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!

[avidfanjpl]

There are a lot of very valid points here. I think the car is increasing in value for good ones, with Steve Gaglione's being 2 of the top one's anywhere.

I think that the phenomena has to do with time and appreciation by a group of people that are making more money, and that DO NOT have the 356 appreciation, simply because of their current age and their 1970-1990 youthful experiences. I have owned 6 since 1975. And now I own a 1987 Carrera. Again, youthful lusts come home to roost!

I just finished sorting my 1972 914-6 conversion AX car, and my 1973 914-2.0 mechanically, and unless someone comes along and throws money at me, I will hold Orangina for the decade coming to see how it fares.

No, I don't expect to make money, but if you don't need the money, especially right away, and you like driving it a couple of days a month, you can enjoy it and not lose money.

I think that the style is still so unique that it will always turn heads and elicit college roommate comments, as does mine.

But, until that wave of 356's gets firmly cemented into history and air-conditioned collections, the 914 must wait.

Check out that very interesting article in Hemmings this month. I just got it from a bud in SW FL and it is exactly what is happening. 356's are sky high, and 914's are getting more credible every year that passes.

We are not crazy for loving the style.

John