What “really” makes you a 914 guy? Options

[technicalninja]

You should add those pics to the 914 "number" thread.

You REALLY installed "head light fluid" there!

[wonkipop]

You should add those pics to the 914 "number" thread.

You REALLY installed "head light fluid" there!

i'll see if i can find the topic - will provide other owners with lubrication specs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


- on a serious note its a shocking "disease". no-one knows exactly what causes it.
various theories. generally held view its caused by an irritant getting lodged in the cattle's eyes. either dust or grass seed. causes a bacteria which when it gets bad sends the pupil of the eye white and the iris gets a pink coloured puss filled sore.
sends the cattle blind if you don't knock it off. every three days we were rounding up the mobs - pushing through the yard and syringing their eyes with oitment. you just slather it in. worst cases get an eyepatch which you glue on - keeps the flies off.
the flies spread it from cow to cow once one cow gets it. every farm in the district was afflicted. the vets were running out of oitment supplies.

[thomasotten]

When your car becomes a member of the family.

[Geezer914]

Test drove one in 1972 while attending college in CA. Just got married, moved back to NJ. Kids came along ....... Just happened to be looking for a Triumph TR4 or TR6 as a project. Came across a 75 914 CA car for sale in York, PA for 5k back in 2009. Love driving my adult go kart!

[SKL1]

Well, my first car was (is) a early '71 914,(delivered on Veterans Day 1970) and I still have it. It will never leave the family as my boys inherited the rather strong car gene in our family.
I remember distinctly that many in the PCA at the time didn't want the 914 included as it wasn't a real Porsche (NARP). Made it just that more special when I'd beat a 911 in an autocross...

We need to keep 914world going for people like us...

[URY914]

I've owned the same 914 since 1979. You do the math.

[windforfun]

It's a work of art from my perspective. I'd buy another one if I had space in the garage.

CTTOT, I'm trying to sell the one I have. And you know what? I hope nobody buys it.

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[Front yard mechanic]

No other car looks so bitchen on jack stands

my vote for best comment of the day

Nice looking wheels (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[worn]

In the summer of 1985, That day literally changed my life.

What a great story!

[SO.O.C914er]

In the summer of 1985, That day literally changed my life.

What a great story!

Have to agree ClayPerine that story hit home!! Bought my car in 1980 met my wife in 83 would drive with the roof off her in dolphin shorts or a miniskirt all legs! Here we are 41 years later driving each other crazy and lovin life!!
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[L-Jet914]

I (born in 1987) grew up riding around in my father's 1974 1.8L that he bought new. I now drive, show, and maintain the ol girl. A work in progress to freshen everything up.

[fiacra]

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

This, without a doubt! The Beetle is a wonderful car, and it is undeniably the genesis of Porsche. We own a Karmann Ghia, as well as a fully restored ragtop Beetle, in addition to two 914s. They are clearly same genus, even if they are different species. Each is fantastic in their own right.

I rarely go to car events because I could care less about participating in a discussion about the esoterica of cars. I love to drive a well sorted, well handling 914 but have no interest knowing which minor detail changed in mid year design, etc. I'm not here to engage in a pissing contest to see who knows more about arcane details, I just want to drive my damn car and enjoy seeing your car. I concede you know more than I do about Ferdinand Porsche's favorite meals, but do you have more fun driving your car? I wonder.

To bring this rant back on topic, you know you embody the true character of a 914 guy/gal when you are willing to sacrifice your personal time to do things like tow a fellow owner's car from California to their home in Oregon simply because you have the ability to do it and your heart tells you it is the right thing to do. That kind of spirit is what keeps me participating here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[TC 914-8]

I always loved the mid engine, 4 wheel disc brakes, 2 seat design. Back in the early 80’s I couldn’t afford a Pantera, so I found a wrecked 914, swapped out the 2.0 (sorry H4 guys) for a 2.6 Capri V6 with a inter-cooled Paxton blower,(couldn’t afford a -6 either). Been tinkering on 914 ever since then, on #2 since 2008. Met many gear heads who appreciate the 914 design, I appreciate the community with the feeling of the best P-car brotherhood around. It takes a special kind of mechanical nut job genius to keep our cars on the road. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

[Justinp71]

I grew up with a 914 as the family car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)... We had alot of muscle cars around, but I always really liked the 914-6 and 916 (as a dream car). In high school I got my current 914 with a 2.0, it was a blast to drive. I drove my uncles 2.5 carbed 911 and couldn't believe the instant power, feels faster than it actually was (it was fast but it felt insanely fast thanks to the carb setup). Finally once I made enough money I put a 3.0 six in my 914. Nothing else like it. Had a few muscle cars, but the 914-6 was the next level, just really love the lightweight car with mid engine, also think they look great. Then started getting into autocross and track, 914 is great in Ca because its smog exempt.

[fixer34]

Actually, a Porsche dealer used car salesman put me on to one, and it wasn't even his to sell. I was young, single, and had a good job. Been brought up on VWs (had owned 6 by then) but always wanted a 911. Shopped around a bit, on a lark, I went to look at a 914-6 selling by private owner. Yea, it's nice, I'll let you know...
Next day (I think) I was looking at '69 911T at a Porsche dealer. Casual chatting, told him I had just looked at a 914-6 that was right around the price of his 911. He told me to go back and buy the 914-6.
That was in July 1977. The same car is sitting in my garage right now. And it is NOT on jackstands.

[mlindner]

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.

You are blessed Clay. Wife of your dreams first and car of your dreams later. Nice

[JamesM]

...well, that and a pair of testicles.

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[sb914]

I never had money .

[mlindner]

What makes a 914 guy? a wife that like cars, owning this one for 45 years, a lift and lots of tools and books. Then the car people you have met and worked with. Love it. Mark

[gandalf_025]

Can't believe this hasn't been brought up yet.??