 let's talk about the Glöckler 914, ... to be honest ... I've got a question ... |
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| Gustl |
 Sep 24 2006, 11:51 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian  Group: Members Posts: 11,507 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria   |
as most of you may know, there is one famous 914-6 with some bodywork from the famous Porsche specialist Glöckler
I wonder if anybody could tell me more about the history of this special car I know that it was for sale in 1971 - the attached sales ad is from a german motor magazine from summer '71 but what about its further history (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) and ... what's the VIN (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) Gustl Attached thumbnail(s)  Attached image(s) 
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| wbergtho |
Sep 24 2006, 12:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
Interesting and rare car indeed...but FUGLY as hell!
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| racerx9146 |
Sep 24 2006, 12:35 PM
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good design never goes out of date.. Group: Members Posts: 174 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 1,483 Region Association: Northern California |
arent those headlight from a late model VW Variant Wagon, think its called a 411 or 412 in the US
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| Brando |
Sep 24 2006, 12:38 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
The Original Chalon ??
Wierd. So the slant has been around quite some time... I don't like the way the lights up front look though. |
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| Gustl |
Sep 24 2006, 12:43 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,507 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
QUOTE(racerx9146 @ Sep 24 2006, 08:35 PM)  arent those headlight from a late model VW Variant Wagon, think its called a 411 or 412 in the US John not really - but similar btw - these cars were called 411 & 412 in Europe too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) Gustl |
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| Gustl |
Sep 24 2006, 12:45 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,507 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
QUOTE(wbergtho @ Sep 24 2006, 08:29 PM) Interesting and rare car indeed...but FUGLY as hell! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) - but it's a piece of history ... |
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| rhodyguy |
Sep 24 2006, 03:41 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,081 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
type 3 ghia looking. i wish the price was in the ad.
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| bernbomb914 |
Sep 24 2006, 04:18 PM
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one of the oldest Farts on this board Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,873 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 36  |
back in the good old days my brother raced a glocker speedester. it was super light but had a big butt
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| JPB |
Sep 24 2006, 06:29 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Shute that is one thing I know EVERYTHING about my friend. With all the knowledge I have of this fine automobile there is one thing that is certain, unlike the 916, this NEVER inspired anyone to make an aftermarket look alike kit.LOL
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) It is very UNIBROW in design is it not; must be Mediterranian? |
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| Pat Garvey |
Sep 24 2006, 08:11 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
I'm aware of the Walter Glockler cars of the very early 50's, & know of the rarity. As I recall, there was a brother, Helm, who had some minor significance in racing of the 50-60 era.
In the back of my memory I also seem recall another Glockler in the late 60's/early 70's who had desire, but no taste in desiging - could be he was the one involved with this car. It is truely ugly, and does have 411/412 parts (turned upside down) on it. But there are other bumper adjustments made to the front that could be considered, um interesting. |
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| Brando |
Sep 24 2006, 11:25 PM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
Did Glockler at least make it go faster?
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| Gustl |
Sep 25 2006, 12:39 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,507 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
QUOTE(Brando @ Sep 25 2006, 07:25 AM) Did Glockler at least make it go faster? as you can see in the sales ad it says 170 HP and diff lock - so, yes this car should be faster than a stock 914-6 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) Gustl |
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