1974 Porsche 914 2.0, Car/Owner Profile / Finally Getting the Respect it Deserves
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- Опубліковано 19 бер 2014
- Watch and listen to this excellent Porsche 914 2.0 rip though the mountains, as this owner talks about his passion for the car. These cars were the bastards of the Porsche world for the longest time, not accepted by the Porsche community because of their Volkswagen roots. Over the past few years things have really changed and now the masses are realizing what awesome cars they are, as seen by the prices these little cars are fetching these days.
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When i was a kid at school in Scotland an old lady had one and she parked it across from the school. I used to walk round it and look inside it every day.I thought it looked special and i have only ever seen one in my life,never ever seen another, most exotic looking car iv seen!
I've always been attracted to this polarizing design, and finally bought one for my first dedicated race car! So far I am impressed with it's nimbleness. It's absolutely the most balanced car I've ever driven.
I had a 74’ 2.0 over 30 yrs ago - damn I miss that car. Congrats to you!
I almost bought one of these in the late 70's early 80's. The shop selling it gave me some pricing on parts and scared me away. 30 years later I now own a Porsche and love it. I love the 914 and now wish I bought that car I first saw. Thanks for the great video. Cheers from Canada.
This was my honeymoon car. 74 with performance and appearance packages. Next video, you should show the unique features such as the targa top, how it fits, two trunks and the engine compartment. Loved this car.
Great video! My father purchased his 914 brand new in 71 after returning from Vietnam. He just told me a few months ago he's passing it on to me. Barely any rust and 69k original miles. Needless to say, I'm pretty excited!
Thanks Steven! That is exciting about your dad's 914, and you'll have to pass it on to your kids.
Steven Henry how’s the 914 ? I used to own a beat up 71 and a very nice looking 75..they are both gone now but I do miss them ...I own a boxter S and it reminds me of the 914 cause of the engine in the middle
These cars have a tendency to rust from the inside out - so if you're seeing signs of rust, plead with your Dad to find a body man who is intimately familiar with the 914 and have the car checked for some of the "secret/hidden" spots where rust can start and then spread. A low mileage car will literally rust in half if you don't take care of the rust before it spreads. Good luck and congrats on the heirloom!
very nice condition for 40 year old car. Bought my 914 new for around 6 grand way back in 1975 at the age of 19. It was an awesome driving experience where I lived in the Austin Tx hill country. I do remember incurring a 600 dollar valve job once though.1977 dollars! lol
I had a '75 914 2.0 in college in the 80's and I loved it and hated it. But mostly loved it. I miss it and want it back. My father had a '73 911 RS and an '87 911 Cabriolet that I owned after his passing for 9 years. I'd take the 914 anyday.
Thanks for this great video, on my second 914, this one is a well restored 74 2.0 that I recently got to take on a drive through the Tail of the Dragon in TN/NC with about 25 other 914s - those really curvy roads are made for this car
my father (RIP 1989) was a old US tanker in Germany, this was my family's car. We also had grandfather clocks. Our family were all cookoo clocks and our car. Peace.
I rode in one 2 days ago. A canary yellow 2.0, almost mint. Took it down a windy road by the Stanislaus river. It had good grip, cornered very well. Nice sound. I've loved these cars since my parents owned one when I was a kid. 1976, silver with the porsche lettering along the bottom. They sold it before I was old enough to drive. :(
That is awesome...bummer that they sold it before you could drive:(
+Driving While Awesome So sad the one I drove was also silver.
Doomie L My parents had a 914-6. Sold it before I could drive as well. Such a bummer.
I had a 74 2.0 in the 80s. Had a mild cam and dual carbs. Fun little car. I remember having to mount a remote starter celenoid as the one on the starter would not work from time to time when the engine got hot (push starts were not fun). Don't think I 'd be up to the frequent valve adjustments and frequent sync'n of the throttles on the dual Webber 40s like I use to do... but she always ran sweet and was worth it back then.
I was owned by a 70 914. Big mistake getting first year production run: relocate fuel pump (vapor locking), replace the voltage regulator annually, horrible shifter, etc., etc. Having said that, fond memories of pre 55 mph motoring in the 914. Replaced it with a '79 5 spd Scirocco. Wish I had both of those cars! Happy Driving.
@Bill Gund Not making fun of your grammar if it was unintentional but I had a good laugh at "I was owned by a 70 914." Those early model Sirocco's were a blast - light and nimble. Still recall the torque steer and the back wheel "leg lift" around tight corners, but that was all part of the fun back then!
I had a '73 2.0 litre,also in Bahia Red. It had some isues like filling up the bathtub with gas when the fuel lines would bust but stil, the most enjoyable car I ever owned. Just bought a Subaru BRZ to give me that old feeling!
This spring my son and I are picking up a 74 2.0 from the bro in law in Oregon. Originally a California car It's been sitting since early 90's with 70k on the odometer, it currently set up with webbers and the fuel injection system is in a box, but aside from rodent infestation it's all there and no rust. I'm sure we'll be talking in future months.
Thanks for posting the video it's great to know there are some active enthusiasts!
+Robert White Lucky you. Really fun car.
Hope you guys have fun with it.
Robert White, Hows the 914 project coming along?
I owned a '74, with the AFC (Air flow controlled) fuel injection. It was the 1.8 liter. I finally sold it to the UPS driver after all the gauges failed.
The oil tubes always leaked, and the "heater" sucked air from around the manifolds, so when it rained, if fogged the windshield! Also, the only way to stay warm on the road was to remove the top to produce negative pressure in the cab and SUCK air through the anemic ventilation system.
I also had the 1.8, but a '75. Total POS. We should get a medal for having endured ownership.
Nice job! Looking forward to driving my '73 914-2.0 when it warms up here!
Thanks Brian!
Wonderful video, very nice done. 'Gratulation. I drive nearly the same car in red from 1971 and I love it like you.
Thank you very much...have fun in your 914.
I had a 1.7 914. Superb handling. Somewhat slow, so if I got another, it would have to be a 2.0 or a well tuned one. Fun and IMHO lovely looking cars.
Beautiful car. If you're looking for suggestions on what to do next, I'd vote for dumping those heavy wheels and finding someone on 914world that will sell you four Fuchs wheels. I'd also consider putting in driving lights. In 1974 every option was ala carte and it's so unusual to find a 2.0 914 without driving lights. If the car doesn't have sway bars that's probably top of the list since you enjoy the driving experience so much. Congrats on finding a rust free car - they are very tough to find these days!
I just purchased a 1973 porsche 914 I'm in the middle of restore it now.can't wait to get on the road
Congrats! They are such fun cars to drive.
Did you ever get back on the road?
*Nobody* liked this car when it was introduced. Prices were dirt cheap for used cars.
Now, everyone loves them, especially the 914/6.
It's a great little car with some rather good engineering, and a very racy layout (mid-engine H4 - or H6 for the /6 - well forward of the rear axle, longitudinal transaxle).
I used your review to buy my 73 2.0 914 , I think they are great cars , very exclusive especially in London UK. so Cheers Mate !
Glad it helped with your purchase! Hope your enjoying it
The 4cyl engine had a notorious head oil leak. I had a customer who I did advertising for who would Only do these motors and he put in a 5th head stud that cured the oil leak. He also deep sunk the studs to take the stress from his polished heads and zero decking to increase the compression. These engines were race engines. He had a 6 month waiting time on his orders that's how good his work was.
Very nice clean car, congratulations. I am on my third one 1975 1.8L. Because they are 50 years old, you can't always choose whats available. I agree the 2.0 is the best, but that should not stop anyone. I have had 2-1973's and and a 1975. I like the newer one better.
I remember how prowd this car made me in 1980....but I allso remember how expensive all parts for it has been... ;-) I paid for a used car in a good shape about 5.000,- German Mark (DM)....at that time 2.500 US-Dollar.
Sweet looking Porsche 914. I've always found them to be awesome cars. I'd buy one if I could find one for up to $10k.
+Jason Carpp You can buy one for ten but you better hurry because the price is going up fast.
GBUSH SUX I bought mine for 3,000$, 15 years ago. My insurance now appraisal is in at 30,000 🤦🏻♂️
Clean.... i like it alot, ive always like em but always heard em bad mouthed, so i shied away. but i may take the leap, there are still some around especially here in Texas.
Super nice car - Prototipo steering wheel looks outstanding. I'm going to go out on a limb and say your car isn't a factory 2.0....? I definitely could be wrong, but every 73-74 2.0s I've encountered in the past almost always includes fog lights and Fuch alloy wheels...and usually the triple gauge center console. Normally I can't stand the aftermarket exhaust note but your Bursch sounds great.
The Euro lenses on the front are a nice touch - you might consider finishing the look with the light update that puts the parking lights down in the clear area while keeping the turn signal up in the orange area.
So nice to see a 914 on the road - they are getting more rare by the day!
Thanks Rob! This car belongs to my brother and it is a factory 2.0. The "appearance package" included the chrome bumpers and fog lights. and this center console was standard on the 1973 cars, but later became an option. Having owned a few 914's myself...I cant stand the center console, because I would always bang my leg into it and it made for an uncomfortable driving position for me. It is getting really rare to see these fantastic cars on the road.
Very Nice. It appears your 914 does not have a passenger side door mirror. I live in a jurisdiciton where I must have a mirror on that side as well. Do you have any idea where I can get a right hand sided mirror? Appreciate your help.
Beautiful car indeed!
Take care of it!
Awesome 914! Please let me know where I can find a black 1973/1974 2.0 like that one! Congrats!
Awesome vid with headphones
I just sold my 73' 914 2.0 Fuel Injected... Starting to miss her...
I have one now, stoked on it. great fun car.
Congrats! What year, engine, color?
@@SHREK-yv9ce 71 with 74 2.0 litre, yellow. Clean car, Mark Lawer on facebook, trawlerrider on insta
@@maxrayman Awesome! Nice to meet you Mark, I'm Travis Skelton on Facebook, thenoneleven on insta
My all-time favorite car.
If you want one of these, make sure you get it on a lift and check really hard for rust and oil leaks. Battery tray and rocker panels are real problem areas. The Weber conversion is a smart idea because the Bosch injection sucked. Go for the 2.0 and avoid the 1.7 and 1.8.
Problem areas:
Clutch cables, heat exchangers, vapor lock, hinges on rear deck are weak. Be careful removing Targa top because corners are fragile. Park downhill if possible in order to not have to push start it. Almost impossible to work on at home, so expect to spend a lot for any work it needs.
Danger, Will Robinson!! You've been warned.
Yeah, i really like the 914, but i've read several German magazines on classic cars, and in the articles regarding this car the 914 experts say it's quite a nightmare to restore if you buy a bad one. Everything welded, not bolted. Everything mechanical hard to reach. Difficult car to work on.
It makes me respect 914 owners even more, but personally i think i'd buy a 968 in good condition. Costs roughly the same as a fully restored 914 2.0. Both underrated Porsches.
@zimmelbot1 agree with everything you said except the fuel injection comment, unless you're really modifying the engine. There are some great rebuild kits for 914 fuel injection units that address the problem areas and generally speaking FI will run better than carbs, especially in area that have four seasons.
I wish I had one of those...
Nice engine roar, rebuilding mine right now.
It does sound good, doesn't it? Love the Bursch exhaust
I owned one of these from 1981 to 1985 - very similar, even down to the Momo steering wheel. One difference I can glimpse: Additional headlights integrated in the bumper - your's has a kind of mesh there - haven't seen that up to now. I made two mistakes with this car: I had it painted white (originally it had been 70ies orange), second mistake: I sold it.
@gletschertroll this car is a 1974, which was a year where Porsche made every option for the 914 "ala carte" - no more packages. This 1974 car appears to have not had driving lights. Contrast that with the 1973 where if you got the 2.0 you got every option except rear window defrost.
Hi Travis,
I really like your 914. I just bought a '74 and I love it.
In one of your videos you mentioned changing out the pressure sensor and vacuum lines.
When its at idle, it seems to surging up and down. Could that be because of the pressure sensor?
Would you have any ideas, thanks.
Gilbert
Is your car Carbed of FI?
Do you ever have problems finding the friction point? I'm getting close to finally finishing my project...but I just can't find it. My dad is able to do move it, but he drove that car a long time so might just know where the feel of it was.
Sounds prettty radical....guesstimate on hp? 100? 120? 2000 lbs? Love the roof off driving experience
All Porsches have VW root........................... I also have a 74 914 2.0, and have had them in the past. These cars are still competitive in the Road Racing and Autocross world. They are extremely durable and reliable for the cars of there day and if maintained properly they will get you where you want to go. Remember, these cars are 40 years + so you need to replace all the old stuff which is very available today. Travis is right Great Cars.
Type 4 engine was very good. 5th gear great for long trips.
I have a porsche 914 and were restoring it its a neat little car tho
Nice job again!
Thanks Jared!
Thanks Jay Bay!
awesome car and great video
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks dude!
Yeah, I love mine.
All your less desirable classics have become desirable. I too remember not even 10 years ago being able to find these for next to nothing in decent shape. Now even pre 70 VW Bugs are skyrocketing in value. I remember saying to myself about 15 years ago these cars look just as good if not better than the 911 of the same years and never quite saw what people wanted more in the 911 aside from a bigger motor I guess and beefier suspension, it’s all relevant and I think people are starting to understand its about the ride in these classic cars, the experience, and not so much about having the top tier experience in the more sought after models.
How is it getting parts?
Hey, I have a 1973 2.0L red 914 and I have been looking for a steering wheel just like that, where did you find that one?
Steering Wheel is a Momo Prototipo. You can get one at Pelican Parts for around $220, you also need to purchase a hub adapter.
I've got the same wheels on mine. Beautiful car sir.
what wheels are those? where can i find a set for mine? i love the look of them.
+Eriq Look like Dan Gurney wheels. That is what I want to put on either one of my project cars, Rusty and Rustier. Had a brand new 1973 1.7 then bought one that looked cherry but needed the shifter worked on. Bought it as bank repo for $1,900 and sold for $2,300. Thirty years later I discovered that it wasn't a 914. I had never looked at either the rear emblem or the engine.
@@jockellis I'm confused - if it wasn't a 914, what was it?
@@jimohara4796 916-6
@@jockellis Ouch! Quite a collectors car today...
Cool little car..what did you pay? How much have you put in it? How many miles?
Hi. What condition was this car in when you bought it? Either way, it looks great! I just bought a 1976 91 2.0. It was a barn-find. It had been in storage for 25 years. It only has surface rust on the body. No hell hole and the door jams and rocker panels are perfect! The car hasn't been started in at least 15 years. Wish me luck! :)
what month was it made???'76 you need to know!
gtbarnes11 My 914 was manufactured in October 1975. I think the transmission was made on October 17th, 1975. Typically, the transmissions were made about 1 week before the car. So mine was probably manufactured on 10/25/1975. I think that’s what Porsche corporate office told me when I called inquiring about the car.
in 2000 somewhere in arcadia i saw a red one in a garage of an old lady....the caregiver of the old lady said the car is owned by the son who is an engineer in honda.....the car has not been driven for years, was so dusty but no dent and interior is perfect
Why are you happy that it doesn't have a passenger side mirror? Thanks for the video. Cheers from Canada.
david dykeman, I like the clean look without it, and I don't really use the mirrors
Amazing how small those 914 s were
Small but you could put a couple of suitcases or a couple of golf bags and the roof in the rear trunk and still put a cooler in the front trunk. Surprisingly practical for a road trip
Dose it have weber carbs ?
or fuel injection an witch are
Better ?
It has the stock fuel injection. I had carbs on a previous 914 I owned, but I prefer fuel injection
Injection. The carb swaps were never as good as the injected cars. Smooth idles and fast starts. Great progressive power delivery too.
Srut bar? Bilstien shocks? suspension mods?
the porsche 914 does not benefit from a strut bar. it is only added weight. porsche designed one into the body
I own one it is a project car we just got I just wanted to know where you got parts for it
Swig SWAGGER pelican parts or automobile Atlanta are probably the top 2 sources
914rubber, Automobile Atlanta, Pelican Parts, Sierra Madre Collection, Parts Heaven, to name a few
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Think I prefer the 944, pre 85-1/2.
Hiking In Sierras, I love 944's, I have owned 5! 3 86' and 2 84', they are fun just not as fun as 914's. And hey, I have not seen you at the last few DWA cars'n coffee, you have the white 944 with the led headlights correct?
"The best car ever made"... I agree - I've had 6 of them so far.
I want it
All it needs is a chrome front bumper.
Toby McVinn, The car now has a chrome front bumper and 2.0 Fuch wheels
Nice video...but, dude...Porsche is a TWO syllable word !!
sgrowe56, one syllable in 1974. 😂
sgrowe56 I prefer to use one syllable. Thats how I roll, don't care if you disagree!
Bursch YES!
Awsome .. Porsche engine version, that's it
Why wouldn't you want the second mirror? Strange comment to me.
A lot of people prefer not having the passenger side mirrors on old Porsches, BMWs, etc. It is a matter of simplicity and lack of clutter.
Omg did he say 28? Or 38? Looks like 38
No way eat porsche 911 for lunch, in your 914 dreams!
Joe Joe all day long in the corners. Been there done it.
@@mikecooley3361 You haven't "eaten lunch" in a 914 unless you have driven a 300hp v8 like my 76 2.0! Drove those lame 4cyl for 5 years and I could never drive one again ! You cant feel a 914 unless you have 200+ hp. Cornering grip is better in the v8 otherwise you dont even know its back there! The extra 150# in the rear and 150# front(battery/radiator) feels exactly the same except better grip and control.These cars "deserve" 300+hp!!!The 2.0 and 2.0 6 will not show you the potential of this wonderful car! They are awesome with some real power!
@@gtbarnes11 I disagree, I think v8's in 914's are lame, too heavy and sound like shit! If I was to do a motor swap it would be a Porsche 6, or a Subaru WRX. And yes I have "eaten lunch" in my stock 2.0; a lot of people have cars with more power, but lack driving skills!
Yes way Joe Joe!
Leonardo DiCaprio's brother?
comparing to my father 914, your model looks like a tuning version lol
papi!!!! pour loser
Show some guts, baby! Flip the lid and let's see the 2-litre.
They were totally fantastic! 924 pale in comparison.
🏁🇩🇪🏁
He's owned five Porsches and still doesn't know how to pronounce the name right?
I beg to differ. Crap car. Ask the man who owned one.
owned 5 and still cant say the man's family name right. what did Dr Porsche do to you ? why would you continue to disrespect a man you have never met? nice 914
Sean Molloy, Weird that it upsets you that much! This is an old video, I am up to 14 PORSCHE cars owned now, 5 944's and 9 914's; 2 914's currently. Not going to change the way I say PORSCHE because of some internet trolls