Original 914 1.7 Liter Targa With Factory A/c, 5 Speed Manual And No Reserve on 2040-cars
Simpsonville, South Carolina, United States
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You are bidding on a 1973 Porsche 914 1.7 Liter Targa with Factory Air Conditioning and Manual Transmission. Arguably the most desirable year of the 914 with still the Bosch D-Jetronic Fuel Injection System, side shift transmission as well as other improvements over the earlier years. It is Ivory White exterior over Black interior. This is an original car having probably all of the usual issues expected on a 914 of this vintage but can be enjoyed and driven as is. The exterior of the car (predominantly paint), leaves much to be desired. The recipient of a poor repaint many years ago as well as various shades of white touch up along the way, don't bode well for the initial impression. There are many areas where the paint is either cracking or starting to bubble beneath. The chrome and glass however is all in average to good condition. The black Targa Top paint is also not great but the top itself is in very good condition. The latches all work as expected and the headliner is in nice shape. Overall panel fit is factory correct, but the driver side trunk hinge is missing a plastic roller guide and sits high when closed as a result (see photo). The interior of the car (seats, cockpit, carpet, door panels and dash) are by far the most redeeming qualities of the car with all being in good to excellent condition (see photos). The dash itself is essentially perfect with not one crack or split to be found. The complete interior is not new but in a good used condition contributing to a nice overall interior patina. Mechanically the car runs and drives fine as is. Starts easily, idles well and drives as I would expect any 914 should. Steering is great and the Clutch, Transmission and Brakes are all working exactly as they should. The car is very original, so it still retains its factory VDO gauges as well as the original and also working Blaupunkt radio. The dual exhaust is newer and provides for a more sporty exhaust note. All 5 painted wheels are in average condition while riding on rather old 195/60/15 radial tires with decent tread. Included as well are the factory tools with tool pouch, factory jack and a Porsche 914 workshop manual. Please ask all questions prior to bidding and do not bid unless you intend to buy. Vehicle is being sold as is where is with no warranties either expressed or implied. A $500 non-refundable purchase deposit is due within 2 days of the close of the auction. |
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