Looking for a 914 Options

[Phil Patry]

I have been drooling over 914's for a while now and have done quite a bit of reading and research on them. I read the book “How to Restore & Modify Your Porsche 914 & 914/6” cover to cover and have done a bit on research online. What draws me most to a 914 is the fact that is affordable, mid-engine (great handling), and is not too common a car. I love the lines, etc.

I’m currently searching for a car in the South Florida area (West Palm Beach/Fort Lauderdale). I’m looking for a car that is daily drivable, solid chassis with little rust, and a decent coat of paint (as not to piss off the HOA in my wonderful gated community). I’m not looking for show quality and I don’t care that much about the interior, just something to drive everyday and work on. I’m pretty competent with a wrench so most repairs that can be done in a driveway I can handle.

Since I’m really a Porsche/VW newbie I was hoping for some advice as to some things I should watch out for. I know the doors should close flush with weight in the car and the battery trays are prone to rusting. From what I have read it looks like the ideal car would be a 73 or 74 2.0 though I would still consider any other engine. I’m currently looking at a price range of around $2,500 for a car. I would appreciate any input as to what I should expect to find. I know eBay’s prices are allot more inflated then local purchases since I’ve sold a car on there before and have been checking 914’s on there.

Thanks