Changing thoughts on 914's

[StephenAcworth]

Here you go, Jim:

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[Simonjjb]

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[stout]

Here you go, Jim:

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That's the one.

Funny thing with this poster is that it isn't the mind-bender in terms of size comparison that some of Porsche's 914/917K comparison images were. This 917 spyder's form language is closer to the 914's, as well.

[62S-R-S]

Not much said about this swap...(pro vs con). Appears quite tidy.


https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/vi...c.php?t=425075

[sithot]

Not much said about this swap...(pro vs con). Appears quite tidy.


https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/vi...c.php?t=425075

Complications have ramifications.

In the end a well done Type IV can make all the horsepower necessary without reinventing the wheel. The main reason Subie swaps aren't universally liked.

Type IV's are simple and I am a Luddite.

[62S-R-S]

Complications have ramifications.

In the end a well done Type IV can make all the horsepower necessary without reinventing the wheel. The main reason Subie swaps aren't universally liked.

Type IV's are simple and I am a Luddite.

Largely agree. The shot of the small motor minus the intercooler and radiator is misleading. Bmw 02's go nicely from one watercooled to another, but here to remove an aircooled, in favor of water....oh yes, ramifications.

[stout]

Along the lines of this thread's title, is anyone else watching a certain auction going just now?

• Seven-figure 916s are nothing new.
• Seven-figure 914-6 R/GTs? Sure, more than one instance.
• Six-figure series production 914-6 street cars? Yep, they've been around a while.

But a six conversion knocking on the door of $$$,$$$? Didn't expect that. Will be interesting to see if the sale goes through, and whether this is the week the 914 goes Icon Bronco (or insert your favorite resto-mod here)—where buyers want what they want, how they want it.

[Bullethead]

Along the lines of this thread's title, is anyone else watching a certain auction going just now?
But a six conversion knocking on the door of $$$,$$$? Didn't expect that.

I don't think anyone expected that... I'd have to say it's not unlike what a pair of bidders might battle for a particular custom build, and somewhat outside accepted norms.

The winner is essentially buying the cost of construction. Good for the seller, although as in most cases like this, he didn't see much profit.

[Cal]

Along the lines of this thread's title, is anyone else watching a certain auction going just now?

• Seven-figure 916s are nothing new.
• Seven-figure 914-6 R/GTs? Sure, more than one instance.
• Six-figure series production 914-6 street cars? Yep, they've been around a while.

But a six conversion knocking on the door of $$$,$$$? Didn't expect that. Will be interesting to see if the sale goes through, and whether this is the week the 914 goes Icon Bronco (or insert your favorite resto-mod here)—where buyers want what they want, how they want it.

I've been watching the BAT auction and I'm a little surprised the seller didn't let it go for the $103K final bid. I'm sure they were hoping to get closer to what Gaswerks sold their Metallic Gold '72 914/6 tribute last April......$150K. Gaspare builds some very cool cars.....he has a '67 911R tribute for sale right now for over $200K.

https://www.gaswerksgarage.com/car/1972-porsche-914/

[sithot]

I've been watching the BAT auction and I'm a little surprised the seller didn't let it go for the $103K final bid. I'm sure they were hoping to get closer to what Gaswerks sold their Metallic Gold '72 914/6 tribute last April......$150K. Gaspare builds some very cool cars.....he has a '67 911R tribute for sale right now for over $200K.

https://www.gaswerksgarage.com/car/1972-porsche-914/

These two cars weren't even close. Gapare, hands down.

I was also surprised. Seller must be buried in it.