As we are all well aware, the Porsche 914 was born under a heavy thundercloud of controversy. Maligned as not being a true Porsche due to its Volkswagen engine and some of its parts, the purists derided the car… more»
Porsche 914
Running And Cheap: 1975 Porsche 914
Locating a solid Porsche 914 reasonably priced is about as easy to find as an honest politician. While the basic design of these revolutionary cars was fantastic for its time, some spots on these cars are prone to rusting… more»
1974 Porsche 914-V6 (?) Project
One of the things that are often encountered in this job is reviewing a car that has undergone a power swap. Chevrolet small block V8s into ’30s vintage Fords lead the way but there are plenty of others, and… more»
Rust Strikes Again: 1975 Porsche 914 1.8
As many regular readers are aware, Porsche 914s are a favorite of more than a few of our staff writers. Seeing a 914 in the cue of available stories starts a scramble. When this one popped up, resplendent in… more»
A Rust Free 914? 1971 Porsche 914
Even the best of us has a weakness. Be it an addiction, a behavior, or a handicap of some sort, sometimes that weakness can be debilitating. For Porsche’s diminutive 914, that weakness is rust. Corrosion is common in floor… more»
Mid-Engine Project Car: 1975 Porsche 914
The automotive industry is ruled by trends. Right now, SUVs and electric vehicles seem to be the trends that the market is following. In the seventies, small, relatively inexpensive two-seat sports cars were very popular. Most were British in… more»
Only 39K Miles! 1971 Porsche 914
The seller of this 1971 Porsche 914 tells us that he has a lot of familiarity with 914’s and this particular car “is one of my favorite cars & one of the best original survivors I have seen“. Since… more»
EV Conversion: 1974 Porsche 914
Battery-powered vehicles have been around for well over 100 years, it’s not a new phenomenon. I would argue that it’s also not a flash-in-the-pan feel-good exercise for folks often labeled as tree-huggers or any such nonsense. They really are… more»
V8 Power: 1972 Porsche 914 Targa
Well, here is a unique car. A 1972 Porsche 914 with a GM 350 crate motor mounted over the rear wheels! This sports car is for sale in Long Island, New York for $14,000. I would think someone would… more»