Just wondering what the official year for the 50th Anniversary of the 914 is. Is it 2020 or 2019 ? I know in the past the United States got most Euro models a year after the introdution in Europe. Is that the case with the 914?

Dave

Porsche had 25th anniversary in 1994 so 2019 for 50th
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I had a 25th anniversary 911, it was a 75 MY.

http://www.914world.com/specs/productionnumbers.php

1969 - 2019

That was to celebrate Porsche's 25th anniversary. And in 1989, Porsche offered a 25th Anniversary 911.. and then they also had a 996 based 40th 911 Anniversary edition.. and a 991 based 50th anniversary 911...

I would think since the first 914s came out in 1969 as 1970 models, the precise Germans would celebrate in 2019. Lazy Americans might wait till 2020

Ok I have a new target to finish my conversion:D
2019 or before...

Those 25 Jahre 914 pins are worth a fortune!

Maybe it was 10th? Unless there was a secret 911 in 1950

> Those 25 Jahre 914 pins are worth a fortune!

Really?

-Steve

Hmmm... eBay says ~$12.

-Steve

....Snicker!

So who's planning a celebration? Middle of the country would be good. 914's coming from all corners of the US and Canada.

I think I could have one of the 914s on the road by then

The reason for my asking what is the official year, is that an East Coast Celebration could take place as part of the All Air Cooled Gathering 2019. We feature an air cooled model every year with special show field placement and one of a kind collectable gift. The 914 Porsche could be the featured model that year. Since we have the venue 3 days, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with camping the first two days with the show and swap meet on Sunday, there is a possibility the 914's could have at least a 2 day event, with their own show and swap on Saturday and then partake in the All Air Cooled Gathering on Sunday.

If you don't already know, the venue is the German Swim and Sports Club in Flanders, New Jersey. This is private club consisting of 3 grass soccer fields surrounded by trees along with a club house, bar and full service kitchen. You couldn't ask for a better place to hold a car show!

Here is a You Tube video of this year's event:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOh6ZRv1vCg


Maybe those who run the Octeenerfest would be interested in combining the event, or anyone else who is currently planning a special event marking the 50th anniversary of the 914.

It's time to start planning now for such a special event!

Dave

Yep, already been discussing the 50th Anniversary event.

That sounds great!

I am watching. Would love to attend another 914 reunion.

Truly a well run and organized event. Good people, good food and drinks, and all reasonably priced. You know we'll be there. But having a national event to celebrate the anniversary would be great, but this is a big country, so maybe a mideast and midwest show simultaneously might be more inclusive. The Air Cooled Gathering, if chosen, could definitely pull it off very well.

My car's 50th birthday will be in January, 2020... coming up soon. Would love to drive to a 914 50th Anniversary event.

West coast 50th anniversary is going to be in 2020 and being planned. East coast could be same year or 2019 totally up to the organizer. But you really need at least 8 months to plan something that big. Probably more like a year..

My '71 has a 50th birthday in September 2020, and I've had it since new... damn, I'm getting old

Don't need to rush it- it won't be in 2019!

Welp looks like I need to Finish my 914 Within a year! Would be cool to have it donw in the 50th anniversary year!

The Flanders venue is great,but the location is not really good for the all of the east coast to gather as it is pretty far north. Why not look at something in Virginia, mountains or beach, both should be reasonably priced in September/October.

I think that a two year celebration is in order, starting in late 2019 when the first 914 hit the dealer showroom floor, and continuing until 12/20

I agree Ralph. Pulled up a US map and if two celebrations are in order (east and west coast), it looks like southwestern West Virginia and the four corners area seem to have equidistant access for most people. There are great roads in both areas.

Okteenerfest 2019 will kick off the 50th Anniversary celebrations on the east coast.
Venue isn't set yet.

Perfect. What venues are being considered for the 2019 Octeenerfest. I missed last year due to new engine not having enough road time but I will be there this time around.

This reminds me of the great debate regarding the 1st year of the 21st century (and no I'm not trying to resurrect that discussion).

Correct me if I'm wrong. The 914 was introduced to the world in the fall of 1969 but, based on their VIN's they were 1970 MY.

Earlier in this thread the Production Numbers page (http://www.914world.com/specs/productionnumbers.php) was referenced and it refers to years 1969 to 1975. That would suggest there was no 1976 MY.

I’m starting the party the weekend of 9/14 in the PNW. The local PCA is supporting the event too.

Okteenerfest returns to western North Carolina and will be held in Banner Elk on September 12-15. Here's the official thread.