Vehicle Description
Low slung, agile, and blessed with a timeless look, this 1974
Porsche 914 Targa is all about open air motoring fun. It comes with
an extensive array of maintenance receipts to prove the great care
it's received over the decades, as well as build receipts and a
Certificate of Authenticity to document its genuine Porsche
lineage.
It may carry a design that's coming up on 50 years old now, but
when it comes to automotive design, some looks just age better than
others, with this compact German roadster being one of them.
Dressed in Phoenix red, it exudes the promise of fun times behind
the wheel and arrives at the present day looking great - no doubt
the product of a sheltered existence during its lifetime, combined
with attentive maintenance. The bright shade is in very nice shape
with an even shine all over that's contrasted by the fresh black
rubber on its front and rear bumpers. Its low-profile hints at its
road hugging prowess and you can't help but notice its unfailingly
straight alignment - there are no protruding body panels anywhere
you look. Also featuring clean chrome trim around very clear window
glass, the visual signs are everywhere that this is one vintage
vehicle very ready to hit the road without hesitation. With the
flip of a switch, you can also see that the hidden headlights up
front raise into place without a hitch. Its Targa top configuration
allows you to transition from open air motoring to a more sheltered
experience quickly and easily.
The 89,000 miles this Porsche has logged over its lifetime
constitutes pretty light usage for a car nearly 45 years old, and
the fresh-looking interior has been a beneficiary. Open the door to
look inside and you won't see a whole lot of evidence of wear -
there are no deep creases in the black vinyl bucket seats, and
you'd be hard-pressed to find so much as an errant heel mark on the
fresh looking carpeting underneath. Up front, the dash area
features a textured look that could very well be seen as a
forefather to the carbon fiber applications we see today, and
carries a trio of very readable gauges in its stock cluster that
are joined by another trio vertically mounted within easy view just
in front of the floor shifter. The 914's mid- engine configuration
not only yields benefits as far as handling is concerned, but also
affords this compact car fairly generous storage space in both the
front and back, so no worries about bringing your suitcase when you
decide to get away for the weekend. A straight and unmarred black
pad sits over the top of the dash, and you'll find the original
AM/FM radio residing in the center.
With its 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine sitting just behind the
passenger cabin, this 914 has a weight distribution that, combined
with its low center of gravity, allows it to carve corners with
ease. The easy-revving powerplant has been well-looked after over
the years - with the paperwork backup to prove it - and is in fine
operating form. It's paired with a 5-speed manual transmission that
shifts easily and securely to make for an involving and thoroughly
enjoyable driving experience. This German fun machine sits with its
characteristically low-profile stance on a set of 15" Fuchs forged
alloy wheels, wrapped with Yokohama YK520 tires.
Looking to take to the road for some open-air excitement at the
wheel of a classic roadster with timeless good looks? You have to
see this 1974 Porsche 914 Targa. Call today!