Details

• Condition
  Pre-Owned Clear Title
• Engine
  2.3L Flat-4 Air-Cooled
• Drivetrain
  Not Specified
• Interior
  Black
• VIN #
  4722910613
• Mileage
  472
• Transmission
  Manual
• Exterior Color
  Silver
• Stock #
  SN3538
• Warranty
  

1972 Porsche 914 — 2.3L Custom Build with Karmann Coachbuilt Body Why This Car Is Special The 1972 Porsche 914 occupies a unique place in sports car history. It was designed as a genuine mid-engine sports car at an accessible price point — a concept that Ferrari and Lamborghini were charging five times as much to deliver. The 914 was the product of a joint development agreement between Porsche and Volkswagen, with Karmann of Osnabrück contracted to build the bodies. That last detail matters with this specific car: the Karmann coachbuilt designation on the body confirms it carries the authentic steel structure produced by the same coachbuilder that handled the physical assembly of all production 914s. Karmann was responsible for manufacturing the unibody shells before they were sent to Porsche for final assembly and quality checks. So when you see 'Karmann Coachbuilt Body' on this car, it's not a badge of distinction tacked on for marketing — it's a factual statement about the car's construction lineage. The 914 was sold in North America as a Porsche from 1970 through 1976. The standard four-cylinder cars used an air-cooled flat-four engine mounted amidships, directly behind the driver and in front of the rear axle. That positioning gives the 914 a near-50/50 weight distribution, which is why 914 owners and club racers have always respected its cornering behavior. The car weighs around 2,100 pounds in stock form, which means even the modestly powered four-cylinder variants feel quick and responsive in real-world driving. This particular 1972 Porsche 914 has been built out well beyond stock specification. It runs a 2.3-liter air-cooled flat-four — a displacement step up from the 1.7 and 2.0 liter engines that were most common in four-cylinder 914 production. The 2.3L badge on the rear of the car accurately identifies what's under the engine cover. The build has been carried out with a coherent vision: the mechanical upgrades, the custom body kit, and the...