So please forgive us that the presentation of this Porsche 914-6 goes beyond the usual scope in many respects. We make every effort to ignore the thousands of hours spent by the builders. It is very difficult, because this fact of unbelievable concentration on the set goal, often experienced first-hand, always remains more or less present and gives the details the appropriate weight.
Let's start with very mundane things such as a simple plastic rivet that was used to fasten the aluminum sill panels of the 914 ex works back in the 70s. We haven't seen these rivets on a more or less well restored 914 for decades.
The why is quickly answered. Starting with the client's requirements, the craftsman carrying out the work is acting rationally and logically - firstly, an aluminum rivet is on the well-stocked shelf in the workshop and does not have to be searched for worldwide, it does its job no worse than the plastic rivet in question, and the client does not know any better or does not want it any better, more original, preferably as it was ex works. It doesn't slow down the momentum of the assembly, and in the end, very few viewers of the finished car will recognize the wrong aluminum rivet.
Only the very intimate connoisseur discovers this one detail that makes the difference to a correctly and conscientiously restored 914-6 from another supplier.
And now imagine that not just one of these "seemingly" inconspicuous details can be found on the example offered here, but HUNDREDS!
So as not to get into the thousands, we would like to mention just a few of these seemingly inconspicuous details that make the unspeakably time-consuming and cost-intensive difference between a good, 90% restoration and one like the one described here, which is not satisfied with the 90%.
For example, there are the new, original heat exchangers and the fitted silencer from the original equipment manufacturer Bischoff with the stamped date of manufacture "04/70". Searched for and found on our NOS example, practically paid for in gold and finally installed. We continue with the original radiator flap boxes /6 specific, searched for, found and installed using the same procedure. NOS (New old stock) - Tail lights, dipped and main beam inserts, indicators, interior light, insulating carpet rear trunk, interior carpet/floor mats, footrest passenger compartment, the flocked seat cushion of the emergency seat upholstery, the front mudguards and the rear side panels, the 914/6 rear apron, the front apron, the original 914/6 Hirschmann radio antenna together with the original radio kit, the ashtray, the cigarette lighter, the tinted windshield "Made in Germany" by Sigla, the relay board, the oil tank and the fuel pump or e.g. the master brake cylinder and the fuel pump.The brake master cylinder and countless other parts.
All these parts can now also be purchased from suppliers who concentrate on reproducing such aftermarket products. Without judging the quality of these re-available parts - they do their job more or less well and make a total rebuild much easier.
Not so with our vehicle.
The aim of this probably unique rebuild was to achieve 100% handcrafted, historical and original-oriented perfection. The approach to this restoration is unprecedented, at least for us. We know of no other vehicle in our wide circles that has been restored in this way. As you can see from the hastily taken photos provided here, we are not showing you overall shots in advance, but asking you to pay attention to the details.
Restored and reused cable lugs from the 1970s on the headlight motors, for example, are something you won't have seen for decades. You will almost certainly not see this sight for years to come. A hose for the windscreen washer system can be cut from a roll and installed by the meter. Removing the same 54-year-old original plastic scarf, cleaning it completely and reusing it, on the other hand, is the fine art of restoration in the truest sense of the word, which has a lot to do with patience and an almost stubborn love of detail. Please do not think that the reason for such work is to save money. On the contrary, this approach costs many times more than a new hose would have cost. However, this would have been a departure from the red line conceived from the outset, and therefore unacceptable for our hero.
Hats off, our deep respect and congratulations at this point, M.! With this 914-6, you have reached the Champions League of restoration!
The 914-6 presented is of course completely "matching" in color, engine number, transmission, interior, order number, chassis number. According to the Porsche AG confirmation, it was first delivered in Germany/Ratingen, then came to the beautiful Schorndorf im Remstal in Baden-Württemberg after about 20 years, where it was allowed to slumber in a garage for around 20 years before being restored to its current visible condition from 2016 to 2018.
Its entire technology, bodywork and electrics have been driven around 5100 km under the best conditions after being completely rebuilt.
Of the few original 914-6s that are still available out of a total of only around 3300 built, there are certainly some potential buyers who are satisfied with less originality and quality in the execution of the restoration. First and foremost, you will certainly save a few thousand euros. Beyond that, it is up to each individual to find their own peace of mind.
For the perfectionists, who are probably in the minority, who want to own and drive a 914-6 with reference characteristics, we offer this beauty. It probably costs a little more than supposedly comparable offers. It costs far less than the body cost and the certificate shown in the photos.
Compared to the few other original 914-6s, however, it is worth every cent and - to put it bluntly - a damn stroke of luck that it is being offered at all.
We assure you with the best of recommendations - you won't find another 914-6 like it.
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