Desirable 2.0L, pre-impact bumper 914

1973 Porsche 914 2.0

Desirable 2.0-Liter, pre-impact bumper 914Sorted example with enthusiasts ownershipAuxiliary oil coolerMegasquirt electronic fuel injectionPeriod-correct Koenig seatsAvailable for immediate inspection at our office in Charlotte, NC

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By the late 1960s, both Volkswagen and Porsche were in need of new models; Porsche was looking for a replacement for their entry-level 912, and Volkswagen wanted a new range-topping sports coup to replace the Karmann Ghia coup. At the time, the majority of Volkswagen's developmental work was handled by Porsche, part of a setup that dated back to Porsche's founding; Volkswagen needed to contract out one last project to Porsche to fulfill the contract, and decided to make the 914 that project. Ferdinand Pich, who was in charge of research and development at Porsche, was put in charge of the 914 project.

Originally intending to sell the vehicle with a flat four-cylinder engine as a Volkswagen and with a flat six-cylinder engine as a Porsche, Porsche decided during development that having Volkswagen and Porsche models sharing the same body would be risky for business in the American market, and convinced Volkswagen to allow them to sell both versions as Porsches in North America.

Slow sales and rising costs prompted Porsche to discontinue the 914/6 variant in 1972 after producing 3,351 of them; its place in the lineup was filled by a variant powered by a new 100 bhp (75 kW; 101 PS) 2.0 L, fuel-injected version of Volkswagen's Type 4 engine in 1973.

Chassis: 4732915943

This example has survived an era where the values of 914s only amounted to only four digits. This alone has made finding well-documented and sorted examples increasingly difficult today.

Originally sold by Algar Porsche-Audi in Rosemont, PA, the original owner was clearly a fan of the color orange, as included paperwork shows Mr. Giampetro trading his Orange '73 VW Beetle in for the "new" Signal Orange 914 2.0. This 914 2.0 has seen considerable maintenance carried out and many of the typical 914 issues cured. Some of these items included, engine and transaxle rebuilt by marque specialist, professional metal repair to known 914 problem areas carried out, suspension and braking system lightly upgraded for more spirited use. In addition to maintenance, the car has now been fitted with a Mocal auxiliary oil cooler and a Megasquirt programmable electronic fuel injection system for improved drivability and reliable use.

This 914 is the ideal choice for the Porsche enthusiast looking for a fun, low-risk sports car for use on the track or as a corner-carving backroad machine.

• Condition: Used
• Make: Porsche
• Model: 914
• SubModel: 2.0
• Trim: 2.0
• Doors: 5
• Year: 1973
• Mileage: 17440
• VIN: 4732915943
• Color: Orange
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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