The 914 was a joint project between Volkswagen and Porsche so many 911 enthusiasts do not consider it to be a full member of the family. It’s hard to argue against this one’s pedigree though. This particular car is a 914-6 so it came fitted with the 911’s flat-six! This car was almost as expensive as its big brother when new so sales were slow. That means that they are rare today and among some of the most valuable Porsches out there. Current bidding here on eBay reflects that fact. Better hurry though because the auction is ending soon!
Here’s a shot of that air-cooled engine. It may look tight in there, but this car was actually developed right from the beginning to fit multiple engine configurations. The four-cylinder was going to be Volkswagen’s top sports car and the six-cylinder was going to be Porsche’s entry level model. Both engine variants ended up being sold as Porsches here in the States. There were even a couple V8 flat-eight prototypes built and a handful of 916s which featured the more potent versions of the 911 engine.
Check out those plaid seats! Things are pretty simple in here. There’s a steering wheel, shift knob, and three big gauges looking at you. The tach is in the middle and the key is on the left. Those are very Porsche-like features for a car that isn’t always accepted as such. Times are a changing though and the 914 is finally starting to get the respect it deserves. It may not be as nicely shaped or as fast as the iconic 911, but the mid-engine design makes for balanced handling.
This car just came out of long term storage and the orange paint is claimed to be mostly original. Unfortunately, there is some rust through underneath that will need to be repaired. The Fuch rims and trunk badge are subtle hints that this isn’t your average 914. The later 2.0 liter four-cylinder equipped car may still be the one to get if you are only worried about the driving experience, but this one is perfect if you want a restoration project that will provide a return on your investment. Either way, there’s no denying that this thing is a real Porsche!
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