Know anything about the 914S? Options

[BKLZ]

Hi there,
I used to own a 914 which was titled as a 914S.
Thinking about it this morning i did a google search and found basically nothing on the car.
Does anyone know anything about these?
Mine only had a 2.0 tag on the back, had a sideshifter transmission, adjustable height coilovers in the rear, the center console guages, and not sure what else. It didnt have flares like the 6. Unfortunately i sold the car in Ohio after throwing a bearing or something on a cross country trip. Just curious what the s included as an option. The car seemed stock to me however i had no idea that they didnt have coilovers in the back until looking at one years later. Not sure what it had up front for suspension. Just curious. This had 'S' on the title, so i imagine it was factory.
Thanks,

[Tom_T]

For the ADHD crowd & reading challenged & the just impatient....

The `73 MY's "914S" is a "Trim Designation" or "Trim Package" - the same as was the "914 LE" in the `74 MY.

It was official by Porsche & Porsche+Audi/VoA for North America, & likewise for the "914S/914SL" in Japan & "914SC" in the UK.

Period!

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[SirAndy]

The `73 MY's "914S" is a "Trim Designation" or "Trim Package" - the same as was the "914 LE" in the `74 MY.

No

[Tom_T]

The `73 MY's "914S" is a "Trim Designation" or "Trim Package" - the same as was the "914 LE" in the `74 MY.

No

Yes

[SirAndy]

The `73 MY's "914S" is a "Trim Designation" or "Trim Package" - the same as was the "914 LE" in the `74 MY.

No

Yes

No

[Tom_T]

The `73 MY's "914S" is a "Trim Designation" or "Trim Package" - the same as was the "914 LE" in the `74 MY.

No

Yes

No

YES....

And Andy, you were (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) like what 5 or 10 years old then??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

OK - FWIW - Here is another post on the 914S history from someone else who was an adult & working at Porsche+Audi dealerships back in 1972-73 when the "914S" came aout, whom you hopefully will believe knowing his credentials & rep on 914s & 1960s-70s Porsches in general.

BTW - I too was an adult back then at 19-20 in 1972 in college at USC who actually talked to multiple dealerships personel, at the LA Auto Show, collected the sales literature of the day etc., & was a regular "tire kickin' poor student" in the LA, Circle (Long Beach where Al was working at the time), Rusnack, San Diego, etc. - just droolin" until I graduated & landed a good paying job!

Whereas, many - not all - of the naysayers on here were either not yet born, in diapers, or "still wearing short pants" as we used to say about younger pre-teenage kids (& surfers ;-), so they are not coming from first hand experience of the events of the day.


The snip below if from Page 9 here:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...7851&st=160

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al weidman
post Sep 13 2010, 08:14 PM
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Let me add what I think I remember. I sold Porsche's at Kendon P/A and Circle P/A from the summer of 1969 to the fall of 1975. I sold some new 912's then basically all of the 914's. We installed Porsche crests on all 914 hoods, coco mats side stripes and radios, since we could get Clarions for about $40. Per customer's request, we did interior swaps, wheel swaps, exhaust installs and there were even 914 mud flaps. We also put side mouldings on many cars.
As far as the '73 2.0 goes, we believed it was going to be the 914s. We had the brochures and were told about all the improvements and it would have a broader appeal than the 914-6, which we had a hard time selling even at a discounted $5000 even, into 1972. Now comes the interesting part. We heard that the PCA was the lobbying group to drop the "s" as they were insulted that Porsche would even consider calling a 914 an "s". This would explain the time delay and also why the Brits were not advised to stop. In those days the 914-6 was the only 914 considered a real Porsche because the chassis were shipped to Porsche for completion. Even the 912 was suspecious to the 911 crowd and also not accepted by the 356er's either. Remember most Porsche buyers were enthusiasts and knew the cars and options well. Actually quite a lot of our 911's were special ordered. When the wealthy picked up on Porsche's is when they were only interested in "Which is the best or fastest one they make?" The 914 opened up a whole new crowd. I taught many girls how to drive a stick shift. If they would have made an automatic, they could have sold a million. I just don't think they had the capacity to do it. Also VW had planned to stop the car in '74, that's when Porsche stepped up and finished the run to '76 to have a transition car to the 924 and it's connection to Audi for production capacity and maintain an entry level Porsche. BTW I was awarded the "Salesman of the 1972 LA car show" by coming close to selling a car the one of the judges. I knew the cars and loved them, still do, although I have forgotten some of the options. popcorn[1].gif

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[SirAndy]

... you were (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) like what 5 or 10 years old then??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

... another post on the 914S history from someone else who was an adult

... I too was an adult back then at 19-20 in 1972

... Whereas, many - not all - of the naysayers on here were either not yet born, in diapers, or "still wearing short pants" as we used to say about younger pre-teenage kids (& surfers ;-)

... Dave - you weren't even born in 1972-73!

Wow, so that is the basis of your argument? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)


Either way, the '73 2.0L had many changes that were anything but cosmetic. You know, like the 2.0L engine for example.

The point you're completely missing here is the fact that the "S" designation was a pure US marketing stunt trying to hype the new '73 2.0L model, with no support from Porsche and as we all know, short-lived.
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