Why aren't 914's worth more $$$? Options

[74porsche914]

Just been wondering why 914's aren't worth more moolah. In my opinion there a lot more practical then british sport cars and other sports cars from the period. Is it because there always in the shadow of the 911? Really I'm grateful there affordable or I would not own one!

[euro911]

It's obvious there's a valid appreciation for the 914s uniqueness, based on the number of people on this and other 914 boards.

I really didn't like the boxy look of 914s when they first hit the market. I have to say that my original perceptions were also formed by the mainstream Porsche crowd's view that 914s were just a bastard step-child. I too, liked 356s and 911s more (as well as 550s, 904s, etc.), but then I actually drove a 914 in '73 and started feeling differently about them.

I've noted price increases over the past few years. Maybe not the big bucks that other classics fetch, but we've all seen some nice examples command significant money, in both drive train configurations.

I also think it's just a matter of time ... as the supply of good stock specimens dwindle and more are scrapped to rebuild others, I believe we'll see prices start to increase significantly, just like 912s.