Porsche 914 Classic Space Targa
The Porsche 914 was an early attempt by Porsche to introduce a lower-cost sportscar to the range, along with a desire to increase production volumes by working with another vehicle manufacturer (VW).
The car used a mid-engined layout, improving handling over the flagship 911, but the result had somewhat odd proportions, and arguably didn't look like a Porsche. The partner company (VW) also lost interest, and so the 914 found itself a a corporate black sheep.
The Classic Space Lego theme launched in 1978 with iconic blue and grey space-themed sets. There were three 'Spaceships' in this first release. I never owned any of them. Interestingly, their set numbers coincided with various Porsche models. The 918, 924 and 928. Here I am re-imagined a 914, the smallest Porsche. I have made a feature of the Targa buttress into a reverse rake wing, notably with the aerofoil over the vehicle's centre of gravity. The model exhibits the classic blue and grey theme, with the transparent yellow windows, Classic Space logo and model number.
Porsche 914 Classic Space Targa
The Porsche 914 was an early attempt by Porsche to introduce a lower-cost sportscar to the range, along with a desire to increase production volumes by working with another vehicle manufacturer (VW).
The car used a mid-engined layout, improving handling over the flagship 911, but the result had somewhat odd proportions, and arguably didn't look like a Porsche. The partner company (VW) also lost interest, and so the 914 found itself a a corporate black sheep.
The Classic Space Lego theme launched in 1978 with iconic blue and grey space-themed sets. There were three 'Spaceships' in this first release. I never owned any of them. Interestingly, their set numbers coincided with various Porsche models. The 918, 924 and 928. Here I am re-imagined a 914, the smallest Porsche. I have made a feature of the Targa buttress into a reverse rake wing, notably with the aerofoil over the vehicle's centre of gravity. The model exhibits the classic blue and grey theme, with the transparent yellow windows, Classic Space logo and model number.