 What else is in the M471 package besides flares, Steve Gaglione buys a rare M471 factory GT |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
 Feb 17 2007, 08:12 AM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 7,898 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None  |
Steve and I are planning the attack on this one. He wanted one for years. I would have purchased it and immediately turned it for double the money as I had a buyer. However Steve is a dear friend of mine and I know the fiasco he went through on the last one I turned him on to. We plan on returning the car to completely stock dress along with the original steel flared front valance as well!
We will be taking his new one and our gemini blue one to the historic display at the charlotte 2008 porsche parade along with the 916. should be a great time! |
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| Gustl |
Feb 17 2007, 12:27 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,525 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria  |
this really hurts - nobody out there has a piece of the idea how much I wanted this car ...
I'm not talking about just any M471, I'm talking about this specific car I was looking for this one for many years and Gerhard told me that my chances were excellent - until Steve showed up I could cry the whole day ... |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Feb 17 2007, 01:06 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,898 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Gustl @ Feb 17 2007, 10:27 AM)  this really hurts - nobody out there has a piece of the idea how much I wanted this car ... I'm not talking about just any M471, I'm talking about this specific car I was looking for this one for many years and Gerhard told me that my chances were excellent - until Steve showed up I could cry the whole day ... This was a two pronged attack. When I first saw the thread I was shocked at the fact that no one jumped on this car and fired the guy an overnight air deposit!!! Gerhard, you and I know what this car is worth. A guy offered us 125 for our car! This one was the bargain of the century, and I could have easily purchased it on the spot, knowing that I could place it and make a lot of money. However Steve was really run around by another m-471 owner, that guy finally changing his mind about selling steve the car. So we had Steve the wronged and passionate about getting another to keep for the rest of his life, and me, Dr. 914 knowing what a tremendous value the car was urging him to act without hesitation, offering even to send the guy the money if Steve could not get it in time!!!!! The point is here that although two against one is not fair but Steve is the most deserving guy I know for an m-471! |
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| smg914 |
Feb 17 2007, 09:50 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,962 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
WOW....what a week it's been. I can't put into words the excitement I feel right now. I've been wanting an M471 GT for the past 19 years and for it to finally happen ........all I can say is, "I'm totally stoked".
Wolfgang.....I sent you a personal email so there is no reason to express my feeling to you again. Just so everyone else knows, I do feel bad that one of us had to be disappointed. From what I gather, there were many others that are disappointed too. According to Gerhard there were many people that were very interested in this car. I am very fortunate to have a friend like George and the fact that the car was only advertised on the PCA web site. I was the first to call Gerhard and when I flew out to California on Friday to meet him and see the car we made a real connection and I know that he is very happy with the cars new home. My plan is to bring the "Strenger GT" back to its original form excluding a few very cool things that Erich Strenger did to the car. Like the 911S brakes and the 7 and 8 by 15 inch fuchs. Also, thanks to my many friends that had to listen to my 914-6 M471 GT pursuit story for the past 19 years. All I can say is that sometimes persistence pays off. I never gave up and it finally happened. YEAH BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| rwjames |
Feb 17 2007, 11:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 326 Joined: 2-June 06 From: Montgomery, AL Member No.: 6,136 Region Association: South East States |
Congratulations Steve!
It sounds like you will give it a good home and put it back to what it should be. Now you can give me a call and see if we can work something up. Rich |
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| effutuo101 |
Feb 18 2007, 12:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
Congrats! I would love to have it. So, I am a bit green with envy. Have fun!
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| Al Meredith |
Feb 18 2007, 08:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 960 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 3,061 |
Hey Steve, Sorry I never got to see your blood orange 914-6 when I was in Tampa at Thanksgiving . Glad we did meet at the Crackel Barrel . I'll ckeck with George and maybe we can link up if you came to Atlanta. We will probably be going back to Clearwater in the spring to visit Grandma , maybe then . AL
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| 914 |
Feb 19 2007, 01:04 AM
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Steve,
What a great "Buy"!! I just got a orginal six about the same way,Was the first guy to call and seller new he was under priced !! He just wanted the six to go to a good home,Not a flipper... Whats the condition of the M471 ? Numbers maching engine? I was going to join the PCA about 4 weeks ago,I wish I did.. There was some rumors on the prelican site about the car. Ive owned 914's for 30 years+ the one you got is the gem of 914 collecting,Congrats on the buy,Pleae post some info on it also some picts. Take Care,914 |
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| smg914 |
Feb 19 2007, 09:48 AM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,962 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
I woke up this morning, ate some breakfast and logged onto 914world and I see my name on a subject line. Thats cool..........
Thank you all for the nice comments, phone calls and emails. I really do feel privledged to be the new owner of car with such a wonderful ownership history. It is a great honor to own a car that Erich Strenger owned and especially because of it being an M471 914-6. I will do the right thing with this car. It is in very good condition (body and mechanical). The first thing I'm going to do is get rid of the rear PORSCHE reflector and have the correct 914-6-VW-PORSCHE emblem installed. ANYONE HAVE ONE OF THESE EMBLEMS? I NEED ONE. |
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| sixnotfour |
Feb 19 2007, 11:19 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,436 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Very nice , to be the proud owner of documented history, for a reasonable amount of money too, now thats an investment ,
congratulations (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| Tobra |
Feb 19 2007, 06:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,453 Joined: 22-August 05 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 4,634 |
QUOTE(Michael N @ Feb 5 2007, 08:47 PM) Yes, I am a addict! There has to be an end to the $$$ coming out of the pocket. I used to tell Kathy that the 914 habit was cheaper that spending nights out at the bar but I am beginning to think the bar might be cheaper. QUOTE(neo914-6 @ Feb 5 2007, 07:58 PM) Michael, yes you are an addict, you are justifying ways right now... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) addict maybe, but I think I took your avatar photo, what does that make me? Beautiful car, but I don't think of 6 or 8 cylinders when I think 914. If I had a flat eight motor I might try the conversion though... One man's heartbreak, another man's joy |
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| URY914 |
Feb 19 2007, 08:14 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,070 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Steve,
Let me know when you get it home, I'll be right over... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| smg914 |
Feb 19 2007, 09:33 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,962 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
Absolutely Paul. And you haven't seen the John Player Special yet either.
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| smg914 |
Feb 19 2007, 09:41 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,962 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
This is believed to be a picture of my car at the Nurburging in the early 70's.
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| davep |
Feb 19 2007, 10:04 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,154 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada  |
Is that a camera box on the side. Was it magnetically attached? The oil tank would be in the way for almost any other method of fastening.
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| Gustl |
Feb 19 2007, 11:48 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,525 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
QUOTE(smg914 @ Feb 20 2007, 04:41 AM) This is believed to be a picture of my car at the Nurburging in the early 70's. there's no proof yet - even if it seems to be very likely it also could be #0234 I hope we will find it out for sure ever! |
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| Gustl |
Feb 19 2007, 11:52 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,525 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
QUOTE(davep @ Feb 20 2007, 05:04 AM) Is that a camera box on the side. yepp - this photo was taken in 1972, when Porsche produced a commercial for the market introduction of the 914 2.0 they raced 3 GTs at the Nurburgring, and when they crossed the finish line they faded over to a new 2.0 Liter /4 AFAIK the commercial was especially for the US market unfortunately I've never seen it - I would love to ... |
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