1973 Porsche 914 Base 1.7l on 2040-cars
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Engine:1.7 liter
Drive Type: Rear wheel
Make: Porsche
Mileage: 67,000
Model: 914
Trim: As original
About 7 months ago the car was stripped down of all trims,bumpers, engine, trans, suspension etc. Most every nut and bolt was removed. All of the steel parts were powdercoated as well as the engine tins, suspension, control arms, brake shields, engine grill,brake handle, jack and everything that could use preventive maintenance of modern powder coating.
Meanwhile the body was soda blasted to remove all of the paint, which had no rust hiding. The body was then etch primed and epoxy primed, sanded and shot
in base/clear correct silver.
The engine was in good working order but top end was rebuilt, valves and heads and exhaust powder coated. bumpers re chromed, most parts changed to new from Auto Atlanta.
Interior shows like new as well as paint and underneath, this is a no disappointments kind of car. Interested parties are welcome to view the
car, build questions or initial appointments can be made through 561-301-2369
Build diary is documented here http://www.restoreporsche.com/?page_id=447
Any questions feel free to call
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Sun, 26 Jan 2014If you don't wish to know who won the 2014 Rolex 24 at Daytona, you should avert your eyes right now. We'll even give you a double-space to skedaddle...
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It's a fun video. And while we've spoiled the results (come on, the video was uploaded by Mazda, you knew the Miata was going to win), be sure to see how it all unfolds, below.
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The 984's fortunes don't change those of the 960, the supercoupe Porsche is building to challenge Ferrari. Its potential specs haven't changed since the last report in January, power coming from a 5.0-liter, twin-turbo, eight-cylinder boxer engine with something like 650 hp pushing a curb weight of roughly 3,100 pounds. The means a suspected 0-to-60 mile-per-hour time of 2.5 seconds.