F.Y.I. Updated info on early 73 vin 47329000001 thru, 47329001100ish. if yours is in there i need info.!!! Options

[orange914]

Hey all
My name is mike, I’ve been a member of 914world (914club) since march 2005 when my son Kenny (a.k.a. orange914) bought his first 914. at present he owns an early 1973 that is a keeper. This is why I’m researching this particular 914

From what I’ve learned the first 1000 1973 914’s were slated for the European market but sent to the U.S. due to early 73 demand. They have some unique features that I’m attempting to research. i want to thank many of you who have inputted so far. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

If you have ANY info. On this car or have noticed any oddities drop a line. Please e-mail me

Thanks, mike (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
209-537-3749

My e-mail address is:

A914r@yahoo.com



Thanks to all those who have responded and participated in my fact gathering on the first 1000 1973 Porsche 914’s. There are 43 registered owners on the 914world.com at present. Generally these cars are known as “first 1000”. I’ve been informed by auto Atlanta that they have found there are a few more than 1000 sent over. It does stop however by at least v.i.n. #4732901100. These cars where originally built and equipped for the European market. Because of high demand in the U.S. in 1973, the first 1000+ V.I.N.# 914’s where slated for Germany but sent to California dealers. From my findings I’m impressed with this nitch 914 because it is in my opinion a very balanced 914. By that I mean it’s got the benefits of a factory improvements and upgrades that come with a few years of production. It’s especially desirable for auto crossing due to factory upgrades and is lighter than U.S. 73 and up models, and is without the heavy smog equipment that comes with later models.

The below information is a collection of owners, history and facts about this car (4732900000 thru 4732901100?). There are 43 members in the 914 roster that have v.i.n. #’s that fall in this category and have been contacted. This info has been submitted by club members from first hand knowledge of their own early 1973 914’s:

Here are some of the unique facts I’ve learned, any additional info would be great!:

1 vinyl on a-pillars (around windshield)
2 front hubs non-hub centric (72 earlier style)
3 turn signal switch/wiring harness (72 earlier style)
4 doors lightweight/non reinforced, early (72 earlier) window regulators
5 1.7 liter fuel injected engine
6 Side shift transmission
7 15x5.5 dealer installed “Dan gurney” wheels, sometimes called western spoke rims, some may have had pedrinis
8 1970-1972 headlight switch and wiring
9 1970-1972 light rain tray
10 Sold out of California dealerships
11 front bumpers had 73 “tits” and holes for European license plate


Past and present owners and their stories:

v.i.n. #4732900001
Aaron Cox (Aaron Cox)

v.i.n. #4732900005
(cptkraut)

v.i.n. #4732900025
(dee)

v.i.n. #4732900045
"Stephen Snares" (defianty) stv1701@blueyonder.co.uk
Owned since 9/06 manufacture date 8/72
Brought into U.K. 1999 from California, 2.0 engine, (L80E) light ivory

v.i.n. #4732900050
(Jeff)

v.i.n. #4732900067
(mudfoot)
Zionsville, Indiana

v.i.n. #4732900135
(storotex914)

v.i.n. #4732900150
(Neil J)

v.i.n. #4732900157
Kenny miller (orange914) a914r@yahoo.com 209-537-3749
Owned since 8/05
Always California car, 1.7 fuel injection, (L20E) signal orange, original blue plate California car. Bought from 2nd (?) owner who reportedly bought it from a collector (Napa, California). It’s been kept stock except mechanical upgrades and a few personal touches. We’re having fun showing the car and just plain enjoying it and the good crew of “teener” fanatics

v.i.n. #4732900158
John lush (johnlush) johnlush@mac.com


v.i.n. #4732900159
(racerx9146)

v.i.n. #4732900193
Pete stout (horizontily-opposed) excmag@yahoo.com
Sold and has always been in ca. bahia red/black interior, came with 1.7 not sure of present engine but it hasn’t been out since new owner in 1986 and is a great runner, car has 250,000 miles on it, reportedly 3 to 4 past owners, been in the family of the present owner since 1986, at one time owned by a member of the rock band “huey Lewis and the news”, in 1991 5 lug conversion- removed u.s. side markers, a pillar vinyl, early front bumper

v.i.n. #4732900213
(p914jeff)

v.i.n. #4732900288
(guero65)

v.i.n. #4732900335
(VintageExcellence)

v.i.n. #4732900336
(loflier)

v.i.n. #4732900504
(ppickerell)
Pleasanton, California

v.i.n. #4732900525
Bruce alert (Bruce allert) bcaphoto@comcast.net
Sold “pumpkin” to Jeff Hines north of Seattle Washington
New owner installed 2.0

v.i.n. #4732900525
Chris (effutuo) 425-328-5788
Everett, Washington
(L32K)

v.i.n. #4732900527
Ray warren (ray warren) rayjwarren@hotmail.com 705-734-2130

v.i.n. #4732900552
(iamchappy)

V.i.n. #4732900552
David Chapman (iamchappy) chappy@mn.rr.com 952-544-8708
3.2 turbo

V.i.n. #4732900560
Andrew (arc914) 705-254-3664

V.i.n. #4732900575
(blaize)
Blaze Sold 2005, previous owner raced
Moved from New Orleans owner when sold in 2005 to new home in Topeka

v.i.n. #4732900586
(wolcott)

v.i.n. #4732900636
(mihai914)

v.i.n. #4732900644
(yellowbird rs)

v.i.n. #4732900648
(swl)

v.i.n. #4732900656
(rjandk1)

v.i.n. #4732900700
(esmith6)

v.i.n. #4732900752
(Rob Annett)
(L64K) forest green
Has been converted to right hand drive, lives in Sydney Australia.

v.i.n. #4732900760
(Larry)

v.i.n. #4732900836
Tom (tommy914)


V.i.n. #4732900852
(LEDCO)

V.i.n. #4732900867
Unknown () dead vehicle XXX

V.i.n. #4732900918
(T I2 O Y)

V.i.n. #4732900918
(2-OH!)

V.i.n. #4732900936
(Jay Gratton)

V.i.n. #4732900965
(wilchek)
(L65K) Ravenna green
Paint appears to be the original color. However, it appears the wrong Karmen plate was put on the door jam. The body numbers are off by two numbers. I would love to find the Karmen plate with the stamp that is in the trunk which is 5049599. The plate in door jam is 5049601.?? L20E which is orange but the car is green

V.i.n. #4732901005
(beatles774)

V.i.n. #4732901017
(Leon)

V.i.n. #4732901017
(Cassidy bolger)

V.i.n. #4732901032
(rrifle)
My dad bought this car new in 1973. He arrived at my graduation from Ohio U in the 914, and being the spoiled brat that I am, I told him he shouldn't have... He replied" I didn't. I just put you through College. Get your own."
He sold the car to me in 1980. I am one lucky guy, even if I did pay full book for the car.

V.i.n. #4732901077
(jonwatts)

v.i.n. #
Mark Allen allaircooled@yahoo.com
3.2 911 6 calendar

My son Kenny’s (orange914) 1973
v.i.n. #4732900157
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2276802

Thanks, Kenny “orange914”
Contact me with ANY additional pictures and/or information through  e-mail  at:

A914r@yahoo.com

[Tom_T]

... & Top of Windshield/Windscreen Frame/Driver's side A-pillar close-up -



Note that curling up of the lower edge of the vinyl on the A-pillar is a common problem, which is probably why they used the thin lower chrome strips on the Sails at the Rollbar, and perhaps partly why they stopped the A-pillar look (aside from cost reduction).

[orange914]

Note that curling up of the lower edge of the vinyl on the A-pillar is a common problem, which is probably why they used the thin lower chrome strips on the Sails at the Rollbar, and perhaps partly why they stopped the A-pillar look (aside from cost reduction).

I'm amazed at the hammer and anvil tech. back then in coach builing fit & finish standards, compare the body alignment to even a kia nowdays. Not bad mouthing the 914, it was a product of the times. Wood truck boards etc. I'm guessing it was just a cost thing. I do think it gave the car a better less top heavy look.