04-12-2020, 11:47 AM
Hello.
I am a long time owner of a 1974 Lotus Europa. I am thinking of moving to a more comfortable car as I have hit 73y.o. My history with Porsche's goes back to the late 1950's. A neighbor, in Northern NJ, and family friend always had a 356, mostly coupes, but at one time, a Convertible D. During high school, my summer job 1962-64 was working in an office at Yankee Stadium (long story). I used to sometimes get a ride into New York in his 356 and I first became a car nut because of the feeling going around tight, circular off ramps from the George Washington Bridge in that car. In 1972, I was going to be stationed in Rota, Spain in the US Navy. I looked into buying a car for pick up in Europe, and considered the 914, but wound up getting a Lotus Europa. I do not know why I did not consider the 914-6, but I assume it may have been price, or perhaps ignorance. It certainly was a major mistake on my part. My cousin has a 914-6 that he has owned from new, smart and lucky guy. I drove the Europa 10k miles in Europe before bringing my it home to US. I sold it in 1985, when we moved to Vermont with two kids under 2. In about 1999, after surgery and radiation for prostate cancer, I bought another, only 181 serial numbers away from my first one.
One more Porsche connection, in the late 1970's, my former college roommate and I bought a 1956 356 Cabriolet, planning to restore it. It was "drive able" but needed a major fix up. But before we got too far into that project, we each got married, and bought houses, and you know how that goes.
So, as I said, I'm looking for something fun, rare and more comfortable. The 968 is certainly near the top of the list. In my research, I find that Boxters seem quite undervalued, so something else to look into. I would welcome any and all comments from this (slightly prejudiced
) group.
Best wishes,
John
I am a long time owner of a 1974 Lotus Europa. I am thinking of moving to a more comfortable car as I have hit 73y.o. My history with Porsche's goes back to the late 1950's. A neighbor, in Northern NJ, and family friend always had a 356, mostly coupes, but at one time, a Convertible D. During high school, my summer job 1962-64 was working in an office at Yankee Stadium (long story). I used to sometimes get a ride into New York in his 356 and I first became a car nut because of the feeling going around tight, circular off ramps from the George Washington Bridge in that car. In 1972, I was going to be stationed in Rota, Spain in the US Navy. I looked into buying a car for pick up in Europe, and considered the 914, but wound up getting a Lotus Europa. I do not know why I did not consider the 914-6, but I assume it may have been price, or perhaps ignorance. It certainly was a major mistake on my part. My cousin has a 914-6 that he has owned from new, smart and lucky guy. I drove the Europa 10k miles in Europe before bringing my it home to US. I sold it in 1985, when we moved to Vermont with two kids under 2. In about 1999, after surgery and radiation for prostate cancer, I bought another, only 181 serial numbers away from my first one.
One more Porsche connection, in the late 1970's, my former college roommate and I bought a 1956 356 Cabriolet, planning to restore it. It was "drive able" but needed a major fix up. But before we got too far into that project, we each got married, and bought houses, and you know how that goes.
So, as I said, I'm looking for something fun, rare and more comfortable. The 968 is certainly near the top of the list. In my research, I find that Boxters seem quite undervalued, so something else to look into. I would welcome any and all comments from this (slightly prejudiced
) group.Best wishes,
John
