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Title: Porsche 914
Post by: cal44 on Tuesday,October 02, 2012, 08:11:49 PM

I start this in hopes Joe has a few snaps of his 914.  I have had several and have been fortunate enough to been to the Porsche museum in Zuffenhausen to see a 918.

Also I would like to see others cars (hobby), TVR, MG's, Lotus, Marcos etc.

Thanks Joe for making the off topic section.


Mike

Title: Re: Porsche 914
Post by: LotusJoe on Tuesday,October 02, 2012, 10:24:42 PM

Here's a few pics

Title: Re: Porsche 914
Post by: cal44 on Wednesday,October 03, 2012, 08:01:52 AM

Nice car Joe.  Which engine block is that?  I always admire a car I can eat off of.

Mike
Sorry for the poor quality.  Digital cameras were not quite affordable at this time in history. 914/6, 904 and 918.  Some years ago for a little visit to Zuffenhausen and the Porsche museum. And a shot from a race here in San Diego.

(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k571/cal442/Porsche%20914/Picture002_zps647c75ff.jpg)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k571/cal442/Porsche%20914/Picture001_zps952300df.jpg)
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k571/cal442/Porsche%20914/Picture_zpsf016bfb1.jpg)

Title: Re: Porsche 914
Post by: LotusJoe on Wednesday,October 03, 2012, 12:19:49 PM

Quote from: cal44 on Wednesday,October 03, 2012, 08:01:52 AM

Nice car Joe.  Which engine block is that?  I always admire a car I can eat off of.

The engine is an original  2 liter (3 bolt head) "GA" case, utilizing 96mm pistons, over sized valves, port and polished, moderate cam, and converted to carbs.

Title: Re: Porsche 914
Post by: EuropaTC on Friday,October 26, 2012, 11:07:05 PM

Here ya go guys, the 914 has made "Something for the weekend" in my favourite comic....

http://www.classicandsportscar.com/news/general-classic-car-news/something-for-the-weekend-%E2%80%93-the-vw-porsche-914 (http://www.classicandsportscar.com/news/general-classic-car-news/something-for-the-weekend-%E2%80%93-the-vw-porsche-914)

They also do a "how to buy one" guide as well.....

http://www.classicandsportscar.com/sites/classicandsportscar.com/files/csc_porsche_914_9146_buyers_guide.pdf (http://www.classicandsportscar.com/sites/classicandsportscar.com/files/csc_porsche_914_9146_buyers_guide.pdf)

Brian

Title: Re: Porsche 914
Post by: cal44 on Saturday,October 27, 2012, 09:53:37 AM

Classic and Sportscar is the best furrin' car magazine on the planet. 
I've been getting it for a very long time.  Hours of entertainment.

Title: Re: Porsche 914
Post by: Bainford on Sunday,October 28, 2012, 05:29:24 AM

Thanks for the links, Brian. An excellent insight into a car that I have admired from afar, and have been quite curious about.