Porsche 914 2.0
Highlights
- Chassis no. 742905286LOAA 28539
- THE BEAULIEU SALE 2025
- Offered from an important overseas collection
1973 Porsche 914/4 2.0-Litre Coupé
Registration no. not UK registered, Chassis no. 742905286LOAA 28539, Engine no. F0553635
• Landmark Porsche model • Left-hand drive • Present ownership since 1985 “First the inescapable conclusion – this 914 2.0 is the VW-Porsche they should have built to start with.” – Sports Car World, May 1973.
Porsche’s strong historical links with Volkswagen we reaffirmed in 1969 with the launch of the Porsche-designed VW-Porsche 914, a mid-engined, Targa-top sports car to be assembled by Karmann of Osnabrück. At the time Volkswagen needed a new model to replace the ageing Karmann-Ghia, while Porsche was looking for another option to add to its line-up. First seen at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the 914/4 used the 1,679cc, four-cylinder, air-cooled motor of the Volkswagen 411 while the 914/6 was powered by the Porsche 911T’s 2.0-litre six. Both cars employed all-independent suspension – a mixture of 911 and VW parts – to which were married four-wheel disc brakes and a five-speed gearbox. The 914’s reputation for excellent handling was somewhat marred by criticism that the four-cylinder version was too slow, though lack of speed was never a shortcoming of the 914/6. In Europe the cars were badged as Volkswagens and sold through VW dealerships, while in the USA they were imported by Volkswagen of America and sold as Porsches.
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