Description

This 1975 Porsche 914 is finished in Diamond Silver Metallic and powered by its numbers-matching 2.0L flat-four. The car was sold new in July 1975 in Seattle, Washington. Original purchase documents show a price of $8,413, which included an AM/FM/8-track stereo, center armrest, Ansa exhaust, front spoiler, black stripes, leather shift knob and Riviera mag wheels. This example remained with the original owner until 2013, when it was sold to a long time neighbour. This second owner spent about $3k on recommissioning work and sold the car after nine months. The selling dealer acquired the car at auction in November 20200 and imported the car to Holland. This 914 is offered with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, original purchase documents, warranty book, manuals, tools, many service records, a vinyl nose bra, a clean Arizona title and European import papers stating all import duties are paid.

A repaint in 2015 in the original color was done to address accumulated blemishes. Prep included some disassembly, though the engine was left in place. The car was then professionally detailed, with expenses for all work reportedly totaling $9,500. 15″ Riviera mag wheels wear 165 width radial tires, and a non-matching spare wheel is found in the front trunk.

This body tag on the hinge side of the driver’s door opening shows Karosserie Nr. (chassis #) 5049047 and confirms Diamond Silver Metallic (L97A) as the original color. This 914 is thought to been garage-kept from new, and the Targa top is said to fit well.

The Black leatherette interior (50) shows well and benefits from earlier detailing. Glass is said to be good all around, and the windows operate correctly. The 5-digit odometer registers 30,736 miles, which the seller believes to be accurate. The seller notes the radio and speakers work well, but the built-in 8-Track player is untested.

Service receipts and records help document the history and include the following:

• 27 miles (1975) first Washington registration
• 8,300 miles (1994) service record
• 14,325 miles (1995); tune-up, valve adjustment, steering column repair
• 18,318 miles (1996); wiring repair
• 30,287 miles (2013)
  • new valve cover gasket, shifter serviced
  • new clutch, master cylinder and rear brake hoses, used flywheel, valve adjustment
  • manifold pressure sensor (MPS) rebuilt, exhaust leak repaired
• 30,638 miles (2014) emissions test, trunk latch adjusted, new clutch cable and front brake pads
• 30,734 miles (2015); electrical repairs

Stamping GC001942 matches the Porsche CoA, confirming the engine is original. This number also falls in the correct range to be one of 2,914 “GC” prefix 2.0-liter US-spec engines produced for 1975. This unit was rated at 88 hp when new and is paired to a 5-speed manual transaxle. The seller has started the car regularly to maintain the battery charge.

A group of gallery images are provided to show the underbody condition. A small amount of surface corrosion in the battery box is also displayed.

This Porsche CoA provided to the third and previous owner in 2013 confirms original colors/engine number. It also shows this 914 was delivered with optional heated rear window and seat cushions. A decode of VIN 4752907819 provides these build details:

• 47 – 914/4
• 5 – 1975 model year, built December 1974
• 29 – Body built by Karmann in Osnabruck
• 07819 – Serial production number

This video provides a cabin view of an extended drive, with the seller providing additional detail about the car.