ROG poll

[chuckyr]

So would the Visible V-8 fit in the Visible Chassis?

Absolutely! It was designed that way.

[crazyrichard]

voted loved it

[DonW]

No you wouldn't. Originally Renwal, it's probably the worst, most inaccurate junk ever to be sold under the Revell label. The 275 GTB is an awesome classic that cries out for a new large-scale tool.

Don't beat around the bush, Skip!

Agreed

[afx]

Here is your chance to tell Revell you want this kit reissued. Vote here.

[jbwelda]

is this the same kit as the 914-6 they offered (under Richie Ginther for one)? kind of wondering that because I have been bird dogging the Richie Ginther one on ebay lately but haven't come up lucky on the price yet.

heres the latest one I saw...note that at the last moment he added a bunch of spare and resin parts including killer minilite wheels. he did, however, list it as "Gunther" instead of Ginther, and repeated that error through the sparse auction copy.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-6-Richie-Gunther-039-s-Racer-Revell-1-25-kit-VINTAGE-HTF-/301383549692?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item462bdc02fc&nma=true&si=OqQmzjTLC%252B0PktT5EI%252FQHjqWB38%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

its totally time they repop this one, especially if the 2.0 and 6 parts are all in the same kit.

jb

Edited December 12, 2014 by jbwelda

[afx]

Yes the Ginther version and the street car are the same kit. Except the Ginther kit has the cutdown racing windscreen and is molded in red plastic. The street car is molded in yellow plastic. Neither version includes a 4 cylinder engine both have the flat 6.

Edited December 12, 2014 by afx

[unclescott58]

Just built one of these within the last year. I love the 914s. But, I wasn't overly impressed with this kit.

Scott

[afx]

No its not the easiest kit to build but we are more likely to get a reissue of this kit than an all new mold. With effort it can be built into a nice replica.

Edited December 12, 2014 by afx

[jbwelda]

thanks for the info afx. now isn't that goofy: the SIX (the rarest of all in the car ever) is the engine in even the one that says its a two litre!

I so wish I had bought one of those 914-6s when they were available. there was one at the corner Porsche dealer for 5000 out the door and I kept on walking.

#kickmyhead

the "normal" versions were around 3400 if I remember right. but at that point my head was sore.

jb

[keyser]

914/6's were 2L flat 6s. Even 914/6 GT's had 2L.

Lots ended up with 2.7-2.8 or 3.0-3.2's swapped in, and flipped 915 gearboxes.

Richie's car had cut down windshield, no stock windshield frame.

Really decent kit for being issued in '70 or so.

Here's a fairly nice stocker: http://sloancars.com/4768/1970-914-6-tangerineblack-75000-miles/

Edited December 13, 2014 by keyser

[jbwelda]

for some reason I thought the 914-6 was a 2.8 litre engine. guess not. Still, when they say "2.0 litre" I think the four punched out to two litres, not a two litre six. but guess its technically right then.

jb

[iBorg]

I remember racing one of those 914-6s in my MG-B. At least we were on the starting line together. I didn't see much more of him.

[The Junkman]

The last one I've seen in the flesh (metal) was about 8-9 years ago. The guy had dropped a Chevy 350 in it. Well, it DID move out of its way. And I once saw two at Sears Point in the summer of 1981 beat an RX-7 back when the RX was a thing. Convoluted history-was it a VW, an Audi, or a Porsche?

[62rebel]

VW worked out a deal to power the entry-level 911 replacement in exchange for Porsche technology for their own cars, it's a Porsche in and out, even the 4cyl, which shares some structure with VW powerplants but not as much as you'd expect. they're really great handlers but unfortunately they rust at the same speed they run.... if you have one that's been wet, it's rusty.

[FASTBACK340]

I worked for Porsche/Audi in the late 70's and remember the 4 cylinder versions well. NEVER raise one up with a door open. If you raise it on a lift with the roof panel off you run the risk of the top not going back on! And when the battery overcharged & leaked, it was directly over the R/S suspension pivot. But a nice 4 cyl. 2 liter with Webers and headers was a fun car!

It would be nice to see this return. I vote for it.

[Daddyfink]

Luckily I have this and the Ginther kit, but, I would like to get a fresh one! Voted!

[keyser]

Browse this site http://www.patrickmotorsports.com/projects/914-6/, some amazing work. Track monsters, 3.8 914 will be insane. Couple nice street ones too when scrolling.

Really want this one back, German resin 914/6 GT out there too, nice but $$$

Gotta find clean 1.7 lump and send it off to these guys. 3.8 in a 1800# car. Killer.

Edited December 13, 2014 by keyser

[unclescott58]

Despite liking the 914, I got a chance to drive one once back in 1979. The first and only Porsche I've ever had the chance to drive. Like Revell's model of the 914, I was not impressed with the real car either. Still, I think they're cool.

Scott

[keyser]

Stock 914/6 handling was twitchier than an early 911. Trail throttle oversteer ugly. Alignment and tire/wider wheels/shock tuning make all the difference. With motor swap, flipped 915 or Z50 box, and coilovers, things are amazing. 2.8L Weber 46IDA GT way back in late 70's was untouchable. 35 years later, 3.8 MOTEC will send lots home to mama.

[Craig Irwin]

VW worked out a deal to power the entry-level 911 replacement in exchange for Porsche technology for their own cars, it's a Porsche in and out, even the 4cyl, which shares some structure with VW powerplants but not as much as you'd expect. they're really great handlers but unfortunately they rust at the same speed they run.... if you have one that's been wet, it's rusty.

This is far from the story I heard, the 914 was to be the Karmann Ghia replacement, and Porsche did the development. VW AUDI backed out going water cooled instead, and Porsche was stuck holding the ball and released the car worldwide as a VW-Porsche (and badged as such everywhere except the US). The engine is 100% VW type 4 as used in the 411 and 412 sedans, and VW type 2 transporters from 1972.

Having said that, they are great cars, the one I had was great fun and I'd love to have another.

Edited December 13, 2014 by Craig Irwin

[jbwelda]

>The guy had dropped a Chevy 350 in it.

the idiocy of some amerikans just astounds me. a 350 into a 914/6. way to go. ruined a fine car and a boatanchor motor all in one move. and it probably cost a hell of a lot too. moron.

jb

[Craig Irwin]

If I ever get another it will be Subaru turbo powered. Mine was a 1.8 and was a complete DOG. Couldn't deal with a stock 4 cyl. one today.

[jbwelda]

yeah now a Subaru water cooled turbo in there makes sense. and it would haul a$$ too, around corners as well!

there must have been something wrong with your 1.8. in VW circles anyway it should have screamed. nothing some webers and refreshed heads shouldn't have been able to remedy.

jb

[Craig Irwin]

Most of the other cars I've owned including an old 77 Chevy truck would have walked off and left it. Of course they had Chevy 350's in them. It really wasn't much quicker than the 69 VW 1500 I had.

[aurfalien]

This is far from the story I heard, the 914 was to be the Karmann Ghia replacement, and Porsche did the development. VW AUDI backed out going water cooled instead, and Porsche was stuck holding the ball and released the car worldwide as a VW-Porsche (and badged as such everywhere except the US). The engine is 100% VW type 4 as used in the 411 and 412 sedans, and VW type 2 transporters from 1972.

Having said that, they are great cars, the one I had was great fun and I'd love to have another.

This was also what I read in "Porsche the fine art of the sports car", very good book by the way.

I actually had a 914 4 banger bought off s single owner retired who never drove it. Too bad I sold it a few years later

Edited December 14, 2014 by aurfalien