1974 Porsche 914 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1974 Porsche 914
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by fred f
Nov 28, 2024
As most folks would agree the car was fun to drive and cornered flat.
OTOH I was rear ended not once, not twice BUT THREE TIMES during
four years of ownership...............but I will say its one of a few cars that I
later sold for essentially what i paid for it. (The others were a Corvette
and an RX-7)Nov 28, 2024
by Blaine D
Jul 24, 2009
The one Porsche I own that always gets smiles and waves, never middle fingers. I feel like I should wear gloves and a driving cap when I drive it, but then I'd probably get that middle finger, and well-deserved... It is in very nice condition, not a garage queen, though I need to drive it more. And with A/C that actually keeps you cool, it's kind of unique for 914s...Jul 24, 2009
by Chad E
Jul 07, 2009
Handles like a Dream, and most fun to work on! This thing eats corners for breakfast. The engine can be pulled in about an hour, and lots of aftermarket parts and upgrades are available (has a great enthusiast's support network). But, it's a money pit as far as maintenance goes. The engine parts are standard VW (unless you have the Porsche 6-cyl.), so that stuff is cheap, but everything else is vintage porsche!Jul 07, 2009
User rating:
by fred f
Nov 28, 2024
As most folks would agree the car was fun to drive and cornered flat.
OTOH I was rear ended not once, not twice BUT THREE TIMES during
four years of ownership...............but I will say its one of a few cars that I
later sold for essentially what i paid for it. (The others were a Corvette
and an RX-7)Nov 28, 2024
by Blaine D
Jul 24, 2009
The one Porsche I own that always gets smiles and waves, never middle fingers. I feel like I should wear gloves and a driving cap when I drive it, but then I'd probably get that middle finger, and well-deserved... It is in very nice condition, not a garage queen, though I need to drive it more. And with A/C that actually keeps you cool, it's kind of unique for 914s...Jul 24, 2009
by Chad E
Jul 07, 2009
Handles like a Dream, and most fun to work on! This thing eats corners for breakfast. The engine can be pulled in about an hour, and lots of aftermarket parts and upgrades are available (has a great enthusiast's support network). But, it's a money pit as far as maintenance goes. The engine parts are standard VW (unless you have the Porsche 6-cyl.), so that stuff is cheap, but everything else is vintage porsche!Jul 07, 2009
by Ethan K
May 22, 2008
Best race street car for the money, nothing handles better, period. Beats
everything in autoX and on tight circuits. Could use a few more hp.May 22, 2008
by Tae P
May 06, 2008
Handles well, fun to drive. Power is not great, but considering how light the car is, the little four cylinder works well. Lots of trunk space for a two seater.May 06, 2008
by Ian R
Feb 26, 2008
The car was built in September of 1973 and originally sold in Erie, PA at the now out-of-
business Presque Isle Porsche in January of 1974. It has remained in the city throughout
its life. The car has been nearly fully restored over the course of the last several years and
has had a few upgrades.
They include:
Engine:
- Complete engine rebuild w/ new rings, bearings, pushrods and lifters
- 2.1 L. 'big bore' jugs and pistons
- Dual Weber 40 IDF 2-barrel carbs w/ 'velocity stacks' and free-flow air filters
- Carb -tuned cam
- MSD electronic ignition
- Ported/polished cylinder heads with new valve guides
- Bursch exhaust and stainless steel heat exchangers
- Oil sump add-on
- High pressure oil pump
- Lightened and ballanced flywheel
- Runs with Mobil-1 15-W 50 synthetic oil
Suspension/Brakes/Chassis:
- Factory installed optional anti-sway bars
- Falken 195/65 R15 sport tires
- Powder coated original Mahle magnesium wheels
- Longitudinal strengthening/stiffening pannels
- Lowered front and rear suspension
Exterior:
- Chrome front and rear bumpers
- Factory Hella fog lights
- Factory fiberglass front air-dam
- Repained to original silver paint code
- Factory right side rearview mirror
Interior:
- New carpeting
- Re-upholstered seat side-bolsters
- New back-pad
- Under dashboard curtesey lights
- VDO under dash gauge cluster (oil temp, oil pressure, volts)
- Vintage Blaupunkt radio from '73 AudiFeb 26, 2008
by Nick S
Feb 14, 2008
fun car to drive and very fun at auto-xingFeb 14, 2008
