Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way.
Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

7 Pages V  1 2 3 > »   
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
> UK 914 needed for TV appearance
Wheeler Dealer
post Nov 2 2011, 12:40 PM
Post #1


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 1
Joined: 2-November 11
From: London
Member No.: 13,735
Region Association: None
Hi all,

I'm part of the production team for Wheeler Dealers. As part of the new series we're featuring a 1974 Porsche 914. For those of you not aware Wheeler Dealers is a programme where we buy iconic cars, fix their faults and then sell them on for a profit. It is produced in the UK and broadcast all over the world.

At the beginning of the episode we always film a 'pristine version' of the featured vehicle. This is to show the viewer how good the vehicle can look and what we're trying to achieve by the end of the programme.

As such we're looking for a 914 to film that is in good condition (possibly having undergone a resto). If you have such a car and want to have it featured on TV, please email me with your availability over the next two weeks. My email is matt@attaboytv.com. Preferably if you could send some pics of your car it would be appreciated. We would require you and your car for one day and would cover travel expenses and provide a DVD of the finished programme after it has aired. Filming will be in Surrey, England.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Wheeler Dealers Team
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
siverson
post Nov 2 2011, 12:45 PM
Post #2


Advanced Member
****

Group: Benefactors
Posts: 2,457
Joined: 5-May 03
From: San Diego, CA
Member No.: 654
Region Association: Southern California
Awesome! I can't help with your search, but am looking forward to the episode!

-Steve



QUOTE(Wheeler Dealer @ Nov 2 2011, 11:40 AM) *

Hi all,

I'm part of the production team for Wheeler Dealers. As part of the new series we're featuring a 1974 Porsche 914. For those of you not aware Wheeler Dealers is a programme where we buy iconic cars, fix their faults and then sell them on for a profit. It is produced in the UK and broadcast all over the world.

At the beginning of the episode we always film a 'pristine version' of the featured vehicle. This is to show the viewer how good the vehicle can look and what we're trying to achieve by the end of the programme.

As such we're looking for a 914 to film that is in good condition (possibly having undergone a resto). If you have such a car and want to have it featured on TV, please email me with your availability over the next two weeks. My email is matt@attaboytv.com. Preferably if you could send some pics of your car it would be appreciated. We would require you and your car for one day and would cover travel expenses and provide a DVD of the finished programme after it has aired. Filming will be in Surrey, England.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Wheeler Dealers Team
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
StratPlayer
post Nov 2 2011, 12:45 PM
Post #3


StratPlayer
****

Group: Members
Posts: 3,313
Joined: 27-December 02
From: SLC, Utah
Member No.: 27
Region Association: Rocky Mountains
damn,,, that's cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Rob-O
post Nov 2 2011, 12:50 PM
Post #4


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,259
Joined: 5-December 03
From: Mansfield, TX
Member No.: 1,419
Region Association: Southwest Region
I was just thinking...this might need to be a two or three part programme. The 914's need a lot of work. Ed is pretty good, but it will be interesting to see the budget and it's use.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
beech4rd
post Nov 2 2011, 01:09 PM
Post #5


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 347
Joined: 10-January 07
From: Highwoods, Saugerties, NY
Member No.: 7,445
Region Association: North East States
If you are looking for a UK based 914, you might be better off posting on this forum.

http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php

It's the UK 914 forum for all 6 914s left in the UK ( perhaps I under estimate the number).

BTW, You ran an episode featuring a mid year '70's Porsche 911 being flipped. Your mechanic threw away the anodised wheel arch trim because he thought it looked too blingy. I'd just spent $900.00 on similar trim for my 911 restoration.

Chris
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
SLITS
post Nov 2 2011, 01:35 PM
Post #6


"This Utah shit is HARSH!"
**********

Group: Benefactors
Posts: 13,602
Joined: 22-February 04
From: SoCal Mountains ...
Member No.: 1,696
Region Association: None
Hey, I'm putting floats on my teener for the drive across the pond. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
underthetire
post Nov 2 2011, 02:09 PM
Post #7


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 5,062
Joined: 7-October 08
From: Brentwood
Member No.: 9,623
Region Association: Northern California
Ya, might have better luck flying here with a camera man.. Just sayin.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
jwc914
post Nov 2 2011, 02:24 PM
Post #8


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 34
Joined: 16-August 11
From: san jose,ca
Member No.: 13,447
Region Association: None
Poor Ed, I have watched many of the shows and noticed that he is never paid a dime for his labor. They never include his labor, dmv fees, taxes, insurance costs and i am sure i am missing something. Cool show but accounting is way off. john
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Rod
post Nov 2 2011, 03:01 PM
Post #9


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 617
Joined: 1-January 08
From: Farnham UK
Member No.: 8,526
Region Association: England
Hey me ! I'm in Farnham and have a lovely 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Bly problem being is its not standard. The person you need to contact is KEV914 who is on ddk - he has a MINT 2.0 that would suit you perfectly.. I'll email him this link..
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
no1uno
post Nov 2 2011, 03:11 PM
Post #10


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 206
Joined: 2-December 10
From: Melbourne, FL
Member No.: 12,448
Region Association: South East States
Great show! I can't wait to see the 914 episode. Rust in glorious High Def!
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
monkeyboy
post Nov 2 2011, 03:25 PM
Post #11


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 808
Joined: 8-June 08
From: Los Angeles, Ca
Member No.: 9,147
Region Association: None
I love that show. Good luck.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
bitzer
post Nov 2 2011, 03:25 PM
Post #12


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 2
Joined: 17-September 11
From: uk
Member No.: 13,567
Region Association: England
Hi wheeler dealers
you need to post this on www.ddk-online.com in the 914 forum and ask for Kev.
His cars are regularly featured in classic car mags.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Rod
post Nov 2 2011, 03:47 PM
Post #13


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 617
Joined: 1-January 08
From: Farnham UK
Member No.: 8,526
Region Association: England
Hi Bitzer, I've just emailed Kev. He is the man for the job (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
racerbvd
post Nov 2 2011, 03:58 PM
Post #14


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,369
Joined: 3-February 03
From: Sunny FL.
Member No.: 226
Region Association: None
A few from the UK have expressed an interest in my rough, matching numbers 914-6, maybe this will edge em over..
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
jmill
post Nov 2 2011, 04:08 PM
Post #15


Green Hornet
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,449
Joined: 9-May 08
From: Racine, Wisconsin
Member No.: 9,038
Region Association: Upper MidWest
QUOTE(beech4rd @ Nov 2 2011, 02:09 PM) *

BTW, You ran an episode featuring a mid year '70's Porsche 911 being flipped. Your mechanic threw away the anodised wheel arch trim because he thought it looked too blingy. I'd just spent $900.00 on similar trim for my 911 restoration.


Great episode. I thought it was funny that they took a USA spec 911 and made it look like a ROW spec just to sell it to a guy who was from the USA.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
bandjoey
post Nov 2 2011, 04:38 PM
Post #16


bandjoey
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,934
Joined: 26-September 07
From: Bedford Tx
Member No.: 8,156
Region Association: Southwest Region
If you're paying all expenses, send me the tickets and I'll ship my car over. Problem you'll find is that a Pristine 914 is found only on jackstands. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

Love the show..watch it all the time.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
BajaXJ92
post Nov 2 2011, 05:19 PM
Post #17


Extended Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,146
Joined: 20-April 06
From: Prescott, AZ
Member No.: 5,895
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
Love that show! If you're willing to come to the US to film, I've got a pristine 1975 2.0L car that would be a great example. I'm sure, however, there are many excellent examples of 914s in England.

Looking forward to seeing this episode. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
johannes
post Nov 2 2011, 05:26 PM
Post #18


Club Porsche 914 France President
****

Group: Members
Posts: 3,084
Joined: 13-January 06
From: France
Member No.: 5,409
Region Association: France
That's great news. I can't wait (possibly six month) to see this episode ...

And I agree, www.ddk-online.com is the place to post this demand.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
914KEV
post Nov 2 2011, 07:33 PM
Post #19


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 13
Joined: 18-January 10
From: London, England
Member No.: 11,253
Region Association: England
QUOTE(Rod @ Nov 2 2011, 09:01 PM) *

Hey me ! I'm in Farnham and have a lovely 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Bly problem being is its not standard. The person you need to contact is KEV914 who is on ddk - he has a MINT 2.0 that would suit you perfectly.. I'll email him this link..


QUOTE(bitzer @ Nov 2 2011, 09:25 PM) *

Hi wheeler dealers
you need to post this on www.ddk-online.com in the 914 forum and ask for Kev.
His cars are regularly featured in classic car mags.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)


QUOTE(Rod @ Nov 2 2011, 09:47 PM) *

Hi Bitzer, I've just emailed Kev. He is the man for the job (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Thanks guys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/14.gif)

Have e-mailed them my details and I live in Surrey (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i846.photobucket.com-11253-1320284012.1.jpg)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
flipb
post Nov 2 2011, 07:39 PM
Post #20


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,788
Joined: 2-September 09
From: Fairfax, VA
Member No.: 10,752
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
Wow, just found this thread while watching Wheeler Dealers on Velocity network. Too cool, I've wondered what it would be like for the show to do a 914.

Kev, your car looks spectacular. Is that Saturn/Chrome Yellow (like mine)?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
« Next Oldest · 914World Garage · Next Newest »
 

7 Pages V  1 2 3 > » 
Reply to this topicStart new topic
24 User(s) are reading this topic (24 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

Display Mode: Standard · Switch to: Linear+ · Switch to: Outline

Track this topic · Email this topic · Print this topic · Subscribe to this forum

- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 7th February 2025 - 03:51 AM
Invision Power Board v9.1.4 © 2025  IPS, Inc.
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community!
We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ...