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Hi everyone,
New member just joined, and thanks for accepting me. I've finally scratched my itch and recently got myself a Porsche 914, year 1974, 1.8 with twin carbs. Fantastic car, and been a good few runs now, but still trying to get used to the gear change there's a few really minor job's to do which I'll get to over the winter months, just enjoying her now. I've also built a 356 Speedster replica which I finished in May this year. 1641cc type 1 engine with twin carbs. Also got a hardtop for her I'm finishing off just now, for some winter driving, so plenty to keep me busy, cheers Colin
New member just joined, and thanks for accepting me. I've finally scratched my itch and recently got myself a Porsche 914, year 1974, 1.8 with twin carbs. Fantastic car, and been a good few runs now, but still trying to get used to the gear change there's a few really minor job's to do which I'll get to over the winter months, just enjoying her now. I've also built a 356 Speedster replica which I finished in May this year. 1641cc type 1 engine with twin carbs. Also got a hardtop for her I'm finishing off just now, for some winter driving, so plenty to keep me busy, cheers Colin
914 berber yellow
356 Speedster replica black
Lotus Elan S4 S/E DHC carnival red
356 Speedster replica black
Lotus Elan S4 S/E DHC carnival red
- Bootsy
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Welcome to DDK - great pair!
1972 911T | 1994 993 Carrera | 1999 986 Boxster | 1990 T25 Camper
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
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Welcome to the forum Colin
The simple things you see are all complicated
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
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Welcome to DDK.
2 nice cars there
2 nice cars there
James
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
1973 911 2.4S
1993 964 C2
2010 987 Spyder
1973 MGB Roadster
Its not how fast you go, but how you go fast
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Two great cars- let’s hear more about both!
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Clive
West Cork, Ireland
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1978 SC/1984 3.2 Outlaw -Jaffa 911
1973 914 - on Webers - historic rally car- Tango 914
1977 924 2.0 on Webers street legal race car - Martini 924
Flachbau -in progress
West Cork, Ireland
RGruppe #814
1978 SC/1984 3.2 Outlaw -Jaffa 911
1973 914 - on Webers - historic rally car- Tango 914
1977 924 2.0 on Webers street legal race car - Martini 924
Flachbau -in progress
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Welcome Colin.
Carrera 2.7 MFI 1974
Taycan 2022
993 C2 Coupe 1996 - SOLD
912 Coupe 1968 - SOLD
550 Spyder - SOLD
Taycan 2022
993 C2 Coupe 1996 - SOLD
912 Coupe 1968 - SOLD
550 Spyder - SOLD
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Your Speedster rep looks great. The Speedster shape is hard to beat in steel or any other material. Well done completing that it must be fun to drive as a real one on current roads would be worrying at times taking into account the current values!
Roy
Roy
RHD 356A coupe super 75 106954
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Thanks everyone for making me feel at home here. The 914 is my first "real" porsche and loving her, and the road holding. She's a fantastic car in great condition and I feel lucky to have found her. The Speedster I built from a kit, beetle based with balljoint front and irs rear and with being quite light she goes well too. Leather interior and square weave carpets to try and replicate the original, which I could never afford, and probably be afraid to drive. The replica is great as I don't worry too much about it, but she does turn heads. Even the 914 is the same, with most people not knowing what it is cheers
914 berber yellow
356 Speedster replica black
Lotus Elan S4 S/E DHC carnival red
356 Speedster replica black
Lotus Elan S4 S/E DHC carnival red
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Looks great
1972 911T | 1994 993 Carrera | 1999 986 Boxster | 1990 T25 Camper
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
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Welcome Colin. Nice cars. Enjoy DDK.
A great shot of Arran in the background. I am pretty local to you.
Hope to catch up sometime.
Regards
Mike
A great shot of Arran in the background. I am pretty local to you.
Hope to catch up sometime.
Regards
Mike
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73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
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Hi Mike
Thanks for the welcome
Cheers On the car's, I need something to keep me busy and Classics sure do that.
I live in Troon, and that was a good spot by you re Arran
Where are you? As yeah, it would be good to meet up
Regards
Colin
Thanks for the welcome
Cheers On the car's, I need something to keep me busy and Classics sure do that.
I live in Troon, and that was a good spot by you re Arran
Where are you? As yeah, it would be good to meet up
Regards
Colin
914 berber yellow
356 Speedster replica black
Lotus Elan S4 S/E DHC carnival red
356 Speedster replica black
Lotus Elan S4 S/E DHC carnival red
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Hi Colin
I’ve sent you a pm.
Regards
Mike
I’ve sent you a pm.
Regards
Mike
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73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
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Hi Colin
Good to see another Ayrshire based owner. I'm loving the 70's vibe of the 914 with her colour and Tartan seats and the Spider looks lovely. I'm "Over the Hill" in Dundonald. If you see me around in Helga (my 912) or my old Merc Estate, flag me down (an approach used to good effect by Mike).
PS you will gather by my late response that I don't spend much time on forums.
Regards
Knoxy
Good to see another Ayrshire based owner. I'm loving the 70's vibe of the 914 with her colour and Tartan seats and the Spider looks lovely. I'm "Over the Hill" in Dundonald. If you see me around in Helga (my 912) or my old Merc Estate, flag me down (an approach used to good effect by Mike).
PS you will gather by my late response that I don't spend much time on forums.
Regards
Knoxy
“Change is easy. Improvement is far more difficult”. - Ferdinand Porsche.
Helga the 912 Light Ivory 1967 (same age as the missus but in considerably better nick)
Ruby the Merc - Mercedes Benz S123 200T Estate
981 Cayman (Sold)
Cayenne - (Sold)
Helga the 912 Light Ivory 1967 (same age as the missus but in considerably better nick)
Ruby the Merc - Mercedes Benz S123 200T Estate
981 Cayman (Sold)
Cayenne - (Sold)
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Hi Knoxy, great we're only a few miles apart I would love to see Helga so if I see you I'll flag you down, cheers Colin
914 berber yellow
356 Speedster replica black
Lotus Elan S4 S/E DHC carnival red
356 Speedster replica black
Lotus Elan S4 S/E DHC carnival red