Porsche 914 restoration book

Good guide to the porsche 914, covers all years and models of production. Not what i would call the ultimate guide to the 914 but if you have one or even just a fan, this book is a great start to get to know and research these cars. A first generation 911, one of the last true s performance models, perfected and restored. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back from time to time. This is a howto book is compiled from technically oriented articles originally published in the first twenty years of the 356 registry magazine. Stoddard porsche 914 parts and restoration supplies. Porsche 914 4cyl 100ps gb47 matching engine matching 5speed manual gearbox matching color red phoenix 32k black interior perfectly known history, only one owner from 1973 to 2015 and the current owner completed service book book and invoices attest to the mileage. The 914 was one of the first small sports cars to embrace the midengined idea. The car shows evidence of a light hit on the right hand rear and left side including fender,door and rear quarter.

Along with the fender flares the first photos show areas of required restoration. Includes lots of information on trim levels, model year changes, etc. Classic investments recently began this restoration for a returning client. I did a 73 super beetle restoration about 12 years ago and loved it, and im hoping some of what i learned in that process will translate over to a 914912 restoration, at least in the powertrain dept. This 1972 porsche 914 has been sitting for over 30 years. The book contains 240 pages of full color projects detailing everything from performance mods to changing your brake pads. The porsche 914 combined economical performance and balance with its mid engine design. Restoration parts for porsche 914, rebuilt 914 parts. Id like to purchase and restore an old porsche 914, or possibly a 912. I did a 73 super beetle restoration about 12 years ago and loved it, and im hoping some of what i learned in that process will translate over to a 914 912 restoration, at least in the powertrain dept. At classic driver, we offer a worldwide selection of porsche 914s for sale.

You can now quickly and easily find selected genuine parts for your classic car using the porsche classic parts explorer. German car projects porsche 356c porsche 9146 porsche 356a 1958 volkswagen 15 window. Woodland hills, ca 964 903 miles from you 1975 porsche 914. Repair and restoration part 4 passenger side longitudinal. This is the reason why carid strives to make it as easy, comfortable and affordable as possible for you to keep your 1974 porsche 914 in tip top shape. The swaybar mounting had been torn up and the balljoint mount on the aarm bent, the damage to the aarm wasnt discovered untill much later when it was powdercoated and i. This book does not spend time or money creating the perfect 356, and does not necessarily search for nos new old stock replacement panels if a reproduction panel or patch is appropriate. There is no better online way to keep up with the latest porsche 914 news and views. Ive been lurking these forums for a long time mostly reading and absorbing knowledge so i figured it was about time to show what im up in my spare time. This incredibly original time capsule 1973 porsche 914 finished in silver. Porsche cars 911 906 917 956 962 944 turbo 356 914 944 928 550 book.

Being a car of some sentimental value, a highend streetable restoration with some performance enhancements was set about immediately following the sale. Porsche 914 parts genuine and oem porsche 914 parts catalog. We have produced over 30 videos for the porsche enthusiast and are constantly adding insightful new content. This informationpacked guide tells you what to look for when buying a 914, and helps you decide what to do with it once you have it. Click on the links below to narrow your search by category. Recognized by porsche enthusiasts, concours judges, even the porsche factory as a definitive guide to porsche 914 authenticity. If you own a 914 or are planning to buy one, then you should get it but dont expect it to replace a workshop manual or parts book. Over the coming months, the porsche centre hatfield classic team will be undertaking a unique restoration. Restored 1974 porsche 914 can am twins this pair of 1974 porsche 914s chassis numbers 4742914739 and 4742914740 were part of a production run of 1,000 canam limited editions, only around a quarter of which are believed to have survived. Quality custom porsche panels restoration design inc.

Porsche would get its budget sports car in the 9144, which utilized many vw parts to reduce development and production costs, while vw would sell the 9144 as a rangetopping twoseater. The car was offered with notchback targa coupe body shapes between the years 1969 and 1976. Striking design features included the very long wheelbase for the vehicle length, short overhangs, the removable roof center panel. Most nationalities knew the 914 as a vwporsche, but it was strictly porsche only in the us, as the car was sold through the new porscheaudi network. It includes mechanical details, bodywork, interiors, and more, all illustrated with exquisite color photographs and indepth text. While performing another major restoration for their collection, they noticed this car available among our inventory and inquired. This little red book has been hailed by 914 owners as a must have companion to their beloved cars. Restoration design videos visit our youtube site today for a ton of great information. Porsche would also build a sixcylinder 914, the 914 6, to offer a model between the fourcylinder model and the entrylevel 911, the 2.

The twoseater, also known as the vw porsche, was a midengine sports car. A comprehensive restorationspecific book describing yeartoyear changes and options. How to restore and modify your porsche 914 and 9146. A long hood painted in signal yellow 52, and one of only. Upgrades include fiberglass gt flares from pelican parts, simmons wheels 7 and 8 converted to five lug with redrilled rear hubs and. A restorers guide to authenticity paperback july 22, 1999 by b johnson author 4.

Road and track magazine says that no 914 owner should be without it. It should be noted that a lot of work in this area is also documented in. Porsche 914 restorer authenticity guide restoration manual book shop johnson fits. Click on get started on the menu to the left to begin. As midengine designs had already begun to dominate the market, it was almost a given that the new design would feature a middie. For drivers, owners, andor appreciators of porsches classic 914. Porsche 914 classics for sale classics on autotrader. Nearly identical to the 1989 edition, and superseded by the 1999 edition. The porsche 914 was a joint development between porsche and volkswagen and was the new porsche entrylevel model as of model year 1970.

Both oem and aftermarket parts are available that we have personally used on our cars. Classic porsche restoration and parts roger bray restoration. Porsche 914 parts genuine and oem porsche 914 parts. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. As midengine designs had already begun to dominate the market, it was almost a given that the new design would feature a.

The site is an online community of porsche 914 fans and enthusiasts from around the world collaborating to expand the collective 914 knowledge base by sharing literally thousands of years of 914 ownership experience. Body structural and sheetmetal body and body trim 914 19701976. Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and mileage to help find your dream porsche 914. We have a huge online catalog of porsche 914 parts and accessories available direct to enthusiasts like you. Our parts catalogs are available free with purchase. How to restore and modify your porsche 914 and 9146 by. Body structural and sheetmetal body and body trim 914. Upgrades include fiberglass gt flares from pelican parts, simmons wheels 7 and 8 converted to five lug with redrilled rear hubs and adapters in front.

Instead, you can buy a haynes workshop manual that goes deeper into the details on all your porsche 914, and a haynes restorer manual on the specified subject interior, engine, bodywork. To repair the outside of the passenger side longitudinal, the passenger jack point and part of the hell hole, i have decided to cut away part of the bottom of the rear fender. This porsche 914 restorers guide to authenticity is designed to aid those enthusiasts who have taken the restoration challenge, as well as to entertain the 19701976 porsche 914 trivia buff. Reproduction 914 parts the best and latest in reproduction porsche parts. As i mentioned there were plenty of traces of a rough life, the front passenger side had been hit at some point. The 9144 debuted at the frankfurt show of 1969 and vwengined version hit showrooms almost immediately, with the much awaited porschepowered 9146 following soon after. Porsche would also build a sixcylinder 914, the 9146, to offer a model between the fourcylinder model and the entrylevel 911, the 2. Whether your goal is a restored stocker, a modified street car or a club racer, this book covers both restoration and modification to body and trim, interiors, lighting and electrical, suspension, brakes, engines, fuel systems, transmission. The porsche 914 was a joint development between porsche and volkswagen and was the new porsche entrylevel model as of model year 1970 the twoseater, also known as the vw porsche, was a midengine sports car. Porsche 914 classic car how to guides and articles classic.

Stoddard authentic porsche parts is a leader in the vintage and oem restoration auto parts for your porsche 356, 911, 912 or 914. The 914 came in either a 4 cylinder or a 6 cylinder engine version. Vw porsche 914 technical specifications manual 4222. We stock the performance parts to help maintain, restore and improve your car. Cars were equipped with range of engines of 1679 2996 cc 102. How to restore and modify your porsche 914 and 9146 by patrick. With our stock of over 5000 new and used parts for porsche 356, porsche 911912 and porsche 914 models, we believe we are the biggest stockist in the uk. Striking design features included the very long wheelbase for the vehicle length, short overhangs, the removable roof centre panel made from glass fiberreinforced plastic as well as. View and download porsche 914 workshop manual online. The so called, poor mans porsche with its boxy shape and popoff top had me even before i could drive, building 125th scale models of them at age 14 back in 1973. The definitive guide to 100% original and correct porsche 911 restoration, this book covers every inch of each aircooled 911 generation in precise detail. Flummoxed, porsche would try to salvage the 9144 with the option of a larger, 2. The second edition of this book continues the restoration of a 356 porsche to driver level condition. While the 9146 was quick, it was also substantially more expensive than the 9144, which lead to less than 3,400 sales in the two years of its existence.

Jun 05, 2011 id like to purchase and restore an old porsche 914, or possibly a 912. If you want a book to help you on how to restore your porsche 914, this book doesnt help you so much. Instead, you can buy a haynes workshop manual that goes deeper into the details on all your porsche 914, and a haynes restorer manual on the specified subject. Porsche had begun making plans for introducing a new 4cylinder model that would sell less than the 912 back in 1966. If youre looking for restoration parts or reproduction parts for your porsche 914, sierra madre collection is the perfect place to look. To be offered at auction at rm sothebys palm beach event, 20 21 march 2020. The porsche 914 you are probably thinking, given the price of new parts is the same as a 911, why in the hell would anybody restore a 914 porsche. To save you time and money, we gathered 1974 porsche 914 auto body parts of the highest quality at economical prices all under one roof.