1974 Porsche 914 2.0L 5-Speed. Signal Orange 50k Miles. Survivor/Fresh Mechanicals

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1974 Porsche 914 2.0L
5-Speed Manual / Appearance Package
Engine and Transmission Rebuilt
Low Original Miles Survivor
California/West Coast from New
Very Dry & Straight/Correct Example



51,000 Miles from new
9,000 Miles on Engine Rebuild/Mechanical Restoration
Signal Orange (L20E) on Brown Basketweave Leatherette
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Straight and Dry Chassis
Clean and Clear California Title




$ALE PENDING

The 914 program was initially intended to be a joint program between Volkswagen and Porsche. Unfortunately, VW pulled out and Porsche took over the project. Ferry Porsche intended the 914 to attract younger drivers. With the discontinuation of the 914-6 program, the 2.0L 4-cylinder was the replacement. It weighed less and made almost the same power as the 6-cylinder, which put performance numbers very close.



This Porsche was built on Thursday, October 4th, 1973 and we believe it was sold new from a Porsche dealer on the West Coast. It came with the following factory options:

US/California Emissions
Forged alloy (Fuchs) wheels (5.5 x 15)
Appearance package
Sports padded steering wheel
Two-tone horn
Leather shift boot
Fog lights in front bumper
Center console w/volt meter gauge, oil temp gauge, and clock*
Third center seat cushion
Heated rear glass
Tinted glass
Wolfsburg radio with speakers and antenna
5-speed transmission



This 914 spent the majority of its life in California and the West Coast. The earliest owner of record is Jim Edwards of Puyallup, Washington. Jim and his wife Toni bought this 914 on July 28th, 1995 with approximately low 40k miles. After the first few years, it appears they began a mechanical restoration. Highlights of this build include:

Engine work
Remove and disassemble including splitting case
Heads machined
Valve job with new vale guides and oversized valve springs
New rings, wrist pins, and seals
New set of pistons with improved oil relief
New fuel injectors and seals
Crank and pistons balanced
New camshaft
New flywheel and clutch
Stainless steel headers/heat exchangers
Bursch sport muffler
Powdercoat all sheet metal
All new engine compartment seals
New motor mounts
New hoses and lines
Clean and reseal oil pump

Transmission work
Remove and disassemble
New bearings (intershafts and pinion)
Manual transmission gear teeth
New synchros
New CV joints
New transmission seals
New rear transmission mounts
New shifter bushings

Suspension work
Koni single adjustable shocks and struts
Weltmeister front sway bar
New 140lb rear springs

Brake work
Larger rebuilt front brake calipers
Rebuilt rear calipers
New rotors and pads
Upgraded new 19mm master cylinder
New wheel bearings
Stainless steel brake lines

Other misc. repairs
New clutch and throttle cables
Rebuilt door catch straps with new parts
Installed electric windshield washer pump
Replaced center console clock with VDO oil pressure gauge (original clock included)
Battery shutoff switch
New throttle pedal
Steering shaft universal joint



Jim and Toni enjoyed this 914 on fair weather days and primarily for PCA events. They added another 5k miles before selling it on February 6th, 2010 to Larry Liang of Las Vegas, Nevada with 46,799 miles.



Larry only kept this 914 for about 7 months and a few hundred miles before having to sell it due to a personal issue. However, during his short ownership, he did some tasteful improvements, which included:

New windshield with proper factory seals and new chrome trim
Polished/refinished to chrome the front bumpers
Reseal Targa top with new rubber
Refinish Targa “side sails” with new vinyl and brightwork trim
New custom CocoMats
Oil service/inspection



The current Southern California owner purchased this 914 2.0 from Larry on September 10th, 2010 with 47,323 miles. For the past 13+ years, the current owner has only added another 3,500 miles of light weekend cruising. The owner used Greg with Precision Motion Porsche in Colton, California for regular service needs as well as changing oil himself (at least once every 2-years regardless of miles). When he first received the car, he took it to Greg for a once over and he said, “you have a gem here.” The last oil service was around 18 months ago, but the car has been driven less than 200 miles since then. Other services during his ownership include:

Replace all fuel lines, fuel injector seals, oil service (6/18 @ 50k miles)
Optima gel battery (1/21)
Fuel services/repairs (3/21 @ 50,550 miles)
Ignition coil
Fuel filter
New electric fuel pump
New fuel hose
Remove fuel tank/reinstall
Acid wash fuel tank
Oil service
Service cost: $1,836

Bridgestone tires (12/21 @ 50,802 miles)



The exterior of this 914 2.0 is in very nice condition and clearly been garaged and well-cared for. There are no signs of any prior damage or repairs. Over 20 years ago, the car was repainted in its original factory color. The door jambs, engine compartment, and trunk areas still wear their original paint. The paint job shows some light discoloration in a few spots, but nothing noticeable unless one is very close and under the right light. We ran a paint meter on every panel and there are no signs of any filler or repairs. There’s a paint blemish/wrinkle on the passenger a-pillar where the Targa top meets the windshield frame. The light lenses are in great shape and all the lights work. The trim/rubber/brightwork all look great with no major blemishes. The glass is in good shape and all original except the windshield. The side and rear glass are wearing their original factory stampings. The factory 4-lug Fuchs have been polished sometime in their past. They appear to be in great shape with no significant curb rash or blemishes. They are wearing near full-tread Bridgestone tires. The brakes appear to have around 75% life remaining with no lips on the rotors.



The interior is exceptional and indicative of a low-mile original survivor. Everything appears to be as delivered new from the factory. The vinyl seats are in good shape with just one light tear on the driver seat inside seam. The carpet is original with no major stains or heavy wear areas. The Targa top headliner is original with no issues or sagging. The door panels have no warping of the pockets and look original as well. The dash appears to be original and one of the best I’ve seen. It has no cracks or warping. All the gauges work properly. The windows wind up and down easily. The interior light as well as gauge lights all work. The factory original radio powers/lights up, but no sound comes out.

This 914 2.0 drives fantastic and is indicative of a well-sorted low-mile survivor example. It starts easily on the first try and holds an even idle. Once it is at operating temperature, it pulls strong throughout the rev range with no hesitation or back-firing. The transmission shifts smoothly through the gears with no grinding. The clutch engages perfectly with no slipping. The brakes have excellent bite and are some of the best I’ve felt on one of these 914s. It stops quickly with no pulling. The car tracks straight and the handling is predictable. You can feel the lightness when pushing to the limit. Plus, it absorbs the road inconsistencies nicely, making it a pleasure to drive in mixed conditions.

California registration is current and paid to September, 2024 and it is exempt from CA smog.

This Porsche comes with 1 key, antenna key, the original owner’s manuals/maintenance booklet with vinyl cover, spare tire, jack, original tool kit, 3-ring binder with records back to 1995 including the engine/transmission rebuild, photos of the mechanical restoration, *original center console clock, 2 factory maintenance 3-ring binders, reference material/articles binder, unused complete set of Porterfield brake pads, original rear brake calipers, Koni spacers, carpet dash protector, and a box of misc. parts/service items.


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