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> Back on the Road After 19 Years, 1970 Factory 914-6
DennisV
post Nov 6 2026, 08:50 AM
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Our little blue car hit the road for the first time in over 19 years. My dad bought this 1970 914-6 as a roller in 2007. It sat untouched until I started working on it in 2022. I would fly half-way across the country to visit him and chip away at it in 1 week bursts.

Thank you so much to everyone that humored my questions and provided valuable insight to help further our project. I could not have done it without the knowledgable and generous community at 914World.

It now has:
  • Engine completely rebuilt
  • Transaxle refurb by CMS
  • Fuel system replaced
  • Brake system replaced
  • Suspension replaced
  • Lots of DAPO corrections
It is still a rough little car aesthetically, but finally roadworthy. I will have the car trailered to NorCal soon. I look forward to seeing you on the road!
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post Nov 6 2026, 09:04 AM
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post Nov 6 2026, 09:13 AM
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Well that is great news and a Huge milestone on the course of an extraordinary effort.

Your dad had a good eye when he got this car and that is a worthy outcome. Having a mechanically sound car with some aesthetic issues is not a bad place to be at all. It is just part of the car’s story and more importantly the owner’s stories, and your’s is a great one!!

Thanks for sharing and enjoy the drive!
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post Nov 6 2026, 09:15 AM
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@DennisV - Congratulations! Was this car on the road with a "914-6 P" license plate? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Nov 6 2026, 09:28 AM
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@DennisV - Awesome! It's hard enough to get stuff done when the car is "right there". I can't imagine the fortitude it took to stick with getting this done. Impressive. Let me know when the car is back to your place in CA. We'll schedule a "Welcome to Sonoma County!" lunch At The Red Barn and get all the local 914 folk together to pat you on the back personally! Way to go! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Nov 6 2026, 09:31 AM
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Holy crap, it's on the road! Nicely done!

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post Nov 6 2026, 10:02 AM
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WOW! Super nice, congratulations! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

I enjoyed following your journey! Now time to collect some miles on it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Nov 6 2026, 10:48 AM
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post Nov 6 2026, 11:34 AM
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post Nov 6 2026, 11:40 AM
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Fantastic ! Well done. Enjoy result of your effort. Beautiful'
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post Nov 6 2026, 11:50 AM
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Hooray Dennis! What a journey (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Nov 6 2026, 11:53 AM
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Outstanding! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Loved watching this one come back together. Well done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


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post Nov 6 2026, 12:05 PM
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Fantastic effort! Congratulations!
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post Nov 6 2026, 12:26 PM
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"It is still a rough little car aesthetically, but finally roadworthy."

Congratulations on getting her back to roadworthy status!

Suggest you not be overly concerned with aesthetic challenges. Most 914s are aesthetically challenged, some even say they came from the factory that way (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Enjoy it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Nov 6 2026, 12:55 PM
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That's a great achievement, Dennis! Trips back and forth to work on the car can be tedious and expensive, but your determination to get the car to this point are admirable to say the least. A real six on the road again is a milestone in anyone's book and takes some serious work. Congratulations on this point of the build...you'll continue to be cheered on to your final goal, and thanks for sharing to give the rest of us some impetus to reach our goals as well! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Nov 6 2026, 02:01 PM
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WAY TO GO !!! Love it, Adriatic Blue was the color of my first 914, an easy color to live with. Congrats (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Nov 6 2026, 03:54 PM
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Well Just WOW...that's the best news of all...your super perseverance and she's rolling down the road. What a beautiful site to see in your picture.
Congrats!!!
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post Nov 6 2026, 05:06 PM
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post Nov 6 2026, 07:46 PM
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DennisV
post Nov 7 2026, 08:14 AM
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Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement.
QUOTE(gereed75 @ Nov 6 2026, 07:13 AM) *

It is just part of the car’s story and more importantly the owner’s stories, and your’s is a great one!!

I'm very fortunate that a lot of the documentation for the car was kept. I appear to be the 6th owner (including my dad), and can confirm the 93k miles are original and not rolled over.

QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Nov 6 2026, 07:15 AM) *

Was this car on the road with a "914-6 P" license plate? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Not that I'm aware of. The plate with the car was from Georgia and nothing special.

QUOTE(tygaboy @ Nov 6 2026, 07:28 AM) *

Let me know when the car is back to your place in CA. We'll schedule a "Welcome to Sonoma County!" lunch At The Red Barn

That sounds great. Thanks Chris.
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