'74 914 2.0 (complete with jackstands, mostly bodywork, prep for paint left)
'71 Karman Ghia 1600 (daughter/wife shared project)
'71 VW Type III Fastback (son's almost complete project)
'98 Jeep Wrangler Sport
'72 911 2.4 MFI (recently passed on to a friend)
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The 914 is for daily fun and the Fairlane is for scaring the crap outta me!! I know this is a Porsche forum, but I wanted to show that these cars attract people from all kinds of automotive passions.
A little bit about the Fairlane. It is a 1967 500 that was originally an anemic 289 grandma car. It now has a A460 Ford, aluminum heads, dominator carb, big NOS system, air shifted C6 trans, a 4 link sheetmetal rear end, aluminum sheet metal throughout. It is very unique and that's why I like it.
Took me years to build and many $$$$ were spent. I enjoy the heck outta it, but it has its limitations...LOUD. HOT. ANGRY. NOXIOUS. It is hardcore to the max. Funny thing is that unlike the teener, after about 40 miles in the Fairlane, I have to get out of it..I feel like a ball bearing in a beer can.
So there you go. Hope you enjoy the pictures and story.
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The 914 is for daily fun and the Fairlane is for scaring the crap outta me!! I know this is a Porsche forum, but I wanted to show that these cars attract people from all kinds of automotive passions.
A little bit about the Fairlane. It is a 1967 500 that was originally an anemic 289 grandma car. It now has a A460 Ford, aluminum heads, dominator carb, big NOS system, air shifted C6 trans, a 4 link sheetmetal rear end, aluminum sheet metal throughout. It is very unique and that's why I like it.
Took me years to build and many $$$$ were spent. I enjoy the heck outta it, but it has its limitations...LOUD. HOT. ANGRY. NOXIOUS. It is hardcore to the max. Funny thing is that unlike the teener, after about 40 miles in the Fairlane, I have to get out of it..I feel like a ball bearing in a beer can.
So there you go. Hope you enjoy the pictures and story.
Thats a great thing about the 914, it's small, stiff, and hardcore, but it's comfortable.
Current: BMW R90/6, 914 is at the body shop, 74 VW bus with Chevy Corvair engine.
Have had: 87 BMW K75S, 96 K1100RS
With the German, the Italian (Moto Guzzi) and the Japanese (68 Honda 305 Dream) I have the full Axis of WWII
Have had: 87 BMW K75S, 96 K1100RS
With the German, the Italian (Moto Guzzi) and the Japanese (68 Honda 305 Dream) I have the full Axis of WWII
All German, mostly Porsche... even two of the BMWs are air-cooled. Best part is half of 'em are driven regularly, we don't own any new cars. Love the bus! 
BMW
1962 BMW 700 Sport
1963 BMW 700 Cabriolet
1972 BMW 3.0CSA
1972 BMW 3.0CSL
Volkswagen
1964 VW Microbus Deluxe
Mercedes
1968 Mercedes 280SL
Porsche
1962 Porsche 356S Notchback
1967 Porsche 911S Coupe
1968 Porsche 911T Sportomatic Targa
1968 Porsche 911S Sportomatic Targa
1970 Porsche 914/6 GT (project)
1970 Porsche 914/6 GT (vintage racer)
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BMW
1962 BMW 700 Sport
1963 BMW 700 Cabriolet
1972 BMW 3.0CSA
1972 BMW 3.0CSL
Volkswagen
1964 VW Microbus Deluxe
Mercedes
1968 Mercedes 280SL
Porsche
1962 Porsche 356S Notchback
1967 Porsche 911S Coupe
1968 Porsche 911T Sportomatic Targa
1968 Porsche 911S Sportomatic Targa
1970 Porsche 914/6 GT (project)
1970 Porsche 914/6 GT (vintage racer)
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Being half German and half Swiss, have only owned German cars. Current ones are:
'71 914-6 3.0
'73 911S 2.7 RS Spec
'10 Jetta Sportwagon TDi
they will probably remain the current ones for quite some time.
'71 914-6 3.0
'73 911S 2.7 RS Spec
'10 Jetta Sportwagon TDi
they will probably remain the current ones for quite some time.
'72 914 1.7
'73 914 2.0
'74 914 2.0
BMW R65LS 26,xxx miles~
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'74 914 2.0
BMW R65LS 26,xxx miles~
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The best of both worlds. .
75 914 2.0 that will one day be a -6 and a 89 911 Targa
I'm surprised Porsche/VW wasn't one of the available votes.
I keep it all in the family. Porsche, Audi and VW.
Right now, we have two 914s, a Vanagon and a 986.
On two wheels, I have two Honda scooters. A 1981 Passport (C70) and a 2009 Metropolitan (49cc).
I also just bought a 1969 Nissan forklift. Does that count?
I keep it all in the family. Porsche, Audi and VW.
Right now, we have two 914s, a Vanagon and a 986.
On two wheels, I have two Honda scooters. A 1981 Passport (C70) and a 2009 Metropolitan (49cc).
I also just bought a 1969 Nissan forklift. Does that count?
Wife's a fan of the Benz C300, me, aside from the 914 addiction...
2007 Audi RS4
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2007 Audi RS4
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Need something I can drive in the winter
Does this count- Vin tag say Daimler-Chrystler on work truck
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Family car 03 s430 sport
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Wifes car 87' widebody cab w/lots of upgrades
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87 300turbo diesel- one of my all time favorites
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My car 75 1.8 with a couple mods
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Family car 03 s430 sport
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Wifes car 87' widebody cab w/lots of upgrades
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87 300turbo diesel- one of my all time favorites
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My car 75 1.8 with a couple mods
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My other car is a '73 VW Thing. If I had to choose between the 914 and it, sorry to say it's no contest: Clem (the Thing) is here to stay...
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Three 914's and the white donor car
Audi tt
BMW
Like them all, 914s are still my favorite
Audi tt
BMW
Like them all, 914s are still my favorite
Right now I have a 1999 Boxster, 1974 914 2.0 in the garage, almost ready to go, 1980 911SC Targa that needs some work, 1972 RSR clone that is my next project, and a 1975 914 2.0 that might never see the road again.
I am seriously thinking about getting rid of one or two P-cars and finding a Sunbeam Tiger to work on. Am I going to hell for jumping from German to a British-American crossbreed?
Oh, my work truck is a Honda Ridgeline,and my wife drives a Scion XB.
I am seriously thinking about getting rid of one or two P-cars and finding a Sunbeam Tiger to work on. Am I going to hell for jumping from German to a British-American crossbreed?
Oh, my work truck is a Honda Ridgeline,and my wife drives a Scion XB.
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1974 914 2.0 in the garage, almost ready to go
Odd... I thought that was going to be running on the 15th...
...of APRIL!!!
(I'll take the Boxster BTW, for $1,000.00 more than you paid for it!)
YES, remember, it was the 15th of April 2015 so I am wayyyyy ahead of schedule.
I'll think about the Boxster offer now that the damn thing leaks coolant and second gear is feeling "funny" and the IMS time bomb is always lurking in the back of my mind.
OH Yeah, Hi Eric, long time no talk to.
I'll think about the Boxster offer now that the damn thing leaks coolant and second gear is feeling "funny" and the IMS time bomb is always lurking in the back of my mind.
OH Yeah, Hi Eric, long time no talk to.
72 Karmann Ghia Convert. the running/driving toy, while the 914 get's it's act together...
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Besides the 1975 914/GT six I have a 1983 911SC and a 1975 BMW R90/6. They all get along just fine .
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Ok I have:
2 914
1 BMW Isetta
A lot of VW:s
2 914
1 BMW Isetta
A lot of VW:s
I have my 914 parked next to a new Mini Cooper S... Which is part German. Also, I don't own this car, but I setup and race a 325is for a local autocross team. Another German car that I don't own, but which has spent lots of time in my Garage is my sister's Audi TT 3.2 Quatro. Awesome car! Plus my brother's first car was a BMW 7 series. My family likes German cars.
Other cars I own(ed) include a Ford F150 which I inherited, and my first car which was a '97 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS. That car was pretty badass for an econobox.
Mark D.
Other cars I own(ed) include a Ford F150 which I inherited, and my first car which was a '97 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS. That car was pretty badass for an econobox.
Mark D.
I have a 72 914 restored, I have a 76 914 unrestored and rough, I have a 1921 Ford Modelt T speedster, and I have a 1926 Ford Model TT unrestored but just stabbed the engine and tranny back in it this past summer. I am trading off my 1966 unrestored but complete Karmann Ghia to a buddy for some undetermined auto body work.
I voted for 914 and Porsches only, but actually it is 914 other Porsches and other Germans.
In the past:
84 and 87 Audi Coupe GT's - These were great cars, not the Quattro but still amazing touring cars and at 2200lbs big inside/economical, 1st one probably saved my life hit by a DUI from behind while at a red light, so replaced it with another one.
86 911 miss that car
Current Porsches:
74 914 my son's car
63 356
04 Boxster
My wife's car
07 Audi A4 Avant with a 6 speed and 3.2 motor, per her request.
Great car, despite being nose heavy.
She also has a 00 Volvo S70 (although our 96 850 was a better car)
Agree with others here, there is a different "feel" to the German cars, in addition to the fact the 60's, 70's, and 80's Porsches can be kept alive for ever.
Would like to get a 912 or 80's 911 again, maybe my own 914, before the prices go any higher, but not there yet-no room at the inn.
For me, buying a car that is easy on the eye and entertaining to drive keeps me from needing another car. With the current cars, I don't have one I could get rid of to get another-strange not scheming on some car or another. Just having a 914 in the garage could do this by itself, my son's car is a riot.
Jonathan
In the past:
84 and 87 Audi Coupe GT's - These were great cars, not the Quattro but still amazing touring cars and at 2200lbs big inside/economical, 1st one probably saved my life hit by a DUI from behind while at a red light, so replaced it with another one.
86 911 miss that car
Current Porsches:
74 914 my son's car
63 356
04 Boxster
My wife's car
07 Audi A4 Avant with a 6 speed and 3.2 motor, per her request.
Great car, despite being nose heavy.
She also has a 00 Volvo S70 (although our 96 850 was a better car)
Agree with others here, there is a different "feel" to the German cars, in addition to the fact the 60's, 70's, and 80's Porsches can be kept alive for ever.
Would like to get a 912 or 80's 911 again, maybe my own 914, before the prices go any higher, but not there yet-no room at the inn.
For me, buying a car that is easy on the eye and entertaining to drive keeps me from needing another car. With the current cars, I don't have one I could get rid of to get another-strange not scheming on some car or another. Just having a 914 in the garage could do this by itself, my son's car is a riot.
Jonathan
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I have to amend my previous post. 95 993 cab has been replaced by a 07 VW GTI. No pictures though...
Another necro vote? oh well, someone brought it back, might as well post
Currently in the garage (technically a 2 car garage but its extra deep and wide)
72 914 2.0
73 914 2.0
72 914 1.7
86 944 Turbo
05 BMW X5 4.4
Currently outside the garage
72 914 1.7
74 914 2.0
97 BMW 328is
00 Hyundai Elantra
Looking to buy
89 325ix
Vanagon Westfalia
it just dawned on me after typing that out that I have to many cars.
I would be all German but the wife came with the Hyundai, was going to sell it but I keep it as a backup car for the wife as she doesn’t drive stick yet. She used to call me an elitist snob for saying German cars were better and now she refuses to drive anything else unless forced to. She totally gets it now and won’t even look at the Hyundai unless I have the X5 out of commission for maintenance.
I talked my younger brother into a 2001 325xi after his Taurus was totaled and he is a convert now as well. There is nothing like a good German car. I used to be all Porsche before moving to Utah but have found BMWs to be every bit as good and fun, plus more practical in a cold weather state.
Currently in the garage (technically a 2 car garage but its extra deep and wide)
72 914 2.0
73 914 2.0
72 914 1.7
86 944 Turbo
05 BMW X5 4.4
Currently outside the garage
72 914 1.7
74 914 2.0
97 BMW 328is
00 Hyundai Elantra
Looking to buy
89 325ix
Vanagon Westfalia
it just dawned on me after typing that out that I have to many cars.
I would be all German but the wife came with the Hyundai, was going to sell it but I keep it as a backup car for the wife as she doesn’t drive stick yet. She used to call me an elitist snob for saying German cars were better and now she refuses to drive anything else unless forced to. She totally gets it now and won’t even look at the Hyundai unless I have the X5 out of commission for maintenance.
I talked my younger brother into a 2001 325xi after his Taurus was totaled and he is a convert now as well. There is nothing like a good German car. I used to be all Porsche before moving to Utah but have found BMWs to be every bit as good and fun, plus more practical in a cold weather state.
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Ok I have:
2 914
1 BMW Isetta
A lot of VW:s
pics please....
Rich
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My daily driver/other car is an Audi A4 Avant, with a 6 speed manual so it doesn't seem too much like a grocery getter.
Yup. My '87 325ic shares space with my 914. Maybe my favorite ever car was my now long gone '74 BMW Bavaria. Don't get me started on the motorcycles.
I'm noticing that 914 owners also seem to own or have owned BMW's too. I'm wondering if this is an indicator of future 914 or BMW owners. Or it could just indicate that we just have a higher automotive pain threshold.
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I'm noticing that 914 owners also seem to own or have owned BMW's too. I'm wondering if this is an indicator of future 914 or BMW owners. Or it could just indicate that we just have a higher automotive pain threshold.
QUOTE(Greg @ Feb 6 2004, 12:24 PM)
I'm noticing that 914 owners also seem to own or have owned BMW's too. I'm wondering if this is an indicator of future 914 or BMW owners. Or it could just indicate that we just have a higher automotive pain threshold.
Too true...
1974 914 2.0
2004 Mini Cooper S
2005 BMW X5 (wife's family-mobile)
main two plus others
I'm not completely sure how to answer the pole. 05 bmw, 76 turbo carrera, 70 914/6, and .... an 09 toyota sienna 
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kim.
Have two Ford products these days, beside the 914.
My days of multiple Porsches are done....unless I find the perfect six.
My days of multiple Porsches are done....unless I find the perfect six.
Finished up these two and sent them off to new homes to make room for my 71 project.
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02 Golf TDI too.
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There are some very nice cars posted here. I always like three cars in a two car garage. This is what I have - three cars inside a two car garage: 1974 914-Sixer conversion, 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce, 1999 Silverado Pickup.
I have a 2004 Corvette stored around the corner in a neighbor's garage. Thank god for people who have summer vacation places. I use it during the winter months when there is snow and ice on the ground.
1977 Lotus Esprit is stored in California.
The 1994 Jeep Wrangler is the kingpin of my cars: it sets outside all year even when it snows; does not complain; always there ready to be used.
This next year will be gradually transferring every car to Grants Pass, OR; and, I will have garage/shop space.
I have a 2004 Corvette stored around the corner in a neighbor's garage. Thank god for people who have summer vacation places. I use it during the winter months when there is snow and ice on the ground.
1977 Lotus Esprit is stored in California.
The 1994 Jeep Wrangler is the kingpin of my cars: it sets outside all year even when it snows; does not complain; always there ready to be used.
This next year will be gradually transferring every car to Grants Pass, OR; and, I will have garage/shop space.
A 2010 Jetta TDi sportwagen which has amazing cornering ability, a 911, and my wife's Scoobie-do Outback snow sled. So I have Germany, Mexico, and Japan covered
Current daily drivers:
1993 Audi S4 (125K miles)
1996 Audi A6 Quattro (250K miles)
Current 914s:
1971 1.7 (past auto crosser, rusting away)
1972 1.7 (apart for restoration, bought it that way)
1973 2.0 (eng & trans out, bought it that way)
Jim
1993 Audi S4 (125K miles)
1996 Audi A6 Quattro (250K miles)
Current 914s:
1971 1.7 (past auto crosser, rusting away)
1972 1.7 (apart for restoration, bought it that way)
1973 2.0 (eng & trans out, bought it that way)
Jim
75 teener
86 911 donor
both sitting under a tarp waiting for shop space
97 ranger daily driver / parts hauler
97 HD FLH stripped and ready for paint
86 911 donor
both sitting under a tarp waiting for shop space
97 ranger daily driver / parts hauler
97 HD FLH stripped and ready for paint
The only german cars I have here now are porsches.....but i think i might have too many....I'm running out of room to park them.
IN THE GARAGE
2001 Acura 3.2CL ..... wifes daily driver
1997 Porsche boxster....stepfathers, stored here two yrs now (for Sale)
IN THE SHOP
75 yellow 914...project
74 white 914....My driver
74 black 914....Suby GT project
73 red 914...... Parts car
OUTSIDE
2004 dodge 1500 (Hemi).....wifes horse hauler
2002 Ford F250 4x4 PSD.....work truck (for sale)
2008 Ford ranger.... work truck
The last car I bought put me at 45 cars/trucks owned since I started buying them at 15, 9 more and the total would match my age
, If I count boats and motorcycles I passed it up....how much fun is that.
Jeff
IN THE GARAGE
2001 Acura 3.2CL ..... wifes daily driver
1997 Porsche boxster....stepfathers, stored here two yrs now (for Sale)
IN THE SHOP
75 yellow 914...project
74 white 914....My driver
74 black 914....Suby GT project
73 red 914...... Parts car
OUTSIDE
2004 dodge 1500 (Hemi).....wifes horse hauler
2002 Ford F250 4x4 PSD.....work truck (for sale)
2008 Ford ranger.... work truck
The last car I bought put me at 45 cars/trucks owned since I started buying them at 15, 9 more and the total would match my age
, If I count boats and motorcycles I passed it up....how much fun is that.Jeff
All German, mostly aircooled. Four BMWs ('72 3.0CS and CSL, 700S and Cabrio), a '64 VW bus, six Porsches (356S, three early 911s, two 914-6s) plus a Mercedes 280SL. One of the 914s, a 911 and 700 Sport are unfinished projects which hopefully I'll complete in the next couple of years. We keep three or four at home and rotate depending on what we feel like driving... the only "new" car we have is a '99 Ford E350 Club Wagon. For hauling stuff.
Our most driven cars are a '68 911T Targa (restored last year after 200,000+ miles) and the VW bus, which just passed 252,000. I've had it 20 years, my favorite ride, and will probably do a full resto sometime soon. The unrestored black '67S is the most traveled... we've shipped it for vintage events, as well as loaded it with the race car instead of suffering some crappy rental. Way more entertaining on roads like Carmel Valley Hwy and the PCH.
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Our most driven cars are a '68 911T Targa (restored last year after 200,000+ miles) and the VW bus, which just passed 252,000. I've had it 20 years, my favorite ride, and will probably do a full resto sometime soon. The unrestored black '67S is the most traveled... we've shipped it for vintage events, as well as loaded it with the race car instead of suffering some crappy rental. Way more entertaining on roads like Carmel Valley Hwy and the PCH.
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Sold our '76 530i a couple of years ago
Daily drivers: Toyota Tacoma 4x4, wife drives a Tundra 4x4
... and some of our scooters
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I only have the one 914 2.0 now, but in the past I've had:
'58 Bug
'67 Karmann Ghia
'68 Bus
'74 914 2.0
Of those, I'd like them all back, but the '67 Ghia most of all.
'58 Bug
'67 Karmann Ghia
'68 Bus
'74 914 2.0
Of those, I'd like them all back, but the '67 Ghia most of all.
We love our '08 Jetta, been very reliable good gas mileage... I've always loved bmw's but always hesitate at ownership costs. I have heard many of good stories though.
I also have been into the old school type 1 vw motors and trans for sandrails, found them very easy to work on and cheap. Can get lots of hp with turbo's too. Not to mention turboing a type is super cheap on a draw through setup.
I also have been into the old school type 1 vw motors and trans for sandrails, found them very easy to work on and cheap. Can get lots of hp with turbo's too. Not to mention turboing a type is super cheap on a draw through setup.
I'll play,
Currently
my DD
wifes DD
not german but austrian
others,
and many other early stock buses and beetles. No pictures (pre computer days.
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my DD
wifes DD
not german but austrian
others,
and many other early stock buses and beetles. No pictures (pre computer days.
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