The Porsche 914

MID–OHIO REGION PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA

March 2014 The Open Road

Club Race

2 March 2014

Region Porsche Club of America

Support Our Advertisers

Aase Sales...... 16 Acceleration...... BC Auto Assets...... IFC Contents Byers Imports...... 4 The Spin...... 5 C.A. Gossard & Co...... 23 Custom Cabs & Trailers...... 18 The Board...... 6 EPR Automotive...... 20 Into the Wood...... 23 The Editor’s Garage...... 7 Kraftwerks...... 21 The Apex...... 8 Market Mortgage Co., LTD...... 23 Midwestern Auto Group...... 26 Porschephile...... 9 NJB Automotive...... 20 Around the Zone...... 10 Richter Financial Group & Motorsports...... 21 Stoddards...... 19 New Member Socializer...... 11 Studio 47...... 13 Board Minutes...... 12 Wana Cruise...... 23 The 914...... 14 &15 DE...... 16

Hershey Swap Meet...... 17 Mor Market Place ...... 22 ADVERTISING RATES Anniversaries...... 24 Annual rates. Membership Update...... 25 (First insertion requires prepayment) Body of Newsletter: Events Calendar...... IBC Full Page (8 x 10)...... $1000 Half Page (8 x 5)...... $525 Quarter Page (4 x 5)...... $275 Business Cards (2 x 3)...... $150 Front Inside & Back Cover (1/2 page)...... $575 Front Inside Cover (full page)...... $1100

Deadline for copy is the 10th of the month for the next month’s issue. Front Cover photo courtesy of : Ron Thomas Material from may be reprinted (except for ads) provided proper credit is given to the author and the source. Copy is the responsibility of the advertiser and must be correctly sized to fit ad space.

3 4 March 2014

5 The Board

Elected Officers

PRESIDENT * VICE PRESIDENT * TREASURER * SECRETARY * Betsy MacDonnell Chip Henderson Kevin Hennessy Robert Balchick 320 Medick Way 9152 Candleridge St. NW 716 Curve Rd. 7701 Charlotte Hull Court Worthington, Ohio 43085 Pickerington, OH 43147 Delaware, OH 43015 New Albany, Ohio 43054 (614) 885-8413 (614) 863-8934 (740) 369-1595 (614) 582-4528 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Standing Committees

NEWSLETTER EDITOR * MEMBERSHIP * ACTIVITIES * CONCOURS / P2O® * Virginia A. Huffman Trina Allison Gerhard Hillmann Ron Thomas 1452 Lorraine Ave. 2474 Koester Trace 121 S. State Street 5776 Summerwood Xing Columbus, Ohio 43235 Lewis Center, Ohio 43035 Westerville, OH 43081 Galena, OH 43021 (614) 286-1777 (614) 507-2016 (614) 206-1833 (614) 205-7942 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] TECHNICAL * CHARITY * WEBMEISTER * PAST PRESIDENT * Jeff Brubaker Mike Stoner Randy Robinson John Brandt 4797 Twp Rd #213 4200 Dublin Rd. 3042 Crescent Drive Marengo, OH 43334 Dublin, Ohio 43221 Columbus, Ohio 43204 (610) 299-4443 (614) 777-8751 (614) 275-1744 [email protected] [email protected] Randy @heattfs.com [email protected] DRIVING EVENTS * DRIVING EVENTS, CO-CHAIR Frank Todaro Chip Henderson 7325 Macbeth Drive 9152 Candleridge St. NW Dublin, OH 43016 Pickerington, OH 43147 (614) 620-9288 (614) 863-8934 [email protected] [email protected] Appointed Chairpersons

SAFETY MORPCA CHIEF INSTRUCTOR MORPCA WEB SITE: CLUB RACE Ed Davis Jeff West David Hayden 3242 Walkerview Dr 3327 Chestnut Hills Road 7392 Preston Rd NE Hilliard, OH 43026 Newark, OH 43055 http://www.morpca.org Newark, OH 43055 (614) 921-8820 (740) 745-2136 (740) 745-2034 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] DEALER LIAISON RALLY / TOURING HISTORIAN AUTOCROSS Ron Thomas Butch Olds Ted Zombek vacant 5776 Summerwood Xing 648 Westwood Drive P.O. Box Galena, Ohio 43021 Newark, Ohio 43055 Dublin, Ohio 43017 (614) 205-7942 (614) 899-0904 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] IRAC REPRESENTATIVE ZONE 4 REPRESENTATIVE GOODIE STORE ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Mark Onosko Michael Soriano Brian Peterson Karen England 4330 Reed Street 2135 Old Mill Rd 4249 Edgehill Dr. Columbus, OH 43220 Toledo, Ohio 43615 Columbus, Ohio 43220 (614) 459-6732 (419) 843-2070 (614) 354-9020 (614) 507-0606 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

* Indicates voting positions Use of these addresses for commercial purposes or for developing a mailing list is strictly prohibited - MORPCA

6 March 2014

The Editor’s Garage

Published Monthly by the Mid–Ohio Region, Porsche Featured in this month’s issue of DOS is a Porsche Club of America that holds many special memories for me -the 914. At sixteen , the 914 was my first mid-engine convertible and I was hooked! Smiling, my father Editor handed me the keys, hopped in the little white Virginia A. Huffman Porsche with me and showed me how to drive 1452 Lorraine Ave. a clutch. We took the top off and after a few Columbus, Ohio 43235 practice runs in the driveway off I went. All was (614) 286-1777 going really well until I had to stop at the light [email protected] on the hill! I caught the attention of the local police (more than once) after rolling backwards, sputtering forward and holding up everyone behind me. With the police pushing me , I learned Membership Trina Allison very quickly how to pop a clutch in a Porsche ! My 2474 Koester Trace older sister, Gaby, also had a beautiful blue 914 Lewis Center, Oh 43035 and we drove (raced) our 914’s everywhere that (614) 507-2016 summer. [email protected]

Just a few updates ...I have tried to include all upcoming events on the calendar , and will continue to make any changes as needed. We will be changing the Board Meeting location to Mitchell’s at Polaris beginning in April, and Die Offene Strasse (DOS) is the official Publication will also kick off the month with the first Third of the Mid-Ohio Region, Porsche Club of America. Thursday and DE! Statements and opinions within are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position I hope to see you at an upcoming event soon! of MOR or PCA. Permission to Reprint any material herein is granted, provided full credit is given to Die Offene Strasse and the Author. Virginia Contributions to the newsletter are encouraged and should be in the hands of the editor by the 10th of each month for the following month’s issue.

PORSCHE®, the Porsche Crest Design®, CARRERA®, 911®, TARGA®, CAYENNE®, PORSCHE SPEEDSTER®, BOXSTER®, CAYMAN®, PANAMERA®, FOUR, UNCOMPROMISED.®, PORSCHE. THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE.®, PORSCHE DESIGN®, 4S®, RS®, 9R6®, SYPDER®, and TRANSSYBERIA® are trademarks of Porsche AG.

7 The Apex

As I am writing this, the current outside air temperature Panamera owner who is a little frustrated by the fact that is sixteen degrees Fahrenheit. I think it was four degrees everything seems to revolve around the 911. He feels when I left for work this morning. Four degrees – are like there doesn’t seem to be a lot of love and attention you kidding me?!! It seems like this winter has gone given to those “other” cars in the Porsche line-up. Being on forever! Last week I thought I saw polar bear in my a long-time 944 owner, I hear you Brother – loud and backyard. It turned out to be my neighbor looking for clear. Despite the fact that just about every Porsche ever her wiener dog in the snow. That is how bad this winter built carries automotive DNA that makes it historically has been. This snow and cold needs to just go away. or mechanically significant in one way or another, the Some people like it. Not me. As far as I am concerned, 911 always steals the limelight. Yes, the 911 is a truly the only redeeming quality to winter snow is that I great car, but the Cayman is no slouch – in some ways can practice my rally racing skills without leaving the it is even better. The same can be said for the Boxster neighborhood. My Scandinavian flick is coming along and the Cayenne. And if you have ever been behind the nicely by the way. wheel of a Panamera Turbo S, you know why it wears a Porsche badge on the hood. The car is epic. Eventually, the sun will come out of hiding and all of this snow will be gone for good. March will turn into So here is the deal. I challenge all of you non-911 owners April and April means we get to go back to the track. So to come out and show us what your P-car can do. Can Jimmy, there is light at the end of this cold, dark tunnel. you put a Panamera on the racetrack? Heck yes! Can The April Driver’s Ed weekend is at the end of the you autocross a Cayenne? You bet you can. Does your month this year, so the chances of getting good weather Porsche only have 4 cylinders? No problem. Bring it on. for the weekend is much better than in previous years. This club exists to support Porsche owners - all Porsche Plus, our new format provides a little something extra owners. Come out and show us what you’ve got - and for everyone. For our experienced track junkies, we have some fun! have reserved the track on Friday for a “Lapping Day.” So for a very reasonable fee, you can spend the whole day shaking off the rust and getting reacquainted with the Mid Ohio racetrack at your own pace. For the less- I will see you at the track! experienced drivers, we have put added emphasis on providing high quality instruction both on the track and in the classroom. Plus, we have once again invited Pro Chip Driver Dan Clark to join us for the weekend. Dan will be available to drivers for individual coaching sessions - regardless of their experience level (more to come on that). And lastly, for those of you who have thought about giving a Driver’s Ed event a try but are still a little unsure about it, we are, for the first time, offering an introductory program on Sunday that will give you a good look at what the driver’s education program is all about – without putting your car on the track. All in all, it promises to be a great weekend of cool cars and fast driving - not to mention getting to hang-out with a bunch of other gear heads and speed addicts. What could be better than that? Signing-up for the DE is easy - the link can be found on the MORPCA web site. Sign- up now while we still have slots available! On another note - the other day I was talking to a PCAmember from a region down in Louisiana. He is a

8 March 2014

Get to know The Apex A Porschephile “Star” & Their (un)Reasonably Priced Car

Jeff What Porsche would you Car Movie – Smokey and the bunch of folks in the region. DE possess “if you win the Bandit, the original, the sequels is probably my favorite. Brubaker lottery?” were junk. Had you going there What was the best car event didn’t I, just kidding, it has to be How about one of each if you you have been to and one you the classic Le Mans featuring What type of Porsche(s) do you please! Otherwise maybe I would still want to go to? Steve McQueen. park in your garage / driveway? go for a just released 918, Best – The Rolex Daytona 24 has because as a hybrid it probably Car Song – "Ready Steady Go" 1986 930 (Black), been one of my favorites for gets better fuel mileage (then (Paul Oakenfold). OK, it is not 1984 930 (Black), years. 1981 911 (Red) Panzerwagen, Kevin’s smart car). actually about a car, but just try to drive slowly while it's playing loud! To Do – someday I hope to make 1973 911 (Aubergine) vintage racer, What was your: Driver’s it to the 24 hours of Le Mans. 1973 911 (Bahia Red) "in progress", License test car; First car; Racing Series – ALMS now 1999 Boxster (White) (nicknamed Worst car; and Best car? Tudor United Sports Car Series What would you like the club to Mach Schnell the track rat car shared with (USCS). be known for? Mike and Gerhard). DLtc – Mom’s Volvo, which later became mine. Other car related thing – I still Illegal street drag racing & drifting When did you join the club and like Top Gear (UK) but they are (arenas where Porsche has yet to make First – 1966 VW Beetle. Most what was your first club event? running out of ideas, and the its mark ). likely as it was cheap and reliable American version is more of a Joined in 1986 at a local at the time (to win, first you must finish). What other interests do you train wreck you get to watch in autocross, geez that makes me have outside of MORPCA? Worst – 1980’s Mercury Marquis, slow motion. I watched Chasing feel old... I got it for essentially nothing and Classic Cars for a while but now I Hmmm, something to do with cars What was your first Porsche it still wasn’t worth it. just can't get past Wayne Carini's I guess, I'll ask my wife and let and what could be your next you know, next time Lori wanders Best – Sorry can’t do it, it would mustache. Porsche? out to the garage. be like picking your favorite child. What club activates do you First – 1971 911-T Light What is your favorite car movie, take part in? Ivory. Should have kept it. car song, racing series, and I try to attend as many MORPCA Next – I'll let you know when I find other car related thing. events as I can. We have a great it.

Lightning McQueen round:

• Pronounce Porsche : ❏ "Porsh", ✖ "Porsha", ❏ "Porch", ❏ "VeeDub", or ❏ “Racecar” • Prefer your Top: ✖ Hard, ❏ Targa, ❏ Convertible, or ❏ “Roll Cage” • Prefer your Go: ✖ RWD, ❏ FWD, ❏ AWD, ❏ 4WD • Prefer your Control: ✖ 3 pedals, ❏ 2 pedals & paddles, ❏ 2 pedals, or ❏ 1 pedal (brakes just slow you down) • Prefer your Cooling: ✖ Air (oil) or ❏ Water • Prefer your Engine: ❏ Front, ❏ Middle, or ✖ Rear • Prefer your Gears: ❏ Four, ✖ Five, ❏ Six, or ❏ more • Prefer your Fuel Door: ✖ LF, ❏ RF, ❏ LR, ❏ RR, ❏ Hood, or ❏ Rear Plate • Prefer your Beverage: ❏ Can, ✖ Bottle, ❏ Cup, ❏ Stein, ❏ Cold, and ❏ Wet • Prefer your Steak: ❏ Rare, ❏ M Rare, ✖ Med, ❏ M Well, ❏ Well, or ❏ None (Vegan) 9 Around The Zone

By Michael Soriano

Zone 4 Representative



10 March 2014

11 MORPCA Monthly Board Meeting Minutes February 10, 2014 Submitted by Robert Balchick, Secretary

Meeting called to order by Betsy MacDonell, President- 6:30 Social Activities by Gerhard Hillmann PM at the Worthington Inn Pistol Packing Porschephiles was a success with 40 in atten- dance and everyone enjoyed themselves. Upcoming events Members Present: Betsy MacDonell, Kevin Hennessy, Robert include the Tom Stein Beer Tasting 2/22, New Member So- Balchick, Karen England, Virginia Huffman, Brian Peterson, cializer 3/15, Third Thursday 4/17, a Drive to the Hershey Gerhard Hillmann, Ron Thomas, Chip Henderson, Frank Swap Meet 4/18, and a Dine and Drive is being planned for Todaro, Mike Stoner, Trina Allison, Sheila Henderson, Butch August to the Motts Military Museum in Groveport. Ger- Olds, Craig Reed, Bill Kemp, Bill Cabrel hard is already working on the 2014 Holiday Party and talking to the Germania Club as a possible site. The minutes of the January, 2014 meeting were approved without change. Concours/P2O by Ron Thomas The P2O website should be live on 3/1, there was a meet- President’s Report/Correspondence by Betsy MacDonell ing earlier this month with the Granville officials to discuss The member survey revealed 5 members interested in in- event details, and the event will again include a Friday night creased club involvement and Betsy has been meeting indi- gathering, this year at Brews. vidually with them. Mitchell’s Polaris restaurant has been confirmed as the board meeting site for April- June and will Driving Events by Chip Henderson, Mike Stoner and Frank also be the site of a Third Thursday in May. Grand Prix In- Todaro door Carting is being considered for a future event. All the driving events for this year are in place. We are collaborating with the Eastern Buckeye Region for the April DE Financial Report by Kevin Hennessy, Treasurer at Mid-Ohio. Club Race will be in September at Mid-Ohio New fees and charges are being proposed by the club’s fi- and the group is working on a permanent name brand for nancial institutions and board members are addressing the this yearly event. The Canadian and Ohio 944 Cup Cars will options. There are still outstanding invoices for advertising be participating in this event. An Autocross is planned for from last year and this is being addressed. The club’s financial May and the second DE is planned for October at Putnam position is stable with $17,763 in checking and $46,032 in Park. Money Market accounts. Technical by Jeff Brubaker Standing Committee Reports: The first Trickle Charged Saturday this year will be 2/22 featuring Paintless Dent Removal. Advertising by Karen England Karen continues to work on more robust advertising includ- Membership by Trina Allison ing color graphics to add value to our advertisers and spon- The club currently has 900 members. sors and is also working on creative ideas for new advertising clients. New Business/Roundtable Discussion Butch Olds is organizing the drive to the Hershey PA Swap Website by Brian Peterson Meet 4/18, Frank Todaro would like to see the club be in- The club is working on transition to a new website manager volved in the Wounded Warrior program. The club is going as Brian is stepping down. to have an organizational party sometime in April to clean out the storage facility. Newsletter by Virginia Huffman The newsletter is being updated and Virginia is collaborating The meeting was adjourned- 7:52 PM with other regions to look at best practices, color ads, and increased content including tech articles. The club is working to increase the electronic submission of the newsletter to save costs and provide more timely content, and an effort is being made to keep the events calendar of the newsletter updated- details for all the events can be found in the newsletter calendar as well as the website www.MORPCA.org. 12 March 2014

OBSESSION

DAILY COMMUTE OR PODIUM PURSUIT, OBSESSION DRIVES US TOO. Service, Restoration, Performance, Transportation, Racing, and Track Support. White glove maintenance on your Porsche and other models in Columbus, OH. 614.855.4435 THESTUDIO47.COM

13 THE PORSCHE 914 - MID-ENGINE MAGIC By Dean Lewellen reprinted from Going Places, official newsletter of the Arizona Region PCA

When the Boxster was formally introduced to North America Porsche dealers and a select number of PCA notables right here in Scottsdale, Arizona, in September of 1996, its heritage and inspiration was traced and credited to the company’s legendary 550 Spyders and RS-60s, the remarkable, two-seat, mid-engine race cars that established Porsche’s reputation in endurance road racing in the 1950s and early 1960s. The Boxster concept car was first shown to the public and hyped as a fresh styling approach at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in 1993. For the next three years, while 10,000 deposits were collected and we patiently waited for the production version of the two-seat, mid-engine Boxster to arrive at local showrooms, all the company’s publicity seemed to deny the existence of the 119,000 Model 914s built and sold by Porsche Porsche engines and market these cars as Porsches if desired. from 1970 through 1976. This denial is mysterious to PCA These basic agreements would be changed several times as issues members who have owned or still own any version of this arose before the Type 914 would come to the market. mid-engine magic machine. I still smile when I recall the joy my 914-2.0 could provide at Pacific Northwest Region Auto- The first issue was the appearance, which had to be approved by crosses and the fun of running flat-out through every corner of both Porsche and VW. Porsche did not want the car to look like Seattle International Raceway on Driver’s Ed days. Just any one their existing product line and Volkswagen did not want the car of our Region’s several 914 owners about their rides and to look like any earlier Porsche models. To minimize conflict, an prepare to become well informed about the attributes of these outside source was chosen to provide the initial design concept wonderful two-seat, mid-engine cars. for the new car, which was formally identified as the Type 914. The industrial design firm of Gugelot Design GmbH, located in The public was first introduced to the Model 914 at the Neu-Ulm, Germany, was working on an automobile body shape Frankfurt International Auto Show in September 1969, and, the built from a foam core bonded to fiberglass panels as a sandwich first production cars arrived in North America Porsche+Audi structure which had interested BMW, Daimler-Benz, Karmann, dealership showrooms in March 1970. But, let’s back up a few Porsche and Volkswagen as a future automobile body production years and look at the Model 914 project from its beginnings as method. This design concept was a front-engine coupe with flush a three-way joint venture between Karmann, Porsche and fender lines, a recessed rear window and elongated running lights Volkswagen. capping the front fenders. The Porsche design team, headed by Butzi Porsche, credited for the 911 Coupe and Targa designs, In late 1966 and early 1967, Porsche management began changed the Gugelot concept car to accommodate the mid-en- thinking about a less expensive addition to the 911/912 family gine location and made other styling changes to suit Porsche’s of cars. Almost coincidentally, Heinz Nordhoff, the Director of desires. The second issue was the death of Heinz Nordhoff in Volkswagen, was thinking about a sportier car to expand April of 1968, following which the new Director of Volkswagen, Volkswagen’s image beyond simple, utilitarian transportation Kurt Lotz, backed out of some of the verbal agreements between machines. Ferry Porsche and Heinz Nordhoff shook hands on Porsche and Nordhoff as Lotz had little interest in the new an agreement whereby Porsche would design and develop a sportier VW version being developed. This issue resulted in a new mid-engine sports car for Volkswagen, using the flat-four Porsche and Volkswagen joint marketing venture, fifty per cent cylinder engine Volkswagen was developing for the VW Model owned by each company, which would sell Volkswagen, Porsche 411. The new car would have the bodies built and assembled by and Audi products. Porsche could still buy bodies from Kar- the Wilhelm Karmann GmbH factory in Osnabruck, Germany, mann, but at a higher price than Porsche thought they had earlier which had previously built bodies for both Porsche and VW. It agreed to pay. The final outcome from all the issues resulted in was further agreed that this resulting car would be marketed as Karmann building the Model 914 as a completed, out the door, a Volkswagen. The two men also verbally agreed that Porsche ready to roll automobile with the “VW-Porsche” nameplate for could acquire the same body shells from Karmann, install European sales and the “Porsche” nameplate for US sales. The Model 914/6 bodies were assembled, trimmed and painted at Karmann’s Osnabruck factory then shipped to Porsche for engines and final assembly where they went down the same production line with the Model 911. A total of 3,351 914/6s were produced at Zuffenhausen in 1970, 1971 and 1972 under this plan. The total number of 914/4s produced during the seven year model run was 115,596. It is estimated that approximately 75,000 copies of the 914 models were sold in the United States.

The appearance of the 914 was a departure for Porsche, but the mechanicals were tried and true Porsche components. The MacPherson strut front suspension with the longitudinal torsion bars was lifted right out of the 911. The rear trailing arm independent suspension geometry was similar to the 911, but the links and coil springs were new. Both the 914/4 and 914/6 had disc brakes all around with the 914/6 utilizing vented rotors at the front. An odd rear caliper was used at the rear on both cars which

14 March 2014 had the hand brake actuator linkage built into it. The dual master Zuffenhausen developed a highly upgraded version of the 914/6 cylinders activating separate front and rear brake systems which was identified as the 914/6 GT. It had bold, bulging steel through a rear brake pressure limiter made brake caliper bleeding fender flares all around, a solid steel roof, and, was powered by a often difficult for the rear wheels. The 914/4 steel wheels were 906 blueprinted engine producing a minimum of 220 DIN mounted on four-lug VW 411 hubs while the 914/6 wheels were horsepower. These cars were campaigned world-wide by factory steel or optional magnesium cast wheels by Mahle mounted on and private teams. The most notable achievement of a 914/6 GT Porsche five-lug hubs. The Mahle wheels were often referred to as was a GTclass win and a sixth overall finish at the 1970 running “gas burners”. The 914 had a 7 inch longer wheelbase and was of LeMans. This car was prepared by Werk I and entered by a four inches lower than the 911. The mid-engine location allowed Frenchman named Auguste Veuillet of Paris. This car is reported for substantial luggage spaces front and rear even with the to have run the entire 24 hour race on the same tires and brake one-piece, removable top section stored in the rear space. pads--remarkable!

The 914/4 was initially offered with the W-series engine from the The Porsche 914 offered reliability and economy along with a VW 411. This engine was a fuel injected, 1.7 liter, air-cooled, healthy dose of competition potential and capability. Its inherent overhead valve design producing 80 DIN horsepower. The 914/6 balance and great handling at a reasonable purchase price used the 2.0 liter, single overhead cam engine from the 1968-69 brought out the latent competitive spirit in many Porsche owners 911T which produced 110 DIN horsepower. This engine had a and drivers who hadn’t participated in driving challenge events in capacitive discharge ignition system, a dry-sump lubrication recent years. 914s were seen in races, autocrosses, rallies and time system and two, triple-choke Weber carburetors supplying fuel. trials at the local club, regional and national levels. Many were In 1973, the 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine option was introduced successfully campaigned in international events around the for the 914/4 when production of the 914/6 ceased after the 1972 world. model year. The two liter engine capacity was obtained by a bore and stroke increase and the power was rated at 95 DIN horse- The introductory price in 1970 for the 914/4 was $3595.00 (East power. The model designations were changed in 1973 to 914-1.7 Coast) and $5999.00 for the 914/6, add $100.00 for West Coast and 914-2.0. The standard engine was enlarged to 1.8 liters in deliveries. In 1975, exchange rate problems and pollution 1974, equipped with L-Jetronic fuel injection and the power controls’ requirements pushed prices to $6300.00 for a 1.8-liter dropped to 76 DIN horsepower. The 1975 and 1976 914s fell car and $6995.00 for a 2.0-liter car. Today’s values can vary widely victim to emission and safety mandates that resulted in ugly as the condition of the now near 30 year old cars run the entire impact absorbing bumper systems front and rear which added gamut from “beater to beauty”. 914-1.7s and 1.8s can be bought weight and new exhaust systems for more stringent emissions from $2500.00 to $5000.00. The more desirable 914-2.0 cars range control which reduced the power output to 88 DIN horsepower in price from $2500.00 to $7000.00. The 914/6 is now considered for the 2.0 liter engines. Sportomatic transmissions were adver- to be one of the more sought after Porsches and prices keep tised options for the 914/6 and a few were actually produced. escalating higher each year for good and authentic examples of Typically, both cars used the five-speed gearbox from the 911. these coveted cars. Expect to pay from $8000.00 to upwards of Because of the engine location, the transmission was turned $17,000.00 for a pristine and authentic 914/6. Be aware that show around and the shifter mechanism was usually described, kindly, cars and cars with a historical significance are valued substan- as “a trifle vague” in the early years cars. The side-shifter trans- tially higher than the figures given here. Also, be aware that there mission with improved linkage was introduced in 1973 which are a lot of “conversions” out there in the 914/6 marketplace- greatly improved gear selection capability and reduced embar- -some well done to or nearly to factory specifications, but others rassing gear clashes when shifting from first to second in a tight are not so well done. A complete listing of 914 serial numbers is autocross corner. This updated linkage has been retrofitted to available in the “The Porsche Family Tree” published by PCA and many pre-1973 914s. available from PCA National offices, which is valuable information for serious shoppers. The 914/6 was fancier and better equipped with 3-speed wipers, electric windshield washers and chrome plated bumpers. The Production of the 914 was quietly phased out in Onasbruck in the 914/6 also had vinyl trim on the “roll bar”, dual horns, headlight winter of 1975-1976. The last cars were sold in the spring of 1976 flasher and external trim strips. The instrument panel contained a to knowledgeable buyers who knew these were the last of a central tachometer which went to 7000 rpm on the 914/4 and somewhat controversial line of Porsche cars that had a story to 8000 rpm on the 914/6. The right dial housed the speedometer tell. Porsche learned a lot about joint venture partnerships, which registered 120 mph and 150 mph for the 914/4 and 914/6, obtained priceless experience designing and building a mid- respectfully. The left dial contained a fuel quantity gauge in the engine sports car for the road, and produced a truly marvelous, bottom sector and the 914/6 had an oil temperature gauge in the two-seat, mid-engine car that is still coveted in wide circles of top half while the 914/4 had warning lights for fuel level, hand Porsche owners to this very day. brake and low brake fluid in the top sector. During the 914/4 and 914/6 production runs, the cars remained basically the same. Only a few minor improvements were made--adjustable passen- ger seat in 1972, additional air outlets at each end of the dash and insulation and sound deadening improvements in 1973. The 914 was never as well developed as other Porsches during its production run which led indirectly to its demise.

During the seven year production life of the 914 series, Porsche explored the outer limits of the chassis’s capability with several projects. Two cars were constructed and powered by the 4-cam flat eight cylinder engine from the 908 race cars. One of these special cars was presented to Ferry Porsche on his sixtieth birthday. It was detuned as much as possible to make it docile enough for road usage. Ferry Porsche used the car for commuting All 914 photo’s coutesy of Ron Thomas/MORPCA from home to office registering some 10,000 kilometers before References: garaging the beast after which this 914/8 found a permanent Batchelor, Dean, Illustrated Buyer’s Guide--Porsche, Forth Edition, 1997 home in the Porsche Museum. The racing shop at Werk I in Ludvigsen, Karl, Porsche Excellence Was Expected, 1977 James, Drayton, Editor, The Porsche Family Tree, Published by PCA, 1995 15 Driver Education April 26 - 27 & Friday Lapping Day April 25 @ Mid-Ohio Sports Cars Course

Sponsored by Byers Porsche

2014 Driver Education Event

THE 2014 DRIVING SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN!

There’s still a nip in the air and the pavement is cold, but we’re warming ourselves up by dreaming of the track in spring! Nothing beats reuniting with old friends and making new ones in the paddock as the spring sun shines. So please join us for a 3-DAY EVENT at THE MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE on April 25, 26, and 27th.

To shake the brake dust off your wheels, we’re starting off with a FRIDAY LAPPING DAY followed with an SATURDAY-SUNDAY INSTRUCTED DRIVER’S EDUCATION (DE) open to ALL experience levels.

FRIDAY LAPPING DAY: Is open to Solo Intermediate Students, Advanced Students, and Instructors. There is simply no other way to get this kind of track time for the money! It’s the best deal out there... don’t miss out. We expect the Lapping Day to sell out so sign up now. Friday Lapping will offer Expanded Passing (pass with a point anywhere on the track including in the turns). Therefore, previous experience with this protocol is preferred. For most, this will mean you've run in the Instructor or Advanced (A) Group or other event with this type of passing. Those who are experienced in the Intermediate (B) Group and who are capable of solo driving in an expanded passing environment are also eligible. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact the registrar for clarification.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY INSTRUCTED DRIVER’S EDUCATION (DE): Is for all experience levels including first-time drivers. Whether this will be your first time on track or your 100th time, we’ve got something for you... including innovative instruction programs, post-session-download driver meetings, and a special course on the “rain line” if we have any wet pavement (don’t count on that... we’re planning on sunny weather!)

This is DE for all run groups, beginner to advanced. We are committed to advancing our already advanced drivers as well as providing a lot of solo time for those who are ready.

FIRST TIME DRIVERS: You are strongly encouraged to register for this event. MORPCA is known for being a well organized and friendly group... if you’re new to high-performance driving, or if you’re new to PCA events in general, we will be very happy to walk you through the process.

All makes of cars participate in our events, driving a Porsche in the event is not required. It just needs to be a roadworthy, well maintained, in good condition coupe or sedan that can pass tech inspection.

We’re offering a $50 discount to students if you sign up for all 3 days, and $25 for instructors for all 3 days.

For the 3-Day April DE at Mid Ohio, fees are as follows:

STUDENTS: Friday Lapping Day (Student) $175 Sat-Sun DE only (Student) $350 Fri-Sat-Sun (Student) $475

INSTRUCTORS: Friday Lapping Day (Instructor, not instructing for DE) $175 Sat-Sun DE only (Instructor) $75 Fri-Sat-Sun (Instructor) $225

Please don’t hesitate to contact the registrar with any questions you may have. See you on track!

MORPCA CALENDAR

March 2014

"Hershey" Swap April 18-20th Meet Weekend Drive MORPCA Weekend Fri/Sun April 18/20th Drive & Dine to

MORPCA Drive & Dine Event Hershey Swap Meet &

Tour MORPCA - Mid-Ohio Porsche Club of America

Looking for a chance to get out and drive your Porsche in a caravan of Porsches to attend an east coast PCA staple fun & deals?

Then mark your calendars and plan to come out, drive your Porsche, and join Warren "Butch" Olds your tour guide and your fellow MORPCA members for a Spring weekend of cross State driving, hanging out at the Hershey Swap Meet, dining with new friends, and optional visiting of sights in the area.

Itinerary: Meet up by 9:00AM Friday April 18th for a group drive to Hershey PA approximately 353 miles. Stay 2- nights and drive back on Sunday. Attend swap meet Saturday April 19th. Additional stops under consideration (and left up to the attendees to plan once committed), Hershey Chocolate Museum, as the swap meet is over at 3:30pm. Drive home Sunday.

Estimated travel time and a preliminary route from the TravelCenters of America at OH-37 and I-70 to the hotel. Changes to route to are possible as we search for Porsche roads along the way.

We have reserved 9 rooms in Hershey at the Days Inn for $149.00 per night. Contact Butch for details. Rooms go fast for this event so do not delay.

RSVP to: [email protected]

17 S Parts S Components S Assemblies S Accessories S Restoration Services S Special Cars NEW genuine Porsche turn signal and tail light lenses with silver trim now in stock NOS 911 Chassis ID Plates (67-74) - many years in stock

I AXLES/STEERING I BADGES/CRESTS I BODY/INTERIOR I BRAKES/WHEELS I EMBLEMS/DECALS I ELECTRICAL The lenses with silver trim fit 911 1969 - 72 911 red border timing decal - fits 1967-68 911’s I ENGINE/TRANSMISSION $45.00 912 red border timing decal - fits 1965-69 912’s $45.00 I FUEL/EXHAUST $155 front $180 rear lenses with black trim (1973 and up) are also available I LIGHTS/LENSES/TRIM Shell I PEDAL SYSTEM/LEVERS Air Cleaner NOS Early 911 door Decal I RUBBER/SEALS seals $135.00 pair $12.00 I TOOLS/MANUALS/BOOKS CORRECT Doors not shutting 911.701.001.55 PROFILE properly, bouncing open? (69-73) 911 Do your 911 a favor and OVER 17,000 NOS/ORIGINAL put the correct seal 911 Crest Decal $15.00 back in your car. 356 & 911PARTS! 911 engine grille – Black* $950.00 Coupe: (1972 and up ) 911.559.041.02 (‘69-‘71 Silver version in stock) 901.531.093.23 (65-73) Targa: 902.531.093.40

TM SALES

...new owner...same enthusiasm!

Columbus, Ohio / 8am - 8pm EST 740-503-3651 aasesales.com [email protected]

7230 Old US Rte. 35 E Jamestown, OH 45335 45 minutes South of Columbus Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday - 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 1-800-563-5016 “PULL YOUR PORSCHE IN STYLE” “Custom builds welcome...give us a call”

Featherlite Open Car Haulers Many sizes and options available. Featherlite Enclosed Car Haulers Bumperpull or Gooseneck Many sizes and options available.

Check us out on the Web www.cctrailers.com

18 March 2014

… the sum total of its Parts Stoddard is the same as it ever was. 54 years and counting since 1957

Stoddard NLA-LLC EASt CoASt: Highland Heights, Ohio 44143 USA Local: 440.869.9890/ toll Free: 800.342.1414 WESt CoASt: Sparks, Nevada 89431 USA Local: 775.626.7800/ toll Free: 800.438.8119 w w w. s t o d d a r d . c o m

Porsche_Stoddard_Ad_Montage2011_8.5x11.indd 1 11/14/11 10:21 PM

www.NJBautomotive.com

We will Exceed your expectations 10877 Fancher Road Westerville, Ohio 43082

614-855-0425

 Porsche repair, restoration, detail

 Highest level of personalized service

 Competitive prices

 14 years in highline automotive business

 Pick up and delivery anywhere

 Climate controlled storage

 Buy/sell assistance

Expert technicians

AUTOLOGIC diagnostics

Authorized Tubi and MACarbon dealers

20 March 2014

RICHTER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC PROFESSIONAL Tax-Favored Investment AUTO DETAILING FINANCIAL PLANNING Highline Specialty Automotive Hand Washing RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS and Detailing at Conventional Prices TRANSFERS/ROLLOVERS/EXCHANGES Same Day IRA - 401K - 403B - ROTH - SIMPLE Service

Independent Financial Experts Representing the Offerings of Pickup & Over 20 Major Investment Firms Delivery Available Of Service Since 1970 Complete Interior $ 00 & Exterior Detail Only150 VANS, SUVS, TRUCKS AND RVS BY ESTIMATE RICHTER MOTORSPORT RICHTER 2307 SciotoHarper Drive FINANCIAL GROUP LL C Columbus, Ohio 43204

P.O. Box 21329, Columbus, Ohio 43221 614/275.1966 614/275-1976

21 MARKETPLACE

MOR MARKETPLACE: Ads are free to members and will be printed until cancelled or for three consecutive months – whichever occurs first. Dates in brackets [ ] indicate 1st, 2nd, or 3rd printing of ad. Non–members [$] may run ads for a fee of $5 per month, prepaid by check payable to MORPCA. Note: 1 picture of your item is welcome, but they must be sent as attached files. Do not inbed them in your email, as they cannot be used. Send checks to: Kevin Hennessy, 716 Curve Rd., Delaware, OH 43015 Email ads to: Virginia Huffman [email protected]

Parts: For Sale:

1984 944 Ruby Red with Tan Int. 85,500mi. Car had a repaint, Wanted: new tires and wheels, brakes, tune up at a Cleveland dealership Clean, original 930 Coupe from the American market. in 1999. It has been driven 5000mi. since. Glass was pulled and I would prefer an 86-89, but will consider earlier models. new door rubber and seals all around were installed. Car is A local car would be great, but if you have a friend show worthy and runs as good as it looks. somewhere else who has one, Asking $8995 or best offer. A six album collection of “Porsche” I will travel for the right, reasonably-priced original car. and “Excellence” magazines as well as six service manuals and Maury Walsh, 17-year MORPCA member. approx. 20 hardbound Porsche books go with the car. Call Mark [email protected] or (614) 325-9743. at Work-614-466-8936 CP-614-588-9718 or reply to mhan- [email protected] For Sale:

1977 911S coupe, silver-metallic, full leather interior with plush carpeting. Sun-roof. Very clean. Second owner since 1987. Engine has 31,000 miles on complete rebuild. Engine build sheet available as well as all records since new. SSI exhaust manifolds and turbo tie-rod ends. Op- erating after-market AC. Asking $21,000. Dick Snyder, [email protected] or 740-775-3477.

Over twenty five years of both Excellence and Panorama available date from mid 1988 to the present. Can deliver in greater Columbus area. Five hundred dollars takes all plus shipping if needed . Martin Teeuwen 614 898 7259 Porsche Memorabilia for Christmas gifts, souvenirs, or [email protected]. collecting, gifting, commemoratives, etc. Mostly new, some used articles, such as: Porsche wine glasses, wallet, umbrella, coins, hat, patches, etc. See items listed on Columbus Craigslist.com Look For sale Ford V Ten 2005 Winnebago Minnie 31c motor under: For Sale, Collectibles, search for Porsche home. Less than 23,000 miles. Stored in doors since new. Memorabilia Service records available options include, Air, Generator, Contact Steve through Craigslist response or at converter/charger, full kitchen, queen bed, one slide out [email protected] in living area and more. Over all excellent condition. can be seen in Westerville. Martin Teeuwen 614-8987259 home 614-203-0337 or [email protected].

22 March 2014 MOR Marketplace

A dedicated 911 driver spotted in Galena, Ohio...thanks Ron!

March Anniversaries

24 March 2014 Membership Update

Membership Statistics as of February 1, 2014

Primary Members...... 520 Affiliate Members...... 378 Life Members...... 1 899 TOTAL MEMBERS

Welcome New Members To Our Region: Transfer In:

Perry and Angela Doran Dean Cooper 6802 Rosewell Lane 520 S State St Unit 202 B New Albany, Ohio 43054 Westerville, Ohio 43081 20008 911 Gray Transfer from: Cimarron (CMR) 2013 Cayenne Black John and Shana Kim 6233 Michael Glen Lane Wadsworth, Ohio 44281 2014 GT3 White

Robin and Tanja Ross 15 Old Orchard Dr Mt. Vernon,Ohio 43050 1978 911 Blue

Peter Shuler 80 West Starr Ave Columbus, Ohio 43201 2004 911 Carrera Silver

Jeffrey and Margaret Thurston 1755 Churchview Lane Upper Arlington, Ohio 43220 2001 911 Turbo Gold

25 We’ve been expecting you.

PRE-OWNED 614.889.2571 MAGCARS.COM 6335 Perimeter Loop Rd. 5016 Post Rd. Dublin, OH 43017 Dublin, OH 43017

26 March 2014

2014 MORPCA Calendar of Events

A MORPCA 'fridge poster

Day Date Time Event Location Contact January, 2014 Monday Jan 13 6:30 PM Board Meeting Worthington Inn Mike Stoner, [email protected] Saturday Jan 18 TBA Detroit Auto Show Detroit, MI Michael [email protected]@gmail.com Saturday Jan 25 TBA Pistol Packing Porschephiles Blackwing Shooting Center Gerhard Hillmann, [email protected] February Monday Feb 10 6:30 PM Board Meeting Worthington Inn Mike Stoner, [email protected] Saturday Feb 22 6:00 PM Tom Steiner Memorial Columbus Brewing Co. Short North Gerhard Hillmann, [email protected] March Monday Mar 10 6:30 PM Board Meeting Worthington Inn Mike Stoner, [email protected] Saturday Mar 15 5:00 PM New Member Socializer Byers Imports Gerhard Hillmann, [email protected] April Monday Apr 14 6:30 PM Board Meeting Mitchell's Steakhouse Polaris Mike Stoner, [email protected] Thursday Apr 17 6:00 PM Montgomery Inn Dublin Gerhard Hillmann, [email protected] Fri - Sun Apr 18-20 TBA Hershey PA Swap Meet Hershey, PA Butch Olds,[email protected] Fri - Sun Apr 25- 27 TBA Driver Education Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course www.clubregistration.net May Monday May 12 6:30 PM Board Meeting Mitchell's Steakhouse Polaris Mike Stoner, [email protected] Saturday May 17 Auto Cross with Byers Imports Fair Auto Auction Site [email protected] Thursday May 15 6:00 PM Third Thursday Mitchell's Steakhouse Polaris Gerhard Hillmann, [email protected] June Monday Jun 9 6:30 PM Board Meeting Mitchell's Steakhouse Polaris Mike Stoner, [email protected] Fri - Sun TBA TBA Joint DE with NOR Nelson Ledges www.clubregistration.net Thursday Jun 19 TBA Third Thursday Mike and Deb Stoner's Home Gerhard Hillmann, [email protected] Fri - Sun Jun 27-29 TBA Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Bill Slone, [email protected] Sun-Sat Jun 15-21 TBA Porsche Parade Monteray, CA www.pca.org July

Monday Jul 14 6:30 PM Board Meeting TBA Mike Stoner, [email protected] Fri-Sat Jul 10-12 TBA Arthritis Foundation Car Show 555 Metro Place North, Dublin, OH 43017 www.arthritisautoshow.com Thursday Jul 18 TBA Third Thursday Quaker Steak and Lube (tenative) Gerhard Hillmann, [email protected] Sun-Sat July 19-20 TBA Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com Fri-Sun Jul 25-28 TBA P2O Granville, OH www.p2o.us August Monday Aug 11 6:30 PM Board Meeting TBA Mike Stoner, [email protected] Thursday Aug 21 TBA Third Thursday TBA Gerhard Hillmann, [email protected] Saturday Aug 23 TBA Drive Motts Military Museum TBA Jeff Zimmerman, [email protected] September Monday Sept 8 6:30 PM Board Meeting TBA Mike Stoner, [email protected] Fri - Sun Sept 12-14 TBA MORPCA Club Race Mid Ohio Sports Car Course Dave Hayden [email protected] Thursday Sep 18 TBA Third Thursday TBA Gerhard Hillmann, [email protected] October Monday Oct 13 6:30 PM Board Meeting TBA Mike Stoner, [email protected] Saturday Oct 4 TBA Member Car show Hillmann House Galena, Ohio Gerhard Hillmann, [email protected] Sat-Sun Oct 18-19 TBA Driver Education Putnam Park, IN www.clubregistration.net November Monday Nov 10 6:30 PM Board Meeting TBA Mike Stoner, [email protected] December Saturday Dec 6 TBA Holiday Party TBA Gerhard Hillmann, [email protected] Monday Dec 8 6:30 PM Board Meeting TBA Mike Stoner, [email protected] Note: For detailed information on an event, please see the event announcement in DOS, or visit www.morpca.org Need an event listed? Did we miss something? Email Virginia Huffman, [email protected]

27 Mid-Ohio Porsche Club of America 1452 Lorraine Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43235

MID-OHIO REGION/PCA