WTB an LE, wanted an LE Options

[cal914]

Hi i'm looking to buy an LE if any one has one or knows of any looking to sell can they let me know
Thanks Brian

[JeffBowlsby]

No argument on the /6 pricing, they will always be in the highest demand and price category of 914s.

The 914 LE's have a unique set of characteristics that people either value or not, their rarity is only one factor. They are more than just paint and stripes. The COA lists the special factory equipment and their Can Am heritage. No other 914 has those features. They also were built fully loaded with sway bars, foglamps, the center gauge console, Mahle alloys, a special paint scheme, specially-designed side stripes and front spoiler, and other items that were extra cost on standard 914s for 1974, but included on the 914LE. Big deal? These may mean more to some than others, does not mean one 914 is better than the other, just different.

914 LEs are not likely to command 914/6 prices ever, but the best examples are appreciating like all 914s, neglected examples are rotting away. Realistically they are valued identical to a comparable condition and equipped standard 1974 914 2.0L, plus a small value for the intrigue factor. The values of all 914s are based on their condition and that is fairly homogenous across 914 models regardless of model year or engine size. I have seen 914LE's sell for $500 to $25K, just like standard 914/4s. A pristine original 74 2.0L recently sold for over $40K. Its all based on condition. Beyond that, its just buyer preference, no worries either way.

[87m491]

Pretty much my thoughts exactly. Though I am not sure "Can Am heritage" counts too much without Can Am parts included, although recent Audi adds drawing on rally heritage might say otherwise! And as I am now on the side of life when I have a few more dollars than time, it makes the discount on done cars (we virtually never get our money back on restorations, btdt) plus the immediacey of enjoyment they allow makes for me, a more rewarding purchase consideration. I've always been drawn to the odd ducks, but also very happy with the understated, which is where some of the recently really well done or "survivor" 2.0s have been. Mechanically very sound or improved and ready to drive back across country which for me seems where all the very decent 914s are!
Like so many cars of this vintage I'm not sure of the real value of any of the pricing guides given what we have seen here on the list that at times might confirm and other times be laughably far off these guides. Still a very unique and dynamic market place driven by individual abilities/tastes and pocket books at the time.

914 LEs are not likely to command 914/6 prices ever, but the best examples are appreciating like all 914s, neglected examples are rotting away. Realistically they are valued identical to a comparable condition and equipped standard 1974 914 2.0L, plus a small value for the intrigue factor. The values of all 914s are based on their condition and that is fairly homogenous across 914 models regardless of model year or engine size. I have seen 914LE's sell for $500 to $25K, just like standard 914/4s. A pristine original 74 2.0L recently sold for over $40K. Its all based on condition. Beyond that, its just buyer preference, no worries either way.