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Posted by: Fatarse Nov 8 2017, 12:17 PM

Looking for a working factory radio (prefer with faceplate) for a 1973 914 2.0 with appearance package. Please PM with any leads...thanks!

Posted by: Mike Fitton Nov 8 2017, 01:18 PM

Buy this radio:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2083734
Then buy this faceplate:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-Factory-radio-am-fm-face-plate-for-the-stock-motorola-radio-new-nos/262694101802?hash=item3d29c9e32a:g:5zUAAOSwo4pYEmKv&vxp=mtr

Posted by: 914Sixer Nov 8 2017, 07:14 PM

You want stereo don't you? Samba radio is mono.

Posted by: Tom_T Nov 8 2017, 07:28 PM

Most were dealer installed on the 914 4's - so look at Jeff Bowlsby's 914 website sections on Accessories & Options - then narrow down your choices to which you really want - mono, stereo, with 8-track or Cassette, then update your ad here.

Then search these classifieds.

Also, try doing a Google search for those already listed on here & elsewhere (the 914world search function doesn't work very well for that).

Good Luck!
Tom
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Posted by: Mike Fitton Nov 9 2017, 10:57 AM

Motorola Sapphire mono was dealer installed more than any other radio in 914's. Let's face it you are not going to get orchestra hall sound with any period correct radio. I don't even turn mine on but it looks great in the dash.

Posted by: Cal Nov 9 2017, 06:03 PM

Like Tom said....most radios / stereos were dealer installed so there were a number of different manufactures available; Blaupunkt, Motororla, Audiovox, etc. Here's the original Audiovox in my '74.






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Posted by: Fatarse Nov 11 2017, 08:25 AM

Great...thanks for the feedback gents!

Posted by: Cuda911 Nov 11 2017, 11:06 PM

Mine came new from the dealer with a Pioneer. The cassette appears to have been added shortly thereafter by the original owner.


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