Porsche 914-4. What are they like to drive?

[JohnnyMac]

As above says, what are 914's like to drive? Not the 6 cylinder one, the 2.0 litre 4 cylinder I'm interested in. How would they compare to a 911SC for example? (I guess an SC is the only classic Porsche I've driven so...)
A good condition SC is now out of my price bracket as too is nearly all Porsche classics with exception of a 914, hence the question.

Thanks,

John

[AW10]

Cracking drive - light and nimble. Downsides are that they're prone to rust, are very basic inside and a little underpowered in 4 cylinder form.

[JohnnyMac]

Thanks AW10. I guess all classics are prone to rust. I've heard there are mods you can do to tune them up a little power wise on the 2.0 litre model but I've no idea how costly it is. I certainly wouldn't be put off by the basic interior, in fact I think that's a bonus (less to go wrong).

[sng45]

You need to buy this one !

http://www.canepacollection.com/detail-1974-porsch...

[AW10]

Would love to see what Singer could do for a 914!

[JohnnyMac]

sng45 said:

You need to buy this one !

http://www.canepacollection.com/detail-1974-porsch...

My uneducated guess is that'll cost more than a mint conditioned low mileage SC or 3.2. Anyone ever get the price of it?

[sng45]

JohnnyMac said:

My uneducated guess is that'll cost more than a mint conditioned low mileage SC or 3.2. Anyone ever get the price of it?

I phoned them earlier this evening - $125,000 ! they said they have receipts on file for the work, which cost .............. $175,000 not including the purchase price of the car !! the guy who had it built did about 300 miles in it !!!

[JohnnyMac]

sng45 said:

I phoned them earlier this evening - $125,000 ! they said they have receipts on file for the work, which cost .............. $175,000 not including the purchase price of the car !! the guy who had it built did about 300 miles in it !!!

That is unbelievable. But I expected something ridiculous.

[supersport]

Take a look at Gmund cars, they have rebuilt a number of 914s, they are a bit of a hobby at the moment. Much more in your price bracket.

[Adam B]

sng45 said:

You need to buy this one !

http://www.canepacollection.com/detail-1974-porsch...

Oooo wow! That is lovely

[JohnnyMac]

I contacted GMUND about their 914's. Their fully restored one is sold, the green one has 911 brakes and wheels added upping the price. It looks stunning but only has the 1.7 litre engine. The other yellow one looks good too, has the 2 litre engine and the cheapest of the 3.

[Mondrian]

What was the price of the yellow 2.0?

[JohnnyMac]

The fully restored yellow one was £17,995. The other one is £15,995. Their green one is £19,995.

[AW10]

For 914s also keep an eye on http://www.vwcamperco.com/show.php?site=vwcamperco

[JohnnyMac]

Amazing you said that, I was talking to Angus at VW Camper Company today. They have a black 914 that's just arrived into stock. Supposedly in the best condition they've ever gotten in. Similar money I think to the Gmund cars too.

[BertBert]

argh, I'm having growing 914 envy!

[JohnnyMac]

anonymous said:

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Stunning car, great article. Thanks for sharing.

[sim16v]

I'll just leave this here....

[DH01]

Mum had one, an awesome little car especially when compared to MGB's etc in period .