 it's 2008 in a new PORSCHE showroom..., ...so what's a 914 doing there? |
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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
 Dec 25 2008, 10:31 PM
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As Rod Serling of the Twilight Zone would say...."..for your consideration"
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| Johny Blackstain |
Dec 26 2008, 09:13 AM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) God I love marketing. I'm guessing she's a 73.
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| 70Sixter |
Dec 26 2008, 01:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 422 Joined: 3-August 04 From: Surf City, NC Member No.: 2,444 Region Association: South East States |
I think it just shows good taste.
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| tod914 |
Dec 26 2008, 02:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Looks like it's in mint shape too. I wonder if it's one of the two low milage red 1.7s that was offered about 6 months ago.
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| Pat Garvey |
 Dec 26 2008, 07:19 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 |
Well?
Tell us about this '73. Hell, you're there every day, and you can't provide abything other than pics? This thread is worthless with pics only! Pat |
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| scotty b |
Dec 26 2008, 09:50 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Interesting. I noticed our dealer had an early 930 on their floor a week or two ago. Is Porsche trying to connect with their past ??? Back when Porsches were REAL sports cars?
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| dw914er |
Dec 27 2008, 05:35 PM
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Planning Cities Group: Members Posts: 2,364 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California |
they like us... they really like us (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Jan 5 2009, 10:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
A couple more pics ......
The 914 presents itself extremely well amid all the current high priced offerings elsewhere in the showroom. Attached image(s)  
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| 914runnow |
Jan 5 2009, 11:09 PM
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QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Dec 26 2008, 08:13 AM)  No Ziebart coatings..And the drain tube in the front trunk is still intact!!! >>>>Interior pics if possible Please....And Vin?? |
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Jan 5 2009, 11:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
QUOTE(914runnow @ Jan 5 2009, 09:09 PM) QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Dec 26 2008, 08:13 AM) No Ziebart coatings..And the drain tube in the front trunk is still intact!!! >>>>Interior pics if possible Please....And Vin?? #4732910551 L32K Phoenix Red chassis # 5219561 build date 12/72 I tried taking photos of the interior, and even with "flash", the lights are so dim in the showroom that the pics are too dark. The photos that I've posted I had to 'brighten' somewhat, as they too were too dark. Here's another shot, with flash, but no 'brightening' with the computer. Paul Attached image(s) 
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| Lavanaut |
Jan 6 2009, 03:33 PM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Neat. Are there any other vintage cars on the floor? And of course...is it for sale and if so how much!?
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Jan 6 2009, 09:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Jan 6 2009, 01:33 PM) Neat. Are there any other vintage cars on the floor? And of course...is it for sale and if so how much!? There are no other Porsches on the showroom floor other than the current model year offerings. I've been told that this 914 is the dealers' personal car, but have not been able to confirm that. Is it for sale?, I don't know, but I'd imagine enough money (whatever that may be) could take it. Paul |
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| tod914 |
Jan 9 2009, 07:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Paul, next time your in the dealership, would mind asking if it was purchased in PA or New England with in the past 5 months? The one
from New England was a Parade winner. Thanks, Tod |
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Jan 10 2009, 10:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
QUOTE(tod914 @ Jan 9 2009, 05:42 PM) Paul, next time your in the dealership, would mind asking if it was purchased in PA or New England with in the past 5 months? The one from New England was a Parade winner. Thanks, Tod Tod, I've been told that the car was purchased from the original owner in North Carolina. The odometer reads 22K, and there is a North Carolina DOT/Registration/License sticker or decal on the windshield. Paul |
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| mrgreenjeans |
Feb 22 2009, 08:21 PM
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mrgreenjeans Group: Members Posts: 213 Joined: 9-February 07 From: N.Dak. Member No.: 7,520 Region Association: Northstar Region |
QUOTE(1970 Neun vierzehn @ Dec 26 2008, 01:31 AM) As Rod Serling of the Twilight Zone would say...."..for your consideration" Great shots of a great looking car ! BUT, did anyone wonder as I did when the Boxster was introduced, with all the interplay between the 550 and the new car, why was the 914 not even mentioned ? Did the ad copy guys say......Nein , Nein , this car was more of an embarassment than we care to admit. It may well have sold over 100,000 copies, but it ......shhhhh..........vas really more like a VW than a true mid engine Porsche. I waited and waited and waited, but it was like our little beloved was simply never going to get any recognition here at all. At least in reference to the new Boxster. NOW, today, with all the controversies surrounding the leaking RMS, and intermediate shaft problems, and cooling disasters , block porosity snafu, and engines that mysteriously implode with hardly any miles......its our turn to say..........Thank You Porsche for not bringing our cars into the limelight surrounding the M96 and M97 engined Boxsters, Caymans, and 911s. We like the distance you placed between the 914 and those modern day engine package replacement models. At least we can lay claim to owning one of the easiest to maintain aircoolers this side of the 356. 914's cornered like on rails and still win Porsche Parade competitions nearly every year. Water problems ? Well, there are still those issues surrounding windshield and tail-light leaks. Oh, and that little deal about the Hell-Hole..................guess it helps keep those that are still running all that much more rare and valuable. Just keep that rain tray in place, your battery clean, and make sure the voltage is regulating and not placing your battery acid in the boiing range.......... No need to check the coolant level or replace an errant cooling cap (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) |
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| Pat Garvey |
 Feb 23 2009, 07:55 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 |
QUOTE(mrgreenjeans @ Feb 22 2009, 09:21 PM) QUOTE(1970 Neun vierzehn @ Dec 26 2008, 01:31 AM) As Rod Serling of the Twilight Zone would say...."..for your consideration" Great shots of a great looking car ! BUT, did anyone wonder as I did when the Boxster was introduced, with all the interplay between the 550 and the new car, why was the 914 not even mentioned ? Did the ad copy guys say......Nein , Nein , this car was more of an embarassment than we care to admit. It may well have sold over 100,000 copies, but it ......shhhhh..........vas really more like a VW than a true mid engine Porsche. I waited and waited and waited, but it was like our little beloved was simply never going to get any recognition here at all. At least in reference to the new Boxster. NOW, today, with all the controversies surrounding the leaking RMS, and intermediate shaft problems, and cooling disasters , block porosity snafu, and engines that mysteriously implode with hardly any miles......its our turn to say..........Thank You Porsche for not bringing our cars into the limelight surrounding the M96 and M97 engined Boxsters, Caymans, and 911s. We like the distance you placed between the 914 and those modern day engine package replacement models. At least we can lay claim to owning one of the easiest to maintain aircoolers this side of the 356. 914's cornered like on rails and still win Porsche Parade competitions nearly every year. Water problems ? Well, there are still those issues surrounding windshield and tail-light leaks. Oh, and that little deal about the Hell-Hole..................guess it helps keep those that are still running all that much more rare and valuable. Just keep that rain tray in place, your battery clean, and make sure the voltage is regulating and not placing your battery acid in the boiing range.......... No need to check the coolant level or replace an errant cooling cap (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) GO jeans! Dead nuts right on! We don need no stinkin' Boxsters! Pat |
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