This is a 1976 Porsche 914 that has a 1981 Porsche 3.0L SC engine. Almost all work done to the car has been done by myself (except wrap, bodywork, and specialty rebuilt parts). I have owned the car since 2009. In 2010 I purchased a project 911 to swap the engine to my 914. After preparing the engine and collecting parts the swap was done in the summer of 2014. I have driven this car every fall and spring when there is nice weather. Mileage of engine and car is unknown. Annual driven estimates are 2-4 thousand miles. Engine pulls hard and is a true blast to drive in this tiny car. Previous owners gutted the car for autocross – this is a lightweight 914. Interior is bed liner – no carpet. No accidents under my ownership. The car has never been towed home. I also own a 2000 Boxster S that I work on myself as well.

$17,000

SOLD

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Issues:
Slight rust issues were fixed by my body guy before being wrapped (paint underneath is faded red). Previous rust issues were already fixed before my purchase (battery hellhole). Racing seats need to be recovered or replaced – I have passenger seat but is not in car. The oil tank oil filter mount was not drilled center so I am using a remote oil mount. This allows for extra oil temp sensors that are featured in the center console and for the remote fan. Engine leaks like any classic Porsche engine as does the oil tank through a fitting or mount I apparently didn’t seal well enough when installed. Speedometer is not accurate – bounces around despite new cable.

Specs:
1976 914 with a 1981 3.0L SC engine
Weber 40IDA3C Carburetors
MSDS 1-5/8 headers
DANSK Muffler Sport Polished Stainless Steel (84 mm Dual Tail Pipes)
901 Side Shift Transmission (Rebuilt by Mike Callas / Rennsport Sealy)
Patrick Motor Sports Engine Mount
Vellios Oil Tank w/ Filler Neck and Dip Stick
Kennedy Engineering Flywheel & Stage II Clutch w/ TOB
MSD 6AL Ignition
Distributor rebuilt and recurved by Barry Hershon (23 crank degrees)
Alternator rebuilt by Houston Alternator
911 Starter
Mocal 25 Row, 235 Matrix Oil Cooler w/ Remote Thermostat
Engine oil cooler modified by Richard Johnson
Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil 20w50
Aeroquip Stainless Steel Braided Hose -16 AN Tank to Engine, -12 AN Everywhere Else
Gates LP (Low Permeation) Carb Fuel Line 5/16"
CB Performance Fuel Pump
3M 1080 Scotchprint Gloss Hot Rod Red Wrap installed by Undergroundgrfx
Turbo Tie-Rods
Bilsteins P36-0112-H0 Inserts
Mahle 5.5x15 Wheels
BFG G-Force Sport Comp 2 Tires
Front Sway Bar Installed (Rear Available)

That's a lot of car for the money!

I can't believe that you still have that car.

Had I not just bought a 914-6, this would be one I would consider for sure. That is a lot of car for the money.

If this car was a 75 or older it would of been gone in a flash

Bob B

It'll be going on BaT if it doesn't sell in this last attempt. Just wanted to keep it in the Porsche community! It's a unique car that has to find the right owner - it's not for everyone. And yeah...the 1976 model year is a negative.

Who cares what year it is, it's a 914.

For those of us still stuck in Calif there is smog required on 76 and newer. Usually a deal breaker.

Colorado and other states mirror the 1975 CA rule

With a 1981 engine (and perhaps cats) would it not exceed the 1976 tailpipe requirements?

Engine has carbs and no cat. But there are still 49 other states.

Seems like a great buy ! GLWS

I may have this car confused with another one, but wasn't there a leak down / compression issue with one cylinder?

CA SMOG is not solely sniffer based, car needs to have its OEM set up and since this car's configuration was never sold by Porsche no way to get it through.

Although I support clean air, the original law was supposed to be a 30 year rolling start date. ( In other words, it should be cars made in 1989 and earlier are exempt).

Don't citizens have the right in California to start a Prop? Maybe it could be Prop 914. HA

This car could be registered in Ca, just would take some work and scheming.

I love a good scheme. . what would it be?

(imagine a 54 year old kinda fat guy doing the Monte Burns scheming pose)

Lol. That would have to be discussed in a PM.

@patssle - please correct my memory if it is off, but if I am remembering correctly (and I may not be) low compression in one or more cylinders is kind of important to know.

I'd like to know this as well. This is something of my next 914.

- I'll take wide fenders already installed
OR
- more so I'd take a 6 already installed

Being a 76 is kind of neat since there so few. MD owners dont need to worry about the smog laws

I'd have to ditch the bubs though.

The car is pending sale with a deposit. Will be staying in Texas so no stinkin' smog laws to worry about here!

Yes two of the cylinders are lower on compression...being 10% lower one on test and then one cylinder 15% lower on a 2nd test.

Car keeps running great...spirited driving and all! Maybe I'll make a small video before it leaves me.

Good for you and new owner. Cheap money for a 6 conversion. I'm surprised that it lasted this long. Even if the engine needs repair, still a good deal for the right person.