Years ago I attended a Porsche Club GB open day at a Porsche dealer in West London. I remember it so well because it poured with rain all day. One of the the most interesting things was a 911 that had suffered an accident on one corner where it had been repaired. However during the accident a turning moment had occured, exacerbated by the dynamic of the engine and this had stressed the body so that the shut gaps had progressively opened around the car. All told the inconsistency totalled around a half inch. The car still looked very nice, apparently it drive straight but I think the underlying problem had perhaps caused excessive wear to the tyres or water leaks and the owner had eventually had to throw in the towel.
+1. . The Restorer's Guide To Authenticity III w/ George Hussey aka Dr. 914. ... Great 914 resource guide. . Owned a yellow one-owner '73 914 1.8 from '76 thru '80, my first Porsche. . That baby handled akin to a '60s era model Aurora HO slot car. . The current Porsche is a 1998 Carrera S (993) which was ordered/spec'd new. . Its a keeper. . Priceless Porsche 914 video series! . Subscribed. .. Being local, (1hr) I'll be sure to stop in the Automobile Atlanta shop.
Great video. My '74 2.0 is bent, but I believe it's from a poor hellhole/longitudinal repair by a previous owner. Probably not worth the cost of pulling it straight on a bench, but then again, with rising values, maybe it will be...
According to Babvvo and Tebbvo laws, sadly soon all combustion cars and trucks including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Car washs will be forbidden too because they are climate killers, now they want to slow down all the gas station pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime!!!
Dr. 914, Thank you for taking the time to make these recent videos. I enjoy your concise speaking and breadth of knowledge.
Glad you like them!
you guys are KILLING it - I just got a 73 914 and these videos are perfect.
Thank you!
Buy his little book too if you haven't already. Was pretty perfect for me.
Years ago I attended a Porsche Club GB open day at a Porsche dealer in West London. I remember it so well because it poured with rain all day.
One of the the most interesting things was a 911 that had suffered an accident on one corner where it had been repaired. However during the accident a turning moment had occured, exacerbated by the dynamic of the engine and this had stressed the body so that the shut gaps had progressively opened around the car. All told the inconsistency totalled around a half inch. The car still looked very nice, apparently it drive straight but I think the underlying problem had perhaps caused excessive wear to the tyres or water leaks and the owner had eventually had to throw in the towel.
Sweeet. I used to have a '74. Same blue color. Loved it.
+1. . The Restorer's Guide To Authenticity III w/ George Hussey aka Dr. 914. ... Great 914 resource guide. . Owned a yellow one-owner '73 914 1.8 from '76 thru '80, my first Porsche. . That baby handled akin to a '60s era model Aurora HO slot car. . The current Porsche is a 1998 Carrera S (993) which was ordered/spec'd new. . Its a keeper. . Priceless Porsche 914 video series! . Subscribed. .. Being local, (1hr) I'll be sure to stop in the Automobile Atlanta shop.
Awesome! You are welcome anytime.
Always appreciate your videos
Thank you!
Again a very informative video!
Glad you enjoyed!
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Great video. My '74 2.0 is bent, but I believe it's from a poor hellhole/longitudinal repair by a previous owner. Probably not worth the cost of pulling it straight on a bench, but then again, with rising values, maybe it will be...
That was very informative, thank you.
June 2024
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Unibody? Does he mean monocoque?
I have a 914 that needs a new windshield. (Cracked badly) Any advice?
it is easy to install just buy one from your porsche dealer so you can save the high transportation costs
looking to buy one. got any junkers that isnt up to your standards?
we always have the hopeless ones here waiting for a dedicated person to save one of them
According to Babvvo and Tebbvo laws, sadly soon all combustion cars and trucks including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-(
In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025
on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Car washs will be forbidden too because they are climate killers, now they want to slow down all the gas station pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime!!!