The ultimate 914/6 ???
11-05-2006, 11:32 AM
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The ultimate 914/6 ???
I saw this car for sale in the next H&H auction (http://www.classic-auctions.co.uk/) which is described as follows:
Specially commissioned from K.D. Motor Engineers of Warrington by the vendor's late husband, this unique road-going 917K Replica is rumoured to have cost well in excess of six figures. Based on a mid-engined 1970 914-6 donor car, '31L' is both registered and taxed as a Porsche. Fed by twin variable-boost GT2 turbochargers, its dry-sump 3.3 litre type 930 flat-six engine also boasts a fully plumbed-in 'wet' nitrous-oxide injection system. Topped by dual intercoolers and a horizontal multi-blade fan, this formidable powerplant is coupled to an inverted manual 911 Turbo gearbox complete with its own oil cooler and oil pump. Intended for both (hyper) fast road and track use, '31L' features highly modified suspension and 911 Turbo sourced disc brakes. Reportedly handmade from blueprints, its lightweight fibreglass bodywork is finished in Gulf Oil's evocative light blue and orange colours. Sparse but functional, the replica's cabin sports high-backed seats, a centre-mounted instrument binnacle, Camus LCD display screen, fire-extinguisher pull, ignition cut-out switch and starter button. A truly unique proposition, this incredible left-hand drive Porsche supercar is worthy of the closest inspection.
It probably is a riot to drive, but they expect 50 to 70 K Sterlng so it is an expensive toy. Personally I wouldn't go for it - would you?
Specially commissioned from K.D. Motor Engineers of Warrington by the vendor's late husband, this unique road-going 917K Replica is rumoured to have cost well in excess of six figures. Based on a mid-engined 1970 914-6 donor car, '31L' is both registered and taxed as a Porsche. Fed by twin variable-boost GT2 turbochargers, its dry-sump 3.3 litre type 930 flat-six engine also boasts a fully plumbed-in 'wet' nitrous-oxide injection system. Topped by dual intercoolers and a horizontal multi-blade fan, this formidable powerplant is coupled to an inverted manual 911 Turbo gearbox complete with its own oil cooler and oil pump. Intended for both (hyper) fast road and track use, '31L' features highly modified suspension and 911 Turbo sourced disc brakes. Reportedly handmade from blueprints, its lightweight fibreglass bodywork is finished in Gulf Oil's evocative light blue and orange colours. Sparse but functional, the replica's cabin sports high-backed seats, a centre-mounted instrument binnacle, Camus LCD display screen, fire-extinguisher pull, ignition cut-out switch and starter button. A truly unique proposition, this incredible left-hand drive Porsche supercar is worthy of the closest inspection.
It probably is a riot to drive, but they expect 50 to 70 K Sterlng so it is an expensive toy. Personally I wouldn't go for it - would you?
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11-15-2006, 04:56 AM
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I've seen that before on my "home" forum (ddk-online.com) - I'm really not keen, you can get a lot of car for the money.
£51000 buys you this without an engine:
http://www.kraftwerkz.net/
I know what I'd be spending on if I had the cash
£51000 buys you this without an engine:
http://www.kraftwerkz.net/
I know what I'd be spending on if I had the cash
