CONGRATULATIONS JAMES - ellisor3 voted winner of COTM July - August 2013!!


At poll closing James wins with 56 votes, out of a total of 172 votes cast.
A VERY close race - as Ben, exbngreen914, came in second with 54.

Thank you first to the World members, James, Ben, Jon, Paul and Rod for owning, racing, building, driving, painting etc these very fine examples of the Porsche 914.
Thanks also to 914World members who voted.



Each nominee was asked the following questions, with their answers posted above the picture of the car.

1. Model Year:
2. Engine: displacement and number of cylinders
3. Color: an "official" name or paint code.
4. Brand and size of wheels front and rear
5. (optional) maximum 4 words you would use to describe car/experience of owning/building


NOMINEES - PLEASE POST ADDITIONAL PICTURES OF YOUR CAR FOR THE "WORLD"!

Photos of interior, trunk (s), or any other aspect to highlight what are all GREAT cars.

URY914 - Paul's car

1. Model Year: 1973
2. Engine: 2316cc /4
3. Color: Red
4. Wheels: Centerline One-Piece Fakes F&R
5. "Like None Other"
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Madswede - Jon's car

1. Model Year: 1973
2. Engine: 3.2L /6 "significantly modified"
3. Color: Phoenix Red L32K
4. Wheels: Fuchs 7F and 9R (930 sourced)
5. "Quicker'n Soap Inna Bathtub!"
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Root - Rod's car

1. Model Year: 1972
2. Engine: 1.7L Djet Type 4
3. Color: Flat Black (Matte Finish)
4. Wheels: Diamond Racing Custom 15x10 F&R
5. "Stealthy Old School Go-Kart"
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ellisor3 - James' car

1. Model Year: 1973
2. Engine: 3.2L /6
3. Color: House of Kolor Tangelo Pearl
4. Intro Custom 17x9F and 17x10R
5. "Sex With A Pornstar"
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ezbngreen914 - Ben's car

1. Model Year: 1973
2. Engine: 1.7L /4
3. Color: Zambezi Green L64K
4. Wheels: Stock Steelies
5. "Dreamed, Worked, Got, Drive!"
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Hi. I'm Nelson. And I'm here to talk to you about my Porsche 914.

OK, ok, quitcher snickerin' I just thought I'd be nice.

Anyway, there are some rather unique things about my 914 which I'll show off in some posts here, and other things less-obvious that will have to be imagined since its in the engine.

To start with, here's my car at Rt66 in Flagstaff.

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Here's the car with a before-n-after composite. I call it, "Deus ex machina" of course.
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Here are the seats - original seats that were re-upholstered and bolstered a bit on the sides - not to mention a slot for the five hole, for you hockey fans:
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Here's some shots of the interior:
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Those gauges are where the radio used to be. Also deleted the knee pad thingy and pretty much anything that wasn't really important. The speakers are there just for show since there's no radio, or something for me to kick when I get in and out with my clumsy size 13s.

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And now a word or two about the engine. This was a 1987 3.2L /6 ... it remained so largely in the sense of the block alone. New pistons from JE Comp, cylinders from a donor (Nikisil upgrades), cams (from Dougherty Racing Cams), heads redone for twin-plug, 10.5:1 compression ratio, and PMO individual throttle bodies. AND it is still fuel injected! In fact, it's better than that - it's a Megasquirt digitally managed distributorless ignition FI custom tuned by Series9 (Joe O'Brien) who built it all in Florida over the past two years, from the ground up. OK, 'nuff talk, more pics of the engine:

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Ok, just a few more ... some outside shots to show off a few unique cosmetic features.
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Rods car has made lots of Mid-A events.



Even when its pouring down rain the entire time.

I'm pretty sure this was the first 914 I ever got a ride in. Gotta vote for it.

Zach

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I bought this car in 1979

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Dorm room window 1982

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Road Atlanta DE 1992

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Daytona 1983
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Lifting a tire 1990 Jackson Miss.

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My daughter's school Teach-In 2007

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Lifting a tire at Sebring 1998

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More must see details on Nelson's Six,

http://z8.invisionfree.com/ClubNARP/index.php?showtopic=6105

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...113270&st=0

Last weekend

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Ready to go

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Thank you for your support and votes

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3 time Florida Autocross Champ
3 time Second Place

4 time PCA Sebring Club race class winner

+/- 75 autocross everts
PCA Drivers Eds; Road Atlanta, Sebring, Moroso, Roabling Road, Talladaga Motorsports Park

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Before Flat Black
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Maiden Steath Drive
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BLACKIE AND EXBIKE
Share the same builder, engine, and garage.
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All of this month's cars are great, thanks for the votes

Last two

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One of my favorate views of my car.

good luck to # 4 beautiful car

not just another pretty face
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Root has helped me improve my car and keep it on the road
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Attends and hosts ECC's and cookouts
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Pre-Father's Day bump
Some patterns are emerging on the poll results, but too early to call the result.
The competition among the nominees reminds me of the inimitable Murray Walker,
F1 motorsport commentator who stated "The lead car is absolutely unique, except for the one behind it which is identical.".
Each of these has a story, an owner and makes this a competitive month!
VOTE...VOTE...VOTE...VOTE...VOTE

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root

and got to give him most improved as well : )

here is a pic pre bad ass paint job

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Man, the selection of cars for this month is excellent! They really represent the spirit of the 914; from it's original form to all the the shapes it can become. Very hard to choose a fave, but in the end, the basic starting point of a pristine 1.7, appearance group car gets my vote. Congrats to all for the skill and imagination required to keep your cars on the road in such fine condition.

WOW! Thanks for the votes! I've dreamed of owning a 914 since I was 14 or 15. Almost 2 decades later and I was finally able to make it happen. Keeping a 40 year old car in good shape and running can be a challenge but it is rewarding and I have found the 914 World community to be an invaluable resource for knowledge, parts and camaraderie. I love these cars and its always nice to know your not the only one with this special kind of mental illness.

I see the price of my outside door handle fix going up. Place your votes wisely.