Porsche Enthusiast Builds Modern-Day 914
The catch? This custom prized Porsche ain’t cheap.
In the ’70s, Porsche was looking for a sports car that could take the fight to Japanese automakers. The result was the short-lived 914 that was designed by Porsche and had an engine from Volkswagen. The vehicle wasn’t exactly popular, which caused production for the car, and the more powerful 914/6, to come to a halt in 1976.
The owner of this 914 wasn’t too happy with Porsche for discontinuing the vehicle. So, he took it upon himself to build his own, adding in what he believes the sports car would have been capable of had it been given a little more love and a longer life span.
The heavily-modified 1973 914 is currently posted on Craigslist in the Los Angeles area for the staggering price of $66,000. Before you write the car off as being the brainchild of a misguided enthusiast, you need to check it out.
According to the listing, the sports car started off as a 914 1.7, aptly named because of its 1.7-liter four-cylinder engine. Besides its numbering and the overall shape of the vehicle, this custom doesn’t share much with its donor.
The widebody look has been achieved thanks to fender flares from a 930 Turbo, while the two-stage, chrome silver paint job helps accent the 914’s hunkered down look. The Fuchs wheels that are wearing ZR-rated Bridgestone tires help fill the 914’s massive fenders.
Performance has also been increased to match the 914’s aggressive looks. In the middle of the car lies a high-compression, European 3.2-liter engine that has a modified computer chip, jetcoated header, and spits, what we can only assume is amazing, fumes out through a stainless-steel exhaust system. There are Brembo four-piston brakes at the front, an extensive cooling system, a limited slip differential, numerous chassis reinforcements, and more.
There’s a staggering amount of upgrades on the vehicle, which are all aimed at making the 914 faster and more enjoyable on the track. And for those that don’t like going fast, this custom could also double as a show car.
Is it worth more than a new 718 Cayman? We’ll leave that up to you to decide.
