What Is It?, Silly Question Options

[Larmo63]

I am not new to classic cars, or Porsches in general. As a relative newcomer to the 914, I look at it, think about it, and try to come to terms with it as to what it is. By that, I mean is it more Volkswagen, or is it a Porsche? It may seem like a silly question, it has a multitude of P-car parts, but says VW on the glass. The deckled says Porsche, but the steering column is pure Volkswagen. The transmission and engine (in mine) is a Porsche design made by Volkswagen? It is a radical departure from the Karmann Ghia which it replaced. Weird. Split personality disorder?

[SirAndy]

is it more Volkswagen, or is it a Porsche?

Short answer, it is both.

They actually started a new company just to produce and market the 914. It was called "VW-Porsche Vertriebsgesellschaft GmbH" and was made of roughly 50/50 Porsche and VW employees.

The 914 was marketed (and badged) as VW-Porsche everywhere except in the US.
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[EdwardBlume]

is it more Volkswagen, or is it a Porsche?

Short answer, it is both.

They actually started a new company just to produce and market the 914. It was called "VW-Porsche Vertriebsgesellschaft GmbH" and was made of roughly 50/50 Porsche and VW employees.

The 914 was marketed (and badged) as VW-Porsche everywhere except in the US.
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How many true Germans made the 914? That's the tipping point!