 Incredible 951 find from Original Owner, My sweet 914 started all this 7 years ago..... |
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| Gatornapper |
 Sep 13 2024, 08:25 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,267 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States 
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My sweet 914 started me on the love of restoring old Porsches. And collecting trans-axle ones in mint condition. Ever since I restored a 1980 924 Turbo, I've longed for a 944 Turbo. But every one I looked at for the last 4 years led me to a "no way", "ain't happening". I gave up hoping and looking.
But Rick B (almost Concours '72 914, '68 912, '79 Concours 911 SC) didn't quit looking and found an incredible 951 for sale by its original owner who picked it up ant the factory with the Tourist Package, drove it over Europe, then had it shipped home. An aerospace engineer, he took meticulous car of it for 38 years, changing the Movil 1 oil every 3k miles, recording every gallon of gas he put in it, and all its maintenance. He loved it so much he bought an identical twin - to race. His 951 race car is now on PCA Mart for sale too. Friends checked the car out & assured me it was a good buy. And the seller gave me a huge discount. Yesteray I flew to Ohio and drove it home. The car did the 500 miles home like a new car would, and the owner assured me that it would do. He told me he'd pick me up if it failed in the first half of the trip home. Nary a glitch. The Fuch's were unique to the '86 and never offered before or after. Owner installed a larger Andial turbo about 2 years after he bought it. I love the color and the wheels - car is a knock-out. Engine starts on 1st rev and purrs silky smooth. Only shock driving home was to find the car is like new, 104k miles on it. Every thing works like new. Cruise control was a blessing. Never known a 30 year old car to have a tranny that shifts & feels like new - this one does. Most of the car looks new. Mechanically is operates like new. Just wanted to share my joy with all here who helped me get started. I think this is likely the last of my old Porsches, my 4th. I have a "poor man's" collection, but oh what a collection I have! Each one worth much more than I have in them. All run like new. i am a blessed man indeed. GN (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/hosting.photobucket.com-21449-1726280710.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/hosting.photobucket.com-21449-1726280711.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/hosting.photobucket.com-21449-1726280711.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/hosting.photobucket.com-21449-1726280711.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/hosting.photobucket.com-21449-1726280711.5.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/hosting.photobucket.com-21449-1726280711.6.jpg) |
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| SO.O.C914er |
Sep 13 2024, 08:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,551 Joined: 18-July 16 From: Mission Viejo Ca Member No.: 20,199 Region Association: Southern California |
Oh that’s a beautiful 944. Enjoy!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| FlacaProductions |
Sep 13 2024, 08:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,914 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California
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Love it.
I've had 86 and 89 944 Turbos and I MISS that 89. So smooth. Ran like a Swiss watch. Great cars with loooong legs. |
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| Dion |
Sep 13 2024, 08:43 PM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,839 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Stunning! Congrats.
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| 914_7T3 |
Sep 13 2024, 08:44 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,875 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California
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Congratulations, Beautiful car!
You will love the driving experience! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Yours is the only other 951 that I’ve seen with polished Fuchs. Here’s mine.  |
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| infraredcalvin |
Sep 13 2024, 11:26 PM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,628 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California
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Beautiful car, one of my bucket list classics! Enjoy!
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| Cairo94507 |
Sep 14 2024, 06:48 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,317 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Beautiful car and color- congratulations! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| burton73 |
Sep 14 2024, 08:01 AM
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Senior member, and old dude Group: Members Posts: 3,821 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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Gatornapper, congratulations on your new car for your cave. It looks and sounds like the ultimate 951 you my friend have a great collection of toys. Enjoy in good health and yes you are very blessed!
Best Bob B |
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| sixnotfour |
Sep 14 2024, 09:12 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,821 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Beautiful 951,, But this is 914World,,,, This Is The Perfect Porsche for a
LS Swap,, Squire did one in WA.Yrs ago.. Donuts in the parking lot.....Best Suspenion ,Brakes, Gearbox,,and Wheels... That said ,,Really Nice Find (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) |
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| Gatornapper |
Sep 14 2024, 09:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,267 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States
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Wow! That is so cool! I know they are rare!
Where are you located? GN QUOTE(914_7T3 @ Sep 13 2024, 08:44 PM)  Congratulations, Beautiful car! You will love the driving experience! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Yours is the only other 951 that I’ve seen with polished Fuchs. Here’s mine. |
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| Gatornapper |
Sep 14 2024, 09:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,267 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States
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Thanks! And thanks to all for the kind thoughts!
No way I'd put another engine in this car! So rare it must be left as is for life. Andial turbo probably puts hp at 240 which is more than enough for me. GN QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Sep 14 2024, 09:12 AM) Beautiful 951,, But this is 914World,,,, This Is The Perfect Porsche for a LS Swap,, Squire did one in WA.Yrs ago.. Donuts in the parking lot.....Best Suspenion ,Brakes, Gearbox,,and Wheels... That said ,,Really Nice Find (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) |
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| Gatornapper |
Sep 14 2024, 10:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,267 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States
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I've driven a number of 951's in last 4 years, including an '88 S, but this is the best of all except for Bates McLain's that is for sale on PCA Mart. His too like new, but like this color and wheels a lot better than his. I wanted his but was way out of my price range.
This one below my budget by a couple grand! "MORE BETTER"! And I just drove this one 500+ miles from Ohio......and I'm used to my sweet '87 944 S - but this suspension is a bit tighter........ Lastly - my drive is 1/2 mile gravel road - so black just doesn't work for me, as beautiful as it is. And I love uncommon colors...... GN QUOTE(914_7T3 @ Sep 13 2024, 08:44 PM) Congratulations, Beautiful car! You will love the driving experience! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Yours is the only other 951 that I’ve seen with polished Fuchs. Here’s mine. |
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| mepstein |
Sep 14 2024, 10:50 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,874 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Beautiful car. Congrats!
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| GregAmy |
Sep 14 2024, 05:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,490 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States
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My new-to-me '92 968 has become my daily driver. It is such a great driving car that if forced to give up a car...well, at least I'd still have the 914 historics racer.
Unlike your experience, mine was to find a good project donor and bring it back; it dropped in my lap from a fellow racer who was going to use it for spares for his race car. Not the M030 package but a PO added the brakes and Koni suspension from the M030, and it has the RSBarn ECU chip and intake mods. All I had to add was some luvvin': t-belt and chain, all services, repairs of some hacked wiring (and ABS, speedo, and cruise), brakes, tires, new BT radio. Inerior is thankfully in great shape, but she does need a repaint... Now any time I need to do an errand, the 968 gets the pick instead of the GTI or the 914. But winter's 'comin' to Connecticut eventually, so the the two Porsches will get pickled and their cousin will take over daily duties. These transaxle cars are fantastic. - GA |
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| Gatornapper |
Sep 14 2024, 07:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,267 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States
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If I ever sell my 944 S - it will be to find a sweet 968! The ultimate trans-axle car!
GN QUOTE(GregAmy @ Sep 14 2024, 05:10 PM) My new-to-me '92 968 has become my daily driver. It is such a great driving car that if forced to give up a car...well, at least I'd still have the 914 historics racer. Unlike your experience, mine was to find a good project donor and bring it back; it dropped in my lap from a fellow racer who was going to use it for spares for his race car. Not the M030 package but a PO added the brakes and Koni suspension from the M030, and it has the RSBarn ECU chip and intake mods. All I had to add was some luvvin': t-belt and chain, all services, repairs of some hacked wiring (and ABS, speedo, and cruise), brakes, tires, new BT radio. Inerior is thankfully in great shape, but she does need a repaint... Now any time I need to do an errand, the 968 gets the pick instead of the GTI or the 914. But winter's 'comin' to Connecticut eventually, so the the two Porsches will get pickled and their cousin will take over daily duties. These transaxle cars are fantastic. - GA |
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| 914_7T3 |
Sep 15 2024, 06:53 AM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,875 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California
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Los Angeles QUOTE(Gatornapper @ Sep 14 2024, 08:51 AM) Wow! That is so cool! I know they are rare! Where are you located? GN QUOTE(914_7T3 @ Sep 13 2024, 08:44 PM) Congratulations, Beautiful car! You will love the driving experience! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Yours is the only other 951 that I’ve seen with polished Fuchs. Here’s mine. |
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| carr914 |
Sep 15 2024, 06:14 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 124,854 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Sep 14 2024, 11:12 AM) Beautiful 951,, But this is 914World,,,, This Is The Perfect Porsche for a LS Swap,, Squire did one in WA.Yrs ago.. Donuts in the parking lot.....Best Suspenion ,Brakes, Gearbox,,and Wheels... That said ,,Really Nice Find (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)  |
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| DRPHIL914 |
Sep 17 2024, 01:10 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,821 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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@Gatornapper
Congratulations!!! That is a beauty and i love the color!!! Wish i could get my nephew's 944 down here to SC he wants me to have it but i have things going on i have to wait....... enjoy!!! a different Porsche to drive each day of the week, is this the Sunday car or is that the 914? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| OrangeBones |
Sep 17 2024, 07:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 97 Joined: 20-November 20 From: 18914 Member No.: 24,914 Region Association: North East States
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GN - Well bought and congratulations on the score. Anyone looking to get into a sweet 88 S, mine is for sale on PCA Mart.
- Travis |
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| Gatornapper |
Sep 18 2024, 07:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,267 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States
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Nice for sure, just not my cup of tea. I love as original as possible.
Friend here had the most amazing LS in his 914 and I would give the build a 100 on a 100 point scale - aircraft quality. He sold it a couple years ago for $25k. A steal, but not my cup of tea. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/hosting.photobucket.com-21449-1726708531.1.JPG) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/hosting.photobucket.com-21449-1726708532.2.JPG) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/hosting.photobucket.com-21449-1726708532.3.JPG) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/hosting.photobucket.com-21449-1726708533.4.JPG) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/hosting.photobucket.com-21449-1726708533.5.JPG) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/hosting.photobucket.com-21449-1726708533.6.JPG) GN QUOTE(carr914 @ Sep 15 2024, 06:14 PM) QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Sep 14 2024, 11:12 AM) Beautiful 951,, But this is 914World,,,, This Is The Perfect Porsche for a LS Swap,, Squire did one in WA.Yrs ago.. Donuts in the parking lot.....Best Suspenion ,Brakes, Gearbox,,and Wheels... That said ,,Really Nice Find (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) |
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