Not long ago, you could routinely find 914/6s on Craigslist for reasonable money. The collector market has since exploded, meaning any six-cylinder 914 not rusted to bits is now out of reach for most people. Some 914s, like the one shown here, have begun to approach the seven-figure mark in value.
Granted, this 914 is one of the most historically significant and special examples on the planet. It’s one of just 16 examples of the 914/6 GT built by Porsche’s racing department in 1970. Equipped with steel fender flares, fiberglass deck lids, bumpers, and rocker panels, along with 911 S brakes, an oil cooler, and Fuchs wheels, it was one of the most extreme 914s ever to leave the factory. Moreover, it was specced with the most powerful engine available: a 2.0-liter flat-six with twin-plug injection, Weber 46 IDA carburetors, and camshafts from the 906.
In 1971, the car finished first in class in the 24 Hours of Daytona, fourth in class at the 12 Hours of Sebring, first overall in the 6 Hours of Saint Croix, and first in class at the Carnival at Three Rivers. It then went on to compete in the national Pro Solo autocross circuit, capturing third place in 1988 second place in 1989. It also won the SCCA Division championship both years. So it certainly has pedigree.
The car sold this weekend at Gooding & Company’s 2020 Scottsdale auction for $995,000, fees included—slightly below the initial estimate of $1 million to $1.3 million. Still, it was enough to set a record for most expensive 914 ever sold at auction.
It’s crazy to think that a 914—once shunned by a majority of the Porsche community—could be worth this much. We suspect it won’t be long until one crosses the million-dollar mark.
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