Est: £14,000 - £18,000
1973 Porsche 914/4 1.7
United Kingdom • 16 May 2026 • Lot 594
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1973 Porsche 914 1.7 is an unrestored, original example with 51,795 miles, presented in factory Orange over black. It retains its original features and comes with a comprehensive history file, appealing to collectors who value originality.
Condition
7
Unrestored, slight wear, minor reconditioning.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
4732925799
Chassis No:
Odometer:
51,795 miles
LNV 286M
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Presented in its striking factory Signal Orange (L20E) over a black basket weave interior and representing an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire an original, unrestored example of this distinctive mid-engined Porsche.
Showing 51,795 miles at the time of cataloguing, this left-hand drive example retains a level of originality that is seldom encountered today.
Developed in collaboration between Porsche and Volkswagen, the 914 was conceived as an accessible, lightweight sports car, combining Porsche engineering with Volkswagen’s proven mechanical simplicity.
The result was a well-balanced, mid-engined platform offering excellent handling characteristics, low weight and an engaging driving experience.
The 1.7-litre flat-four engine, paired with a manual gearbox, delivers modest but usable performance, well suited to the car’s agile chassis and open-top configuration.
On offer from a Porsche enthusiast's private collection, this particular example stands apart for its originality.
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Points of note
£1,318
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,547
Median Price (Since 2020)
£152,131
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 05 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
50,911 miles
Registration Date
1973-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 27 2017 with 50,911 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
- n/s/r brake slightly binding
Passed
On Apr 06 2016 with 50,685 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- slight play in both front wheel bearings
- o/s/f brake slightly binding
Passed
On Jan 26 2015 with 50,549 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
Failed
On Oct 24 2014 with 50,547 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- no rear fog
- both front wheel bearings have slight play
Passed
On Oct 21 2013 with 50,323 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
- o/s/r brake slightly binding
Passed
On May 06 2011 with 50,218 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- play in steering column,but not excess
Failed
On May 03 2011 with 50,209 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
User Entered:
- play in steering column,but not excess
- nearside front roadwheel slighly stiff to rotate
Passed
On Sep 14 2009 with 49,975 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Oct 03 2008 with 49,521 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
User Entered:
- detectable movement in steering column shaft assembley but not to excess at time of test
- offside front wheel bearing appears slightly harsh
Failed
On Oct 01 2008 with 49,515 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory:
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
User Entered:
- detectable movement in steering column shaft assembley but not to excess at time of test
- offside front wheel bearing appears slightly harsh
Passed
On Oct 05 2007 with 49,204 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Failed
On Oct 03 2007 with 49,196 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Advisory:
- Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Oct 20 2006 with 48,648 miles
Failed
On Oct 19 2006 with 48,641 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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