1973 Porsche 914

We located a Zambizi Green 1973 914 in a tobacco barn in North Carolina a couple of years ago. Despite years of neglect, the car showed very little rust (a rarity for 914s) and looked very restorable. So we restored it.

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1973 Porsche 914

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Sep
15
Sep 15, 2003 | Porsche
Disaster strikes

With the 914 nearly done and merrily driving along, disaster struck on August 25.

Aug
03
Aug 3, 2003 | Porsche
Better shifting

When we mentioned in a recent update that the 914 wasn't that easy to shift, a reader gave us a tip...

Mar
18
Mar 18, 2003 | Porsche
A workout for Project 914

Problems persist, but we're getting closer.

Jan
26
Jan 26, 2003 | Porsche
Trouble in 914-land

Project 914 continues to plague us with driveability problems.

Sep
09
Sep 9, 2002 | Porsche
Sorting

Now that it's fully assembled, our 914 enters the sorting stage.

Apr
04
Apr 4, 2002 | Porsche
Department of Interior

Our interior is nearly done... and looking good.

Mar
04
Mar 4, 2002 | Porsche
Marching toward completion

Our Project 914 rolls steadily towards completion.

Nov
08
Nov 8, 2001 | Porsche
Paint progressing perfectly

We're really happy with how this is coming out.

Sep
05
Sep 5, 2001 | Porsche
Zambezi Green Glory

After much sanding and painting, our 914 is looking great.

May
04
May 4, 2001 | Porsche
The tough part is done

The major body work is done, now we start the tedious sanding, priming and painting.

Feb
16
Feb 16, 2001 | Porsche
914 Rust Repair

It's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it.

Jan
04
Jan 4, 2001 | Porsche
Virtually Rust Free...

Does not mean completely rust free, especially on a 914

Oct
20
Oct 20, 2000 | Porsche
Building the decidedly un-stock 914 engine

When discussing how to build our 914 project car's 2.0-liter engine, we decided on three primary goals. Virtually everyone we talked to told us our goals were not possible to …

Jun
14
Jun 14, 2000 | Porsche
Work begins on the 914

Work on our Project 914 has finally commenced--in a big way.

Feb
07
Feb 7, 2000 | Porsche
Tobacco Road

We picked up our latest find, a virtually rust-free Porsche 914, in an unlikely spot...

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