1974 US 911 Carrera or 914/6

[.PORSCHE.]

So here is a question for you all. Which car would be better to own (more fun to drive, higher overall cool factor, safer place to put money), a 1974 911, or a 1970-72 914/6. Regarding a the 914/6, is there one year or options package that's better than the others? I would really like to read your opinions! Tell me why and show me pictures, if you have them! thanks!

[Scooter]

A real 914-6 is going to be far more collectable.

[Joe Bob]

914/6 was built from 70-72. Stock engine pretty anemic. Real ones have a VIN that starts with 914. Conversions 4s, 47xxx.

[.PORSCHE.]

So, stock 914/6 engines are anemic? What upgrades can and should be done to help that? 914/6 are more collective than the 1974 Carrera? How can that be? It's a VW isn't it? I saw one right near me, and I really liked it, so whatever it is it's cool in my mind.

[poorsha]

"It's a VW isn't it? "
NO

[LuftWaffle]

Try to drive an example of each and see which one "speaks" to you. Very different cars. Both fun, both cool but in different ways.

[jeffs9146]

Originally Posted by .PORSCHE.

So, stock 914/6 engines are anemic? What upgrades can and should be done to help that? 914/6 are more collective than the 1974 Carrera? How can that be? It's a VW isn't it? I saw one right near me, and I really liked it, so whatever it is it's cool in my mind.

The 6 only had 1788 sold in the US, of those at least 500 are gone/destroyed! That only leaves about 1300 left and alot have been sent back to europe over the past few years.

I would say the 2.0L-6 is equal to the 67 911 as far as anemic. It is an early small displacement motor. Alot of people pull the motors and crate them up for resale value when they sell the car and put in a larger motor! I have a 3.0L FI motor in mine and I love it! Everything else is stock so including the original motor for a CW sale is very easy and adds alot of value!!!

The 6 was not assembled by VW it was assembled by Porsche! So unlike the 914-4's it is not a VW!

[.PORSCHE.]

Well, I've had lots of 911s of varying models, and still have two longhoods today (one original viper green 1972 911T coupe for sale now in California). I had a 1974 911S Targa once, which I guess is the closest thing to the Carrera, so I at least have a clue about the 911. I have never driven a 914, and definitely not a 914/6, though. So I have no clue about that. If I have a chance to drive one, I will. Good luck with that, eh?

Regarding VW, weren't the 914/6s built along side the normal 914 by VW and just sent to Porsche to finish? Wouldn't that make the whole chassis and interior VW, with Porsche adding the old 2.0 liter 911 engine to it? I drive a VW every day, so I mean no disrespect...

Does anyone know of a 1972 model 914/6 for sale anywhere. An earlier one?

[mreid]

Since you're asking me, hands down the 1974 911 Carerra. I fit, it handles superbly, and it is soooooo sexy!

[jeffs9146]

Yes the chassis was built at the Karmann plant and shipped to the Porsche factory.

Volkswagen versions originally featured an 80 PS (59 kW) fuel-injected 1.7 L flat-4 engine based on the Volkswagen air-cooled engine. Porsche's 914/6 variant featured a carbureted 110 PS (81 kW) 2.0 L flat-6 engine from the 1969 911T, placed amidships in front of a version of the 1969 911's "901" gearbox configured for a mid-engine car. Karmann manufactured the rolling chassis at their plant, completing Volkswagen production in-house or delivering versions to Porsche for their final assembly.

[Flieger]

Get the 914-6.

Want proof it is a Porsche? The ignition key is on the left of the dash, not on the steering column like the -4s (except the 1972 model 914-6's did have the column key).

[rusnak]

I have a real original 914-6. It will never be for sale.

If you can find one, you'd be very lucky. If you can talk someone into selling it, then that my friend, is the closest you'll ever come to a pass/fail IQ test.

Having said that, it handles like a go cart. It is very much a 914 but with the 911 scream about a foot and a half behind your ear. It's much more raw and noisy, and smelly, and just plain fun than a comparable year 911. It feels every bit like a 1970 car and is a handful over 120 mph.

[Joe Bob]

You can replace the engine very easily. The most popular is the 3.0.....however I know of many 3.6 powered 914s.

I have also owned a 350 chevy powered ride......Subaru conversions are also popular and VERY cheap.

[rusnak]

Originally Posted by Joe Bob

You can replace the engine very easily.
a 350 chevy powered ride.....

Subaru conversions are also popular and VERY cheap.

Gaaahhh!!!! :::breathe:::::: aaaHHHHH!!!!

[Joe Bob]

914 owners have looser panties than most.....it may change soon as the resale starts to hit 356 or long hood comps. The most active 914 site is 914world.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!

[rusnak]

....aaaHHHHHH!!!........

[Maltese Falcon]

The Porsche 9146 gt brought home the LeMans 2Litre class victory for Porsche in 1970. The 914 is aka the VW-Porsche in Europe. If you want the total experience, get yourself a steel gt flared 9146, timeless lines and thrilling handling !

[Earlycar Fonzie]

Hands down a 1974 911!! What are some of you guys talking about!? Drive a '74 911...then drive a '70 914 then you decide. 914 are fun cars to drive....but no comparison. Also check prices. SMH

[914efi]

I've had both, have a '75 US Carrera [with 3.0] now, have had it for 8 years, had the 914 for 10+ years. Both fun cars for sure. Both are collectible and rare which can limit the mods you might want to make.

The stock 911T 2.0 in the 914 is not huge fun, but any 911 will bolt in, I built a 2.2E for mine. The shift pattern is odd, takes some getting used to but same as early 911 I think. Stock brakes suck. 914 probably more forgiving to drive hard and generally makes more sense layout-wise.

[Cairo94507]

I own an original '71 914-6. I have owned 10 Porsche cars now, 4 of which were 914's and of that 3 were original Sixes. The remaining 6 cars were all 911 coupes. I love the Six and plan to keep this one and that is why it is being fully restored with some minor upgrades to make it more everyday drivable. Biggest change is the stock '89 3.2 Motronic engine going in. So for me, the Six trumps the 911 all day long for pure driving pleasure. Oh, I also own a '10 997.2 C4S 6 speed coupe. As much as I like that car, the Six will always be in first place.