1972 Porsche 914 1.7 Full Test Drive Review [Collector Car Guru Seat of The Pants Videos]
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- čas přidán 26. 01. 2023
- [SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & COMMENT] Sam jumps into the Saturn Yellow 1972 Porsche 914 1.7 revival featured on The Collector Car Guru Workshop to answer the question: "is the 914 a real Porsche?". With a VW air-cooled engine matched to a Porsche 901 5-speed transmission, Porsche suspension, classic Porsche-design interior and the unmistakable Karmann-built Porsche-penned body, Sam shows from the driver's seat how putting the 914 through its paces (with the maintenance and upgrades performed in the Class Winners Workshop) it stacks up -- even compared to classic air-cooled 911s.
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This was my very first car I purchased in 1982! Same year, color, wheels & engine. Ohhh the memories driving to the beach, sans targa top :D
48 years ago I had a 1972 1.7. It was a blast to drive especially with the top off.
I see you're driving in Porsche country.....the PNW! Great informative video. I've owned 4 now with the holy grail 914-6 as my first but currently a 73 2.0. I'm in Bellingham, WA
For the uninitiated, not only has Washington State been home to some of the first and strongest Porsche businesses (dealers, mechanics and support businesses) and most enthusiastic owner's and racing groups, but also some of the greatest driving roads, including Chuckanut Dr in @stevekovacs6250 backyard there in Bellingham.
Back when I was a kid the dream was to find a 914-6. Great Vid Sam!
use to have one just like it ! same color, year ,with 2 dellortos carb! even the wheels! back in late 90s in new mexico!! ..wow ! flash back!! loved that car still miss him!!
Owned one of these in yellow back in the 90s that was in cherry condition. When I was 19 it was a dream car. Drove it around for a year till enough things on it broke I couldn't afford to fix it any more. Used to try and convince everyone it was a Porsche cept my insurance agent. lol
In 1973 the 2.0 was available and it was the first year of the 915 transmission which was rear located shift input. The 915 transmission was also a fist in the 911 in 1972.
Another fact is that the fuel tank is located in the front trunk filled by opening it and was located over the front suspension almost in line with the front spindles for better weight distribution.
I had a yellow 914 1.7 when I was stationed in the UK in the early 1970's. Still wish I had it.
hey, thanks for posting this cool video!! This video brings back great memories of the 1970s and driving European Sports cars! I still remember my friend buying a Porsche 914 and taking me for a spin on some of the curvy roads in the West Virginia hills!! The car held the road great! Now that I am retired, I wish I could find one of these 914's without breaking the bank! Yes, I did subscribe your channel and look for more videos on the 914 Porsche. JLewis
The NARP reputation always confused me... as though it was the only collaboration with VW or Audi. The 924, 944, 968s were collaborations. Even the 356 and 912s had VW engines. It's like the world decided to point the finger at one and brand that title.
Anyone saying the 914 is NARP hasn't got a clue. Just remind them ignoramuses of Le Mans 1970, that should shut 'em up. ;)
The wee 914 showed up and went on to win its class, finished 6th overall, only beaten by the "almighty" Porsche 917 and Ferrari 512S (really no shame in that), ahead of a bunch of Porsche 911 and a Ferrari 312. 😉
Great! I finally found all the videos and watched them in sequence. What are the two dials below the dashboard?
That's an aftermarket stereo amplifier. The circle on the left is the power/bypass button and the knob on the right being volume. It really could be removed, but we found it to be just retro-funky enough to warrant keeping it hooked up.
Looks like a young Steven King
…I was thinking the same thing and almost posted that!
Okay, you look like a giant sitting in there. Almost as if you are ducking down to see below the sun visor. I'm 6'5" and think I won't be comfortable in one of these cars.
A real Porsche is...... the 904.
Sam's favorite is the 906 (Carrera 6). A friend of his father's owned a yellow one for years and raced it extensively.
Sounds like you were lugging the engine these little 914s like to live in the upper rpm range.
As is the case for most pushrod (OHV) engines, maximum torque and HP are achieved quite low compared to OHC engines. In the 914's case max torque at a low 2800 RPM and HP at 4900 RPM. Also for the video not only does using a higher gear spotlight the 914's cruising legs (in a time when most cars only had 4 speeds), it's also helpful for narration.
You've mistaken arrogance for stupidity.