 owner is inquisitive, resilient and helpful. Perhaps a bit twisted. But in a good way.

[914rrr]

Always liked driving an "underdog" car. My Dad was that way as well.

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Nothing as fun as passing higher hp cars on the track with our narp!!!!

In the early 80's, I was driving my DD black 73 2.0 to work. I began a "race" with a new 928 in morning rush hour traffic in Louisville KY on the Watterson Expressway, back when it was only 2 lanes each way. He was much faster but I was more nimble shooting traffic gaps and stayed ahead until my exit a few miles later. He was FUMING!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Same car, driving home with my roommate from a late night out and a few long island teas. Sitting at a traffic light next to a newer malaise era Vette. Rooomate says "...don't do it..." about the time the light turned green. Got the win on reaction time and was even with him when the "trouble bubbles" were in my rear view. Cop was 2 cars back and I didn't see him. I was my utmost repentant self and apologized profusely. Cop hands me back my license with a stern warning followed by "...you had him the first 2 gears..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

[ctc911ctc]

In 1973 I was living as a 17 year old in Glenview IL. I went to the Kenilworth Porsche dealer in my mothers car to see the new 914s. I went with a few buddies.

In the show room there was a 2L 914 in metalic green. Prettiest car I have ever seen. Also, while we were there someone was in the middle of buying it - they rolled it out of the show room and started it - perhaps I was in a daze but is sounded smooth and powerful - no VW clanking sounds.......Loved it.

I was able to, the following year buy a beat up '70 1.7 - loved the car - had it for a couple of years... other than it not starting when it was below 10degrees......never figured that one out.

I am cleaning up my '70 914-6 right now, next car will be a green '74. Metalic, zero time all systems..........current dream......

My 70 1.7



70 914-6



My 74, all original, 24K miles - 3 years rebuilding - next to the 914-6

[gandalf_025]

I didn't want a 914.. I wanted a new 750 Honda.

I was 18 and my parents wouldn't co-sign for the bike.
They said.. Go buy a nice car instead...
I never thought they would go for the 914, but they did..

Guess I'm a victim of Circumstances..??

[ctc911ctc]

And he still has it!

I didn't want a 914.. I wanted a new 750 Honda.

I was 18 and my parents wouldn't co-sign for the bike.
They said.. Go buy a nice car instead...
I never thought they would go for the 914, but they did..

Guess I'm a victim of Circumstances..??

[914rrr]

Does owning around 4 dozen 914's count, and does the turbo'd 914 2.0 I owned twice count as 2?

Don't know if he borrowed this from somebody else. Back in the late 70's - early 80's, Russ Stein of Stein Automotive in Louisville, KY had a really nice 70(?) 914 1.7. Someone asked him "How fast does it go?". He responded, "Fast enough to get you arrested in all 50 states..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[wonkipop]

I didn't want a 914.. I wanted a new 750 Honda.

I was 18 and my parents wouldn't co-sign for the bike.
They said.. Go buy a nice car instead...
I never thought they would go for the 914, but they did..

Guess I'm a victim of Circumstances..??

no way.

your parents forced/....agreed? to let you to buy a four wheel motorbike. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
hell yeah. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

------me. i am too old and too scared these days to have a motorbike but.........
the next best thing will do.

a motorbike is mid engined? with the engine squashed under you.
like the ultimate in mid engined? or maybe i am just senile. but .........

[gandalf_025]

Actually, I ended up buying a 750, 2 years later but traded it in on a car for my
soon to be wife. BUT, I made the mistake of driving past the Honda Dealership
in late 1978 and saw another bike I had to buy...

[anderssj]

Keeping a second copy of the 914 Haynes manual on the nightstand (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[ClayPerrine]

Keeping a second copy of the 914 Haynes manual on the nightstand (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Having six different repair manuals for the 914, not including the factory manual.

Having multiple copies of the Haynes manual.

Having the function of each fuse on the fuse box memorized.

The spare bedroom in you house is full of 914 parts for your wife's 914.

[anderssj]

Keeping a second copy of the 914 Haynes manual on the nightstand (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Having six different repair manuals for the 914, not including the factory manual.

Having multiple copies of the Haynes manual.

Having the function of each fuse on the fuse box memorized.

The spare bedroom in you house is full of 914 parts for your wife's 914.

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