1972 Porsche 914

1972 Porsche 914 â?" 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 â?" 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.