What “really” makes you a 914 guy? Options

[raynekat]

My 1st Porsche was a 1976 orange 2.0 liter that I drove across the Atchafalaya basin freeway in Louisiana at 120 mph before my buddy got pulled over from a police chopper. Hehe. Took her to a couple of Porsche Parades. Autocrossed the heck out of her. Unfortunately, that car was a nightmare rust wise and bit the dust, but was my entry into the Porsche world.

I’ve had a few 911’s but ventured back into the 914 world with my 71 914 project that I shared here on 914 World. Spent way too much money on the car (way past 6 figures) but loved every second of it.


Still visit this forum all the time and watch the 914’s for sale on BaT religiously along with other websites.

Am I a “914 guy?”
Love you all….

[Shivers]

Afraid so. Take two 914’s and call me in the morning

[Superhawk996]

The ability to revel in the NARP lifestyle.

The joy of reminding the P-car snobs that the VW Beetle was indeed Porsche’s roots.

Reminding them that the 914 is the lighter and better handling than a 911, 924, 944, 928. Keeping up with and/or passing 911’s on the twisties usually shut them up pretty quickly.

[flipb]

Grew up as a car kid. Had all the posters, magazines, and toy/model cars. Learned to drive stick on my HS buddy's VW Golf.

For some reason, the 914 held the "attainable aspiration" spot for me for as long as I can remember. If you'd asked me at any age from 12 to 25+, I would've told you that someday, maybe I'll own a 914.

Finally hit my 30's, realized I had a small amount of disposable income... my DD was a boring appliance and I wanted an outlet for fun. There was never much question that it was time for a 914.


When people ask me why a 914, it's simple:
Take all the greatest sports cars that have ever existed. Put them into a blender and mix them all together. Then boil down what's left until you have the core essence of "Sports Car."

You'd be left with:

• Mid-engined
• Light weight
• Manual Transmission
• Disc brakes

and pretty much nothing else. No power-assisted anything. No infotainment. Basically, a 914. It's the distilled essence of Sports Car.

[Front yard mechanic]

No other car looks so bitchen on jack stands

[ctc911ctc]

No other car looks so bitchen on jack stands

my vote for best comment of the day

[sechszylinder]

What “really” makes you a 914 guy?

Owning the same car for 40 years ??

I would say, that counts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

BR

Benno

[GregAmy]

...drove across the Atchafalaya basin freeway in Louisiana at 120 mph before my buddy got pulled over from a police chopper.

I've often wondered how they could police speed on that causeway...then again, I read they put camera/RADAR on it recently...

Today some of those heaves would probably get you airborne.

[SirAndy]

What “really” makes you a 914 guy?

Wine, Cheese, Porsche Design shades, 000 subscription (Sorry Pete (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) )

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[Root_Werks]

Always liked driving an "underdog" car. My Dad was that way as well.

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[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

like you said, love

[SO.O.C914er]

What “really” makes you a 914 guy?

Owning the same car for 40 years ??

I would say, that counts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

BR

Benno

Okay then I’m in because come March I will have owned my 914 for 45 years!
Mid-engine madness has consumed me for so long. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
Drive on Paul (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[STL914]

Bought my first 914, a '74 2.2 liter 4 cylinder, in January 1998 following a house fire. Life is too short not to enjoy it. My wife and I immediately joined the local PCA chapter and became quite active. During many road trips, being constantly referred to as the VW, he gladly brought up the rear of the Porsche caravan. While the others in their 911's and 944's had their windows up and A/C on, we had our windows down, roof off and radio on listening to our 70's road music.

On our third car, a '72 Bahia Red 1.7 that now lives with the 2.2 from our first car, a set of steel GT flares and Jaguar Racing Green paint. After a long rest period in the garage I hope to bring it back to life and back on the road.

[ClayPerrine]

In the summer of 1985, I bought a Porsche 924 and decided to go autocrossing in the hopes of working my way up to real road racing.

On November17th, 1985, I went to an SCCA autocross at Fair Park in Dallas. I went alone because the two friends that were supposed to go with me were too hungover to go. I almost didn't go.

That day I found the two loves of my life.... @Betty and 914s.



Three years later, I married the girl in the picture, and I got the "privilege" of keeping her 914 running.

The first time she let me drive her car, I had to get one. It was light years better than the 924. When I found out it was available with a six, I wanted one even more.

40 years later, I still have the same obsession. The 914s have gotten older. Mine has been modified a bunch. But the obsession is the same.

To this day I am glad I got out of bed, said "screw the hangover" and went to that Autocross. That day literally changed my life.

[Beach914]

After going 17 years without sports cars, raising my kids and having a heart attack at 50, I ventured into the world of 914's and bought a bus-motored 914 for $900. Met Jim Hoyland at a cars and coffee and joined the group. 914's seem to find me. went to look at a BMW Bavaria 4spd one day and came home owning a $250 chassis that was outside next to the BMW.
Now I've got it down to three and couldn't be happier.....

[Artfrombama]

What “really” makes you a 914 guy?

Racing heritage
Neutral handling
Unique, not many still on the road
Simple "analog" mechanicals user friendly
Good parts availability
Most of all, the other owners are GREAT!

[914werke]

Passion!
the willingness to spend time $'s sweat & blood to repair "a car" knowing full well youll never get back out of it what you put in ....except in experiences (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon12.gif)

[technicalninja]

I was fuched from the start!

BORN on 9/14.

First memories of car stuff, many. many 914s dad brought home for the weekend when he worked for Green Oaks.

First real car. 914

That car helped me win my wife 40 years ago.

Started my air-cooled experience. (not sure that's a positive!).

My entry "fee" into Datsun Z cars was that first 914.


And I absolutely LOVE taking larger prey with an underdog...

World's BEST chassis at the time it was built and for decades after.

And a change from yesteryears, this forum!

This place would have been DAMN helpful when I had that first car...

The internet was not available then!

Bunch more aftermarket support now as well!

[wonkipop]

...........not listening to porsche owner's opinions about 914s.
either then or now - even if they say nice things these days. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

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been up country on my uncle's farm all january.
away from internet - even phone had no coverage unless i drove around randomly trying to find 1 bar on the dial.

he breeds angus waygu cross cattle.
ate meat meat meat and meat for the month.
steak, lamb, venison, chicken, trout and pork.
with the occassional green thing to go with it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

his latest mob of calfs have hit the 900 series numbers.
hes got a full collection. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) 904, 906, 908, 911, 912, you know what, 917, 924.
hasn't aquired a 935 yet. next spring there is one coming. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

poor little 914 had to get one of its headlights serviced.
had to get her in the "jackstand" and lubricate the lens with special lubrication oitment.
pink eye struck the herd due to dry dusty conditions and dirty disease carrying blowflies. hotter than hell most days. temps between 36 and 40 C.

[d914]

Always liked driving an "underdog" car. My Dad was that way as well.

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Nothing as fun as passing higher hp cars on the track with our narp!!!!