• Landmark Porsche model • Left-hand drive • Present ownership since 1985 "First the inescapable conclusion – this 914 2.0 is the VW-Porsche they should have built to start with." - Sports Car World , May 1973.

Porsche's strong historical links with Volkswagen we reaffirmed in 1969 with the launch of the Porsche-designed VW-Porsche 914, a mid-engined, Targa-top sports car to be assembled by Karmann of Osnabrück.

At the time Volkswagen needed a new model to replace the ageing Karmann-Ghia, while Porsche was looking for another option to add to its line-up.

First seen at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the 914/4 used the 1,679cc, four-cylinder, air-cooled motor of the Volkswagen 411 while the 914/6 was powered by the Porsche 911T's 2.0-litre six.

Both cars employed all-independent suspension - a mixture of 911 and VW parts - to which were married four-wheel disc brakes and a five-speed gearbox.

The 914's reputation for excellent handling was somewhat marred by criticism that the four-cylin...