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tumamilhem |
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LUFTBRIGADE ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 29-October 12 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 15,092 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Maybe I'm just a sentimental sap, but I think this is pretty cool.
Both me and my LE are turning 40. It was 40 years ago this week that production of the 914 LE Can Am began. My LE is one of the very earliest made within the first couple days of production, the 11th (known) Creamsicle made. The first time I calculated the build date from the chassis number, I thought it came out to my exact day of birth - 17 February 1974! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/birthday.gif) But then when I recalculated it correctly, the production date was actually 3 days earlier than the day I took my first breath - on Valentine's Day (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) - Also coincidentally, the day after my parents' wedding anniversary on 13 February. I since named my car Valentine, due to the "Valentine" red and white Creamsicle colors and it's birth date of 14 February. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) It's kind of surreal having your favorite car that just happens to be the rarest model of its breed and made almost the same day you were born - and driving it today, 40 years later. And the cherry on the sundae is the tag. Keeping my LE REALLY OG, I have it registered with an authentic, Duval County (where I live) 1974 license plate (there were only 3 in the country still available). And the renewal/plate dates across the tag read: 2/14/74 - the day my car was made. Maybe it's just me ((IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)), but I just think that's so cool. I'm pretty sure I'll keep this car forever. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Anyway, Happy Birthday and Valentine's Day to my Valentine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/birthday.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Me and my LE turn 40 ![]() Renewal, Plate and Birth Date: 2/14/74 ![]() I always prefer my baby to be topless (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) ![]() I'm Coco for Coco Mats! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) ![]() ![]() Valentine and Scarlet ![]() Centennial Porsche + Audi, Eugene, OR (postcard of the same dealership in the same year that my car was first sold new) ![]() I just happened to check the time on my phone this morning and it was 9:14. And with today's date 14 February - the day my 914 was made. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/birthday.gif) ![]() |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,052 Joined: 31-May 10 From: Laguna Beach, CA Member No.: 11,782 Region Association: None ![]() |
That is awesome.... provident provenance. The outfit is awesome, too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Certifiable ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,426 Joined: 6-June 04 From: San Jose, Ca Member No.: 2,164 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 13,521 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Your way too young to start having emotional feelings. You might want to look into that low "T" thing.
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
Very cool and congrats.
Super nice car. You got any hair left now? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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Apex killer! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 23,645 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Awesome! But personally, I consider the 916 (11) and the 914-8 (2)? to be the rarest of the breed...
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Did you take your valentine out for dinner? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,309 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) Damn that's a sweet looking car Tommy! Almost like seeing that old girlfriend who is super hot. Kinda want to take her for a ride (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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:: Punch and Pie :: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
Cool story. My first 914 had a build day 2 or 3 from my birthday, but your story just matches up perfectly.
Congrats man. And happy birthday! |
tumamilhem |
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LUFTBRIGADE ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 29-October 12 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 15,092 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Awesome! But personally, I consider the 916 (11) and the 914-8 (2)? to be the rarest of the breed... Yes, they are rarer, but weren't production cars nor available for sale. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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LUFTBRIGADE ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 29-October 12 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 15,092 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Did you take your valentine out for dinner? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Actually, we had a nice, quiet romantic evening. We went to a drive in (she can't fit in a regular theater) and took a nice evening drive along the beach. She went topless. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) |
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LUFTBRIGADE ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 29-October 12 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 15,092 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) Damn that's a sweet looking car Tommy! Almost like seeing that old girlfriend who is super hot. Kinda want to take her for a ride (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Hahaha! Jamie, she said she can be friends. I'm not sure how I feel about that though. Is your green car seeing anybody? Lol |
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LUFTBRIGADE ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 29-October 12 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 15,092 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Cool story. My first 914 had a build day 2 or 3 from my birthday, but your story just matches up perfectly. Congrats man. And happy birthday! That's pretty sweet knowing our cars were born right when we were. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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