Porsche 914/4

1971 Porsche 914/4
This 1971 Porsche 914/4 is finished in Guards Red, complemented by black ”PORSCHE” script side stripe decals along the lower rocker panels and a black interior with red accents. Combining distinctive styling with Porsche’s mid-engine design, the 914 offers a different approach to the sports cars of its era, with a removable Targa roof for open-air driving.

Highlights:
- Exterior Color: Guards Red
- Interior Color: Black
- Black ”PORSCHE” Script Side Stripe Decals
- 1.7-liter Air-Cooled Flat-4
- 5-Speed Manual Transmission
- Dual EMPI Carburetors
- Retractable Headlights
- Removable Targa Top
- VDO Instrumentation
- Pioneer Radio
- 15-Inch Five-Spoke Fuchs-style Alloy Wheels

Power comes from a 1.7-liter air-cooled flat-4 engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and dual EMPI carburetors. The 914’s mid-engine configuration, with the engine positioned ahead of the rear axle, gives it a distinctive weight distribution and handling character. Unlike the traditional front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports cars of the period, Porsche’s 914 was designed around this compact mid-engine layout. It also features four-wheel disc brakes, retractable headlights, and a single exhaust outlet.

The exterior is complemented by 15-inch black and polished five-spoke Fuchs-style alloy wheels wrapped in Touring VP Plus GT Radial tires. The black removable Targa roof panel allows for open-air motoring while retaining the distinctive profile of the 914. A full-size spare tire is included in the front trunk.

Inside, the black cockpit features VDO instrumentation, a four-spoke steering wheel, manual-crank windows, and a Pioneer radio housed inside the glove box. The cabin is fitted with twin bucket seats featuring bright red cloth slip-on covers with horizontal stitching, providing a contrasting accent to the black interior.

An interesting detail of the 914 is its front and rear luggage compartments. Thanks to its mid-engine design, Porsche was able to provide storage at both ends of the car, making this compact sports car more practical than its proportions might suggest.

Combining air-cooled Porsche engineering, a 5-speed manual transmission, and removable-roof versatility, this 914/4 offers a distinctive example of Porsche’s early mid-engine sports car. Contact us today to learn more about this example that is mechanically sound. For $24,750