Renegade V-Eight: 1972 Porsche 914

The 914 was meant to slot into Porsche's showrooms below the premium 911 but to also fill the top of VW/Audi's lineup with a Volkswagen badge.  But the suits at Porsche didn't want to risk having the VW nameplate tarnish its image and convinced VW to allow it to sell all 914's exclusively through its USA dealer network with a Porsche badge on the front.  The resulting car was slow but great fun to drive due to its mid-engine layout and 2100 lb curb weight, but today's next example has had the dial turned up to 11 with a 350 cubic inch crate motor. Find this 1972 Porsche 914 V8 offered for $14000 in Long Island, NY. Tip from Rock On!

Black and Tan: 1973 Porsche 914 2.0

We listed a Porsche 914 the other day and it generated to some discussion around these being a decent drive for the asking price...but the 1.7 liter engine isn't the favorite and most would prefer an upgrade to the 2.0.  Naturally, we were thrilled when tipper Rod sent us in this next car, which does have a salvage title, but seems more car for the asking price. Find this 1973 Porsche 914 2.0 offered for $7,495 here on eBay buy-it-now located in Torrance, CA.











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Looks Good In Red: 1972 Porsche 914 1.7

The Porsche 914 was originally conceived as a dual purpose range topping Volkswagen and low-end Porsche, to replace the Karmann-Ghia and 912, respectively. The initial plan of marketing the 6-cylinder version as Porsche and the 4-cylinder as Volkswagen was eventually canned and lowly 4-banger version got a Porsche crest too -- and today, the easiest way to get in a fight with a 914 enthusiast is to call his car a Volkswagen.  Instead of picking fights with people who like driving slow cars, why not join them by picking up this 1972 Porsche 914 1.7 offered for $7500 in Mesa, AZ via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

Double Vision: 1978 Aerocon Boa

This next car comes from DT tipper Safety Fast who writes: I don't know why it's listed in two different ads at two completely different prices, etc. But it's weird, obviously unusual, and rare. I wasn't going to send it in at first because of the $24K listing, but when I found the $18K one, I thought why not. Enjoy the beauty-challenged late-70's Aerocon Boa. There is some easy-to-find info on the web about this thing. Built in SoCal, Porsche power, yada yada.  Find this 1978 Aerocon Boa offered for $18,000 and $24,000 in Sacramento, CA via craigslist.

Seriously Tempting Immolation: 1974 Porsche 914

Wisdom isn't something you get from sitting around reading the internet, or is it?  It probably doesn't matter, but I will tell you one thing -- my Grandpappy didn't have the internet when he was a kid, but he'd always say "I don't know much about German cars, but I do know the best ones are powered by Japanese engines!" Find this 1974 Porsche 914 with STI power offered for $13,800 in Castaic, CA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

Renegade Hybrid: 1973 Porsche 914 V8

What is better than a nice V8 Porsche on a Thursday?  Why TWO V8 Porsches because 16 cylinders is better than 8.  But I'm going to avoid the classic 928 and instead look for something with a mid-engine feeling.  Find this 1973 Porsche 914 V8 offered for $15,000 in Santa Monica, CA via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

Mid Week Match-Up: Air Cooled Budget

I had the good fortune to attend the 2018 Luftgekühlt show this past weekend at Ganahl Lumber in sunny Torrance, CA. Luftgekühlt is a pop-up car show that invites something like 500 of the best air cooled Porsche machines from around SoCal, and co-founder (LeMans winning driver) Patrick Long shared his thoughts on the event with DT (video in the works) and he mentioned that people can get into an aircooled Porsche (like a 914) for less than $10k...which sounds good to me.  Anyway, for this week's Mid Week Match-Up, help us find the best cheap aircooled P-Mobiles Porsches.

Is That Yellow? 1972 Porsche 914 2.0

The Porsche 914 is one of the few affordable classics with the drivetrain with a sporty mid-rear setup and it has finally shed some of the "that's not a real Porsche" snobbery that held it back for years -- get yours before the prices jump up...or you might be too late.  Find this 1972 Porsche 914 offered for $9000 in Seymour, CT via craigslist. From Cory.

Seller Submission: 1970 Porsche 914

The Porsche 914 was originally conceived as a dual purpose range topping Volkswagen and low-end Porsche, to replace the Karmann-Ghia and 912 respectively...but it was a such a nice car that Porsche's brass wouldn't let it be stuck with the VW badge...and the rest is history.  Find this 1970 Porsche 914 offered for $14,000 in SF Bay Area, CA via craigslist.

Attention To Detail: 1974 Porsche 914

A few years ago we featured the reader ride of a guy named KC who built this incredible Toyota Twin-Cam powered MGB GT and it was glorious.  Apparently KC built another car with an above average attention to detail -- this time a Porsche 914 with an underside that is cleaner than a newborn in a fresh pair of Pampers.  Find this 1974 Porsche 914 here on eBay bidding for $11,300 with 6 days to go, located in Mosier, OR.  Seller submission from KC.

Auction Watch: 1974 Porsche 914 2.0

Find this 1974 Porsche 914 2.0 here on eBay bidding for $6,200 with 2 days to go, located in Concord, CA.

Corvair power: 1973 Porsche 914

For decades, Porsche 914's were snubbed by aficionados of the brand. Nowadays, even lowly Porsche 912's are commanding crazy asking prices.  A similar fate has begun to happen with other long time cheapo car-guy favorites: the BMW 2002 and Alfa Berlina.  With a little sweat equity, someone can have a very inexpensive classic car here.  Find this 1973 Porsche 914 for sale in Danbury, CT for $1,500 via craigslist.

Low Rust: 1974 Porsche 914

The original low-cost Porsche was released in 1969 with a simple flat-4 engine mounted in the middle and styling that was radical, angular, and futuristic compared to the rolly-polly 911.  For various reasons the prices of 914s aren't in ridiculous la-la land, and you can get a nice one for not too much cash.  Find this 1974 Porsche 914 offered for $7,500 via hemmings.  Tip from BarbPaddles.

All Horrorod's Eve: 1973 Porsche 914 V8 Custom

Back when Ferdinand Porsche Jr was designing the iconic 914, there were rumors that he created a one-off prototype of what could have been.  This prototype sports headlights from a Chrysler 300M, an interior from a 90s BMW 3-series, tail lights from a corvette, Ferrari side vents, Chevy V8 power, and the biggest Lightning McQueen smiling grill I've seen on something that isn't a Mazda product.  Find this 1973 Porsche 914 V8 Custom offered with pre-auction estimate of $30,000 to $35,000 via AuctionsAmerica.com. 

Auction Watch: 1975 Porsche 914 2.0

Find this 1975 Porsche 914 2.0 here on eBay bidding for $4,900 with 1 day to go, located in Concord, CA.

Bumblebee and Creamsickle: Two 1974 Porsche 914 Limited Editions

The holy grail of Porsche 914 collecting isn't the 914-6 like you might think...no, the 914-6 is great, but too expensive, and it isn't the Bumblebee or Creamsickle.  In 1974 Porsche released the Can-Am inspired Bumblebee and Creamsickle as limited edition cars for North America with production of less than 1000 in total.    Find these two 1974 Porsche 914 Limited Editions offered for an undisclosed price in Denver, CO via craigslist.

Suspended Animation: 1975 Porsche 914 1.8l

If you look at a running/driving example of a Porsche 914, it really doesn't seem that old...but consider a few facts from the year this Porsche left the factory; the Watergate scandal was running its course through the defunct Nixon administration with jail sentences being handed out to various cat burglars and cover up artists, the Vietnam War ended with the total evacuation of US forces from Saigon, Mozambique/Angola/Timor gain independence from Portugal, Jimmy Hoffa goes missing, the Louisiana Superdome opens for business, British Leyland Motor Corp becomes nationalized by the British government, Francisco Franco relinquishes his spot as head of state in Spain...all of these things sound so far in the past that NOW this car seems ancient.  Find this 1975 Porsche 914 offered for $4,500 in Tahoe City, CA via craigslist.  Tip from FuelTruck.

Chevy V8: 1973 Porsche 914

When we get a tip from not one, but TWO of DT's most famous tippers...well...that is a sign of something...not entirely sure of what, but I think it means the car NEEDS to get featured.  Find this 1973 Porsche 914 with Chevy V8 offered for $6,500 in Cole Valley, CA via craigslist.  Tip from FuelTruck and Kaibeezy.