What defines 914 GT Tribute project, General thoughts and opinions on what is necessary to call a project a "GT Tribute project" Options

[rtmchale2]

I recently bought a 1975 914, no engine or transaxle, as part of the purchase, but enough of the car left that it makes sense to do some sort restoration project with it.

I was thinking I would do a GT tribute project out of it, but I am curious to see what the community feels is important to label a project as "GT Tribute"

From what I gather the key elements of such a project would include the following.
- pumped up engine (is a 4 cylinder 2.0L qualify)
- 5 lug conversion
- bigger brakes
- suspension upgrades
- GT fender flares
- appropriate interior additions (console and gauges for example)

Are any of these non-negioable to classify a project as a GT Tribute. Or is more like "I'm doing a GT Tribute, lets have some fun, and let's do a really awesome details job" that is more important.

Trying to gauge how to go about such a project that would results in the greatest value at the end of the project and also get kudos when showing it off (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[JeffBowlsby]

Well if you ask me, I have a different take on the 914GT than the race car version. All very official, well-documented and legit.

The 914GT was a Euro market 1974 model year 914/4 2.0L commemorating the 100,000th 914 made. Offered in two versions Black/Sunflower Yellow & Light Ivory/ Phoenix Red. They were made in limited quantities, loaded up with optional/special equipment, paint scheme, front spoiler, a new side stripe design, and even a dashboard medallion. Many gravitate towards the flared car/big motor version and I appreciate them of course, but the 914/4 version is just as interesting to me and a few of us here on this forum, if not more so. Join us if this interests you too.

AKA the 914 Jubillaumsmodell (100,000 914 celebration) in Europe
AKA the 914 Limited Edition in the USA
AKA the 914 SL (Sports Limited) in Japan

I know, I know...I am on the path less travelled...but diggin' it.

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[SirAndy]

... Don't hate me ...

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While i appreciate the LE cars as much as the next guy, i think we all understood the OP question to be about the /6 GT cars, not the /4 LE cars.

Yes, they reused the GT moniker. Yes, they reused the m471 package name.
No, this thread isn't about '74 LE cars.
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