Return of the Flachbau!

[NYNick]

Originally Posted by juanbenae

speaking of working up a load in the basement,,,, guess who checks in?

Hysterical!

[Marine Blue]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Marine Blue, that’s nowhere near the same. For starters, no pop up headlights.

Ah yes, sadly no pop up headlights. Although I would argue that the pop up headlights goes against the lightweight mantra, the mechanism, headlight housing and motor add a significant amount of weight to the car.

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by Marine Blue

Ah yes, sadly no pop up headlights. Although I would argue that the pop up headlights goes against the lightweight mantra, the mechanism, headlight housing and motor add a significant amount of weight to the car.

Flachbau first. Lightweight is relative. They could easily build a modern 914 under 2500 lbs with modern materials.

[thamlin000]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Flachbau first. Lightweight is relative. They could easily build a modern 914 under 2500 lbs with modern materials.

In a recent Panorama article, they discussed a strategy to build a modern front engine 944. Utilize the Toyota 86 2+2 platform and the base 718 4 cyl engine. Keep the weight around 2,700 lbs and 50-50 weight ratio. All of this is theoretical and it would never happen but it’s still a cool idea.

[WPOZZZ]

Originally Posted by thamlin000

In a recent Panorama article, they discussed a strategy to build a modern front engine 944. Utilize the Toyota 86 2+2 platform and the base 718 4 cyl engine. Keep the weight around 2,700 lbs and 50-50 weight ratio. All of this is theoretical and it would never happen but it’s still a cool idea.

That reminds me of a 370z.

[NYNick]

Originally Posted by thamlin000

In a recent Panorama article, they discussed a strategy to build a modern front engine 944. Utilize the Toyota 86 2+2 platform and the base 718 4 cyl engine. Keep the weight around 2,700 lbs and 50-50 weight ratio. All of this is theoretical and it would never happen but it’s still a cool idea.

You might want to read the thread, starting with #7.

[ItzaMe]

If it looks anything like the render, I'm in.

That thing is sweet.

[911heaven]

Stop screwing around. That red piece looks more like a Panorama with early wheels. Flachbau was a different kettle of fish and certainly not to be compared with a 914.

[dwelle]

yo bernz, nobody compared the flachbau to a 914.

what, no love for the 914?...

[Ed911S]

wasserpumper scheisse

[911heaven]

Originally Posted by dwelle

yo bernz, nobody compared the flachbau to a 914.

what, no love for the 914?...

Alright, there is love in my heart for the the 914 - 6, and I love the one you got. I remember the pic/color. I can't forget the custom decal on the rear end of the car. Matt once told me what a Bumble Bee was in detail. Though I was interested then, I quickly forgot. No experience on my part. Wish I had some, then I would probably be on the other side of the fence. Be that as it may, rest assured I'm just kidding about these like some here occasionally like to do. Should I mention names? Nah!

[matt930s]

Only 220 clicks on this slant:

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/1989-porsche-930-slantnose-shows-only-220-kilometers-on-the-clock-148597.html

[JMS935]

Originally Posted by matt930s

Only 220 clicks on this slant:

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/1989-porsche-930-slantnose-shows-only-220-kilometers-on-the-clock-148597.html

That car has been flipped from dealer to dealer to dealer globetrotting all over the world for as long as I can remember.

[Matt Monson]

I dunno why, but every time I read the title of this thread this ding pops in my head. I had to listen to the album in the garage today to scratch that itch.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jbG-FpyjI2Y

[nathanbs]

Originally Posted by JMS935

That car has been flipped from dealer to dealer to dealer globetrotting all over the world for as long as I can remember.

I think this is the one that Paul “Slant Man” has owner like 5 separate times

[JMS935]

Originally Posted by nathanbs

I think this is the one that Paul “Slant Man” has owner like 5 separate times

How many slants do you need to own to get that nickname?

[nathanbs]

Originally Posted by JMS935

How many slants do you need to own to get that nickname?

Maybe just the same one 5 times

[onitside]

Isn't this Paul "Slant" Turbotoo Lowmiles et al character really Phillip Todd Haupt? And if it is him, how does a car that spectacular end up in the hands of someone so sketchy?? I've also seen it mysteriously travel the globe for years, photos being taken of it with the same patina as a Bigfoot snapshot, always being listed by people that never seemed to have possession of it. And now that it appears real, its destination ends up being this shady character's?? Bizarre...

[voitureltd]

Originally Posted by nathanbs

I think this is the one that Paul “Slant Man” has owner like 5 separate times

Yep, must be Paul " Slant man ". Funny, he sent me a email awhile ago, said he might be interested in my ( not such low miles ) 84 Porsche Kremer. I thought it was rich now how he mentioned in this for sale article about the less rare 935 Porsche kremer SN street models. I declined to give a sell price. Maybe his rarer one has lost it's luster for him. I'm still very fond of mine.
I did mentioned if he wanted a good price for it I might consider selling in a package with 4 or so others as downsizing has been discussed with my son being I'll be 80 years next year. He responded he was not a dealer, which was the end of our email conversation till he sent a email about this car and a large photo file similar to the one posted. Thanks for the additional history of slant man's very rare 89 slant. I asked him if it was still original as built when new and if he has a COA as it has some unusual options. Have not seen the COA yet.

[nathanbs]

Originally Posted by onitside

Isn't this Paul "Slant" Turbotoo Lowmiles et al character really Phillip Todd Haupt? And if it is him, how does a car that spectacular end up in the hands of someone so sketchy?? I've also seen it mysteriously travel the globe for years, photos being taken of it with the same patina as a Bigfoot snapshot, always being listed by people that never seemed to have possession of it. And now that it appears real, its destination ends up being this shady character's?? Bizarre...

I cannot speak to that as I am not aware if this is the case