I remember when I was about 20 years old. I was walking along an inner city street and walked past this car that I'd never seen before. I took note of the Porsche badging and Karmann built body. It had 16' Fuchs, a convertible top, was mid engined and had racing numbers on the doors. I instantly thought that this was one cool car. Why wouldn't I? That car had always been in the back of my mind and was well up on the list of cars that I dreamed to own one day. 15ish years later, it became reality.....
Unfortunately though, I must move on and let this car go to (hopefully) someone else that will take good care of her.
I purchased it from the President of the 914 Registry in Melbourne (Ursula Weidenmuller) a couple of years ago who looked after it very well. She rarely drove it and I've only put a couple of thousand on it since I've had it. She always had their Porsche Specialist friend (who I can't remember at present) service it along with their other Porsches. It was proffesionally converted to RHD many years ago as 914's were never released in RHD from the factory. I drove it back to Sydney after buying it and it ran beautifully the whole way.
It's a 1972 model with the original 1.7 ltr Type 4 engine w/5 speed. It has recently had twin rebuilt 44mm Webers and a new exhaust/muffler bolted on to it by Boris over at Vintage Veedub for more go. It's surprisingly nimble and goes extremelly well.
The roof is in excellent condition and is very easy for one person to remove/install in about 30 seconds. The interior is also in excellent original condition.
It's always garaged and had a quality respray about 10 years ago and still looks great.
Replaced front suspension and brakes with 82 911 units. Brand new shock inserts front and rear. Brand new rear disks and carriers (for 911 stud pattern) bought from renowned 914 brake specialist PMB Performance in the States.
Has 16x6 (plus spare) Original Porsche Fuchs with very good Michelin tyres.
Replaced removable top seals, window scrapers, quarter window rubbers and many others. I have
the rear window seal kit also but not fitted as yet. These were all bought from Auto Atlanta in the
states.
Comes with complete original circa 72 Porsche tool pouch that is in excellent condition.
The car is original (except for the upgrades) and unmolestered. Will easily serve as an every day car just as well as a weekend cruiser.
Everything works as it should.
Drove it down the coast and back on the weekend and it loved Mount Ousley. The sound of a Type 4 mid engined convertible under full 44mm Webered throttle is heaven!
Why would you buy a Karmann Ghia when you could own a red, convertible classic Porsche that's very unique and therefore cool!
Check out what the guys are doing in the States with these things! These cars are very easily modifiable as they come out of the factory with the 911 2.0 and many parts are directly interchangable with earlyish 911's. Parts and spares are easily bought from the States.
USA got a lot of 914's and they are rising in price there. Almost the same price as a late 90's Boxster. A sure sign that these are true a true classic..
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
*NEW PRICE - $16990* Highest offer within a month gets it! Must sell!🤓
Steve
Sydney 2031
0402 179 287
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