1972 Porsche-Projects 914 Targa

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Description

(SOLD) We’re excited to offer this 1972 Porsche 914 Targa project car, a great find as these are getting harder to come by. The 914 is 97% complete, and would make a fine restoration project for anyone looking to bring it back to life. The motor doesn’t currently run, and it’s missing a few parts, but it’s being sold as-is with a clear California title. Air-cooled Porsches are highly collectible, and this example has quite a bit of potential! You can take on the restoration yourself or work with our team here at Classic Showcase to have it done your way, with the options of your choosing! Once restored, this 914 Targa will be ready to be enjoyed on your favorite roads, or shown at your favorite concours or event.

History

By the late 1960s, inflation and currency issues had forced Porsche so far up market (above the magic $10,000 mark for a highly optioned 911S) that they became desperate for a new four-cylinder entry-level car. The 912 was ripe for replacement, as it could no longer be produced cheaply enough to qualify as entry-level, and the new Datsun 240Z had made a mockery of it on a performance level. The answer was collaboration with Volkswagen who would sell the new car, dubbed the 914, as a VW-Porsche in Europe. In the U.S. it was known as a Porsche but never carried the Porsche crest on the hood. Styling was considered odd in the day but it avoided most of the impracticalities of the mid-engined layout with good outward vision and two large trunks. Performance was modest at first with base VW-derived engines of 1.7 and 1.8 liters. 2.0 liters cars gave sparkling performance and are the most desirable of the four-cylinder models today, and they are affordable to rebuild to boot. Handling is superb with fine brakes and phenomenal steering. Bright period colors suit the car well. The new Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection system was added to American units to help with emissions control. In 1975 and 1976, the chrome or painted bumpers were replaced with heavy, rubber-covered units.