Finally snagged one! (found a nice little 914)
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05-17-2010 | 04:43 AM
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Thanks!
I know, right? haha!
He owned it for about a year. Original owner prior to that. Paint meter, that's a good idea. Should probably take it to a local shop to ensure everything is what it's said to be is what you're saying? Not a bad idea.
I know, right? haha!
He owned it for about a year. Original owner prior to that. Paint meter, that's a good idea. Should probably take it to a local shop to ensure everything is what it's said to be is what you're saying? Not a bad idea.
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05-22-2010 | 10:05 PM
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I know which ones you're talking about, I'd have to dig into my 914 history books and find out which year they started doing that. If you're interested I'd be happy to dig into it and post options. The previous owner had some interesting books regarding history, options, years, wheels, all sorts of cool things for each year of 914 with pictures. Very interesting documentation. Only option selected in the original paperwork with this car was the radio LOL! Which amazingly, still works.
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05-22-2010 | 11:21 PM
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Ok found the book - figured I'd share as it's pretty interesting as to the different options and years, etc...
Quoted above by "The 914 and 914-6 Porsche" by Dr. B. Johnson, page 4. New Revised Edition. (in case anyone is interested in reading the book, citing my sources)
Quoted above by "The 914 and 914-6 Porsche" by Dr. B. Johnson, page 6. New Revised Edition.
Quoted above by "The 914 and 914-6 Porsche" by Dr. B. Johnson, page 8. New Revised Edition.
Pretty cool book. It's got a ton of pictures in it and all the option packages. It's basically a restoration book with all original years, models, options, appearance packages, etc etc. Very very cool book. Very thorough. Goes on for 94 pages of original sweet reading.
The book is so in depth it even shows part number differences, speedometer differences between US, Japan, and Euro models - all the way down to simple little part differences and paint differences and parts that were or weren't included. It also shows differences in radios and what radios were installed standard for years. Very cool read for anyone interested in 914 history. I love books like that, always interesting.
I've been trying to get ahold of the original owner to say "Hey, remember that 914? It's still kickin'!" but have been unsuccessful thus far. Figured it would be interesting to share with the original owner that the car's original pieces are floating, living, alive and breathing after all these years. (i know i'd be interested to hear such a thing for one of my vehicles)
The 914/914-6 Porsche
914/4, 1970-72
The first of the four-cylinder cars were known by the 914/4 designation. They used the modified 1.7 liter Volkwagen 411 engine. Chrome bumpers and vinyl-covered rear roof pillars were part of the optional appearance group. These panels were painted the body color on standard trim 914/4s.
Standard wheels were silver-painted Volkswagen rims with plain chrome hub caps. Non-U.S. cars had VW emblems on the hub caps. Wider 5 1/2 x 15" alloy wheels made by Pedrini were optional.
The interior of the 914/4 was stark at best. In 1970 and 1971 the passenger's seat was not adjustable. Instead, a curious tethered footrest was installed. This attempt to save manufacturing cost was corrected in 1972, when the conventional seats on sliding rails were used on both sides.
914/4, 1970-72
The first of the four-cylinder cars were known by the 914/4 designation. They used the modified 1.7 liter Volkwagen 411 engine. Chrome bumpers and vinyl-covered rear roof pillars were part of the optional appearance group. These panels were painted the body color on standard trim 914/4s.
Standard wheels were silver-painted Volkswagen rims with plain chrome hub caps. Non-U.S. cars had VW emblems on the hub caps. Wider 5 1/2 x 15" alloy wheels made by Pedrini were optional.
The interior of the 914/4 was stark at best. In 1970 and 1971 the passenger's seat was not adjustable. Instead, a curious tethered footrest was installed. This attempt to save manufacturing cost was corrected in 1972, when the conventional seats on sliding rails were used on both sides.
914 1.7, 914S, 914 2.0, 1973
In 1973 the 1.7 engine was standard and a 2.0 liter engine was offered as an option, thus it became necessary to differentiate the two with the scripts on the tail panel.
In 1973 the 1.7 engine was standard and a 2.0 liter engine was offered as an option, thus it became necessary to differentiate the two with the scripts on the tail panel.
Black bumpers replaced body color ones with the standard trim package. Chrome bumpers and upholstered roof pillars were again offered in the appearance group option package. U.S. cars had rubber bumper guards up front.
914 1.8, 2.0, Limited Edition, 1974
rubber bumper guards were now present front and rear on U.S. specification cars. Vinyl covering on the roof pillars was standard on all models except the Limited Edition.
rubber bumper guards were now present front and rear on U.S. specification cars. Vinyl covering on the roof pillars was standard on all models except the Limited Edition.
Pretty cool book. It's got a ton of pictures in it and all the option packages. It's basically a restoration book with all original years, models, options, appearance packages, etc etc. Very very cool book. Very thorough. Goes on for 94 pages of original sweet reading.
The book is so in depth it even shows part number differences, speedometer differences between US, Japan, and Euro models - all the way down to simple little part differences and paint differences and parts that were or weren't included. It also shows differences in radios and what radios were installed standard for years. Very cool read for anyone interested in 914 history. I love books like that, always interesting.
I've been trying to get ahold of the original owner to say "Hey, remember that 914? It's still kickin'!" but have been unsuccessful thus far. Figured it would be interesting to share with the original owner that the car's original pieces are floating, living, alive and breathing after all these years. (i know i'd be interested to hear such a thing for one of my vehicles)
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