Over the past few years, we’ve really gained an appreciation for the Porsche 914. For a long time, these cars were overlooked by Porsche purist, as they were viewed as being nothing more than a rebadged Volkswagen. There was one exception to that rule and that was for the 914/6, which had the boxer-6 from a 911 crammed into its engine bay. While base 914s are finally getting the attention they deserve, their 6-cylinder brothers are the real hot commodity. Just take a look at this 1970 Porsche 914/6 that is being offered in Yucaipa, California here on Facebook for $65,000!
That’s a lot of money to spend on a project with low-quality photos, limited information and no proof that it is a factory-built 914/6. That being said, these cars have become very sought after and valuable. The seller states that restored its value would be over $100k and they could actually be right on that! If it’s really a 38k mile two owner car with its numbers matching engine, it could easily bring $100k or more. That’s a lot of “ifs” though, so you will definitely want to do your homework before making an offer.
Here’s the photo that got us to really take a closer look. As you can see, there’s a pair of triple barrel carbs and the 911 style fan shroud under the engine bay cover. This is definitely an air-cooled boxer-6, but that doesn’t mean it was original to the car. Engine swaps have long been popular with the 914 crowd, but it looks like this car has the other 914/6 specific parts such as the 5-lug Fuchs and the temperature/fuel level gauge.
While the asking price might seem a bit steep given the minimal information provided by the seller, this one is definitely worth a closer look! The seller states that they are willing to hear strong offers, so you might be able to get it cheaper. As an interesting side note, the seller also has a mobile home for sale with an asking price a thousand dollars less than the Porsche. It actually appears that the car was stashed away in the attached carport, so it would be interesting to know more about the story behind both. The mobile home probably offers more utility, but honestly, I’d rather have the Porsche! How about you?
100 k for a restored Karman Ghia 😜😜😜😉😉😉😉😉😉
Sorry this was always the poor mans Porsche to me 🤔
Even though it had superior handling to the 911? Modifying a 914 to accept the 6-banger is no simple affair either… think subframes and cutting out a lot of steel
One thing for sure is the fact that if you built or bought a 914 converted to a 6 cylinder, at least you could drive the hell out of it and not worry about crashing an original. I’ve seen some wicked 914’s that had 3.2 litre motors, lowered suspension and 916 flares and bumpers put on them. I would buy one in a heartbeat if funds were available. The 914 is just about the best handling road car I have ever driven. I had a 2.0 litre 73′ that was an absolute hoot to drive. Sure miss that car.
I outsmarted a Florida state trooper doing 70+ mph on an early Saturday morning in clear daylight.
What’s going on with the paint on this thing , is it a reflection or is the paint breaking down in some odd way.
This may be the late Alex Buller’s car. He was the longtime president of the 914 Club and lived in Oakley, CA. If it is, it’s the real deal. He bought it in Hawaii and shipped it home around the early 90’s. He restored it to the point where it competed at at least one Porsche Parade, in Portland, I believe. Only one I’ve ever seen in this color. I got to drive it once, and the thing was a beast!
The only cutting involved is the openings for the dry sump oil tank. All 914s have the stamping outlined in engine compartments. And they don’t have a “frame”. They use Unibody sheet metal construction.
Yes, that appears to be a Factory 914-6. The ignition key is to the left of steering column, like a 911. Has wrong turn signal lenses, and those air filters are not OEM.
Those turn signal lenses are European Lenses (illegal in some, if not most states), but still cool nevertheless.
Those turn signal lenses are European Lenses (illegal in most, if not all states), but still cool nevertheless.
I’ve had 2 and put them on both (was never pulled over.)
Yeah, I ran European tail light lenses on my ’75 because I liked the amber on an orange car. Never had a problem with the law. I have a white ’76 now with stock red ones. It’s nice to have options!
Fun Facts For 914 Fans:
1. 914-6s had more basic interiors than many later 914s.
2. Even though 914-6 engines had 109 hp compared to 99 hp for most of the 2.0 liter fours, the fours had the same torque at much lower rpm, and thus more area under the curve, power-wise. This and more basic interiors make 914-6s a little pointless.
3. If given the same engine, a 914 is quicker than a 911, all other things being equal. 914s handle better as well.
4. It is totally Porsche’s fault, not VWs, that the 914s were overpriced when new. They still vastly outsold 911s during their entire 118,000 model run.
5. Other than leaky roofs, rusty battery trays, and sloppy shifters, 914-4s are nearly perfect. And certainly far superior to any of their contemporary rivals. Also, see #3.
6. While it is partly true that 914s replaced Karmann Ghia, it is more true to say the 914 replaced the Type 34 Karmann Ghia, a totally different car. If you look at a rear 3/4 view of the Type 34, you can see a strong resemblance to 914s.
7. If you have a pretty, red-on-tan 1976 2 liter that needs a clutch, do not marry a bossy woman who doesn’t like old cars because she’s gonna make you sell it and then divorce you two years later and then she’ll go on and marry again 4 more times, and you will really wish you still had that car.
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