New addition to the fleet
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I know, it's at the end of the spectrum from my 997; however, it was hard to pass up! It's a 1973 914 with the 1.7L engine. Was a long trip (14 hours) but I'm happy to have it home.
It's nice to have an air cooled car again.![Wink](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Towing it back:
![](http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj25/billh1963/Porsche%20914/2011-04-30_09-29-53_768.jpg)
North Carolina rest area:
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At home:
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It's nice to have an air cooled car again.
![Wink](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Towing it back:
![](http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj25/billh1963/Porsche%20914/2011-04-30_09-29-53_768.jpg)
North Carolina rest area:
![](http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj25/billh1963/Porsche%20914/003.jpg)
At home:
![](http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj25/billh1963/Porsche%20914/006.jpg)
![](http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj25/billh1963/Porsche%20914/008.jpg)
![](http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj25/billh1963/Porsche%20914/018.jpg)
![](http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj25/billh1963/Porsche%20914/025.jpg)
![](http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj25/billh1963/Porsche%20914/MY914009.jpg)
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One of those was my first Porsche back in 1974! It was a great first Porsche. This one looks really decked out with everything. The Mahle gas-burner wheels are very nice. The car also appears to have gained the rear bumperettes which arrived in model year 1974. Looks really nice. I wish I had room for another mint 914 today! Here was mine--in Zambezi Green (a 1973).
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I came across this one by accident. It is a show winner and has had extensive bodywork (no rust) and mechanical restoration. The owner gave me a book of photos of the restoration and all the receipts on things done over the years.
Some details:
The car has won numerous Best Paint in 914 shows. It has 2 Targa tops- 1 stock and 1 smooth & painted
Interior: Dash is perfect. Dash gauges rebuilt, gauge base powder coated flat silver, custom silver gauge rings,
Pedal cluster rebuilt with bronze bushings & powercoated
Engine:Rebuilt and installed 5-1-06 , Trans Axle rebuilt at the same time
Has a 1 qt. deep sump
Custom Alum. oil filler
Oil breather system
Alum. Valve Covers
New 40 IDE Webers
Red Rain Hats on carbs
Brakes & Rims:
19mm Master Cylinder
Calipers powder coated Red
Mahley Rims ,Powder Coated sliver ( stock Color )
Custom Alum. Center Caps
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It looks like a real prize. Anyone who debates the issue of whether a 914 is a worthy "Porsche" doesn't deserve your time--and sadly, there are many Porsche snobs out there!
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sweet. I have had the good fortune to drive and ride in some pretty fantastic cars. Nothing is as fun as driving my 914!
I'm having some paint work done, and I am really missing it. Once it returns to my garage, the 911 will take a back seat, so to speak.
I'm having some paint work done, and I am really missing it. Once it returns to my garage, the 911 will take a back seat, so to speak.
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Thanks for the memories. My first Porsche was a 74 914 2.0. I drove it all through college, including two round trips across the country. What a fantastic car that was!
I have often pondered buying another one for fun. Yours looks like a great find. Enjoy!
I have often pondered buying another one for fun. Yours looks like a great find. Enjoy!
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