Introduction
Darren Rungasamy
With the majority of 914/6's ending up in the States, the opportunity to obtain a Euro-specification model does not come up often.
A collaboration between Porsche and Volkswagen, the 914 was conceived as an entry-level car for Porsche and a replacement for the VW Karmann-Ghia. Porsche did much of the development work, two distinctive versions were produced, a 4-cylinder model and the Porsche-only 6-cylinder version which used the same engine as the 911 T. Other than its powerplant, there was nothing to compare it to the 911.
The 914/6 used a mid-mounted engine, which gave the car superior handling to the 911 and the appeal of its all-independent suspension, a storable Targa roof and those funky pop-up headlamps helped place Porsche straight into the 1970s. The model soon became Porsche's top-selling car, but only 3,351 914/6’s were produced making it not only rarer than the standard 914 but ultimately more desirable.
This Euro-spec 914/6 is finished with a sparkling Metallic Palma Green paintwork and a beige leatherette interior. Documented as being completed in February 1970, it is one of the earlier 914/6's as distinguished by its chrome bumpers, adjustable driver's seat and removable passenger footrest. The car stayed in the family since it was purchased in 1971 and laid up in storage in the early 90s.
After spending much of its life in France, Robin's cousin decided to give the car to Robin, on the provision he looked after it. After that, it underwent a recorded engine rebuild over eighteen months at a significant financial expense, courtesy of Porsche Centre Brooklands, and has covered just ~1,500 miles since then. It has subsequently appeared in the Porsche Club magazine, comes with three Porsche main dealer service stamps, its V5 and comes with at least two keys.
This listing was written from information supplied by Darren after meeting Robin the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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Yes repainted but original colour as you can see in the boot, engine bay, sills etc.This was the launch colour for the 914/6 in the Porsche brochure in 1970.
Is that the original colour
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Bizarrely you seem to live around the corner from me! I’m in Ernshaw Place off Carlton Drive. Would it be possible to see the car in Putney ? Thanks, Peter Hartnett
Of course we can meet opposite the east Putney Tube if that suits
Dear Seller. A few questions please. Do you have a C O A from Porsche to verify if the engine and chassis/body match – and if so does the car match? Given its time in same family do you have the original owners manual, cardex, red and black keys, tool rool, etc? Thank you
Hello The COA is photographed above under History & Paperwork and the numbers all match – this is an original car owned from 6 months old. I have the car keys (black), tool roll, and I do have an owners manual (currently mislaid but in my home) from my previous 914/6 which was purchased new from Stuttgart in 1971 but since sold many years ago. Hope that helps!
Yes it does. Thank you. Later I saw the COA and the body stamping, apologies for asking what must have seemed like a Captain Obvious question.
Hi, forgive me if I’ve missed it as I haven’t yet fully reviewed all the images – do you have any paint thickness readings for the car please as this is about the only thing not covered in the very detailed listing.
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Kevin
Hello – no I have no information on paint thickness readings. The car was repainted and reupholstered in the 90’s in Paris (where it spent all its life until 2017) and then pretty much not driven again. Paint processes have advanced in the past 30 years but the car looks stunning. The owner of Premier Panel Skills, a Porsche approved body shop in Surrey that rebonded the rear window at a cost of £1,400, said the car was not concours but in very good condition. Hope that helps!
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Does the car have synchromesh on every gear ?
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Yes 5 speed Synchro Porsche gearbox. Car is original spec.
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Putney, London
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