1970 Porsche 914-6 Project (Lot 26)

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Globally respected for top-flight, air-cooled Porsche engine development and service, Thoroughbred Motorsports of Corry, Pennsylvania, was founded by Dr. Karl Hens— a man whose experience and knowledge have been honed by a lifetime dedicated to building precision Porsche powerplants. Along his journey of automotive excellence, Dr. Hens amassed a collection of special air-cooled Porsche sports cars spanning every generation, alongside a nearly immeasurable treasure trove of highly sought-after Porsche parts.

On-site lot viewings are available by appointment at Hagerty Garage + Social Savannah, 1446 Dean Forest Rd., Savannah, GA 31405.

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The 1970 Porsche 914-6 emerged from a collaboration between Porsche and Volkswagen, pairing a mid-engine layout with the refinement of Stuttgart's flat-six. Positioned behind the driver and ahead of the rear axle, the air-cooled engine gave the car a near-ideal weight distribution, delivering neutral, communicative handling that rewarded precise inputs.

Porsche adapted the 2.0-liter flat-six from the 911T. Weighing roughly 2,050 pounds, the 914-6 accelerated to 60 mph in about 8 seconds. Its removable Targa-style roof, a steel unibody, and four-wheel disc brakes with Porsche-derived hardware gave the car genuine sports-car credibility. Lightweight construction, a low center of gravity, and MacPherson strut front suspension with semi-trailing rear arms contributed to composed cornering. Production was limited to roughly 3,300 units through 1972.

This 914-6 was purchased by Dr. Hens from AirCooled Racing in 2011 as a project, and he got it running at the time before placing it into storage. Previously finished in rare Grün Metallic (code 83), the car currently wears black paint over a contrasting red and black interior. The car features a five-speed manual gearbox and two Weber 40 IDT carburetors bolted to its air-cooled 2.0L flat-six.

This 1970 Porsche 914-6 project is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist in Georgia with a clean Pennsylvania title in the current owner's name. Please note that the title is in transit for this vehicle.

Highlights  

• Offered from the Thoroughbred Motorsports Collection 

• Finished in black with a black and red interior 

• 1,991cc air-cooled flat-six engine 

• 5-speed manual gearbox 

• Removable targa-style roof panel  

Factory Equipment  

• Fuchs aluminum wheels with 5-lug hub pattern 

• Two Weber 40 IDT carburetors (triple-barrel) 

• Retractable front headlights 

• Front and rear trunk compartments for luggage 

• Boxed 911-style instrument cluster with 8,000-rpm tachometer 

Modifications  

• Blaupunkt AM/FM/cassette head unit 

• Crutchfield 2x45 watt amplifier 

• Color changed from green to black 

• Bursch muffler 

Known Imperfections  

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of vehicles in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present. Please refer to the photo gallery. 

• Various paint imperfections 

• Wear on various interior surfaces 

Ownership History

This 1970 Porsche 914-6 project is offered from The Thoroughbred Motorsports Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Additional Information

Please note that the title is in transit for this vehicle.

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Marvin Waters II Phone: 910.315.2918 Email: mwaters@hagerty.com  

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