Slipstream - June 2019

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Maverick Marktpreis: 914
by Peter Wen
Later this year the 914 will celebrate its 50-year anniversary.
This rather unusual mid-engine, Targa-top, two-seat roadster
was the lovechild of Volkswagen and Porsche. Two models
were produced from 1970 to 1976. The base model (914/4)
was equipped with a VW flat-four engine in a body built by
Karmann. The sportier model (914/6) received a flat-six engine
from the 911 T. Porsche sold both models in the U.S. In Europe,
the 914 was badged and marketed as VW-Porsche. Really.
Initially many purists thumbed their noses at the 914 because
of the VW joint venture. However, the 914 proved to be a
winner for Porsche. It was Motor Trend’s Import Car of the
Year for 1970. The 914/4 became Porsche’s top seller, selling
over 118,000 units worldwide. On the other hand, the 914/6
was priced just slightly below the 911 T, selling poorly during
its three-year production run. Only 3,351 914/6 units were
built (of which 1,788 were sold in the US).
Today the 914 is one of the most affordable vintage Porsches.
Weighing just shy of 2,100 lbs., it is light and nimble. Many
914s were modified for track or autocross use. They still have
a loyal following among racers and track enthusiasts. As
expected, the low production, 911-powered 914/6 is more
desirable compared to its 914/4 sibling.
$75,000
$65,000
$55,000
$45,000
$35,000
$25,000
$15,000
$5,000
Hagerty Valuation Tool:
1974 914 2.0
$20,000 average value
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Excellence’s magazine’s Porsche Buyer’s Guide offered these price
ranges for the 914:
914/4
’70-’73 1.7L $7k-$13k
’73-’74 2.0L $13k-$20k
’74-’75 1.8L $9k-$15k
’75-’76 2.0L $12k-$18k
914/6
’70-’72 2.0L $60k-$120k
Fun Fact: the 914 was sold without the Porsche shield emblem
on the hood from the factory. It was a popular dealer/3rd party
add-on for many owners. Interestingly, an emblem was shown
installed on a 914 on the cover of the 914/6 driver’s manual.
1972 914/4
Sold for $36,000 + $1,800 buyer fee
True mileage unknown
Beach Bum Aqua Metallic/ Black
3.2L Flat-Six
5-speed manual
911 3.2L engine with Patrick Motorsport
conversion kit, Billy Boat exhaust
1973 914/4
$11,500 + $575 buyer fee
74k miles
Red / Black
1.7L Flat-Four
5-speed manual
Engine rebuilt 2011, repaint 2010
1973 914/4
Sold for $15,250 + $763 buyer fee
True Mileage Unknown
Metallic Blue / Black
1.7L Flat-Four
5-speed Manual
15” Fuchs, owner’s manual
1970 914/6
Sold for $68,500 + $3,425 buyer fee
79k miles
Tangerine / Black
2.0L Flat-Six
5-speed manual
Immaculate restoration, CoA,
Engine rebuilt ’18, Bilstein shocks
1974 914/4
Sold for $10,500 + $525 buyer’s fee
True mileage unknown
Green / Tan
2.0L Flat-Four
5-speed manual
35-yrs owner, stored ’02-’18,
partial service records
1974 914/4
Sold for $9,000 + $450 buyer’s fee
57k miles
Ivory / Black
1.8L Flat-Four
5-speed manual
Two-owner (original owner ’74-’13),
Mahle wheels, window sticker
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