Introducing the Porsche 914.
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- PCM Sportscar & Classic Specialist Ben Musu introduces the mid-engine, two seater sports car in this showcase video before hosting a special classic edition of PCM Virtual Cars & Coffee on Saturday 2 May via Instagram Live (@PorscheMelbourne).
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I restored my brother's 74 914 1.8 sat on cinder blocks for 30 years in a dark garage at my grandma's house, now making my own memories.
I had a 914 and I loved it it drove well responded well and looked absolutely fantastic it was a car ahead of its time!
Ive watched this video, maybe 25 times. so well done.
Funny thing is when I first saw the 914, I thought Porsche made a big mistake. But today it’s an iconic classic. Very informative video, thanks. RickGTI…..
I remember my 2.0 with Monza exhaust. It had the screaming yellow paint, horrible heating, but I drove it from Olympia Washington to Denver Colorado in two days. That will never be forgotten. I love these cars.
Had a 72 914 , was very fun and miss it alot 💙 .
SoCal to KC in the winter. A relationship forged in misery.
So with the monza exhaust, you essentially had no heater. Thats how 914s got their heat, from heat exchangers built into the stock exhaust. That must have been fun when the OEM exhaust began to rust, and the typical oil leaks got into the holes. When I got my 72 I had to put a clutch in it immediately. I didnt know why at the time but there were several thick aluminum pie plates sitting on top of the exhaust.
Much as I loved that car at the time reliability was terrible.
In Canada. I owned a 914 2litre for 6 years. I sold it to a bank manager for the same price I paid for it.
It was silver with mag. wheels and I kept it in concours condition most of the time. For all the vehicles
I’ve owned this is my most favourite and memorable of all. Wonderful times.
CMJ #anabundantlife
I owned a 914 from 1970 to 1978 (when it was in an accident and totaled). Most memorable car I ever owned. I should have bought another one after the accident.
A great walk down memory lane , 914 was ahead of its time when compared to other vehicles of its era. My brother in law had the 4 cylinder model and it was a fun vehicle which he wishes he still had today.
4:55 My 1st car was a 914. When the window crank broke, I had two choices. Buy one from the Porsche dealer for $100 or buy the EXACT same part for 1/5th the price, but it came in a bag that said VW. That little Porsche sticker on the bag was worth 80 dollars.!
I've owned 5 914's and ultimately made the 1st LS1 and later LS6 powered 914 in 2000. It ultimately reached 530 crank hp on the dyno. Wide body, full cage, 930 front suspensuon, 930 brakes all around, 996 TT wheels, modified 930 transaxle. 0-60 in 3.0, 1/4 mile in 10.98 @ 133 mph, top speed 185 mph. It ran like a demon at various road courses.
Sold the car in 2009... still miss it.
A friend of mine ran his 1972 914 in autocrosses in the Richmond, Virginia area in the early 'seventies and won so many of the events he was banned from competing against the 911 owners he was putting to shame. Those 911 owners were not happy. Eventually, my friend bought a 911s and won very few events with that particular car and the 911 crowd was happy again.
That’s hilarious Mr. Martin. CMJ
If you look at the SCCA’s autocross categories for cars you can tell they are afraid a Clark or Senna will enter one and eat the competition alive.
Ola!
I have always wanted one and even now that I own a '96 Turbo I still want a 914. These cars are simple and fun which makes them simply special.
I’m slowly building a project 914, bringing it back from near death with new sheet metal, away bars, Koni shocks, 96x66 mm, 1911 cc engine with hotter cam, cylinders with aluminum fins, modern EFI. And a wish list of close ratio gears and a hill climb 31:6 or 5.16:1 ring and pinion. With this and companion donor car that will make three 914s and a 914-6 that I’ve had along with two 356s, a 912 and a 944. The 912 has been my favorite.
2 trunks, removable roof, plenty of room for 6' plus drivers, and 30 mpg. Whats not to love? Well that snap oversteer thing but it wouldnt be a problem now that Im older and a more sane driver. Then theres the shifter...
Most of the bone stock ones are homely as heck, but it doesnt take a lot to remedy that.
My 72 had the riviera 5 spoke mags and was lowered an inch when I got it at 10 years old. I put the 916GT fiberglass bumpers on it with rectangular driving lights, painted it blue metallic including the sail panel and it was very attractive. I was 19 and in the navy in san diego, good times.
❤️ it!!!! ... Wish that Porsche would make a contemporary 914.
The under dog really is a swell looking ride
Superbly done description and summary of the model.
Many years ago I had a 1975 914 I loved that car I wish I had it back.
in 1976 i got my first good look at a 914 I was about 15 and fell in love with the design and looks - currently have a 73 2.0 almost restored -comin down the home stretch
That is so wonderful. Stay the course and do it service. It deserves it Mr. Hunt. CMJ #anabundantlife
@Joseph Hunt Please post some videos on your 914 restoration. I too have 73 914 2.0 but it's in storage waiting for a time in my life when I can restore it. Watching these videos "keeps the dream alive" lol.
Glad they carried over the mid engine to the Boxster/Cayman series.
Amazing bit of information, I'm currently doing a repair on a friend's 914 on my channel and can't wait to get out and drive it being an inspiring 911 driver
My 5yr son has commented "it can drive forwards and backwards" given the chrome and overall shape on both ends are similar, kids!!
Absolutely a memorable piece of Porsche automotive history! When I was in highschool I would visit the dealership and dream of owning a 914! Today I can say I never bought one but I do have the one year only Porsche 912e the last 4 cylinder aircooled Porsche built....
High fun factor, sort of like a fancy go-kart, very low. I was always impressed how well these tiny cars cruise at 75 mph even up hills
And corners like “crazy”. CMJ
I've owned two 914's, both 1973 1.7L models. The first was 5 years old when I purchased it from a friend- with less than 1500 miles on it. Sadly, a 15 year old kid who was drunk at the time ( blood/alcohol level of 1.5 ) took my beloved from me. The second one had almost 90,000 miles on it and had not been treated very well.
But when I think back, I realize that I would never want any other make or model than the 914. Nothing came close!
It’s old as hell now but I’d still kill to have one
It's worth noting that at the grueling 1970 24 hours of Le Mans race that the 914 came in sixth place *overall* with only prototype non-production race cars beating it. That's ahead of the 911Ss and other more prestigious (and expensive) Porsches. One has to wonder if that was one of the nails driven into the coffin of the 914-6. A 914-6 with a detuned 911 engine that could still outperform a 911S on the track...
I owned a 2.0 back in college, it drove like a big go kart. Years later I had a Boxster. I thought the Boxster was the reincarnation of the 914 - much better power and handling. Loved them both.
We were lucky enough to find a red '72 1.7 for sale in Melbourne back in '97 for $10K. It was one fine example and fun to drive.
Great video! We love 914 videos! Keep it coming!
I had an orange ‘72 1.7 and a white 1975 1.8. The 1.7 has much more torque and was screaming fast. The 1.8 had the giant safety bombers and was nowhere near as quick as my 1.7. I bought the 1.8 because it only had 22,000 miles on it. I wish I had one of them now, I really miss the targa top.
Great video! I love my 914! =)
Wonderful clip, thank you. I didn't know about this model.
Love my 914.
Love the 914 and would love to own one, maybe if I sell my 62 ragtop beetle. But my real question is what model Turtle is Ben wearing? Love the vintage Seiko with that nato strap.
Justice! A fair explanation/ overview for what many say is the ugly duckling of Porsche. Very much enjoyed this video and the history included! Thanks!
I have owned three Porsches;'72- 914, '95 -911 and a 97-C4S. Which one do I miss the most?....914.
Nice video!😋
I have to say very interesting cars and a girlfriend of mine had one and I used to drive it. It was pretty horrible. I do sometimes wonder how much with all the things we let nostalgia get the better of us. It was not a great vehicle. That said it was fun and cool with the target top on a hot day.
These cars are just going up and up in value. They are next to reach 911 territory as far as price is concerned. I’ve seen some priced at the 911 territory already!
Can anyone explain the braking sensation on the 914? I would drive fast up to a stop, brake very late and hard. Instead of feeling pitched forward, it felt like the car squatted and you were pushed down in the seat with no fuss! And after fussing with Weber’s and rusted heater boxes $$$ I put in a Buick 215 aluminum V8. SO MUCH FUN!
Enjoyed that. Thank you.
Great Video. Thanks
Great color.
I've been wanting a 914 project for about a year and haven't been able to find one, now I know why. We didn't get them here in oz.
I miss mine. I dream of it quite a bit.
Very good Ben.
please do the 924 next!
In NFS Porsche Unleashed Porsche 914 as Classic car Class 3 😁
I have a 73' waiting for a tidy up.
Very nice review, see you @ 914World.com
How many 914 in Australia? I’ve only ever seen one and I bought it.
Porsche really need to make a small car again
914 -There is no substitute.
Agreed.
Joel Cohen?
i am about to buy my first and as an owner of a 911sc for 14 years i am really excited! sidenote what watch is he wearing anyone know?
Watch? Oversized case with the crown at 4 O'Clock,
probably a Seiko Prospex Diver, a Willard maybe?
Did you get the 914? How do you like it?
Very nice. A bit too /6 centric but I liked it.
Nice beetle
You must be talking about the: 356, 912, 924, 944, 968, cayman, too.
All used vw or audio parts and all were collaborations to some degree.
Audi*
My 75' 914 it's still missing 😭
Ohhhhhh noooooo. CMJ
BACKGROUND MUSIC IS TOO LOUD
So, who services it? Porsche or VW?
The owner. ;) lol
I asked a Porsche dealership, they do it.
Is it just a nicer looking VW Bug? The only 914 I would want is the 914 6 GT..
You must be talking about the: 356, 912, 924, 944, 968, cayman, too.
All used vw or audi parts and all were collaborations to some degree.
Ferdi Porsche designed the VW bug for herr fuhrer himself so theres a family resemblence.
For no upcharge, all 914's and 914/6's included rust.
All Porsche of that era do, not only 914's
Except my 1975 2.0 which I had Ziebart treated on delivery and no rust 10 years later as a daily driver through Connecticut road salt winters. Should have kept it.
I believe 1976 only used galvanized steel.
@@batvette 911 body panels in 1976. The 914 never got galvanized steel.
@@firstname7330 okay I stand corrected. It wouldnt make much sense to have done it the last year of production anyway.
I think you're a bit late on the introduction..
Needs a polish
hmm bit of triva the six cylinder were most hated by public ..well purists the 911 owners which later were sought after by same
Omitted all the downsides and issues. I never forget the one I painted for someone back in high school so I could drive it for weeks while I worked on it. Drove it to the socal beach with my gf, loved driving this car.
However, the suspension is junk in modern standards.
Any miata can blow a 914 doors off on a race track.
Now I have one that I am planning to put on a corvette c4 chassis, because its what I have lying around, but also to enjoy pissing off the porsche snoobs..
Jesus.. how about a little "paint correction" for this car?? its crying out for a little detailing.
Good thing these things turn back to rust...fun to see YTubers waste thousands of dollars to put these turkey go carts back together.
Ohhhhhhhh. Mr. Schmitzzzzzzzz. CMJ
You seem to forget one placed 6th overall and 1st in stock class at 1970 le mans. Turkey indeed.
The 1.8 has the best fuel injection. And good luck finding a 914/6.
The rarest part of this 914/6? The fact that it's black.