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Custom built for a gentleman whose life story changed, no expense was spared in making this car a florida street rod, nice enough for a any porsche show yet as fast from stop light to stop light. The part we used is customizable and none of the flanges are bent. Used 1973 porsche 914 for sale with photos cargurus. I did a 73 super beetle restoration about 12 years ago and loved it, and im hoping some of what i learned in that process will translate over to a 914912 restoration, at least in the powertrain dept. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1973 porsche 914 1. Some cars may be as old as 55 years, and due to the variability of the build at the factory, rust or prior accident.

Cadillac, mi 49601 644 miles from you 1973 porsche 914. For the specialists and amateurs of the brand, the 1973 units are the most interesting and sought after, since they have all the options from the previous 914 6, such as the centre console, fuchs rims, anti. Click on the links below to narrow your search by category. It comes equipped with a manual transmission and alloy wheels. To make sure your vehicle stays in top shape, check its parts for wear and damage at regular intervals and replace them in time. The engine is being assembled, and hope to be on the road by october 2007. Search preowned 1973 porsche 914 listings to find the best local deals. Make no bones about it, porsches 914 is a fantastic little sports car. Wkd43152010 vehicle service booklet with case for 911 19701973 and. Originally sold by algar porscheaudi in rosemont, pa, the original owner was clearly a fan of the color orange, as included paperwork shows mr. At andys auto sport, we carry a huge selection of porsche 914 parts.

Inner longitudinal 195559 coupe, 19555859 cabriolet, speedster, left. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Classic investments recently began this restoration for a returning client. We have everything from affordable 914 aftermarket parts to highend porsche 914 performance parts. The porsche 914 or vw porsche 914 is a midengined sports car designed, manufactured and marketed collaboratively by volkswagen and porsche from 1969 to 1976.

Porsche 914 rear engine compartment restoration design. The porsche 914 was created with two trunks and a 1. Porsche had begun making plans for introducing a new 4cylinder model that would sell less than the 912 back in 1966. In january of 1970, the 914 became available as the porsche 914 in the u. Reproduction 914 parts the best and latest in reproduction porsche parts. We have an excellent selection of 914 custom parts, like body kits, carbon hoods, custom seats, and rims, to name a few. While performing another major restoration for their collection, they noticed this car available among our inventory and inquired. The previous owner was a southern california based 914aficionado who owned four other examples. As midengine designs had already begun to dominate the market, it was almost a given that the new design would feature a. Giampetro trading his orange 73 vw beetle in for the new signal orange 914 2.

It was only available as a targatopped twoseat roadster powered by either a flat4 or flat6 engine. Despite years of neglect, the car showed very little rust a rarity for 914s and looked very restorable. Woodland hills, ca 964 903 miles from you 1975 porsche 914. Find 1973 porsche 914s for sale on oodle classifieds. Each kit comes with detailed, easytofollow installation instructions and mounting template. Finally appreciated porsche 914 midengine sports car. The so called, poor mans porsche with its boxy shape and popoff top had me even before i could drive, building 125th scale models of them at age 14 back in 1973. This is the followup to our suspension console installation video. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The 912 was ripe for replacement, as it could no longer be produced cheaply enough to qualify as. In this how to 914, we are installing the engine shelf on our lime green porsche 914, as well as the peddle.

The seller purchased the car from him on ebay 11 years ago and has since added 5k miles behind the wheel. Jun 05, 2011 id like to purchase and restore an old porsche 914, or possibly a 912. The more porsche than volkswagen 914 was the sixcylinder version. Our parts catalogs are available free with purchase. As midengine designs had already begun to dominate the market, it was almost a given that the new design would feature a middie. Seat upholstery, carpet sets, converitble tops, headliners. Gc004349 5speed transmission final production model year. Real book owners manual by porsche for all 1973 porsche 914 models in new, neveropened condition.

It had a 5speed gearbox transmission, rack and pinion steering, and a builtin rollbar. May 14, 2016 1973 porsche 914 restoration part 0 joseph herrera. All new interior, full paint by altissimo, and a bit of rust repair were all on the menu. I did a 73 super beetle restoration about 12 years ago and loved it, and im hoping some of what i learned in that process will translate over to a 914 912 restoration, at least in the powertrain dept. The porsche 914 or vwporsche 914 is a midengined sports car designed, manufactured and marketed collaboratively by volkswagen and porsche from 1969 to 1976. Sic50114 gas tank support, left for 911 912 19691973 sic50114. Sic50193600 floor pan outer perimeter repair panel right for 911 sic50193600.

By the late 1960s, both volkswagen and porsche were in need of new models. By the late 1960s, inflation and currency issues had forced porsche so far upmarket that the company needed a new 4cylinder entrylevel car. List price only fits 911, 912 and 914 from 1965 through 1989. Body structural and sheetmetal body and body trim 914 19701976. Quality custom porsche panels restoration design inc. Porsche 914 classics for sale classics on autotrader. Restoration design vintage 911 latch panel and inner front portion fender replacement youtube. The car as introduced was a good product, but it had a few real problems. This 1973 porsche 914 wears an older repaint in zambezi green and is powered by a 2. Restoration parts for porsche 914, rebuilt 914 parts.

Porsche 914 parts genuine and oem porsche 914 parts catalog. Converted to carburetor, fuel injection system is included with the car. Stoddard authentic porsche parts is a leader in the vintage and oem restoration auto parts for your porsche 356, 911, 912 or 914. When you are in need of a reliable replacement part for your 1973 porsche 914 to restore it to factory like performance, turn to carid s vast selection of premium quality products that includes everything you may need for routine maintenance and major repairs. This incredibly original time capsule 1973 porsche 914 finished in silver. The porsche 914 for sale was designed to be a low level car for porsche, with two seats in this sports car body style. We pick the best custombuilt restoration and restomod porsche specialists around. Owners went to carbs because they couldnt maintain. The porsche 914 you are probably thinking, given the price of new parts is the same as a 911, why in the hell would anybody restore a 914 porsche.

While all parts have been produced as originals, they may not fit your car 100%. This is to allow you to fit it perfectly to your specific porsche. Our custom carpet kits are better because the material resembles the original and we have fit them in our restoration shop. Not only was the price great way better than i could have gotten local even with shipping cross country back and forth, but he had to put in a little extra effort due to wrong materials showing up on site. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Porsche 914 1973 restauration complete part 1 on vimeo. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Porsche restoration guelph archives restoration design blog. The retrofit 1973 porsche 9144 lhd air conditioning system is designed specifically to bolt into your 1973 porsche 9144 lhd with minimum modification to your vehicle. Oil is the lifeblood of an engine, which means the oil filter should never be taken for granted, especially in harsh heavyduty environments. Most of these parts are also faulty shelf restocks and come with absolutely no guarantee. Being a car of some sentimental value, a highend streetable restoration with some performance enhancements was set about immediately following the sale.

Porsche 911 floor pan, rust repair and restoration, including. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Body structural and sheetmetal body and body trim 914. The 912 could no longer be produced cheaply enough, and the. Visit our youtube site today for a ton of great information. Gene is a great guy and goes over and above to make things right. In the june 2001 issue we will be officially starting this project. For the specialists and amateurs of the brand, the 1973 units are the most interesting and sought after, since they have all the options from the previous 9146, such as the centre console, fuchs rims, anti. Fortunately, between the 914 network contact perry kiehl 8008674712, pelican parts and automobile atlanta we have been able to find all the parts, and perhaps more importantly all the expertise we have needed to restore this complicated little porsche. Id like to purchase and restore an old porsche 914, or possibly a 912. Porsche 914 parts genuine and oem porsche 914 parts. The glass on the car is in good condition other than the windshield, which is cracked. Rear engine compartment shelf installation youtube. Restored 1973 porsche 914 this 1973 porsche 914 has had a thorough body restoration in the factory olympic blue color and has numerous well chosen upgrades.

This website documents the restoration of a 1973 porsche 914. For 1973, porsche launches a new 4 cylinder engine with injection and 100 hp, with a very similar performance to the previous 6 cylinders. Currently, the car is in the midst of its restoration, about 80% complete. Next up in our 1973 porsche 914 restoration project is the rear engine compartment shelf installation. Our products include complete interiors, seat coversupholstery, seat pads, spring assembly, seat hinges, interior panels, top lid inserts, dash caps, carpets, convertible tops, headliners, rubber selas and other accessories.

This 914 has seen considerable maintenance carried out and many of the typical 914 issues cured during its lifetime. In this how to 914, we are installing the engine shelf on our lime green porsche 914, as well as the peddle cluster bracket and the seat mount reinforcements. Feb 16, 2001 fortunately, between the 914 network contact perry kiehl 8008674712, pelican parts and automobile atlanta we have been able to find all the parts, and perhaps more importantly all the expertise we have needed to restore this complicated little porsche. Unlike the 911, the 914 wasnt exactly overburdened with upgrades in 1973 the 1. Stoddard parts stocks thousands of parts to keep your porsche 914 on the road.

Vintage, collector and antique auto value trends, model history and vin decoder. This is a nicely restored, completely rust free, 1973 porsche 914 2. The shelf is welded into place, and the engine mounts on top of it. The car was equipped with a crown mfg turbo system in the 70s which utilizes some corvair components and is adjustable for boost from the driver seat.