Holds excellent potential as an upcoming winter project
The Appeal
The child of a collaboration between two German automotive behemoths, the Porsche 914 has always been the lesser known, more curious model in the marque’s stable. Whilst other models at the time utilised a rear engined layout and a primarily 911 derived design, the Volkswagen infused 914 sported a mid mounted, lower capacity engine setup. The results spoke for themselves and 914 was quickly realised to be an entirely brilliant small sports car; smaller body design paired with lightweight construction meant there was an abundance of power to go alongside the dynamic prowess that came from a mid engined layout.
The 914 saw impressive success considering its deviation from the usual Porsche setup, with a great deal of them heading across the pond into the US. The car we have here is one such example. Imported from Connecticut, this 1974 1.8 litre 914 comes to us in barn find condition and is primed to become a fun project for the upcoming winter months. In impressively solid order throughout, and having had a great deal of mechanical refurbishment already undertaken, VMR 592N has had a good bulk of the hard work performed and now needs simply for a committed enthusiast to finish it off and bring it back to its former sporting glory.
The History and Paperwork
Manufactured 1974
Originally a US car as we understand
Imported into the UK in early 2019
As we understand the car was sat up for some time in Connecticut, with the last emissions test sticker dating to 1991
Fully UK registered
Since arrival in the UK the current keeper has been recommissioning the car from a mechanical perspective but is now looking to move the car on to make time and space for other classic car restorations
Once revitalised the Porsche will be both tax and MOT exempt due to its historic status and age
Dry stored during its time in the UK with the current keeper
Accompanied by a selection of invoices for parts bought for the mechanical refurbishment of the car
V5 registration document present with the car
The Interior
Left hand drive cabin setup
In need of restoration and reupholstery
Currently stands as an excellent base for such a process
Both seats present but there is some notable tearing to the driver’s seat
Interior switchgear looks to be largely complete
Four spoke Porsche steering wheel
Front and rear storage compartments are in fine fettle and look to be in good solid form
Whilst only one door panel is currently installed, the other one is present with the car
Triple gauge cluster
The Exterior
Finished in a wonderful red hue, understood to be the car’s original colour Bahia Red
Paint is faded in places are there are some notable areas of blemishing and marking to be seen
The car does appear solid from a bodywork perspective but will benefit from a respray to bring up to standard
Targa style roof
The vendor informs us that the Targa roof is present and will come with the car on sale
External trim looks to be complete
15” steel wheels at all four corners
Fifth full size spare wheel resides in the front storage compartment of the car
Glass work appears to be in good order
Porsche side graphics
Pop up headlights which are still in good functioning form
The Mechanics
1.8 litre four cylinder variant
Mated to a quality manual transmission
Whilst the vendor has had the car running, it will not start at present with the vendor advising the engine may require some tuning
The car appears clean and solid underneath upon inspection
We are told that an extensive collection of spare parts and those currently missing from the car will accompany it on sale
As part of its recommissioning, the following tasks have been performed according to the vendor
New clutch, pressure plate and friction plate
First gear syncromesh (vendor supplied photos attached)
New front and rear oil seals
New fuel and vacuum pipes
Injector rubber seals both small and large
New injector wiring
Spark plugs and HT leads
Oil and air filter
Tinware removed and rust protected
New exhaust
Summary
It's hard not to love the Porsche 914. They come bearing an undeniable charm and are becoming increasingly sought after on the collector market thanks to their fun driving characteristics and overall rarity. This 1974 US market car ticks all the boxes one looks for in a restoration project, impressively solid, largely complete and with a great deal of the hard graft already put in. If you're after an uber cool Porsche project with some serious curb appeal, it's hard to ignore a car such as this.
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