Denis Jenkinson on the 914...

[KS]

[Bootsy]

[majordad]

Clive , take note !

[anglophone1]

Jenks was wrong about other things too Dave....
I have a 911, 914 and 924 - all different- all good!
Much more so than just a bunch of 911s............

[KS]

Jenks liked the 924, saying that it was built to Porsche quality standards.

[23e Heure]

But I like being “way out and crazy man”

[KS]

But I like being “way out and crazy man”

"Ducky, are you mad?"

[anglophone1]

Absolutely quackers KS- isn’t that the way to be?

[23e Heure]

I have this as a sticker in the windscreen of my 914

[camperco]

It wasn't powered by the old flat four Porsche engine but the new (for MY '68) VW flat four engine.

[Nine One One]

Sounds like he indulged in some of that ‘wacky baccy’ of the swinging sixties himself?

[Jonny Hart]

He’s right about the driving position. The steering wheel is 50mm to the right of the driver’s seat centre. If you naturally let your feet rest in the footwell, your right foot is on the clutch!

This is because the front end is from the 911, yet the car is wider and the seats further apart. Given that the rear suspension is unique to the 914, it seems odd to take the front from the 911. Seems like they ran out of money or time?

It’s bothered me so much I’m actually moving the steering column and the pedals on mine! Interestingly, there are features on the bulkhead that suggest that the intent was to position the wheel directly in front of the driver.

[camperco]

Ever wondered why you don't clatter your left elbow on the door pocket?

[Jonny Hart]

Ever wondered why you don't clatter your left elbow on the door pocket?

Nope, that’s going too!