1974 Porsche 914 chrome

Make

Porsche

Model

914 chrome

Year

1974

Listed price

$12,500

Location

Pittsford, New York

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

82,000 miles

The Porsche 914 holds a unique place in the Zuffenhausen lineage, born from a collaboration with Volkswagen in the late 1960s. Tasked with creating an affordable, mass-produced sports car to replace both the aging 912 and Volkswagen's Type 34 Karmann Ghia, the 914 debuted in 1969 as Porsche's entry-level model. Its mid-engine layout, a first for Porsche production cars, gifted it with exceptional balance and handling, quickly earning it a reputation as a "driver's car." Available initially with either a VW-sourced flat-four or a Porsche flat-six (the coveted 914/6), the four-cylinder variants proved to be the volume sellers, cementing the 914's place as a distinctive and accessible sports car icon. This 1974 914 represents the penultimate year of production for the model, sporting the desirable chrome bumper treatment that characterized earlier examples before the switch to larger, impact-absorbing units. With 82,000 miles on the odometer, this left-hand drive convertible is powered by its 1.8-liter flat-four engine, mated to a precise manual transmission. The striking red exterior is complemented by a classic black interior, a timeless combination that perfectly suits the 914's purposeful design. Its Targa-style removable roof panel ensures an open-air driving experience, perfect for enjoying the car's agile chassis and engaging character. This 914 offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire a charming example of Porsche's innovative mid-engine classic.