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Back in 1974 I bought a brand new 74 914 2.0. At that same time one of my dad's friends bought a new TR6. He offered to let me drive it, so I took it for a little spin on my favorite loop of off and on ramps of the interstate. It was a horrible little rattly car, and it was really hard to think of anything positive to say to him. I let him drive my 914 with me in it, and that 95 HP mid engine made him jealous. He was not fond of the shifter, but the brakes and the overall quality was simply better in my primitive 914. I was really happy I went with the Porsche.
About the same era, one of the guys I met at the local foreign parts store had a highly modified Spridget. Half Sprite half Midget. It had super low gearing and topped out at 65 MPH. With the national speed limit of 55 he figured that was enough for him. He had huge fender flares and wide tires. He was a fun competition at the local autocross. We were in different classes, but I could usually beat his times.
I know the 914 has gotten really expensive in recent years. I have no clue about the British cars of the era.
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Glen
49 Year member of the Porsche Club of America
1985 911 Carrera; 2017 Macan
1986 El Camino with Fuel Injected 350 Crate Engine
My Motto: I will never be too old to have a happy childhood!
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