Another mystery solved

"Nauraushaun" (nauraushaun12)
11/29/2015 at 16:39 • Filed to: HELPMEOPPO

A little while ago I saw something I didn’t understand. I made !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! in an attempt to blend my memory of the car with Oppo’s collective wisdom to figure out what it was. Today, I saw it again.

It was with a heavy heart that I had to walk away from that post days later with no definitive answer. Oppo had worked magic, but I didn’t know enough about the car to lock in an answer. I figured the best guess we had was a Porsche 914 with a ducktail spoiler. It fit all the criteria I could remember - upright headlamps, low body, curved buttresses, horizontal rear lights. I’ve never seen one, so there’s a good chance it wouldn’t click for me like other cars do.

Today I was sitting in horrendous traffic when I glimpsed it passing in the other lane. It all happened so fast. I sprung into action, leaning forward to glean as much information as possible from my rear-view mirror. I proclaimed out loud, nonsense like “NO”, “YOU’RE KIDDING”, “OH, YES YES”, much to the horror and disbelief of my passengers.

But I was victorious, I ID’d the car. It was hard to miss PORSCHE written in big letters through the rear reflector. It was indeed a 914, with a ducktail eerily similar to the one pictured in my original post.

Once again, no pics. But now that I’ve seen it twice around where I live, I’m confident it’s only a matter of time.

Good job Oppo. Particuarly !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! : 10 internet points for you.

DISCUSSION (8)

Opposite Locksmith > Nauraushaun
11/29/2015 at 17:39

So recognizable! If I total my WRX the engines going in this

Nauraushaun > Opposite Locksmith
11/29/2015 at 20:44

It is fairly unique, but try recognizing it on a glimpse, complete with that ducktail and all. It was tough man I swear

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Nauraushaun
11/29/2015 at 21:34

10 whole internet points!! Woohoo

If you had seen and mentioned the center Porsche light I would have never guessed it. The center light is from a 911 (hence the panel gap) and not stock to 914. Funny it covers the rear trunk opening button and requires you to reach down to grab a wire extension that was next to the hot exhaust.

Nauraushaun > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
11/29/2015 at 21:44

Redeemable for three (3) virtual cookies.

You really are a Porsche nut. How do you know that? You’re making it sound like that’s your car or something - I just found it on Google lol.

I don’t think I saw that panel the first time, hence why I thought the rear lights were similar to an RX7. The car is bright red, so I probably thought it was just paint. But yesterday I’m sure I saw it unless my mind is filling in blanks for me :<

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Nauraushaun
11/29/2015 at 22:00

A) have a 914

B) a little obsessed

Kinja'd!!!

I bought a parts car 914 that had it hacked on. The center light now hangs above my desk.

D) a little nuts to get a 914. An acquired taste.

Opposite Locksmith > Nauraushaun
11/29/2015 at 23:28

But how do you feel about a 365 hp H4 in it

Nauraushaun > Opposite Locksmith
11/30/2015 at 00:47

I’m not sure. I’m ashamed to say I know very little about them. For example: where does the engine sit? Are they RWD? AWD? Are they as light as they look?

If the answers are: front or mid, RWD, yes. Then I’m very excited.

Nauraushaun > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
11/30/2015 at 00:50

Awesome. Awesome.