This month's customer car story comes from Charlie Tupper. Charlie’s had two 914s over the past 50 years. The first was a late production 1970 914-4 (4702913275). He bought it as a "leftover" in February 1971 and drove it until mid 1981. It was tangerine with a tan interior -  a beautiful car. 

Unfortunately, the initial hell hole problems and longitudinal rust issues, exacerbated by winter driving in New Hampshire and Long Island, took their toll on the car.

Almost 50 years later to the day, he found his second and current 914. A 1973 1.7L in yellow with the same tan interior. As Charlie says: “Strong longs, good hellhole. Finding 914Rubber (thanks to Ian Karr) made such a difference! All the little annoying parts ... right there. Really appreciate your work reproducing and improving on the original.”

Thanks for sharing this, Charlie – and for your love of 914s!

Please submit your image(s) and a summary of the restoration or event to 914rubber@914rubber.com. If we select your story for the newsletter, you will win a $50 914Rubber gift card!

We love seeing what exciting projects our customers are currently working on. Every month we would like to showcase a couple of cars in whatever state they are in - on the road or on the rack.

This month's customer car story comes from Gary Engdahl with his 1971 914. He inherited the 914 from a friend who is sadly no longer with us and has made it his mission to get it back on the road in his honor.

It features a 1,911 cc engine fitted with Dellorto DLRA carbs. The engine is currently on a test stand while the carbs are being jetted and sorted out prior to being installed. Gary says there are still several kinks to iron out but it has good bones. We wish you the best of luck in your build Gary, thank you for sharing this meaningful story.

Please submit your image(s) and a brief summary to 914rubber@914rubber.com. If we select your story for the newsletter you will win a $50 914Rubber gift card!