The fellow on the intro has just missed the point. The 914 is not about roaring about like an adolescent, it's about the handling and owning a piece of history. This was a major step forward for mid engined cars. From then on you have Ferrari, Fiat (X19) and many others who have tried the concept but never quite made it work. Porsche and VW (despite the disputes between the two companies) produced a truly special car.
Wizard, not sure if this is a giggle on your part but go for a ride in one. They handle like crazy and are in fact a really fun car to drive. I would also suggest not very expensive at all to maintain. There is a great Cottage Industry on line supporting them as well. Yup, I own one and have a few friends with them as well.
Thanks for the comment! I'm not actually "Car Wizard", he has his own TH-cam channel as well as a good TV series on Amazon Prime with Tyler Hoovie. He's got an amazing wealth of knowledge of anything automotive. While his comments about the 914 seem a little short-sighted, the whole video I took these comments from is worth a look for the full context. He is mainly comparing the 914 to other Porsches of the same decade. I doubt he knows much of the history of the 914, and he actually says he's never worked on one himself, and probably never driven one. His opinion is purely from an auto technicians point of view. I found some of what he says to be true to some regard, albeit a bit over the top. And that's why I included it! I laughed out loud the first time I watched it. I'd encourage checking the full video: th-cam.com/video/W_CmDK5m8yc/w-d-xo.html
Great video, however I do not agree with the intro at all. I was 21 y.o. when I had purchased my first 914 in year 1979. It was a '75. I was searching for a fun car, not a status symbol. It was a 914 2.0L numbers matching, not that this matters much. The car was in perfect shape as I had purchased it from the first owner. It had retained all its OEM German parts with F.I. "Turn key". An extremely fun car with a rather low seated stance. I've owned 911's and 912's as well. How fast can One go when the posted speed is 65? None gave me the type fun I desired with a rather fast cornering speed and a great little car to do some "canyon carving". I'm 65 y.o. now. I have taken this little car on many journey's and still own her. She's not only a sentimental ride, but a timeless friend..........................
Thanks! I seem to be getting a few reactions from that car wizard clip. I had already bought mine and was in the midst of uncovering all of it's hidden issues when i stumbled across that video. I really just thought it was funny! Watching his whole video in context, you can get what he's trying to say from a modern repair shop owner perspective. I'm finding the 914 fan community is so vibrant and, like you, the people who have owned them, LOVED them! That's one reason I was drawn to them in the first place. I've never driven myself one and I can't wait.
Indeed, the 914 community has grown to become akin to a cult culture. It is not just the cars, but the people that own them which makes for the enthusiasm for this "hobby". The 914 was way beyond its time when the concept design was initially introduced in year 1969 - Dr Ing. Porsche and his designers had it right from the "get go". Porsche should have retained this mid-engined concept throughout its variations of cars manufactured. Why? Because the mid-engine variation lends itself to a near perfect balance/displacement/weight distribution from front to back, it eliminates the rear "fish-tail" experience as is with 911 series with the added weight of two extra cylinders out back, while making hard cornering............ The 914 is like a "top" and does its job well. Even if One owns a 1.8L, you still get the real feel of what the car was intended for,.................."FUN"!!! Glad you joined us longstanding 914 owners!!!
Regarding the Wizard's opening remarks - The 914 was no less underpowered than the 356 or 912 of the same era. Most 914s are in poor shape compared to 356s and 911/912s because 914s were inexpensive, and so owners didn't treat them with respect. But something to consider Wizard - In the 1970 24 hours of LeMans, a 914 with a six cylinder (914/6) finished 5th OVERALL, beating every 911, heck every non-racecar that managed to cross the finish line (the race is so grueling many cars back in those days failed). @autoDIYdactic good luck with your restoration - keep posting videos!
The comments from the guy in the intro (@carwizard) were made in earnest! I included that clip because I thought it was funny, the reinforcement of the old trope about 914s not being a real Porsche. Later in that video the clip is from he actually says he's never worked on a 914 let alone driven one.
I had always wanted a 914 since I was a kid. I got one a few years ago. Its took me about a year to work through all the issues but now it runs great. People like to see it every time I take it out. Fun to drive.
yea they are not fast but yes they run and well when sorted out and give you a vintage porsche driving experience. the wizard clearly does not know 914's - they are designed by porsche and ARE considered to be porches
I used to have a yellow 1975 914 1.8. I got it when I was 18; the car was 9 years old. I put on stiff springs and had an alignment guy dial in some negative camber. I would race anyone around our local curvy mountain. I have a stock 76 2.0 now. It rides better but doesn't get the gas mileage the 1.8's Bosch L Jetronic did. Being a true mid-engine places the 914 above its contemporaries.
Okay so with some Porsche 914s people fall into it will cost too much to make it road worthy, however as a passion project go for it. I just like the idea of this car being the true mid engine love child of VW and Porsche.
That's what I like about it too. I like that it never really fit in to the Porsche world but is relatively embraced by the VW world. 914s can be really, really terrible projects to take on if certain areas of the body are rotted out and if the interior is missing or trashed.
I had a 72 and rebuild the engine with 1.8 L cylinders up from the 1.7 L because the cost was the same. Then put duel Webbers on it. I had a great time in that car. Didn’t need to slow down to take a turn, but with 4 wheel disc brakes stopping was not a problem. The 914 is just damn fun to drive. But they are cheap and people who buy them can’t afford to keep them up.
I am on my fifth 914 since the late 70’s. I was out to buy a 911 but came across this 914 that was a one owner always stored in the owners climate controlled warehouse when parked. 79,000 miles with not a bit of rust anywhere and all original just couldn’t resist it. I still enjoy so much taking it out for a weekend drive in the country with the targa top off purrs like a kitten.
He is @CarWizard on youtube. He's actually an excellent mechanic and has a shop where they work on exotics constantly. The video this clip is from is about which Porsche to buy from each decade. The segment with the 914 was funny because he more or less reiterates the same general take people tend to have about 914s not being a real Porsche. I included it because I thought it was funny! He goes on to say he's never worked on one let alone driven one. His channel is really good, I'm not knocking the guy in the slightest. His complaints are not completely unfounded but the same can be said about any 45+ year old car.
Sorry wizard, you just don't get it. I wonder how many 87 escorts are on the road and running. These cars are a blast to drive. Their main problem was rust as was most of the cars of their era.
40+ years ago I bought a used 914; a car that I knew very little about, in the rain, in Tampa. Took it for a short drive and everything seemed okay; no bad noises, looked good in and out, everything worked, ran well, etc. I did take a cursory look under the car, but not knowing what to look for and not wanting to lay in a puddle of water made it irrelevant. Turned out the rocker boxes were mostly eaten away with rust, and both lower front control arms were dangerously rotted. If you got in the car without the roof panel in place, you couldn't get the doors open to get out, and when driving uphill the clutch would slip. After replacing the control arms and clutch, I'd had enough, and sold it for about 25% of what I paid.
Much of what is said in intro is very much true (apart from the 914 being a "bad car of the 70s" and the looks maybe, I still find it totally cute) ... until you get to drive one, then it becomes one of the best Porsches ever. 2000 pounds of sheer and unadulterated fun. Affordable, practical (to a point) and reliable too, what's not to like? Had a 2.0L with negative camber, you could throw this little mid-engined thing into corners like no other Porsche at the time. (There's a reason why the 914 won its class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and finished 6th overall, only beaten by the "almighty" Porsche 917 and Ferrari 512S, ahead of a gazillion of 911s... so, anyone saying your 914 is NARP, just remind 'em of Le Mans 1970 ;)
I've always loved the 914 specifically because it was so weird! Growing up I would rarely ever see one, so they felt kind of exotic to me. The Car Wizard's whole video is worth a watch, I linked to it in the upper right corner of that segment. The content on his channel as well as his TV series with Tyler Hoovie is very much from an auto mechanics perspective. As an aircooled VW person, I thought it was amusing. There is definitely some truth to what he is saying about the performance and reliability (I mean, it's hard to argue its not mostly an aircooled VW). I think the main reason behind his observation that they're all "parked in a barn somewhere" is that people just didn't take care of them over the years the way they would a 911. He says in his full video that he's never even had the chance to work on one in part because of that reason. This was marketed and sold as a entry-level Porsche, and a "VW-Porsche" in Europe. They were not bought as a high-performance status symbol, they were bought by the person who would have otherwise maybe considered a Fiat Spider or Triumph Spitfire, maybe an MGB. So it's a reasonable thought that many are, in fact, not running because they weren't cared for over the years like a higher-value car. Also, his whole video is really about comparing Porsche models of the same era, so keep that in mind. And I'm sure he doesn't have any background knowledge behind the Le Mans chapter of the 914, but the 914/6 for all intents was a completely different car.
@@AutoDIYdactic Owning a "VW-Porsche" wasn't all bad though... it had the benefit of having it serviced at any Volkswagen dealer. 😀 Sure, one wouldn't set any speed records but that doesn't take away any of the fun driving a 914. Some VERY mean people referred to the 914 as "VoPo", which also happened to be the official abbreviation of the East-German police force (Volkspolizei or "People's Police")
They absolutely look awesome and they handled incredible. I wouldn't expect a bald dude with a bad beard in the Midwest to know that. They are very high resale value when they have been restored
Don’t dis a car you have no idea about. To even compare it to a Ford Escort shows your true ‘knowledge’ of anything automotive. You can stick to your dozens of shopping trolley Escorts, I’ll be very happy with just one 914. Thank You
I feel your sentiment! But, it's all relative to the amount of work you feel you can put in to it. You should take a look around youtube and 914world forums and see the condition of other 914s people are restoring. Mine in many ways is in MUCH better condition comparatively. I feel I paid a fair price considering the many things I don't need to replace or address that other people do.
Porsche numbers do not match with the engine, you have to get a COA from Porsche to know if the engine is original to the car. Probably is since most swaps would include an engine upgrade to a 2.0
Thanks. From the research I've done, you're correct, they wouldn't match. Aside from a certificate, you can only get a "close enough" confirmation by the size and year in the engine code. It's highly unlikely this engine has ever been removed from all the evidence I've seen so far.
I have had three of these and have a 1975 1.8L now. Obviously, you have a different perspective if the only ones you have seen are junk. Everyone I have had has been cared for and have been good cars. If you are only worried about speed, don't buy one. The car handles like nothing else. Please hate more so those who love them can benefit from the appreciation in value.
Thanks for the comment! I'm not actually "Car Wizard", he has his own TH-cam channel as well as a good TV series on Amazon Prime with Tyler Hoovie. He's got an amazing wealth of knowledge of anything automotive. While his comments about the 914 seem a little short-sighted, the whole video I took his comments from is worth a look for the full context. He is mainly comparing the 914 to other Porsches of the same decade. I doubt he knows much of the history of the 914, and he actually says he's never worked on one himself, and probably never driven one. His opinion is purely from an auto technicians point of view. I found some of what he says to be true to some regard, albeit a bit over the top. And that's why I included it! I laughed out loud the first time I watched it. I'd encourage checking the full video: th-cam.com/video/W_CmDK5m8yc/w-d-xo.html
@@AutoDIYdactic Thanks for posting, but I have met my share of haters over the years having had several. Bottom line, those that were cared for are nice cars. Volkswagen is Porsche if you look at the early years many parts were interchangeable and the bodies made by Karman. You would be lucky to find a nice one under 20K today. If you do, it will need work.
Watched the first minute or so of the introduction Have you ever driven a 914? It handles like a go cart, true, accurate and fun. 914 prices aren’t down, they’re up. You don’t like them because you can’t get your size 48 butt in the seat.
Lol what?! Yeah it’s clear you only watched the intro. That’s the Car Wizard. Not me. I even linked to his original video in the upper corner of the screen in the intro AND explain in the description. I agree and disagree with parts of his sentiment, but I included it because it was funny to me. In fact, I would bet a lot of 914 owners actually agree with most of what he said.
@@AutoDIYdactic I watched that episode of the car wizard. I don't agree at all. I've driven cars with more horsepower, but they aren't nearly as fun as the 914. The way this car is engineered make you feel like you're going really fast at speed limit. I've seen 911s, 912, 928, 924, 356s in person. The 914 looks the best in person - but they are tricky to photograph well.
The gentleman in the intro obviously hasn't driven a 914 over the years I have owned four 914's My current 914 Has steel flares 996 big red brakes, 930 suspension, 930 turbo trans. mated to 6.2 liter small block. 0 to 60 in 3 seconds, 540 H.P The car was in 911& Porsche World April 2012 I have owned several 911's, I'll take a 914 in any variation any day.
Well, depending on how much you want to spend this could get expensive. To do it right and disable to the tub, repair all rust areas, prep and paint easy $75k. Unless you are handy to do it yourself. Most people aren’t cost for rust repair and parts is pricy. If you keep the motor and just have it gone through to run well maybe 10K. All other suspension, brakes, seals, tires 15K. So easily $100K investment. Hopefully you didn’t pay more than $2500 for the car. They are fun cars to drive. I think better than an early 911 on curvy roads. I went the full 914-6 GT tribute route with a 3.2 to 3.5 along with full set up from Elephant Racing suspension and Brakes and full coil overs and you will double the price. All the best whatever you decide. Do nothing and just get it running and cleaned up you could enjoy just fine for under $10K.
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The intro is a joke to anyone that has ever owned a 914. I have one and once properly set up, it’s a great reliable car. Remember it is 50 years old.
The fellow on the intro has just missed the point. The 914 is not about roaring about like an adolescent, it's about the handling and owning a piece of history. This was a major step forward for mid engined cars. From then on you have Ferrari, Fiat (X19) and many others who have tried the concept but never quite made it work. Porsche and VW (despite the disputes between the two companies) produced a truly special car.
Every time I drive mine I get questions and smiles. Don't care who doesn't like them, only those who do!
100% with you I lovve my 914 @@adamchaifetz5876
Wizard, not sure if this is a giggle on your part but go for a ride in one. They handle like crazy and are in fact a really fun car to drive. I would also suggest not very expensive at all to maintain. There is a great Cottage Industry on line supporting them as well. Yup, I own one and have a few friends with them as well.
Thanks for the comment! I'm not actually "Car Wizard", he has his own TH-cam channel as well as a good TV series on Amazon Prime with Tyler Hoovie. He's got an amazing wealth of knowledge of anything automotive. While his comments about the 914 seem a little short-sighted, the whole video I took these comments from is worth a look for the full context. He is mainly comparing the 914 to other Porsches of the same decade. I doubt he knows much of the history of the 914, and he actually says he's never worked on one himself, and probably never driven one. His opinion is purely from an auto technicians point of view. I found some of what he says to be true to some regard, albeit a bit over the top. And that's why I included it! I laughed out loud the first time I watched it. I'd encourage checking the full video: th-cam.com/video/W_CmDK5m8yc/w-d-xo.html
Great video, however I do not agree with the intro at all. I was 21 y.o. when I had purchased my first 914 in year 1979. It was a '75. I was searching for a fun car, not a status symbol. It was a 914 2.0L numbers matching, not that this matters much. The car was in perfect shape as I had purchased it from the first owner. It had retained all its OEM German parts with F.I. "Turn key". An extremely fun car with a rather low seated stance. I've owned 911's and 912's as well. How fast can One go when the posted speed is 65? None gave me the type fun I desired with a rather fast cornering speed and a great little car to do some "canyon carving". I'm 65 y.o. now. I have taken this little car on many journey's and still own her. She's not only a sentimental ride, but a timeless friend..........................
Thanks! I seem to be getting a few reactions from that car wizard clip. I had already bought mine and was in the midst of uncovering all of it's hidden issues when i stumbled across that video. I really just thought it was funny! Watching his whole video in context, you can get what he's trying to say from a modern repair shop owner perspective. I'm finding the 914 fan community is so vibrant and, like you, the people who have owned them, LOVED them! That's one reason I was drawn to them in the first place. I've never driven myself one and I can't wait.
Indeed, the 914 community has grown to become akin to a cult culture. It is not just the cars, but the people that own them which makes for the enthusiasm for this "hobby". The 914 was way beyond its time when the concept design was initially introduced in year 1969 - Dr Ing. Porsche and his designers had it right from the "get go". Porsche should have retained this mid-engined concept throughout its variations of cars manufactured. Why? Because the mid-engine variation lends itself to a near perfect balance/displacement/weight distribution from front to back, it eliminates the rear "fish-tail" experience as is with 911 series with the added weight of two extra cylinders out back, while making hard cornering............ The 914 is like a "top" and does its job well. Even if One owns a 1.8L, you still get the real feel of what the car was intended for,.................."FUN"!!! Glad you joined us longstanding 914 owners!!!
Regarding the Wizard's opening remarks - The 914 was no less underpowered than the 356 or 912 of the same era. Most 914s are in poor shape compared to 356s and 911/912s because 914s were inexpensive, and so owners didn't treat them with respect. But something to consider Wizard - In the 1970 24 hours of LeMans, a 914 with a six cylinder (914/6) finished 5th OVERALL, beating every 911, heck every non-racecar that managed to cross the finish line (the race is so grueling many cars back in those days failed). @autoDIYdactic good luck with your restoration - keep posting videos!
My anxiety is skyrocketing see this project screaming out for a bath, chemical dip and panel repairs.
I’m sure the intro was supposed to be a bit of a joke? I used to own a 914 and seriously I wish I still had it !
The comments from the guy in the intro (@carwizard) were made in earnest! I included that clip because I thought it was funny, the reinforcement of the old trope about 914s not being a real Porsche. Later in that video the clip is from he actually says he's never worked on a 914 let alone driven one.
I had always wanted a 914 since I was a kid. I got one a few years ago. Its took me about a year to work through all the issues but now it runs great. People like to see it every time I take it out. Fun to drive.
Me and my friend bought one each and restored them in 1993 . Fun car and you can make them fast !
yea they are not fast but yes they run and well when sorted out and give you a vintage porsche driving experience. the wizard clearly does not know 914's - they are designed by porsche and ARE considered to be porches
I used to have a yellow 1975 914 1.8. I got it when I was 18; the car was 9 years old. I put on stiff springs and had an alignment guy dial in some negative camber. I would race anyone around our local curvy mountain. I have a stock 76 2.0 now. It rides better but doesn't get the gas mileage the 1.8's Bosch L Jetronic did. Being a true mid-engine places the 914 above its contemporaries.
They are fun to drive!
MMy 72 that I bought new is as good as the day I drove it home. you need to do some research
Okay so with some Porsche 914s people fall into it will cost too much to make it road worthy, however as a passion project go for it. I just like the idea of this car being the true mid engine love child of VW and Porsche.
That's what I like about it too. I like that it never really fit in to the Porsche world but is relatively embraced by the VW world. 914s can be really, really terrible projects to take on if certain areas of the body are rotted out and if the interior is missing or trashed.
I had a 72 and rebuild the engine with 1.8 L cylinders up from the 1.7 L because the cost was the same. Then put duel Webbers on it. I had a great time in that car. Didn’t need to slow down to take a turn, but with 4 wheel disc brakes stopping was not a problem. The 914 is just damn fun to drive. But they are cheap and people who buy them can’t afford to keep them up.
I am on my fifth 914 since the late 70’s. I was out to buy a 911 but came across this 914 that was a one owner always stored in the owners climate controlled warehouse when parked. 79,000 miles with not a bit of rust anywhere and all original just couldn’t resist it. I still enjoy so much taking it out for a weekend drive in the country with the targa top off purrs like a kitten.
If you’re a mechanic they are just fine if not you are the first guy.
He is @CarWizard on youtube. He's actually an excellent mechanic and has a shop where they work on exotics constantly. The video this clip is from is about which Porsche to buy from each decade. The segment with the 914 was funny because he more or less reiterates the same general take people tend to have about 914s not being a real Porsche. I included it because I thought it was funny! He goes on to say he's never worked on one let alone driven one. His channel is really good, I'm not knocking the guy in the slightest. His complaints are not completely unfounded but the same can be said about any 45+ year old car.
The Wizard shows that he really knows very little about 914's, and probably German cars in general.
Sorry wizard, you just don't get it. I wonder how many 87 escorts are on the road and running. These cars are a blast to drive. Their main problem was rust as was most of the cars of their era.
40+ years ago I bought a used 914; a car that I knew very little about, in the rain, in Tampa. Took it for a short drive and everything seemed okay; no bad noises, looked good in and out, everything worked, ran well, etc. I did take a cursory look under the car, but not knowing what to look for and not wanting to lay in a puddle of water made it irrelevant. Turned out the rocker boxes were mostly eaten away with rust, and both lower front control arms were dangerously rotted. If you got in the car without the roof panel in place, you couldn't get the doors open to get out, and when driving uphill the clutch would slip. After replacing the control arms and clutch, I'd had enough, and sold it for about 25% of what I paid.
Much of what is said in intro is very much true (apart from the 914 being a "bad car of the 70s" and the looks maybe, I still find it totally cute) ... until you get to drive one, then it becomes one of the best Porsches ever. 2000 pounds of sheer and unadulterated fun. Affordable, practical (to a point) and reliable too, what's not to like?
Had a 2.0L with negative camber, you could throw this little mid-engined thing into corners like no other Porsche at the time.
(There's a reason why the 914 won its class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and finished 6th overall, only beaten by the "almighty" Porsche 917 and Ferrari 512S, ahead of a gazillion of 911s... so, anyone saying your 914 is NARP, just remind 'em of Le Mans 1970 ;)
I've always loved the 914 specifically because it was so weird! Growing up I would rarely ever see one, so they felt kind of exotic to me. The Car Wizard's whole video is worth a watch, I linked to it in the upper right corner of that segment. The content on his channel as well as his TV series with Tyler Hoovie is very much from an auto mechanics perspective.
As an aircooled VW person, I thought it was amusing. There is definitely some truth to what he is saying about the performance and reliability (I mean, it's hard to argue its not mostly an aircooled VW). I think the main reason behind his observation that they're all "parked in a barn somewhere" is that people just didn't take care of them over the years the way they would a 911. He says in his full video that he's never even had the chance to work on one in part because of that reason.
This was marketed and sold as a entry-level Porsche, and a "VW-Porsche" in Europe. They were not bought as a high-performance status symbol, they were bought by the person who would have otherwise maybe considered a Fiat Spider or Triumph Spitfire, maybe an MGB. So it's a reasonable thought that many are, in fact, not running because they weren't cared for over the years like a higher-value car.
Also, his whole video is really about comparing Porsche models of the same era, so keep that in mind. And I'm sure he doesn't have any background knowledge behind the Le Mans chapter of the 914, but the 914/6 for all intents was a completely different car.
@@AutoDIYdactic Owning a "VW-Porsche" wasn't all bad though... it had the benefit of having it serviced at any Volkswagen dealer. 😀
Sure, one wouldn't set any speed records but that doesn't take away any of the fun driving a 914.
Some VERY mean people referred to the 914 as "VoPo", which also happened to be the official abbreviation of the East-German police force (Volkspolizei or "People's Police")
They absolutely look awesome and they handled incredible. I wouldn't expect a bald dude with a bad beard in the Midwest to know that. They are very high resale value when they have been restored
Really? Mine makes 318bhp …
Don’t dis a car you have no idea about. To even compare it to a Ford Escort shows your true ‘knowledge’ of anything automotive.
You can stick to your dozens of shopping trolley Escorts, I’ll be very happy with just one 914. Thank You
Thanks for the comment! Although, Car Wizard is unlikely to see this since he is not me. His channel is www.youtube.com/@CarWizard
Sincerely sorry young man but no matter what you paid for it, you got screwed. Back away and run before you can possibly lose anymore $$.
I feel your sentiment! But, it's all relative to the amount of work you feel you can put in to it. You should take a look around youtube and 914world forums and see the condition of other 914s people are restoring. Mine in many ways is in MUCH better condition comparatively. I feel I paid a fair price considering the many things I don't need to replace or address that other people do.
Tail light seals leak and that is where the trunk water
Porsche numbers do not match with the engine, you have to get a COA from Porsche to know if the engine is original to the car. Probably is since most swaps would include an engine upgrade to a 2.0
Thanks. From the research I've done, you're correct, they wouldn't match. Aside from a certificate, you can only get a "close enough" confirmation by the size and year in the engine code. It's highly unlikely this engine has ever been removed from all the evidence I've seen so far.
I wonder can you hop up the 4 cylinder and get 200 hundred horsepower out of the tiny motor?
You could with about 10k in parts.
I have had three of these and have a 1975 1.8L now. Obviously, you have a different perspective if the only ones you have seen are junk. Everyone I have had has been cared for and have been good cars. If you are only worried about speed, don't buy one. The car handles like nothing else. Please hate more so those who love them can benefit from the appreciation in value.
Thanks for the comment! I'm not actually "Car Wizard", he has his own TH-cam channel as well as a good TV series on Amazon Prime with Tyler Hoovie. He's got an amazing wealth of knowledge of anything automotive. While his comments about the 914 seem a little short-sighted, the whole video I took his comments from is worth a look for the full context. He is mainly comparing the 914 to other Porsches of the same decade. I doubt he knows much of the history of the 914, and he actually says he's never worked on one himself, and probably never driven one. His opinion is purely from an auto technicians point of view. I found some of what he says to be true to some regard, albeit a bit over the top. And that's why I included it! I laughed out loud the first time I watched it. I'd encourage checking the full video: th-cam.com/video/W_CmDK5m8yc/w-d-xo.html
@@AutoDIYdactic Thanks for posting, but I have met my share of haters over the years having had several. Bottom line, those that were cared for are nice cars. Volkswagen is Porsche if you look at the early years many parts were interchangeable and the bodies made by Karman. You would be lucky to find a nice one under 20K today. If you do, it will need work.
Watched the first minute or so of the introduction
Have you ever driven a 914? It handles like a go cart, true, accurate and fun. 914 prices aren’t down, they’re up. You don’t like them because you can’t get your size 48 butt in the seat.
Lol what?! Yeah it’s clear you only watched the intro. That’s the Car Wizard. Not me. I even linked to his original video in the upper corner of the screen in the intro AND explain in the description. I agree and disagree with parts of his sentiment, but I included it because it was funny to me. In fact, I would bet a lot of 914 owners actually agree with most of what he said.
@@AutoDIYdactic I watched that episode of the car wizard. I don't agree at all. I've driven cars with more horsepower, but they aren't nearly as fun as the 914. The way this car is engineered make you feel like you're going really fast at speed limit. I've seen 911s, 912, 928, 924, 356s in person. The 914 looks the best in person - but they are tricky to photograph well.
@@Jack-si2pg And even if you don't like the looks... all this goes away when you drive one. Oh the fun. ;)
Nice find =)
The gentleman in the intro obviously hasn't driven a 914 over the years I have owned four 914's My current 914 Has steel flares 996 big red brakes, 930 suspension, 930 turbo trans.
mated to 6.2 liter small block. 0 to 60 in 3 seconds, 540 H.P The car was in 911& Porsche World April 2012 I have owned several 911's, I'll take a 914 in any variation any day.
Do us a favor...fix cars and stop trying to be a guru
Thanks for the comment! Although he may have a better chance of seeing it if you posted on his channel www.youtube.com/@CarWizard
You gotta have a high tolerance for mechanical pain….but the payoff is mechanical car guy ecstasy. My new gti got boring real quick.
Honestly, I’d rather have a ‘69 and down Karman Ghia.
Well, depending on how much you want to spend this could get expensive. To do it right and disable to the tub, repair all rust areas, prep and paint easy $75k. Unless you are handy to do it yourself. Most people aren’t cost for rust repair and parts is pricy. If you keep the motor and just have it gone through to run well maybe 10K. All other suspension, brakes, seals, tires 15K. So easily $100K investment. Hopefully you didn’t pay more than $2500 for the car. They are fun cars to drive. I think better than an early 911 on curvy roads. I went the full 914-6 GT tribute route with a 3.2 to 3.5 along with full set up from Elephant Racing suspension and Brakes and full coil overs and you will double the price. All the best whatever you decide. Do nothing and just get it running and cleaned up you could enjoy just fine for under $10K.
Looks good