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Title: Solved - NEH 4259: Home-built Porsche 914 Special
Post by: Carnut on September 10, 2015, 07:32:36 AM: What's this, for 1 point?:

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Title: Re: NEH 4259
Post by: Carnut on September 24, 2015, 05:31:29 AM: Experts?
Title: Re: NEH 4259
Post by: Carnut on October 22, 2015, 04:37:35 AM: Professionals?
Title: Re: NEH 4259
Post by: oko94 on October 22, 2015, 04:42:27 AM: I've seen that car several times while searching for something else, and now that it's a puzzle I can't find it anymore !

Is it a home-built mid-engined car ?
Title: Re: NEH 4259
Post by: Carnut on October 22, 2015, 05:08:56 AM: Quote from: oko94 on October 22, 2015, 04:42:27 AM
Is it a home-built mid-engined car ?

Basically yes..
Title: Re: NEH 4259
Post by: oko94 on October 22, 2015, 05:09:49 AM: Made in Europe ?
Title: Re: NEH 4259
Post by: Carnut on October 22, 2015, 05:18:49 AM: Quote from: oko94 on October 22, 2015, 05:09:49 AM
Made in Europe ?

Don't think so.
Title: Re: NEH 4259
Post by: oko94 on October 22, 2015, 05:45:26 AM: Made in USA ?
Title: Re: NEH 4259
Post by: el_monty on October 22, 2015, 06:53:33 AM: Fiero-based?
Title: Re: NEH 4259
Post by: Carnut on October 22, 2015, 07:31:37 AM: Quote from: oko94 on October 22, 2015, 05:45:26 AM
Made in USA ?

Yes..

Quote from: el_monty on October 22, 2015, 06:53:33 AM

Fiero-based?

..and No.
Title: Re: NEH 4259
Post by: oko94 on October 22, 2015, 07:32:41 AM: Powered by a Japanese engine ?
Title: Re: NEH 4259
Post by: Carnut on October 22, 2015, 07:42:14 AM: Quote from: oko94 on October 22, 2015, 07:32:41 AM
Powered by a Japanese engine ?

No.
Title: Re: NEH 4259
Post by: oko94 on October 22, 2015, 07:44:49 AM: Chevy 327 V8-powered 1972 Porsche 914 custom. Went for sale on eBay in 2010.
Title: Re: NEH 4259
Post by: oko94 on October 22, 2015, 07:59:26 AM: More pictures
Title: Re: NEH 4259
Post by: Carnut on October 22, 2015, 08:01:17 AM: Yes; doesn't look much like a Porsche 914..!
I have no idea how you unearth these things so easily! I can spend days Googling for something with nil result whatsoever..
Title: Re: NEH 4259
Post by: oko94 on October 22, 2015, 08:02:06 AM: Original eBay description (typos included)

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Due to Down sizing of a collection of custom built cars and Ferrari's, up for your consideration is a one of a kind all metal custom built Porsche.

Here is your chance to own a One of a kind 914 Porsche, fast and furious style body made from three different metal Japanese cars. This is a show car that now beginning to show a little bit of ware. Powered by a Chevy 327 motor, 5 speed trans, full tubular roll cage, optional 6ft wing, custom 3 stage pearl paint job with graphics, cool air draft scoop to engine compartment, vented rear deck lid, two fuel pumps, 2 cooling fans and custom 5 point seats, stock 914 dash with gages.

This car has won several custom car shows and is a real show stopper. The 327 motor makes this car sound great and is very fast and being that it is still a mid engine it corners like no other V8 car can. No smog is required because it is a 1972 model. I will gladly answer any questions and will provide more pics.
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 4259: Home-built Porsche 914 Special
Post by: oko94 on October 22, 2015, 08:04:15 AM: In this case I had saved the puzzle picture on June 17th, and I just browsed my Google search history for that day to find the source. Thank you Big Brother !

Strangely the search keywords were "homemade car turkey" as one of the articles referring to this car contained a joke about turkeys for Thanksgiving.
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 4259: Home-built Porsche 914 Special
Post by: Carnut on October 22, 2015, 08:47:00 AM: Quote from: oko94 on October 22, 2015, 08:04:15 AM
In this case I had saved the puzzle picture on June 17th, and I just browsed my Google search history for that day to find the source. Thank you Big Brother !

Strangely the search keywords were "homemade car turkey" as one of the articles referring to this car contained a joke about turkeys for Thanksgiving.
So that's where I go wrong...!
I try to include all the possible car words I can think of.
I'll have to gen up on wildlife!