This low mile, very clean 1974 Porsche 914 2.0 is just a very nice example of a car that's increasingly hard to find in nice condition. 57,000 actual miles, and it shows. Finished in its original sunflower yellow, with an absolutely immaculate black leatherette interior. The appearance group package adds chrome bumpers, vinyl aluminum pillars, deluxe interior, and a center console. The car is almost completely stock, except for upgraded alloy wheels, three spoke sport steering wheel, and a really nice sport exhaust. Overall, it is highly original and unmolested.
Condition information: Mechanically very strong. Runs well. Stops straight. Excellent service records. Body is very clean and straight, virtually no rust, even under the battery. Good panel fit, headlights pop up properly, and all electrical in working order. One repaint, original color, some chips. The chrome and bright work are good, glass and lenses are excellent. Interior is in superb condition. Original leatherette seats show no wear, carpets are excellent, dash not faded or cracked.
Porsche offered the 914 with three 4 cylinder engine choices 1.7 and 1.8 were the entry level cars. The enthusiast could pony up for the 2.0 fuel injected engine, and get more torque, more horsepower, and more fun. Today, these undervalued cars are developing an international following. Demand is up and growing. As you've probably already found, there are too many rough cars out there, too few clean ones. If you're going to have one, this is the one to have.
Thanks to Sports Car Market Magazine and Jim Schrager for this history:
By the late 1960s, it was apparent the 912 was no longer the answer to Porsche's need for a lower-cost, higher-volume model. High production costs and currency issues had forced the 912 far above 356 price levels and at not enough of a discount versus the 911.
Porsche introduced the 914 at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1969, and it became available in the U.S. in the spring of 1970. The Porsche 914 was built by long-time Porsche body builder Karmann and assembled with a VW engine. Initial public reaction was muted, but nevertheless sales were steady and reliable, which were attributes of the car itself. The removable fiberglass roof section promised open-air motoring in safe style. The flat-4 air-cooled powerplant, with fuel injection, provided reasonable performance and spirited touring, and the chassis was often praised because of its near neutral handling.
