The design of the Porsche 914 is exceptional in many regards, collaborating with VW and turning a brief of a lightweight sports car into a masterpiece.

The first thing to note about a 914 is the vast amount of luggage space available, made possible by its Mid-engine layout.

The distinctive wedge shape is accentuated by its wide and low-slung stance providing a low centre of gravity perfect for navigating tight corners.

For open top motoring the Targa top is super lightweight and only requires one person to remove it stowing away in the boot.On opening the breathable mesh panel above the engine compartment, you are greeted with an air-cooled flat-four boxer 1679cc engine fueled by twin carbs.

HGY 83K is impressive throughout the rev range putting the power through a 5-speed dog-leg gearbox creating a seriously involved drive.

With the short space from the engine to the tailpipes the air-cooled engine produces a tune that instantly turns heads and pricks the ears up of any petrol-he...