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> 470.29.05709 - Cutler/South Pointe Porsche GT, Parking Lot Find
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post Mar 26 2018, 11:46 AM
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In September 2014 I was watching a video of my friend’s race car on youtube and off to the side was this video (Two Abandoned Cars 1970-1973 Porsche 914 1.7) I usually check them out to see if it is a 914/6.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRMaKvWTTvQ


Halfway thru the video he approaches the 2nd car and right away I notice the marker lights on the roof. In case you didn’t know they were used at night for the crew to identifying the car and also to signal the pits from the car before radios were affordable.

The best part (at 5:20) Charles says:
"Took this Porsch and built it for racing, totally destroy the value of the car when you do this.."
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post Mar 26 2018, 11:48 AM
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So I start looking thru my data and find a car that raced at the 24hrs of Daytona in 1973 The car in the video is yellow inside and the fender flares are correct, also Lee Cutler (the driver) is from Sarasota FL.

I do a google search and find a later (1975) picture of the car and see it was painted black now everything matches. This was also one of the cars missing from my research for the IMSA 914 book.

5/19/1974 - 4 hrs Ontario
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I have to find this car!! Using clues offered in this video I find the building (you can see the address is 1345 in the video). Here is the fence from google street view.
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I called Steve Gaglione and he was kind enough to drive down from Tampa.
He shows up and the car is right were I sent him on the map, the shop owner is there and by 1pm I make a deal with the car’s owner!
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post Mar 26 2018, 11:50 AM
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post Mar 26 2018, 11:54 AM
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The car has been in storage in Florida until last week when I picked it up and brought it home.
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post Mar 26 2018, 11:59 AM
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That's a GREAT story!

Congratulations on the find and the purchase.
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post Mar 26 2018, 12:06 PM
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Great find Glenn, it was simply meant to be. All the planets aligned for you in perfect order, not to mention your determination and wit. Congrats!
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post Mar 26 2018, 12:12 PM
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If it didn't happen to me I wouldn't believe the story!
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post Mar 26 2018, 12:12 PM
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post Mar 26 2018, 12:32 PM
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post Mar 26 2018, 12:38 PM
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Nicely done, Glenn!
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post Mar 26 2018, 12:43 PM
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Another -6 saved!!!!
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post Mar 26 2018, 01:21 PM
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I think Glenn told me a -6 conversion but could be wrong
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post Mar 26 2018, 01:50 PM
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Doesn't appear to have an OE 6 front engine mount.
Oil tank, Koni double adjustables, rear hubs, etc. etc. etc.....well done Glenn !
Any rust ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Mar 26 2018, 02:01 PM
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It is a 914/4 converted to a six and yes it will be a challenging restoration but certainly worth saving
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post Mar 26 2018, 02:04 PM
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post Mar 26 2018, 02:07 PM
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It is a 914/4 converted to a six and yes it will be a challenging restoration but certainly worth saving



And not turn into a kit car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Mar 26 2018, 02:36 PM
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Mar 26 2018, 04:07 PM) *

QUOTE(gms @ Mar 26 2018, 12:01 PM) *

It is a 914/4 converted to a six and yes it will be a challenging restoration but certainly worth saving



And not turn into a kit car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I was just going to say it would make a great 917 based kit car or maybe a fiat X19 replica.
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post Mar 26 2018, 03:05 PM
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Its is a really cool story.. Can't wait to see it in person.
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post Mar 26 2018, 03:07 PM
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Yes, glad you got it Glen!
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post Mar 26 2018, 04:19 PM
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I'd make it into a 904 replica. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)
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