Porsche 9714 2.0L – SOLD
The Porsche 914 was first launched to the public in 1969, but it wasn’t until 1973 until the more desirable and more powerful 2.0 hit the dealerships. Sold as a Porsche in North America and a VIW/Porsche in Europe it became the affordable entry into exclusive Porsche ownership.
With the prices of classic 356s, 912s and 911s out of the reach of many, the 914 is enjoying somewhat of a renaissance over the last couple of years.
Celebrating its 50th year anniversary since the first 914 was launched, the values of these air cooled classics are set to rise as enthusiasts and collectors seek to own one of these unique icons of automotive history.
This VW Porsche 974 2.0L version has benefited from a life in the sunny and dry state of California until is was repatriated back to Europe in 2015. As a result, it hasn’t suffered from the usual rust issues seen on European cars.
| acquired the car in 2017 and set about a sensitive restoration to retain the essence of a 1973 classic yet enable it to appeal to a new generation of ownership. It has been in my personal collection since.
The details:
– Porsche 914/4
– 2.0L – upgraded to run on twin Dellorto Garborettors.
– The engine has had over £6k spent including:
– New Barrels and Pistons
– Refurbished heads with new values hardened for unleaded petrol
– Refurbished Carborettors
– Bahia Red – complete professional respray.
– Detachable Targa Roof- stores in boot/trunk
– Rubber bumpers
– Fuch 4 spoke Alloys, inc Spare (Option)
– Re-upholstered Recaro seats
– Correct period Audio system upgraded for Aux connectivity
– Lights updated for European usage.
– Tax Exempt
– MOT Exempt
– Left Hand Drive
– 86k Recorded miles. Less than 20 miles since rebuild.
If you want a concours example without patina then this is not for you. If however you are looking for a well sorted, cheap to run weekend icon that will turn heads and keep you chatting in the supermarket or pub carpark this could be the car for you. And….you might just be sitting on an appreciating asset!
