Vehicle Description
70 Porsche 914-6
VIN 9140432458
Completed June 1970
Five (5) owners, originally delivered to Harold Lamb Jr. on January
19, 1971, from Bill Yates Inc. in San Juan Capistrano, California.
1980-1986, the 914 had two more owners who both in California. In
1987, the fourth owner took possession of the vehicle and made
various enhancements over three decades. The 914-6 has also been
shown at several Concours in the San Diego region. In 1989, 1st in
class, in 1992, 1st in class. 25 years later the current owner has
enjoyed this 914-6 which is still in amazing condition!
California car, very straight, rust-free with excellent gaps and
panel fit. Finished in the original factory color combination
Silver Metallic with Black leatherette upholstery. The interior is
original with some patina for its age. Mechanically, is in very
good condition, matching 2.0L flat-six engine, a smooth shifting
5-speed manual transmission and four-wheel disc brakes. Complete
with original tool kit, spare tire, documentation from 1971-2004,
original maintenance record book, spare key, and original owner's
manual. A great opportunity to acquire an outstanding 914-6.
History
Porsche's 914-6 variant featured a carbureted 110 bhp (82 kW; 112
PS) 2.0 L flat-6 engine from the 1969 911T, placed amidships in
front of a version of the 1969 911's "901" gearbox configured for a
mid-engine sports car. Karmann manufactured the rolling chassis at
their plant, completing Volkswagen production in-house or
delivering versions to Porsche for their final assembly. The 914-6
models used lower gear ratios and high brake gearing in order to
try to overcome the greater weight of the six-cylinder engine along
with higher power output. They also featured five-lug wheels and an
ignition on the left side of the steering wheel. Suspension and
handling were otherwise mostly the same.
