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Porsche 914 Signal Orange Unique Wankel 13b Rotary Motor Pro Install on 2040-cars

US $8,500.00
Year:1973 Mileage:8000 Color: Orange /
 Black
Location:

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Targa
Engine:Mazda Wankel 13B Rotary
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WillSupply Year: 1973
Interior Color: Black
Make: Porsche
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: 914
Trim: Custom Race Car
Drive Type: 13B from a '73 RX4
Mileage: 8,000
Sub Model: Targa
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Orange
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Car has minor paint blemishes, does not have original 1.7 L motor. It has a Rotary Wankel 13B motor from a 1973 Mazda RX4"

Up for auction and for sale for the VERY 1st time in 30 years is our EXTREMELY UNIQUE 1973 Porsche 914 with a Pro installed and engineered Wankel 13B Rotary motor.  This is NOT some backyard project, this was one of the VERY 1st 914 Rotary conversions ever done.  It was completed by 2 M.I.T. engineers in 1980 and completed in 1983.  I have a literal file cabinet full of drawings, receipts and schematics of this perfectly built custom machine.  Over $9000 spent on this conversion in the early 80s!  Here are some highlights:

 

  • This is originally a California car
  • Always garaged
  • Rotary Wankel 13B motor about 200 hp
  • Dogleg shifter
  • Signal Orange (original color with 1 repaint in 80s)
  • Racing 3 point belts
  • Water cooled and perfectly tuned
  • Targa top (As all 914s are)
  • Custom made aluminum 15" wheels
  • Pirelli tires (period correct in great shape)
  • Recently inspected and titled
  • VERY CLEAN
  • Custom auxiliary gauge panel under dash
  • Original gauges in tact and fully operational
  • perfect interior
  • too much to list...

 

 

The engineer of this car unfortunately passed away last year and I bought the car shortly after.  I bought the car to vintage race but had a change of heart and never got to the track.  So, either enjoy on the street or throw your lucky number on the side and hit the track.  This car is absolutely amazing.

If you are a Porsche purist or are looking for an all-original vehicle- this is not for you.  If you want one of the most unique cars on the road that is built to last, VERY FAST and guaranteed to grab attention- then you will not find a finer specimen than this.  Good Luck.

NOTE: I am BRAND NEW to ebay- I usually sell locally but due to the unique nature of this car, I wanted to get it out to more people.  Since I don't have a rating, I am MORE than happy to have people/mechanics come check out the car personally or provide more photos on request.  (Car is located in greater Boston, MA area) please come or have your representative come check it out.  Contact me with ANY questions!

 

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Once upon a time, the idea of a luxury SUV meant a Range Rover, and even that was pretty agricultural by modern standards. Then Jeep Grand Cherokees and Ford Explorers started offering fancy, range-topping versions followed soon by Lexus, BMW and Mercedes dipping their toes in the water. And then the floodgates opened. Today, there is a staggering number of luxury SUVs available in every shape, size and price point. There are electric luxury SUVs like the Tesla Model X and Jaguar I-Pace, as well as gas-swilling, high-performance SUVs like the BMW X5 M and Cadillac Escalade V. Sports car makers Porsche, Aston Martin and Lamborghini have even dived in.  But of this great many, which are the best luxury SUVs? We sat down, scoured our reviews, took some votes, had some discussions and came up with the luxury SUVs we view as the best. They are listed alphabetically within the six segments listed below.  Best Subcompact Luxury SUV   |   Best Compact Luxury SUV   |   Best Midsize Luxury SUV (Two-Row) Best Midsize Luxury SUV (Three-Row)   |   Best Flagship Luxury SUV (Two-Row)   |   Best Flagship Luxury SUV (Three-Row)  Best subcompact luxury SUVs Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Why it stands out: Outstanding space and versatility; legit luxury interior; amusing GLB 35 versionCould be better: Overwhelming and confusing tech interface Most subcompact luxury SUVs are a dubious value, with cramped interiors of marginal quality and unrefined driving dynamics. You'd be much better off paying less money for a loaded, non-luxury compact SUV. The Mercedes GLB is different, though. Its boxy design provides space few other subcompact SUV can match (luxury or otherwise), while its cabin design and feature content are in keeping with pricier Mercedes models. The quality's not exactly up to GLC standards, nor is driving refinement, but the difference is appropriate for how much you're saving and still perfectly acceptable. There's nothing dubious about buying a GLB.     Volvo XC40 Why it stands out: More features for the money; spacious and versatile interior; distinctive design; electric versionCould be better: Fuel-efficient base engine only available with FWD Most subcompact luxury models feel a bit like cheap knockoffs of their bigger, pricier brand mates. The XC40, by contrast, is a break from the Volvo norm in a good way.