Adios Amigos, and Thanks

[rdvnac]

I have not posted here much lately, but wanted to take this chance to say thanks to all 914 Pelicanheads. ;-)

I am only 43, but over the last few years have developed a degenerative joint disease. Unfortunately, this means that I can now no longer drive a stick shift car and am unlikely to be able to do so in the future.

I have had several 914s over the years, but when I saw the handwriting on the wall with this disease last year, I wanted to "go out with a bang" with a really exceptional 914, hopefully a six. I spent many months looking for just the right car. I got lots of great advice and leads from the folks on this board. The 914-6 I eventually bought, which has exceeded all my expectations, was pointed out to me by our own Dave Darling; he found the ad on an obscure list and emailed it to me pronto. Dave, I still owe you one.

I had *tons* of fun in this car and all my 914s over the years. They really are special and unique vehicles! My six is now for sale and I plan to replace it with a 993 Tiptronic. Unless things really go south, I should have the physical ability to drive a Tip trans for a few more years.

Thanks again everybody for the advice and assistance. Appreciate what you have, in health and in cars--my very unsolicited advice for the day.

[scotty914]

just because you wont have a 914 does not mean you cant stop by and say hello

and sorry to here it and if you are in maryland you have a free ride any time you want it

[Jim Smolka]

Sorry to hear of your health conditions. You are always welcome to fly down to NC and then fly in a 914 3.2

[red-beard]

Bob - Sportomatic conversion? I heard there is a guy in Seattle hoarding something like 12 of those things....

Anyway...sorry to see you drop off the board and have to sell the teener. Be kind to your car. Send it back to California....

All the best to you and I hope things work out for you.

James

[M. Hendrix]

Bless you Bob, and the best of everything to you, damn sorry to hear about one degenerative disease, displacing another.

-frown-

-smile-

Maybe the 993 won't be so bad. =-g-=


M

[Bleyseng]

Who is hoarding sporto's in Seattle? John Walker?
Sorry to hear about your disease Bob, have fun with the new 993.
Geoff

[joseph222]

Bob,
I'm pretty new to this list, but just wanted to wish you the best also. Just looked at your car - what a beauty. Next time you're south, look me up for a ride as well. Mine's not as gorgeous as yours but it is yellow!

Joseph
75 2.0L AXbound

[jabb]

Hi Bob>
Sorry to hear about your medical problems. Best of luck too you. If you are ever in the Northeast CT... be happy to take you for a ride. Stop by the board when ever you can. Find a nice 914 donor car drop in boxster engine with a tiptronic

Best of luck

[Kevin Powers]

don't hoard the tips and tricks you have picked over the years. you might be up at 4:30 and some owner might run in from the garage to post with an urgent "how do i...?"

kevin

[red-beard]

Sorry, Oregon....my bad....

what do you think of the 914/6 on ebay?

"Gary Emory in Oregon still has an NOS 914-6 Sporto tranny. He had a half-dozen of them for years and years, but he seems to be down to one now.

--DD"

James

[Bruce Allert]

Hey Bob, Keep the positive attitude going like you're doing... it's the best medicine. At least you'll still have a Porsche, eh?

Parts Obsolete + Gary Emory = just down the road from me
bruce

[LarryP]

Ditto to all Bob. Best luck.

[cshogen]

Bob,

Your vast knowledge of 914s has been very helpful to me and so many others on the board. I'm sorry to see you sell that beautiful car, but at least you "perfected" it and left your mark on it. It sure does run and look great. Plus, a 993 isn't exactly a step down!

This DOES NOT mean you are free of the 914 addiction though, nor will it keep me from asking you elementary 914-related questions. I plan to pick you up in the '75 several times this season just to keep the addiction alive...

If you guys know Bob, you know he didn't ask me to say this, but if anyone is looking for a very unique and SWEET 914/6 I would drop him a line. I would buy it today if I had the means. He really wants to find it a "good home". Do a BB search and you will see just what he went through to find this thing....

[JWest]

Sorry to hear that Bob. It seems you are keeping your spirits up, and making lemonade from the lemons (have fun with the 993)!

Good luck in the future, you will be missed around here.

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

I'm very sad to hear that you'll be selling the Six. I'm even more so to learn the reason why. I hope you'll keep working at fighting it, though!

Have you considered a 2001 914-6 Tiptronic? (Yeah, Porsche calls it a "Boxster S", but we know better! )

You're quite welcome on locating the car. It was just luck, that's all. A friend of a friend was selling it, and my friend told me. I had already seen that you were looking for a car, so...

BTW, folks, his car is amazing. Bruce Anderson commented to me, "Oh yeah--I know that car. That is one great 914! One of the nicest ones that I've seen." It goes just as fast as it looks... Maybe even faster!!

--DD

[Tim Walsh]

I don't post much in the teener section since I"m a 911 owner but I really hate to see you go. Stick around and add your opinions and comments, they're most valuable. BTW Dragon Naturally speaking really works wonders.

Do I hear a 914 Sporto project?

[tod914]

Bob,

Again, my prayers are with you. Although we never met in person, I would have to say you are truely a great friend that I met in our quests to find a "perfect" 914, if there is such a thing :P. Im glad you had some fun in you 914-6, I know that was quite a decession making process you were going through to get it. Alot of people, this group not withstanding, really don't appreciate 914's for what they are. You are truely one us nuts who really cherish these cars. I let you know how I do at the various concours events this year. I will give you a call in few weeks to touch base and see how your doing with your 996 quest.

Keep in touch and best regards,

Tod

[boxstr]

Bob, I drove back from the Porsche Parade in Boise with a problem that sounds very similar to yours,he actually walked with a cane. He has a 914-6 and had heard about someplace in Canada that was able to do auotmatic trans conversions to 914s They used a paddle ala F1 to shift the car. Somewhat expensive, from what he told me.
I for one would go out and test drive a Boxster TIP, I own a Boxster with a 5 spd and also a 914-6. Let me tell you the Boxster is a blast.
Take care, Craig C. Laughlin CAMP 914

[campbellcj]

Bob,

Good luck in your new adventures. Whether you go 993, Boxster/986 or 996, I'm sure you'll have a blast and make some great new P-car friends.

I sure wish I had the space, time and money for a factory -6 like yours...maybe next year

[chibone_914]

Hello Bob,

All I can say is "Keep Pressing On" Your attitude toward this bad turn in life is admirable. God Bless you brother, you've found another way to further enjoy what you love to do!

With Warmest Regards,

-John