Introduction
Glyn Parry
This car did not have a fair upbringing with the Porsche purists as it was released in the mid-’60s.
Seen as the ugly duckling of the Porsche world, many people were turned off by its quirky styling and design. However, this is one of those cars that grows on you and since talking about the car, we in the office have grown more fond of this example.
It is not until you experience this car behind the wheel, you start to fully appreciate that Porsche will always give you an exhilarating pleasure that seems to get lost with a lot of other entry-level models produced by other manufacturers.
This auction listing was written from information supplied by Glyn after meeting Tony the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
Secure Auctions
We verify all our sellers and buyers to keep our community safe whilst also providing the highest levels of website security.
Full Transparency
8 out of 10 people that buy cars via our service don’t feel the need to visit due to the transparency and thoroughness of our listings.
Vehicle Delivery
We're there every step of your buying journey and will even arrange pick-up and delivery of your new vehicle.
Secure Auctions
We verify all our sellers and buyers to keep our community safe whilst also providing the highest levels of website security.
Full Transparency
8 out of 10 people that buy cars via our service don’t feel the need to visit due to the transparency and thoroughness of our listings.
Vehicle Delivery
We're there every step of your buying journey and will even arrange pick-up and delivery of your new vehicle.
Vehicle Sold
Register your interest for similar cars.
This vehicle has now been sold - click 'I Want One' below to get notified when we consign a similar vehicle.
I WANT ONEAsk Questions
Hello what is the reserve ?
Hi Robin – the reserve was met last night – the car is now on sale 🙂
Hi Tony,
Sorry to bother you but do you have any of the US records in relation to the engine conversion/restoration etc?
I am looking for a 914 to return to original condition and trying to check the known background of your car before making a decision regarding purchase.
I realise that in a nearly 50 year old car it’s unlikely you have much knowledge of history, but a main reason that I ask is that the Porsche service records on the photographs are for a different car.
Also the current engine in the car appears to be a very late (87hp) 2.0 from 1976, which presumably was installed as an upgrade to an original 1.7 engine.
Any ideas?
Regards,
Chris
Hi Tony – no problem at all. I’ll reply on Tony’s behalf as he’s a bit busy at the moment. This car isn’t fully matching numbers. Also, it’s likely someone just bought a service book off the net at some point in the past.
You’ll probably right about the engine swap – but that must have been many years ago.
FYI the reserve price on this car is super low and not sold as a matching numbers.
We’ve updated the listing to say the service book is from a different car – thanks for the spot 🙂
Cheers Adam
Service Booklet
– Chassis # 4722920644
V5
– Chassis # 4732909354
COA
– Chassis # 4732909354
– Engine # 001526
Car
– Engine # GC006312
How can I bid on this auction ?
Hey Steve – no worries, it’s a quick and simple process that’s explained here: https://www.tradeclassics.com/buy-a-classic-car/
Basically you just need to register on the site, validate your credit card (we don’t take any money – only authorise). When you pass those checks then you can bid. If you win then 5% + VAT is taken from your stored card and you have 7 days to pay the balance to the seller.
If you need any help then just give us a call in the office.
I keep trying to register but it keeps saying my email address is already registered
Hi Steve – that’s because you already are. Did you do it in the past? If you click on the login link then you’ll see a ‘Forgotten Password’ link – you can reset your password. If you get any issues then just call the office number shown at the bottom of this listing.
Very helpful, thanks Tony
Hi Tony is it possible to take a photo of the engine number? It is directly behind the oil filler stamped into the block?
Hi Kev Apologies for the delay as I couldnt get into the garage until today. I am not great with IT and have now sent some pics to Trade Classics so they should be available later today. Thanks Tony
Hi Kev,
I have uploaded the photos of the engine number that can be found at the bottom of the gallery. GC006312. Many Thanks, Tom
Afternoon Tony, How extensive is the rust in the boot…. is it surface or deeper into the metal ?
Also the rust affecting the doors, have you looked in behind the door cards at any point ?
Many thanks,
Ken.
Hi Ken
There is no rust I can really identify in the boot. Some very monor surface but minimal. No I havent looked behind the door cards since I have owned it.
Tony
Kev
I will pull the car out on Saturday and take out the battery and grab some photos and get them over to you at the weekend.
Tony
Hi Tony any luck with the pics?
Hi Kev
I was away at the weekend on business bt the photoos should be up this morning
Hi Kev,
I have uploaded the photos now as can be seen at the bottom of the gallery,
Many Thanks,
Tom
Hi Tom I will have a look now.
Hi Tony can you tell me if the hell hole has been repaired?
What condition are the sills in behind the covers?
Hi Kev
Apologies I am not familiar with the term ‘Hell Hole” so if you could expand I will do my best to answer.
Regarding the sills the car has been regularly maintained and inspected and apart from 2019 MOT’d on a ‘ do whateever is needed basis’ and nothing has been flagged. Glynn the Consigner has taken more photos than I though imaginable so hopefully covered the area you are highlighting. If not let me know specifically the area of interest and and I am am happy to take additional pics and send over
Hi Tony the hell joke is directly under the battery tray, this is prone to rusting inside out.
Hi Any oil leaks ? WHen was the car painted ? Any MOT advisories ? Any leaks from the targa
Hi Paul
Only a dribble and no need to top up. Happy to send a photo of the rubber mat under the car where it has been regularly parked for the last theree years. Last MOT was 2018 which should be on the diocs and I believe was just an adjustment of the handbrake cable but happy to double check.
Last year drove all the way back from Goodwood 3 hours in pouring rain and no interior leaks from the Targa. But car is garaged and I dont normally take it out in the rain and no reason to think anything has altered. I bought the car in 2014 and it was previously imprted from the USA where it obviously received a restoration so no I am afraid I do not know when it was repainted.
Vehicle Location
Epsom
Delivery Calculator