I always thought the 914 should have had side air scoops





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I really like the rear fender air duct design. I do not like the headlights in the turn signal buckets.

I think it's that everyone is trying to Singer-ize something. It's happening to many classics - BMWs, Alfas...
Or maybe whenever I see a classic that's being highly resto-modded/updated, or whatever you want to call it, Singer comes to mind. Not that I have a problem with that.

Regardless, in the end, beauty is in the eye of the beholder (or check writer).

Keep calm and modify on.

Isn't the motor too wide to fit between the suspension ,pretty sure I read that somewhere ?.
Sure would be a fun car if it could be done.

For what I read, it is based on Cayman.

That's a better treatment that many I've seen. But try this on for size...

Start with a Factory Five 818 tube frame (wheel base is same as a 914 + about 3/4"), WRX engine and suspension components, and body work from a 914.

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This would be relatively easy to build, economical, and it would be a screamer.

You just ruined my evening since that's probably all I will think about.

Yes it's too wide for the trailing arm points.

Wasn't there a 914/boxster creation several years ago? There's a thread on it here somewhere, boxster chassis and 914 body.

Yea. It was orange with wide bodywork. Sat pretty high for a 914.

Boxster/Cayman engine fits if you swap in the rear suspension from 993/996/986 or the like. I posted a pic a while back.

Like these ? just right for small external oil cooler.

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I really like the 818 idea, and just add the pieces to make it look like a 914. Then 914Rubber has the molds once perfected a Sheridan kit on it, cover some monster meats. Then go and the out of it!

Door sealing etc... becomes an issue, but it is not bad.

You really only need the cockpit area, and if the car was rusty enough or hit in the front or the rear you should be doing it a favor.

But then I would just build the 818 chassis, put a helmet on, and just drive it, aka Atom, , Lotus 7, early 30s F1 cars, etc....

You don't need all that extra crap really. Yes it is nice, A/C is nice, I getting old and pampered.

BTW, back to the original topic, nice rendering. Now it has to get to physical reality, we will see.

It has been done with several cars.
914 Boxster
904 Boxster
Karmann Ghia Boxster - my favorite just wish it was a coupe.

Not sure why to start with a Cayman, except Boxster is to played out.