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!

[Dustin]

I remember the first time I ever saw one of these cars. I was about 8 years old. It passed us on the freeway as I was in the back seat of my dad's Oldsmobile. I said something like wow what kinda car is that. My dad told me it was a Porsche. I said it sounds like a bug. He said well, it has a Volkswagen engine. I thought they were cool ever since that day.

Prices for these cars are going up for examples in good condition. Here's a 76 2.0 that looks stock to me that sold for 17k. While this car is totally clean, this isn't a prime example. Everybody really wants 73s and 74s.

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application...d=443&pop=0

Heres a 1.8 that sold for 17k too. Again not a prime example.

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application...d=403&pop=0

Nearly all of the 914s that I see for sale are rotting or have been chopped up. This does mean there parts are available and deals to be had. Remember though, for collectors the most important things are condition and originality. Cars that are not as designed by VW/Porsche are never going to be near the top of the value curve.

A connection with Volkswagen isn't a bad thing these days. Volkswagen has a huge following.