Could a 914 Redux come about? ...& do you like it?, ...now that VW owns controlling interest in Porsche? |
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Could a 914 Redux come about? ...& do you like it?, ...now that VW owns controlling interest in Porsche? |
Tom_T |
Feb 24 2010, 09:33 PM
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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 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Motor Trend on-line had an article in Sept. 2008 about a possible return of the 914, which I came across last year ......
Now that the dust has apparently settled from the VW vs. Porsche corporate control battle, with VW in control - one must wonder if this design study will now come to market?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) OKAY - UPDATE - And to be clear - I'm also asking which styling concept you like, both or neither - as well as if you'd possibly buy one if it came about?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) But you gotta love Sir Andy's brevity as you read on this thread: "No" (to the will they question only). If you look at the blue version - it clearly has the VW roundel on the front. However, the gold & more 914-like concept sketch has what appears to be or could be the shield shaped Porsche Crest on the front deck! Full article at: http://www.motortrend.com/future/future_ve..._914/index.html Concept Sketches at: - these are also linked at the full article above GOLD 914 Targa Roadster - http://www.motortrend.com/future/future_ve...4/photo_01.html BLUE VW Targa Coupe - http://www.motortrend.com/future/future_ve...4/photo_02.html ~ Personally, I prefer this styling concept myself! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) A guy named Hans L. on here who is involved with the 914-6 resto shop up in Camarillo, also works/worked his "regular day job" at the VW-Audi Design Center in Santa Monica CA, doing such design concepts for them. Maybe he can enlighten us all???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
'73-914kid |
Feb 25 2010, 07:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,473 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Vista, CA Member No.: 9,714 Region Association: Southern California |
Here's an idea then. If Porsche wants to improve their image, drop the boxster. I know I will get flamed for this, as many of you have boxsters, but why not go back to older, simpler times. Make the 914 the "new" boxster. I see way too many boxsters on the road here Vista alone, and they have little character. This new 914 concept has lots of character.
When you look at how many cars are produced, vs. how many are sold in a dealership here in the states, I think they need a cheaper entry level car again. My worthless 2cents |
detoxcowboy |
Feb 25 2010, 09:52 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,294 Joined: 30-January 08 Member No.: 8,642 Region Association: Africa |
Here's an idea then. If Porsche wants to improve their image, drop the boxster. I know I will get flamed for this, as many of you have boxsters, but why not go back to older, simpler times. Make the 914 the "new" boxster. I see way too many boxsters on the road here Vista alone, and they have little character. This new 914 concept has lots of character. When you look at how many cars are produced, vs. how many are sold in a dealership here in the states, I think they need a cheaper entry level car again. My worthless 2cents I agree, the Boxster is the "Chicks" "Porsche" at least in So. Cal. where I have heard it called that a few times.. I hope they leave the 914 the 914 and just create a new bastard "peoples porsche" volksporsche. Retro, Old School re interpreted is good for neither the new or the vintage.. |
zymurgist |
Feb 25 2010, 10:15 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
the Boxster is the "Chicks" "Porsche" at least in So. Cal. where I have heard it called that a few times.. That's what they used to call the 914, back in the day. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) |
Tom_T |
Feb 25 2010, 02:56 PM
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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 |
the Boxster is the "Chicks" "Porsche" at least in So. Cal. where I have heard it called that a few times.. That's what they used to call the 914, back in the day. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) Yeah, but that was those jealous Tail-dragger folks who were tired of paying more & then getting beat in the curves by 914s!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Actually, they were a "Chicks" Porsche in SoCal for an entirely different reason, since they were Babe Magnets & you could "share shifts" with a gal on your center seat/cushion! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Detox knows that, cuz he told me it still attracts the Gals today! ... but I'm long married now & cannot say! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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