 The Holy Grail of 914 Limited Editions: FOUND, I need to sit down and catch my breath.. |
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| JeffBowlsby |
 Oct 12 2003, 12:46 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses  Group: Members Posts: 8,510 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None 
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I have a thousand thoughts going through my mind right now...trying to be rational...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...bayphotohosting |
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| anthony |
Oct 12 2003, 12:51 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218  |
Am I reading correctly - that this is the 100,000 914 off the line? It sure doesn't look like a car with 15,000 original kilometers.
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| Aaron Cox |
Oct 12 2003, 12:58 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 |
the translated ad:
QUOTE Hello, you offer ran on a real rarity on a Porsche 914 2.0 with 100 HP the vehicle first 15000 km and are since the new purchase 1974 in families possession calculations available. I would swear to lets myself the slight mileage under oath moreover the nachvollziehen good at the condition the vehicle. And now the hammer comes is it the 100000th Porsche.(Jubiläumsmodell). Predominantly has in the garage stood is therefore its condition for its age very well littler blemishes remained naturally not out of the varnish is original littler rust place be at - under the doors. at the Schwellerabdeckungen. (Schweller itself are O.K.).In the intervals the sleep eyes the subsoil is first creme. The fenders share no Rostaufblühungen. The varnish itself partially somewhat more bluntly became clean would have are to be looked at runs now all rust place that I in that discovered harmless and only cosmetic motor good, would have to be adjusted however. The vehicle is shuten down since 1999. New full expert opinion needs therefore and tüv a beforehand examination specifically is desired. Registration and questions gladly under Tel 0171,240,250,6. After the new determinations, the vehicle will auction without guarantee. It concerns was should be probably the special model- (Sondermodell Edition), what exclusively for the US-market certainly levy ca. 1000 pieces of it then certainly not exact the 100,000 VW Porsche. Would become in the next days in Porsche more exactly inquire me. whoa (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Oct 12 2003, 01:03 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,510 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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What were marketed in the USA as the 1974 Limited Editions, were known as the 914GT in Europe. They were promoted in the USA linked to the CanAm racing series, but in Europe they were tied to the 100,000 914 produced, a milestone (Jubilaum) achieved in May 1974. This car has a medallion with that 100,000 demarcation. This is a very rare car.
As far as I have been able to determine the 914GT never made it into production in Europe...just a few prototypes. Instead they were transformed for the USA market, given the negative side stripes and we know them as the 914 Limited Edition. My 914GT poster is likely of this very same Bumblebee car or one of its close siblings. The poster promotes the 100,000 914 made and describes the cars availability in either a black-yellow or white-red color schemes. This is the only 914GT I have seen to date... |
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| robby750 |
Oct 12 2003, 01:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 646 Joined: 6-April 03 From: Lexington, Ky Member No.: 521 Region Association: South East States |
It has your name all over it. Go for it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif)
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| redshift |
Oct 12 2003, 01:37 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
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| Joe Bob |
Oct 12 2003, 01:44 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
17K for an opening bid.....?
Yeah right......I don't care if the Porsche Heir to the Kingdom was conceived on the front hood.....WAY too much. |
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| URY914 |
Oct 12 2003, 01:48 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,662 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I can see the grin on your face from here.
Paul |
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| redshift |
Oct 12 2003, 02:37 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
QUOTE(mikez @ Oct 12 2003, 03:44 PM) I don't care if the Porsche Heir to the Kingdom was conceived on the front hood.. hahaha It's all relative... no, it really is *all relative*.. I am from Georgia. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) M |
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| Chris H. |
Oct 12 2003, 02:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,030 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(URY914 @ Oct 12 2003, 11:48 AM) I can see the grin on your face from here. Paul Yeah I think we have a winner! Now let's not get rational on this whole thing Bowlsby, just BUY IT! |
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| Part Pricer |
Oct 12 2003, 02:45 PM
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Believe everything I post Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,825 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Danbury, CT Member No.: 35 |
What's the big deal?
I've got one of those too. Except, mine is white and green. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Oct 12 2003, 02:54 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,510 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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This car sure is getting alot of attention...
When I first saw it 90 minutes ago it had 275 hits. Now the counter has 300 more than that. I will be not surprised if the new buyer isnt headed to Berlin right now loaded with euros...I don't have a chance fellas... and I will be surprised if the auction goes to the end of the 9 days. This car belongs in the Porsche museum and will probably be sold privately. |
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| Jeroen |
Oct 12 2003, 03:00 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Jeff,
You need to read the ad very good! The last line states that he doubts it is the exact 100.000th car produced and that he still need to verify with Porsche about that!!! Still not a bad price... that's what any good /4 costs you here now a days If you are seriously concidering this car, I suggest you contact Arno (they guy who sold you the poster). He is a German by origin and he is knowledgeable enough to inspect the car for you. Rational? There is absolutely nothing rational about any 914, so you are excused (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I guess you could buy a sixer for that money in your neck of the woods, but hey... if this is where your heart is... I think that before you have this car in your driveway, you'd be out for well over 20K though cheers, Jeroen |
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| Bleyseng |
Oct 12 2003, 04:23 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Jereon, Why don't you buy it?? That way when I come visit you we have a cool 914 to drive around in. Good idea?
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) See ya in a couple of weeks even if you don't buy this car. Geoff (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| Jeroen |
Oct 12 2003, 06:02 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Hmmm... a teener I can drive... Now that's a new concept!
Give me some time to get used to the idea (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Remind me to PM you my phone#s before you leave cheers, Jeroen |
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| SirAndy |
Oct 12 2003, 09:05 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,641 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
that looks very promising. what's the VIN on that car? anyone?
it sure looks like the euro spec GT on bowlsby's poster. damm, that would be nice! and than put flares on it and bigger tires and convert it to a 3.2 /6 ... j/k Andy |
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| Lotus914 |
Oct 12 2003, 10:06 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 38 Joined: 10-October 03 From: bleak suburbia Member No.: 1,234 |
Seems like a lot of money though apparently the schwellers are OK.
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| Curvie Roadlover |
Oct 13 2003, 04:46 AM
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Two trunks are better than one! Group: Members Posts: 2,025 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 42 |
Nice, but I have to admit, when I saw "Holy Grail of Limited Editions" in the thread title, I thought it would be a Grasshopper!!! In't that the true Holy Grail of LE's?
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| Bleyseng |
Oct 13 2003, 09:35 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Curvie, I thought the same thing! but I didn't post to break Bowlsby bubble. This is a nice car and hope Jeroen buys it just so we can drive around in it next week! Jeroen, you can resell it after I leave!
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| JeffBowlsby |
Oct 13 2003, 11:38 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,510 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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Andy contacted the seller (Danke Andy!) and he has just responded with this meesage:
"Hallo Andy, auch schöne Grüsse nach Kalifornien.Ich war selber auch schon 3 mal bei Euch.Kalifornien ist der Hit. Gerne beantworte ich Deine Fragen: Fahrzeug Nr. 4742916276 Türrahmen-Kodierung:1319532 ( Karossierie Nr.-) Datum May 20 - 1974: Ist der Tag der ersten Zulassung Vergaser: 1 Motor Nr.- : habe ich noch nicht gefunden.Bitte sage mir wo ich die Nr. am Motorblock finden kann. Nr. auf der Sondermodellplakette im Innenraum: 027 Spezielle Dokumente?: Nur den normalen Kaufvertrag von VW Porsche Bilder hänge ich hinten dran. Viele Grüsse Bernhard" Translation please? The VIN and chassis plate indicate it was one of the last cars in the 914 LE series to be made...not one of the first.... There are USA 914 LE cars with later VINs and chassis numbers. This car was made only to commemorate the 100,000th 914 built, not that it necessarily was the exact 100,000th built, although it might have been. What does the rest of it say Andy? He aslo included a few pictures...I wsill post at lunch time....This Euro car should have had a GB code engine with dual carbs...it is fuel-injected and there is more... I may have other questions about this car... |
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