1976 Porsche 914

Description

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The Porsche 914 gave a generation of drivers access to genuine Porsche performance at an attainable price when new. Produced from 1969 to 1976 through a groundbreaking partnership between corporate cousins Porsche and Volkswagen, it brought mid-engine balance to the masses.

Its Targa body style was offered open-air motoring with structural rigidity, while the mid-engine layout delivered near-perfect weight distribution and sublime handling. Driving enthusiasts and the media both praised its telepathic steering and nimble cornering ability, qualities that made it a natural on both winding roads and racing circuits.

The 914 enjoyed tremendous success in North American motorsport, proving its performance credentials beyond any doubt. The top-tier 914/6 variant, powered by a Porsche flat-six engine, demonstrated the platform's remarkable potential.

By its final 1976 model year, the 914 had built a loyal following. This final‑year 1976 914 has been refinished in a red complemented by a standard black vinyl interior. The car remains largely unmodified.

This 1976 Porsche 914 is now offered on consignment by the selling dealer in Kansas with a clean Arkansas title.

Highlights

• Offered from Gateway Classic Cars Kansas City

• Final year 1976 Porsche 914 1.8

• 1,795 cc flat-four air-cooed engine

• Bosch Jetronic electronic fuel injection

• Five-speed manual transmission

• Finished in red over a standard black vinyl interior

• 15” two-tone polished and black wheels

Factory Equipment

• Removable Targa top roof

• Factory tinted glass

• Front and rear storage compartments

• Four-wheel disc brakes

• Pop-up headlights

• VDO instrumentation

• The Karmann body number (4249021) decodes as:

  • 42 – 42nd week

  • 4 – Thursday

  • 9 – Karosserie Karmann

  • 021 – 21st car built that day

• The chassis number (4762901963) decodes as:

  • 4 – Porsche (Volkswagen-Porsche collaboration)

  • 7 – 914 model (base version, typically with 1.8L flat-four engine)

  • 6 – Model year 1976

  • 2 – Built at Karmann factory in Osnabrück, Germany

  • 901963 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• Cassette head unit

• Aftermarket speakers

Known Imperfections

• Paint overspray visible in places

• Corrosion on underbody components

Ownership History

This 914 spent time in Arkansas prior to being acquired by the selling dealer in Kansas.