Lot 137

Hilton Head 2016

1975 Porsche 914

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$40,700 USD | Sold

United States | Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Identification No.
4752906850
  • 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Manual transmission
  • Reported to be original with 3,200 original miles
  • Two sets of original keys and brochures
  • Original window sticker and owner’s manual
  • Summer Yellow paint and Buckskin leatherette interior

The Porsche 914 was first shown at the Frankfurt International Automobile Exhibition (IAA) in 1969. This represents a joint venture between Porsche and Volkswagen that was the results of studies conducted by both firms, independently of each other where it was recognized that the mid-engine platform represented a promising future design trend. Having a longstanding agreement for co-operative work on projects; as usual Porsche handled the design and engineering duties. This layout is renowned for its precisely handling.

The story of this Porsche 914 starts at the port of San Francisco, California where it entered the U.S. From there the dealer that handled the selling of the car was Felton Porsche & Audi in Mill Valley, California. The Porsche came with standard features which included electronic fuel injection, radial ply tires, four-wheel disc brakes, tachometer, removable targa top, vinyl covered rollbar, hideaway headlights, day/night inside mirror, energy absorbing bumpers, vanity mirror, pile-type carpets, two-way adjustable seats, fresh air ventilation and seatbelts. Addition features added include a tinted windshield and center armrest console; both combined were one-hundred dollars extra. When this was purchased new it cost $6,899.28.

This Porsche is reported to be a beautiful original example with 3,200 miles that are believed to be original. The car is stated to be free from major flaws, rust, scratches and rock chips. Powering this mid-engine Porsche is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine and a manual shifting transmission. The exterior is finished in Summer Yellow with an accenting Buckskin leatherette interior.

Included with the purchase of this special 914 are two sets of original keys, original window sticker, and original owner’s manual with two original brochures.