1974 Porsche 914 2.0

Description

The Porsche 914 debuted for the 1970 model year as a joint project between Porsche and Volkswagen, with a mid-engine layout, a removable targa roof panel, pop-up headlights, and front and rear trunks. The four-cylinder 914 was initially powered by a Volkswagen-sourced 1.7L flat-four, and the 914 2.0 arrived for 1973 with a fuel-injected 2.0L flat-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. The 2.0 also added a center console with auxiliary gauges.

This 914 2.0 wears a refinish in factory Ravenna Green over a black interior with plaid seat inserts reupholstered under current ownership. The seller states that when the car was repainted prior to their 2022 acquisition, its door jambs, sills, and front trunk underside were refinished, and that the underside received a rust-inhibiting treatment. Exterior features include black rocker covers, black bumpers, a black front spoiler, gold badging, a removable black targa roof panel, and 15" Mahle alloy wheels with Cooper tires.

Service is said to have included rebuilding the transmission, and installing Bilstein shocks, stainless steel fuel and brake lines, a 123Ignition electronic distributor, and a Rennshift shifter and linkage.

This 1974 Porsche 914 2.0 is now offered with a clean Illinois title in the seller's name.

Highlights

• 914 2.0 with fuel-injected 2.0L flat-four

• Refinished in Ravenna Green

• Black vinyl upholstery with color-match cloth inserts

• Removable targa roof panel

Factory Equipment

• Five-speed manual transaxle

• Four-wheel disc brakes

• 15" Mahle alloy wheels

• Pop-up headlights

• Gold 914 2.0 rear badge

• VDO instrumentation

• Center console with auxiliary gauges

Modifications

• 123Ignition electronic distributor

• Rennshift shifter and linkage

• Push-button start installed in place of the cigarette lighter

• Electric windshield washer pump

• Stainless-steel fuel and brake lines

• JVC stereo head unit

• Reupholstered seats with plaid inserts, carpet replaced

Servicing

According to the seller, the following work has been completed:

• January 2026: Clutch cable and accelerator cable replaced

• September 2024:

  • Transmission rebuilt

  • Rennshift shifter and linkage installed

  • Seats reupholstered

• April 2024: Battery replaced

• June 2023:

  • Ignition switch and connectors, ignition condenser, and fuel pump relay replaced

  • 123Ignition electronic distributor installed

  • Pressure sensor rebuilt

  • Oil temperature sensor replaced

  • Main targa top seal and rain tray drain hoses replaced

  • Door handle repair kit and seat adjuster handle replaced

• April 2023: Starter and starter solenoid replaced

• December 2022: Bilstein shocks installed

• September 2022:

  • Fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel filter mount, and strainer replaced

  • Stainless-steel fuel lines installed

  • Brake line set and stainless-steel brake hoses installed

  • Transmission shift bushings and shift lever ball socket replaced

  • Wiper motor rebuilt

  • Electric windshield washer pump installed with replacement hoses and nozzles

  • Oil sump gasket set and airbox seals, inlet, and grille replaced

  • Seat belts, door stay pins, and roof holder set replaced

  • License plate lights, fuse box cover, and spare tire tie-down replaced

Known Imperfections

• Detailed images showing the vehicle's condition can be found in the photo gallery

• The seller states that the ignition timing requires adjustment

• The ignition key barrel is inoperative; a push-button start has been installed in its place

• Odometer is inoperative

Ownership History

The seller acquired this 914 in October 2022.