 most desirable 914s to own, was just asked the question and here is what I said |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
 Apr 5 2024, 11:08 AM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 7,888 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None  |
Kevin just asked me what I thought were the most desirable 914s to own after the sixes, GTs and limited editions. Here is my list and briefly why. What do you think?
Kevin, here are my ratings after, like you said, the LE and the 914-6S and GTs. starting with the most collectible ANY low mile (under 30 thousand) original paint original original untouched 914 next we are assuming that one buy the best of these that can be found in original condition, modifications like color change carburetion and previous wrecks and rust skew this rating, so please keep that in mind 1. 1976 914. Last year of the car, lowest production numbers of all of the four cylinders, all were 2.0 models, all of the latest factory chassis reinforcements 2 1973 914 2.0. had standard all of the factory options and the lighter body with chrome bumpers and fuchs alloy wheels 3 1974 914 2.0. Just as good as the 73 but one has to watch which options were on the cars as they came stripped and one would have to order each option separately that the 73s had as standard 4 1975 914 2.0. The reinforced body, the 2.0 engine, the impact bumpers which made the car actually more stable at high interstate speeds 5 1974 914 1.8. The fabulous 1.8 AFC fuel injection the light body, the standard styled steel Lemmertz wheels, the optional chrome bumpers, fuchs wheels etc 6 1973 914 1.7. The first year of the updated shift linkage, side impact door guards, updated window mechanisms 7 1975 914 1.8. Reinforced body, impact bumpers, styled steel wheels as standard, plaid interiors, and optional fuchs or mahle wheels 8 1972 914 1.7 (all fours 70-72 were 1.7). First year of the movable pass seat, ability to have or add retractible seat belts 9 1971 914 1.7 Naugahyde leather look interior, improved chassis reinforcement 10 1970 914 1.7. Just owning a 914 is a great experience and finding the first year is harder because they were dirt cheap back then and people abused them so very few are available |
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| mepstein |
Apr 5 2024, 11:12 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,308 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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#9 or 10 - best one to own if you are turning it into a 914-6GT tribute/clone/copy
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| Root_Werks |
Apr 5 2024, 11:24 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,331 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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No real year preference for any stock 914 as long as it's in good condition (rust, rust, rust).
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| Nogoodwithusernames |
Apr 5 2024, 11:35 AM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 5 2024, 10:12 AM)  #9 or 10 - best one to own if you are turning it into a 914-6GT tribute/clone/copy I guess if the '70 1.7 I picked up can get back to roadworthy I won't have to feel too bad about thinking about a GT style body... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Just gotta figure out what to do for a power plant as a poor young person, -6 would be cool, but would cost as much as all the other cars we own put together (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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| wonkipop |
Apr 5 2024, 12:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,384 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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1975 European 1.8
twin carb/high compression AN engine = 85 hp. lowest production number (100) generally minimalist equipment - no vinyl, no chrome, lightweight body. no USA reinforcing or heavy collision bumper internals. what the 914 was supposed to be? rare as hens teeth today. try and find one. agree with your position #5 for 74 L jet. good to see some love for the babies from someone who has seen them all. first L jet makes it important car in the bigger scheme of things automotive in my humble opinion. |
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| StarBear |
Apr 5 2024, 02:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,906 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States
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Think you nailed it, George. Appropriate pre-qualifications. Nice job.
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| r_towle |
Apr 5 2024, 04:13 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Is a GT a customized converted 914/6?
Or a V8? |
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| TROJANMAN |
Apr 5 2024, 04:52 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
I don't mind the big bumpers (I have a 75), but it didn't as well as when all of the smog equipment had been removed.
So I disagree with the '76, for that reason (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| emerygt350 |
Apr 5 2024, 07:42 PM
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Well, anyone with any real taste would obviously prefer a 73 2.0 chalon. Rare, beautiful, gets a big reaction out of both those who know nothing about 914s and an even bigger reaction out of those that think a 73 2.0 is super collectable. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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| 73-914 |
Apr 5 2024, 08:21 PM
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QUOTE(emerygt350 @ Apr 5 2024, 09:42 PM) Well, anyone with any real taste would obviously prefer a 73 2.0 chalon. Rare, beautiful, gets a big reaction out of both those who know nothing about 914s and an even bigger reaction out of those that think a 73 2.0 is super collectable. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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| wonkipop |
Apr 5 2024, 08:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,384 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(emerygt350 @ Apr 5 2024, 07:42 PM) Well, anyone with any real taste would obviously prefer a 73 2.0 chalon. Rare, beautiful, gets a big reaction out of both those who know nothing about 914s and an even bigger reaction out of those that think a 73 2.0 is super collectable. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) |
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| wonkipop |
Apr 5 2024, 08:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,384 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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if you reckon a 75 or 76 is top of the list.
then this is probably the top of that list? https://www.elferspot.com/en/car/porsche-91...-0-1975-511874/    |
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| technicalninja |
Apr 6 2024, 08:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,305 Joined: 31-January 23 From: Granbury Texas Member No.: 27,135 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I have a nice 75 1.8 with maybe 31K on it.
No real rust to speak of. Never hit. I keep telling myself this is the "least valuable"! Big bumpers, little engine, no sway bars, silver... The lowest of the low! It's nice enough that it probably shouldn't be modified. I'm not a "stocker" type of guy. I want to increase HP by a factor of 4. I want a 6-speed transmission. I want Boxster brakes, big tires and flares. You guys are screwing that up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ninja.gif) |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Apr 6 2024, 10:52 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,888 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
DON"T do it! I LOVE my Malaga STRIPPED 27,000 mile original paint 75 1.8. Drive it at least once a week. Would rather drive it ANY day over this six speed 550 hp (cannot see out of) v8!!!
QUOTE(technicalninja @ Apr 6 2024, 07:53 AM) I have a nice 75 1.8 with maybe 31K on it. No real rust to speak of. Never hit. I keep telling myself this is the "least valuable"! Big bumpers, little engine, no sway bars, silver... The lowest of the low! It's nice enough that it probably shouldn't be modified. I'm not a "stocker" type of guy. I want to increase HP by a factor of 4. I want a 6-speed transmission. I want Boxster brakes, big tires and flares. You guys are screwing that up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ninja.gif)  |
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| mepstein |
Apr 6 2024, 11:01 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,308 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(technicalninja @ Apr 6 2024, 10:53 AM) I have a nice 75 1.8 with maybe 31K on it. No real rust to speak of. Never hit. I keep telling myself this is the "least valuable"! Big bumpers, little engine, no sway bars, silver... The lowest of the low! It's nice enough that it probably shouldn't be modified. I'm not a "stocker" type of guy. I want to increase HP by a factor of 4. I want a 6-speed transmission. I want Boxster brakes, big tires and flares. You guys are screwing that up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ninja.gif) Buy one that is screwed up. Screw it up some more. Drive the stock one until you are done fixing /screwing up the other one. Then decide your next step. I had a 70/1.7 it was a great car for driving around town but just felt too gutless for anything fun. |
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| technicalninja |
Apr 6 2024, 11:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,305 Joined: 31-January 23 From: Granbury Texas Member No.: 27,135 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 6 2024, 12:01 PM) QUOTE(technicalninja @ Apr 6 2024, 10:53 AM) I have a nice 75 1.8 with maybe 31K on it. No real rust to speak of. Never hit. I keep telling myself this is the "least valuable"! Big bumpers, little engine, no sway bars, silver... The lowest of the low! It's nice enough that it probably shouldn't be modified. I'm not a "stocker" type of guy. I want to increase HP by a factor of 4. I want a 6-speed transmission. I want Boxster brakes, big tires and flares. You guys are screwing that up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ninja.gif) Buy one that is screwed up. Screw it up some more. Drive the stock one until you are done fixing /screwing up the other one. Then decide your next step. I had a 70/1.7 it was a great car for driving around town but just felt too gutless for anything fun. I ALMOST bought that subbie project flared car you sold! Had you been within "check out distance" I probably would have... Ford GT to 75 914 would be a no-brainer for me and I'm NOT fond of Ford at all! I'll trade all of my 914s for that GT... I'm guessing most members would! I have 4 914s now. Super nice 75, a failed project fiberglass 916 clone (76 chassis) and two organ doners. 73 2.0 and a IMSA bodied 71. Both are seriously "toasted". Plans are to keep the 75 "bolt on" only and maybe work the 916 clone. I'd rather start with something like the mepstein car I missed. I'm patient. I'll wait... I need a steel flared failed project in the DFW area. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ninja.gif) One of my first rules regarding a "build" is to find the straightest lest optioned base to start from. Don't screw with a -6, GT, or LE. I have this NOW! Sadly, it's so nice it's damned hard to cut it. Some might accuse me of sacrilege... |
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| mepstein |
Apr 6 2024, 11:52 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,308 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(technicalninja @ Apr 6 2024, 01:31 PM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 6 2024, 12:01 PM) QUOTE(technicalninja @ Apr 6 2024, 10:53 AM) I have a nice 75 1.8 with maybe 31K on it. No real rust to speak of. Never hit. I keep telling myself this is the "least valuable"! Big bumpers, little engine, no sway bars, silver... The lowest of the low! It's nice enough that it probably shouldn't be modified. I'm not a "stocker" type of guy. I want to increase HP by a factor of 4. I want a 6-speed transmission. I want Boxster brakes, big tires and flares. You guys are screwing that up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ninja.gif) Buy one that is screwed up. Screw it up some more. Drive the stock one until you are done fixing /screwing up the other one. Then decide your next step. I had a 70/1.7 it was a great car for driving around town but just felt too gutless for anything fun. I ALMOST bought that subbie project flared car you sold! Had you been within "check out distance" I probably would have... Ford GT to 75 914 would be a no-brainer for me and I'm NOT fond of Ford at all! I'll trade all of my 914s for that GT... I'm guessing most members would! I have 4 914s now. Super nice 75, a failed project fiberglass 916 clone (76 chassis) and two organ doners. 73 2.0 and a IMSA bodied 71. Both are seriously "toasted". Plans are to keep the 75 "bolt on" only and maybe work the 916 clone. I'd rather start with something like the mepstein car I missed. I'm patient. I'll wait... I need a steel flared failed project in the DFW area. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ninja.gif) One of my first rules regarding a "build" is to find the straightest lest optioned base to start from. Don't screw with a -6, GT, or LE. I have this NOW! Sadly, it's so nice it's damned hard to cut it. Some might accuse me of sacrilege... On the other hand, I’ve done enough rustorations. Just finished the metalwork on a 67-912. I could have bought a nice running car for what metal, metalwork, paint removal, etc cost me. Many 914’s were built. Many still exist. If I end up screwing up a nice example or two, I can live with it. No more rustorations for me. |
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| rjames |
Apr 6 2024, 01:46 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,949 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(wonkipop @ Apr 5 2024, 07:30 PM) if you reckon a 75 or 76 is top of the list. then this is probably the top of that list? https://www.elferspot.com/en/car/porsche-91...-0-1975-511874/ Beautiful car, but either ditch the reflector (preferred) or don't drill a hole through it. |
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| Maltese Falcon |
Apr 6 2024, 02:40 PM
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Any year/ Any type of power are my faves, street legal roadster fun !
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| 913B |
Apr 7 2024, 12:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 847 Joined: 25-April 05 From: South Bay/SoCal Member No.: 3,983 Region Association: None |
Woohooo, made it to the top 10
Besides the 5-lug conversion, but hey it's mine, mine, mine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) 
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