1970 Porsche 914

Make

Porsche

Model

914

Year

1970

Listed price

$17,000

Location

San Francisco, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

50,050 miles

The Porsche 914 arrived on the scene in 1969 as a joint venture with Volkswagen, intended to replace the aging 912 for Porsche and the Type 34 Karmann Ghia for VW. Its mid-engine layout was a radical departure for Porsche, offering exceptional balance and handling that quickly endeared it to driving enthusiasts. Initially available with either a VW-sourced flat-four or a Porsche flat-six (badged as the 914/6), the car's targa-top design provided open-air motoring with the rigidity of a fixed roof. While often misunderstood in its early days, the 914's unique character and superb driving dynamics have cemented its place as a cherished classic, particularly early production models. This 1970 Porsche 914 Targa is a truly special example, distinguished as chassis #886 of all 914s produced, indicating its very early production in 1969. This provenance is evident in period-correct details, such as the desirable central dashboard vent and the remarkably preserved original 1969 seatbelts, features rarely found together today. Showing 46,873 miles, this manual-transmission convertible presents a fantastic opportunity to experience the purity of early 914 motoring. This is a rare chance to acquire a significant piece of Porsche history.