Porsche 914 Turns 40 - Nice Picture Gallery

jtdoyleiv · 04-08-2009, 05:35 AM

The 914 turns 40 years old this week - not sure how they actually determine the birthday - and Porsche is apparently celebrating the big day.

See here for details and a cool photo gallery:

http://www.sportscardigest.com/archives/3924

UconnTim97 · UconnTim97's Garage

So does this pic say, men drive 911s, women and children drive 914s? Just a thought...hehe

I think my neighbor may have just bought a 914. It is covered by a tarp in their driveway,I'll have to check it out someday.

futuresoptions · 04-08-2009, 07:56 AM

Best looking Pcar ever made....IMHO....Happy 40th!!!

austin552 · austin552's Garage

Joe Ricard · Joe Ricard's Garage

Yup my car is # 945 of the 4 cylinder series.

s_wilwerding · s_wilwerding's Garage

Another piece of trivia - did you know that the first F1 safety car was a 914?

URY914 · 04-08-2009, 12:18 PM

40 years ago today the rust started on car #001

ELMONTE · 04-08-2009, 12:22 PM

1970 Le Mans class winner 6th overall

ELMONTE · 04-08-2009, 12:25 PM

Also made a nice cop car

futuresoptions · 04-08-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by URY914

40 years ago today the rust started on car #001

LOL yep.....

Heel n Toe · 04-08-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by austin552

Looks huge with the 917

Lotsa things look large next to that puppy... I never realized that until I saw this photo:

L O L @ Paul with the rust comment.

914's sure do make killer race platforms.

tabs · 04-08-2009, 12:32 PM

I always liked the 914..great balance.

Netspeed · 04-08-2009, 12:53 PM

Happy B-Day to my favorite Porsche!

strupgolf · 04-08-2009, 02:51 PM

I liked them when they came out and I still like them today. They look fun to drive.

VaSteve · 04-08-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by austin552

Wow! I always thought the 917s were big cars.

UconnTim97 · UconnTim97's Garage

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Originally Posted by VaSteve

Wow! I always thought the 917s were big cars.

Me too. That pic sure puts it's size into perspective.

URY914 · 04-08-2009, 06:37 PM

Mine....

Porsche-O-Phile · Porsche-O-Phile's Garage

Just sold mine.

But I can always buy another someday...

Arizona_928 · 04-08-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by URY914

Mine....

still running the 4 lug..

do you have any current pics?

FastCarFan · FastCarFan's Garage

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Originally Posted by futuresoptions

Best looking Pcar ever made....IMHO....Happy 40th!!!

I have always loved 914s, but I would not say they are the best looking Porsches ever made -- that is going a bit too far.

I almost bought one -- a '72, I think -- when I was in college, & a good friend of mine had one in college. I have driven several (although it was many years ago) & they are fun to drive. The 914 is a great example of a car without much power that is still great fun.

In particular I like the 916. I have always thought a 916 clone would make a great street/track/vintage race car.

I like the 914-6 GT too. This car is fantastic. I love Porsches in orange.

Here are a few other nice 914s. They sure look good in Irish green.

This next 914-6 is very, very cool. Clean. Uncluttered without the later big bumpers. Perfect. I want it...badly!

How about the Peter Gregg 914. I believe it won the 1st IMSA championship. Is that right? (I am sure someone here will know.)

Okay, so this next one is a bit much. Check out those rear tires! How about that rear spoiler!? It probably has a small-block Chevy or something similar in it. I saw it in the parking lot at Rennsport III.

This next one is pulling double-duty holding down the tent. I hope they remembered that before they drove away!