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jmatta · 03-24-2009, 03:44 PM

My first Porsche was a 1974 914 SE (black/yellow); guess I'm showing my age. My older brother had a tangerine '69 911 S which was the ultimate to me, but I couldn't afford one, hence the 914. Yeah, the car was underpowered with the 2.0 liter four, but it was a great handler and a blast to drive.

Since that time, I've owned more 911's of various generation (including turbos)and currently own a modified '73 (sold a tricked out RS America for this one). I agree, the feel of the early cars is very difficult to replicate, but I also thoroughly enjoy driving the Box S.

03-24-2009, 03:44 PM	#4
jmatta Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 1,675	My first Porsche was a 1974 914 SE (black/yellow); guess I'm showing my age. My older brother had a tangerine '69 911 S which was the ultimate to me, but I couldn't afford one, hence the 914. Yeah, the car was underpowered with the 2.0 liter four, but it was a great handler and a blast to drive. Since that time, I've owned more 911's of various generation (including turbos)and currently own a modified '73 (sold a tricked out RS America for this one). I agree, the feel of the early cars is very difficult to replicate, but I also thoroughly enjoy driving the Box S. __________________ JGM 2002 Boxster S 1973 911 Green FrankenMeanie PCA DE Instructor circa '95