New member

Mike Holloway · Post by **Mike Holloway** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:04 am

Hi everyone- I have just recently joined DDK, after having had just a bit too much of the 'Matching tie and handkerchief' clique that is the essence of PCGB. A bunch of snooty social climbers, most of whom would not know a true enthusiasts Porsche if it fell on their head from outer space....
Anyway, a bit about me.
I am a 'classic aircooled Porsche' specialist, having worked exclusively on these cars for the past twenty five years. I have long since lost count of the number of cars we have restored, for customers all over the world (even had one sent to me from Korea!)
I have had all sorts of 911's and 356's over the years, but only recently taken a serious interest in 914's.
I have recently acquired a 914/6, which I am turning into a GT. At the moment the car is on my body jig, for all the necessary welding work, rollcage fitting, etc. I am slowly collecting all the engine and gearbox goodies. (anyone got a Marelli twin plug for about ten quid?? oh, alright, fifteen if you insist!!)
I also have a '73 914 2.0litre, with quite a reasonable RHD conversion, but not Crayford, a 356cab, and an SC.
After twenty five years of being totally immersed in these cars, I think I have amassed a fair bit of knowledge and experience of pretty much all aspects of these cars, and would be quite happy to offer any free technical help that I can to anyone that needs it.
My company is called Autovitesse: my landline is 01494 776911; my mobile is 07709 771356.
P.S. I have piles of secondhand bits and pieces for 'real Porsches', so if you are in need of anything, it may be worth a phone call. I won't skin you alive on prices, assuming I have what you need!!
Thanks for reading this rambling blurb: hope I can be of help to any fellow members!

Post by **Bootsy** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 7:06 am

Welcome Mike - I hope you enjoy the forum.

abm914 · Post by **abm914** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:30 am

Welcome Mike - would love to come over and see your '14's. Roadtrip anyone???

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:30 am

Big Welcome Mike

at last a early porsche specialist that i won't need to either train or take a long week-end break to visit

whats your view on outlaw 356 ? i fancy going a bit wild for my next project.

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:31 am

abm914 wrote:Welcome Mike - would love to come over and see your '14's. Roadtrip anyone???

YES.

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:31 am

Hi Mike at last some one see's the light esp when it comes to classic stuff PCGB seam to have lost the plot with classic's

it has to make them money or they are not interested.. funny I thought it was ment to be a CLUB!!!

there are a few 356 owners here I have a 54 and a couple of 912's

orkneydave · Post by **orkneydave** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 7:20 pm

Welcome Mike. Would love to see pics of your rhd 14. Enjoy DDK

Gilbert '71 T · Post by **Gilbert '71 T** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:40 pm

welcome Mike, great introduction

bjmullan · Post by **bjmullan** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:51 pm

Welcome and I'm sure that you knowledge will come in handy for lots of us. And yes please pics of your 914/6 project.

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 2:16 pm

abm914 wrote:Welcome Mike - would love to come over and see your '14's. Roadtrip anyone???

Yes DDK trip to visit Mikes workshop sounds like a good plan. i would love to talk to Mike about my planns for an outlaw(slightly diffrent) 356 project.

when would be conveniant Mike ? name a date