Porsche 914 & 914/6: The Definitive History of the Road & Competition Cars

Launched in 1969, the 914 series went through many changes before production came to an end in 1976. Almost 119,000 examples were built, and it is interesting to note that until the Boxster made its debut, the 914 remained Porsche's only mid-engined production car, although the company's racing models had been built with this layout for some years.

The 914's fine competition history is often overlooked or run down because it wasn't as brilliant as the 911's, but by any standard it was indeed a fine competitor.

The 914 series has often been cited as the forgotten Porsche, but there is a growing band of enthusiasts who only have eyes for this model. The 914's brilliant handling is, of course, a major factor in the driver's enjoyment of the type, but a large number of people also like the styling, and the fact that, for so many years, this was the most affordable of all Porsches to own and run.

Now times have changed and the model has appreciated, not only in value, but in terms of awareness as well: the 914/6 version has become particularly desirable.

This book is the definitive chronicle of the Porsche 914 and 914/6, which, it is hoped, will go a long way towards explaining the "Cincerella" Porsche's true merits.

Table of Contents

Porsche: a brief history
A joint project
The early production models
End of the line
The model in competition
914 specials
After thr 914
Concise buyer's guide
Engine specifications
Chassis specifications
Production details

About the Author

Brian Long now has almost forty automotive books to his credit. Coming from an engineering background, he has been a car enthusiast for as long as anyone can remember. Born in Coventry, England, Brian now lives in Chiba City, Japan, with his wife and their two children.