The 914 - The Boxster of the '70s

[Sputter]

The "bumblebee" scheme is the nicest colour combo, ever.

Originally Posted by jmatta

My first Porsche was a 1974 914 SE (black/yellow); guess I'm showing my age. My older brother had a tangerine '69 911 S which was the ultimate to me, but I couldn't afford one, hence the 914. Yeah, the car was underpowered with the 2.0 liter four, but it was a great handler and a blast to drive.

Since that time, I've owned more 911's of various generation (including turbos)and currently own a modified '73 (sold a tricked out RS America for this one). I agree, the feel of the early cars is very difficult to replicate, but I also thoroughly enjoy driving the Box S.

[jmatta]

pbanders...very nice looking 914. I'm glad to see survivors out there, as so many were just trashed.

My nephew had a '73 1.8 that had an immaculate interior, but the exterior was tired and needed work that he couldn't afford to do as a college student. I worked with him getting the car mechanically sound, but he ended up selling to someone who wanted to take on the additional work.