Solved - NEH 4259: Home-built Porsche 914 Special

Carnut · September 10, 2015, 07:32:36 AM

What's this, for 1 point?:

Remember - solving puzzles using 'Google Search by Image' is BANNED on AutoPuzzles!

Carnut · September 24, 2015, 05:31:29 AM

Experts?

Carnut · October 22, 2015, 04:37:35 AM

Professionals?

oko94 · 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 ?

Carnut · 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..

oko94 · October 22, 2015, 05:09:49 AM

Made in Europe ?

Carnut · 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.

oko94 · October 22, 2015, 05:45:26 AM

Made in USA ?

el_monty · October 22, 2015, 06:53:33 AM

Fiero-based?

Carnut · 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.

oko94 · October 22, 2015, 07:32:41 AM

Powered by a Japanese engine ?

Carnut · October 22, 2015, 07:42:14 AM

Quote from: oko94 on October 22, 2015, 07:32:41 AM
Powered by a Japanese engine ?

No.

oko94 · October 22, 2015, 07:44:49 AM

Chevy 327 V8-powered 1972 Porsche 914 custom. Went for sale on eBay in 2010.

oko94 · October 22, 2015, 07:59:26 AM

More pictures

Carnut · 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..

oko94 · 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.

oko94 · 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.

Carnut · 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!

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Solved - NEH 4259: Home-built Porsche 914 Special