FS: @RM|Sotheby's - 1971 914-6 M471 |
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FS: @RM|Sotheby's - 1971 914-6 M471 |
johnhora |
Jan 30 2022, 01:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 873 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None |
Bob Chapman's Excellence magazine article on "The Strenger Six 914-6 M471"
https://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/184/a...he-strenger-six This is from Brett Johnson's article in the Oct 1989 Excellence Magazine "The Rarest 914s 0f All: 916,914-6 GT, M471 http://p914-6info.net/PDFs/914-6%20M471%20...0Oct%201989.pdf 914-6 M471 Option Package "ln March of 1971, a sales bulletin mentioned an option package that was available for the 914 /6. lt was referred to as the M471 option package or competition option group. The bulletin states "Option Group M471 can be delivered without restriction, that is, such cars can be registered for regular road use." The option package consisted of: Widened Fenders, front and rear 6Jx15 Light Alloy Wheels with Tires 185/70 VR 15 (M400) Longer Wheel Mounting Bolts with 21 mm Spacers on front and rear axles. The only item unique to this particular option package is the flared steel front valance. The flares and rockers were shared with the GT and wheels and spacers with the 911. No rear valance was fitted. U.S. spec. cars had the side reflector mounted lower and slightly more forward than on the standard cars, due to the flares." The the Porsche/Audi dealer doc from Armando's fantastic pbase 914-6 GT site https://pbase.com/9146gt/documentation_9146...n_bulletin_7147 |
flyer86d |
Jan 30 2022, 03:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 443 Joined: 12-January 11 From: Corea, Maine Member No.: 12,585 Region Association: North East States |
Other than the flares, wheels and brakes what is included in the 471 package ?..... Engine, sways, oil cooler ....???? As I recall there is a factory steel flare car (a 6) here in NJ Rory, I saw an M471 Silver -6 at Fred’s in the 1980’s. It had original silver paint complete with the usual psoriasis that was common in the era. I poured over the car seeing wonderful almost undetectable welds for the flairs that appeared factory. Otherwise, it was a stock -6. I know that Steve knows of this car. Charlie |
smg914 |
Jan 30 2022, 04:33 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,968 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
Guilty as charged! Yes it is true, I'm selling the car that I love more than life itself. Hey, maybe it won't sell and I'm ok with that. I'll just bring it back home and be perfectly happy.
RM Sotheby's contacted me back in November and after a 20 minute phone call and a follow up call about 2 weeks later, I agreed to the process. That's it. Nothing more to the story. Well, there is one other thing; Every time I think about no longer owning this very special 914-6, I get sick to my stomach. PS: A shout-out to my old friend Charlie up there in VT. Do you still own 0311? Joe and his silver M471 that spent most of their lives in NJ are no longer in NJ. Below is a photo and short story from Pano September 2020 with a slightly more accurate description than the photo and story posted by TC from the October 2011 issue of Pano. Neither description was written by me. For that matter, neither was the RM description. |
smg914 |
Jan 30 2022, 04:47 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,968 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
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rgalla9146 |
Jan 30 2022, 07:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,624 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
Other than the flares, wheels and brakes what is included in the 471 package ?..... Engine, sways, oil cooler ....???? As I recall there is a factory steel flare car (a 6) here in NJ Rory, I saw an M471 Silver -6 at Fred’s in the 1980’s. It had original silver paint complete with the usual psoriasis that was common in the era. I poured over the car seeing wonderful almost undetectable welds for the flairs that appeared factory. Otherwise, it was a stock -6. I know that Steve knows of this car. Charlie That's the car I saw. Silver and a bit scruffy. I think it had a flared front valence and rockers....rear valence ? can't recall. Otherwise pretty standard. Never saw it at Freds. 80s was well after I spent time in Califon. I saw it at a NNJR event |
watsonrx13 |
Feb 5 2022, 01:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Steve, good luck with the sale. I've had the privilege of seeing this car in person and it is incredible. I wish you the best for the future.
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pete000 |
Feb 5 2022, 05:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
Another potential million dollar 914 !
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73-914 |
Feb 5 2022, 05:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 595 Joined: 24-April 10 From: Albany UpstateNY Member No.: 11,651 Region Association: None |
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SirAndy |
Feb 5 2022, 06:16 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
@73-914 There's a whole discussion about that plate in one of the older threads ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
smg914 |
Feb 5 2022, 09:20 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,968 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
@73-914 There's a whole discussion about that plate in one of the older threads ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I don't recall ever seeing a thread on the plate but I assume you may be referring the pig reference. A little funny story...... When I first met Gerhald I remember us talking about the plate. Gerhard looked at the platen and with a grin said, "That's so Erich" |
smg914 |
Feb 5 2022, 09:43 PM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,968 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
Steve, good luck with the sale. I've had the privilege of seeing this car in person and it is incredible. I wish you the best for the future. Rob, so nice to see you pop up on this thread. Hope all is well. I drove the M471 on a 25 mile exercise on Friday. What a fabulous car in all respects. I love everything about it. But for whatever reason, it's going across the block at RMsothebys Amelia Island in March. Freaks me out just thinking about it. However, I could be wrong but I just think it's the right time. |
flyer86d |
Feb 6 2022, 06:17 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 443 Joined: 12-January 11 From: Corea, Maine Member No.: 12,585 Region Association: North East States |
Steve,
Yes, I still have 0311 and never plan to part with it. We are in the middle of a good old fashioned winter with lots of cold and snow! I hope all is well. Charlie |
dcheek |
Feb 7 2022, 02:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 30-May 06 From: Westfield, New Jersey Member No.: 6,103 |
Wow Steve! I can't believe you are letting that car go!
John Strakele and I will be there to watch the auction. Good luck. I hope it brings millions. It deserves it! Dave |
Ansbacher |
Feb 7 2022, 10:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
Steve,
Take the ungodly amount of shekels you will get for this car happily, knowing you still have Sahara Beige to fall back on. Ansbacher |
Jett |
Feb 7 2022, 10:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Steve, Take the ungodly amount of shekels you will get for this car happily, knowing you still have Sahara Beige to fall back on. Ansbacher +1 I was wondering which was the mistress (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Lovely cars and best of luck! |
carr914 |
Feb 14 2022, 04:32 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 121,083 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Steve was out for a ( last ride?) on Super Bowl Sunday. I was on the way to a party and saw the M-471 from at least a half mile away. I caught up to him and shouted "don't you have something better to drive? LOL"
Steve will miss this car when it's gone! |
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