This 1974 Porsche 914 is in need of waking up, as it’s got great colors and some choice engine modifications that could make it fun driver if you can live with the scruffiness. The seller notes that some engine work was done shortly before parking it, but who knows if it doesn’t need doing over given the long slumber. Still, it seems like someone loved it at one time, so hopefully it can come back to life with relative ease. Find it here on eBay with bidding over $500 and the reserve unmet.
The paint is assumed original, based on the matching yellow color inside the door jambs, but it could have been re-done at some point. Of course, given where we see the heaviest damage, it begs the question if there was an engine fire at some point – perhaps what prompted the rebuild? The seller doesn’t say much about rust, but 914s weren’t exactly immune from the tin worm if left in less-than-ideal storage conditions.
The interior is complete, albeit tired. The dash is cracked and this one isn’t equipped with the cool console-mounted vertical gauge cluster. Aftermarket speakers have been installed in the door panels, but that’s about it for major deviations from the factory. The interior is in need of a cleaning more than anything, and perhaps a new dashboard. It retains its original spare tire, jack and will come with many other spare parts, according to the seller.
The engine “….has 98mm big bore cylinders for 1911cc. Fuel injection is replaced w/ 2bbl carb,” notes the seller. In addition, the seller points out that before being parked, new rings were installed as well. This certainly seems like a case of a previous owner (possibly the seller) of doing the heavy lifting to make this 914 sing again, but life seems to have gotten in the way. Taking on an unfinished project is always risky, but if the reserve is below $2K, it could be worth a gamble.
Take $2000 and throw it out your car window at highway speed or give it to me. You will be ahead of the game.
I always have and still do want a 914,seems like a great start for a restoration.it is indeed a good color. perhaps the fire was some groceries back when they still had paper bags as the engine is not nearly that far back.
A cheap 914 is a cheap 914 for a very good reason. Every structural member is most likely a pile of iron oxide in the shape of a gusset.
I have a ’76 2.0-liter, my second 914, and I’d warn that parts for these things have gotten more expensive over the years. As with all cars, I’d look for the most complete car you can afford. Also, my ’75 was born a 1.8-liter and had a big bore kit, but still couldn’t keep up with the torquier 2.0’s on a grade.
I really like these cars but? Not this one all the visual evidence shows me that this car was extremely abused! I am sure that what has been done is only the beginning of a money pit for sure!
I know darn good and well that you would flip it to make some bucks like anyone else! Just sayin! :-)