1974 Porsche 914

Make

Porsche

Model

914

Year

1974

Listed price

$18,974

Location

Sheridan, Indiana

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

79,766 miles

Born from a collaboration between Porsche and Volkswagen, the 914 arrived in 1969 as an accessible mid-engined sports car, intended to replace the aging 912 and Karmann Ghia. While initially met with some skepticism from Porsche purists due to its Volkswagen roots and four-cylinder engines, the 914 quickly proved its worth with exceptional balance and handling dynamics, thanks to its low center of gravity and near-perfect weight distribution. It offered a unique open-top Targa experience, blending everyday usability with genuine sporting character, and became a strong seller, particularly in the North American market, ultimately producing over 118,000 units by the end of its run in 1976. This 1974 Porsche 914 represents the penultimate year of production for this distinctive model, featuring the 1.8-liter flat-four engine, a robust and eager powerplant for its era. Showing 79,766 miles, this example retains its original spirit, offering an unadulterated connection to the road through its manual transmission. The Targa body style, with its removable roof panel, provides the best of both worlds – open-air motoring when desired and the structural rigidity of a fixed-roof coupe. For the enthusiast seeking a classic Porsche that offers a pure driving experience and a unique place in the marque's history, this 914 presents a compelling opportunity.