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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
 Aug 31 2019, 12:23 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727  |
Although this topic first appeared on the "Garage Forum", this book may very well appeal to those who frequent the "History & Originality" section of this great 914 site. My book just arrived today and it is absolutely wonderful with its scope and depth and photographic depiction of the design, production and variants of the 914. The bibliography, acknowledgments and photo credits lend extreme credibility to this book.
Over 200 pages of text and photography give this a "must have" on a 914 enthusiats' book shelf. That the cover states "EDITION PORSCHE MUSEUM" surely gives it the factory's blessing. Paul Attached image(s) 
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| 914SIXXation |
Aug 31 2019, 03:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 185 Joined: 20-March 19 From: Del Mar, CA Member No.: 22,979 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(1970 Neun vierzehn @ Aug 31 2019, 01:23 PM)  Although this topic first appeared on the "Garage Forum", this book may very well appeal to those who frequent the "History & Originality" section of this great 914 site. My book just arrived today and it is absolutely wonderful with its scope and depth and photographic depiction of the design, production and variants of the 914. The bibliography, acknowledgments and photo credits lend extreme credibility to this book. Over 200 pages of text and photography give this a "must have" on a 914 enthusiats' book shelf. That the cover states "EDITION PORSCHE MUSEUM" surely gives it the factory's blessing. Paul Hey, thanks for the post about this book.......I immediately went to ebay and found one for $52 (includes tax and shipping) as I was concerned that if I put it off, they would be gone. When I googled the book, several came up ranging from $44 - $110. I bet they'll be gone shortly....... Looking forward to getting it for my book collection...... I am the proud owner (42 years) of a 1970 914-6 (2nd owner) and before this one I had another 1970 914-6 and before that, my first step into the Porsche world with a 1973 914 1.7. LOVE my 914-6! Happy 50th Anniversary 914! Cheers Margie (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) (P.S. My sign in photo was taken at Luftekuhlt 5 last year and I just realized that the car that looks like it is sitting on top of mine is Jeff Zwart's! Cool......) |
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| ndfrigi |
Aug 31 2019, 04:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,959 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(914SIXXation @ Aug 31 2019, 02:58 PM) QUOTE(1970 Neun vierzehn @ Aug 31 2019, 01:23 PM) Although this topic first appeared on the "Garage Forum", this book may very well appeal to those who frequent the "History & Originality" section of this great 914 site. My book just arrived today and it is absolutely wonderful with its scope and depth and photographic depiction of the design, production and variants of the 914. The bibliography, acknowledgments and photo credits lend extreme credibility to this book. Over 200 pages of text and photography give this a "must have" on a 914 enthusiats' book shelf. That the cover states "EDITION PORSCHE MUSEUM" surely gives it the factory's blessing. Paul Hey, thanks for the post about this book.......I immediately went to ebay and found one for $52 (includes tax and shipping) as I was concerned that if I put it off, they would be gone. When I googled the book, several came up ranging from $44 - $110. I bet they'll be gone shortly....... Looking forward to getting it for my book collection...... I am the proud owner (42 years) of a 1970 914-6 (2nd owner) and before this one I had another 1970 914-6 and before that, my first step into the Porsche world with a 1973 914 1.7. LOVE my 914-6! Happy 50th Anniversary 914! Cheers Margie (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) (P.S. My sign in photo was taken at Luftekuhlt 5 last year and I just realized that the car that looks like it is sitting on top of mine is Jeff Zwart's! Cool......) Nice! |
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| bkrantz |
Sep 3 2019, 08:37 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,148 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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| Tom_T |
Sep 5 2019, 10:16 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,320 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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Yes, it's available all over the net at widely ranging prices, so shop around, but also make sure it's the English version (or your preferred language) when sold outside of the USA.
I've seen some in the $40-50 range with free shipping from the US & UK, but IIRC they were on evil-bay. Been traveling, but I need to order one myself! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| Johny Blackstain |
Oct 20 2019, 08:08 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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Got mine yesterday, from Walmart- $42 including shipping. Overall I'm impressed except I found my favorite controversy on page 89... the grasshopper controversy. Limited editions are either bumblebees or creamsicles- there are no grasshoppers & anyone can read the letter Porsche sent to Jeff Bowlsby on his limited edition website that says so. The author also stated that custom colors were available at an additional cost... news to me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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| flat4guy |
Apr 23 2020, 09:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 10-October 16 From: nor cal Member No.: 20,484 Region Association: Northern California |
Just ordered - $65 now
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| bobforman |
Sep 5 2024, 04:08 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 7-April 09 From: Seattle Member No.: 10,242 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
There's one on Amazon now for $4,995.00. That's right! Almost 5 grand. I'll let mine go for half that.
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| sixnotfour |
Sep 7 2024, 08:57 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,636 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Sooooooo,, what about the Poster and the 1/43 914, that was part of all that..
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| DennisV |
Sep 16 2024, 07:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 546 Joined: 8-August 20 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 24,575 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(bobforman @ Sep 5 2024, 03:08 PM) There's one on Amazon now for $4,995.00. That's right! Almost 5 grand. I'll let mine go for half that. Thanks for bumping this topic. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) I wasn't aware of this book but found one on eBay. It's a really great book. I've made it through the section on the VW and Porsche production history. There is a section on the body styling with Porsche Design Chief Michael Mauer. It was republished in one of the Porsche print mags. Christopherus I think. |
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