PROJECT GALLERY — 1970-1976 Porsche 914/4 / 914/6

1972 916 Complete Restoration of the # 020 car, 1 of 11 cars made

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1972 916 Complete Restoration of the # 020 car, 1 of 11 cars made

We w​ere commissioned by the owner to restore this very rare ​1972 916 Coupe Porsche​ - 1 of 11 cars hand built by the design group. The car was purchased by the current owner's father in Germany​ through Jürgen Barth, and was used in many track day events in Germany during his deployment with the U.S. Army. The car came to us repainted black​, but was restored to its original configuration by ​our team: ​Brilliant Silver with ​Day​ Glo ​Red accents. This car is fitted with a 2.7 ​L RS MFI engine​ # 911/53.  It has ​a Magnesium case transaxle with serial number ​# 009 916 ​/ 915 transaxle, ​featuring a mechanical drive oil pump and spray bar ​all built by Porsche Motorsports. The...

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1975 914-6 GT 3.2L DME Gulf Tribute Upgrade Conversion

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1975 914-6 GT 3.2L DME Gulf Tribute Upgrade Conversion

For this client we completed a GT conversion on his 1975 914-6, which had a 3.2L 6-cylinder DME. We provided a concours level full body strip & reseal respray with a full 914-6 gt body conversion - using steel fender flares, rocker panels, front bumper, lower valance, rear bumper, and rear lower valance.We added an Oil Cooler and Air Shroud Kit and carried out a full glass reseal & refresh with felt guides. All of the trim & brightwork was replaced. This build featured a PMS GT Fuel Filler Conversion With PMS Center Fill Kit System and custom cut diamond mesh air grilles. A battery...

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914 to 916 Tribute 3.8L DME 915 Tailshift Upgrade Conversion

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914 to 916 Tribute 3.8L DME 915 Tailshift Upgrade Conversion

Patrick Motorsports has built this 916 steel roof replica, powered by a fully built 964 DME based 3.8L engine, driven through a 915 gearbox with WEVO tail shift system. The car has a modern A/C system featuring R-134 refrigerant, utilizing a front mounted 993 A/C condenser with fan assist. We have stripped the chassis, seam welded & reinforced all critical areas, and incorporated a tubular cage system front to rear. This 916 Tribute won 1st in Class at PCA Werks Reunion 2015.   See it on YouTube! : http://youtu.be/wZvhkRCO2_k        914/6 Oil Tank Filler Neck Kit (OIL 901 107 640...

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"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion

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"BIG LAGUNA" 914/6 GT 3.8L DME 915 Transmission Upgrade Conversion

View this post on Instagram 914-6 GT Style "BIG LAGUNA" in from San Diego for service after 12 years & 7500 miles #patrickmotorsports #porscherestoration #porsche #porsche914 #9146 A post shared by PATRICK MOTORSPORTS (@patrickmotorsports) on May 15, 2020 at 12:30pm PDT The front trunk is the heart of our dry sump oil cooling system. This starts out with a Peterson OIL TANK part# OIL 08-0011-DB - 16 quart (4 gallon) aluminum (race) – dual breather - 9 inch. Diameter X 19 inches tall – Also uses the billet aluminum brackets part # OIL 08-0101 Price: $68.00. The oil is routed...

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Tangerine 1972 914/6 GT 3.6L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion Restoration

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Tangerine 1972 914/6 GT 3.6L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion Restoration

  At Patrick Motorsports we are among the fortunate few who are able to mix our passions and our livelihoods.  While some days we take it for granted and its just work, other days we look around and appreciate being surrounded by the best output of the truly iconic marquee that is Porsche.  The enthusiasm and passion that our team and our clients have for these cars is simply immense.   One such project of 2018 that embodies this passion and utter determination is a 1972 914 restoration belonging to a client of ours based up in Colorado.  The '72 914...

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1971 916 TRIBUTE

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1971 916 TRIBUTE

Porsche Club of America Werks Reunion award winning restoration 2016! Handcrafted steel roof clone with a 330hp 3.8L DME engine, 915 5 spd transaxle, full leather interior and modern amenities like A/C Contact us at SALES@PATRICKMOTORSPORTS.COM or 602-244-0911 to learn more!      EXTERIOR                              INTERIOR                    UNDERCARRIAGE                                  

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1975 914/4 To 914/6 3.2L Upgrade Conversion Restoration

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1975 914/4 To 914/6 3.2L Upgrade Conversion Restoration

  This 1975 914-4 was converted to a 914-6 with a 3.2L DME motronic engine, 901 5 speed trans with Wavetrac ATB diff, sport headers & exhaust, backdated bumpers, upgraded suspension & brakes, and a hidden front oil cooler. The end result is a slick, understated classic with nearly triple the stock power! Stripped down, the engine bay needed to be perfected before anything new could go in.We blanket the car in 3M, specially designed to protect the body and paint from welding sparks. Jess working his magic in the engine bay, spotting and replacing any rust spots with new metal....

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1971 914/6 Italian Model to 914/6 Big GT Spec 3.6L DME Upgrade 915 Upgrade Conversion

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1971 914/6 Italian Model to 914/6 Big GT Spec 3.6L DME Upgrade 915 Upgrade Conversion

This original 914-6 was first delivered to Captain Willis, a paratrooper stationed in Bitburg Germany and later resided in Pordenone Italy.  Both he and the car were transferred to Florida where the car collected dust for many years.  In 2008, the vehicle was sold on eBay and started its transformation into a 914/6 GT.   Like many projects that come to Patrick Motorsports, this 914-6 sat in the midst of restoration for several years.  Oftentimes individuals and even shops underestimate the difficulty, labor and knowledge required for a full restoration.  The body of the vehicle was to receive GT style flared...

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914/6 GT 2.0L Twin Plug 901 Vintage Race Car Build

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914/6 GT 2.0L Twin Plug 901 Vintage Race Car Build

914-6 GT Vintage racer, ready for racing HSR, VARA, SVRA with a twin plug 2.0L engine & 901 gearbox. We have finished all the metal work & most of the body fitment on our fixture table, now it's going on the rotisserie for inner fender detailing & belly pan metal work             Here the 914-6 GT rear quarter flare has been hand fitted with hammer & dolly to mate up to the chassis prior to being cut off with the original flare. this will allow us to "butt" weld the GT flare back on the...

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PCA Werks Reunion Winning 914/6 Super GT 3.6L DME Varioram G50 Upgrade Race Car Conversion

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PCA Werks Reunion Winning 914/6 Super GT 3.6L DME Varioram G50 Upgrade Race Car Conversion

  Awarded 1st in Class at PCA Werks Reunion 2017. The 914-6 GT 3.6L Spec Racer fitted with a 1997 3.6L V-Ram engine and one of our Early G50 inverted mid-engine transaxles. Take a look! Won 1st in Class at PCA Werks Reunion 2017 in Monterey, California! The initial body being fitted to the acid dipped 914 chassis The body fit from the rear Here you see the inverted G50 trans mocked up in the rear of the 914/6 chassis The 914 steel targa bar weighs just 19.5 lbs                        ...

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1970 914/6 3.4L PMO Carbs 915 Taiilshift Upgrade Conversion

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1970 914/6 3.4L PMO Carbs 915 Taiilshift Upgrade Conversion

  1970 914-6 | 3.4L PMO Carb 915 Trans              

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Porsche 914 To 916 3.8L MOTEC EFI Slide-Valve ITB 915 Race Car Upgrade Conversion

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Porsche 914 To 916 3.8L MOTEC EFI Slide-Valve ITB 915 Race Car Upgrade Conversion

914-4 conversion to 916 style body, with a 964 based 3.8L MoTec managed Slide Valve EFI engine & 915 WEVO mid-engine transaxle. The car also incorporates the new M185 MoTec digital dash.  Final form, pictured with front and rear spoilers attached.       Parts List Shown With Store Links: Peterson Dry Sump Oil Tank Assembly - 4 Gallon (OIL 08 0011 DB) Remote Oil Breather Ventilation Catch Tank - 3 in. DIA (OIL 08 0410) AP Racing / Allstar Performance Dual Feed Remote Brake Reservoir (BRA CP2293 85) Setrab 180F Engine Oil Thermostat Set AN-12 Universal (OIL 901 107 T180...

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British Racing Green 914 to 914/6 2.7L Road Rally Trim Restoration Conversion

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British Racing Green 914 to 914/6 2.7L Road Rally Trim Restoration Conversion

This 914 was transported down from Sacramento for a 2.7L 6-cylinder conversion, paint "BRG" & complete full leather interior! The build intent was for a quick drive to Tahoe, or out to the coast - we added the rally inspired hood mounted oscar lights for Deer safety! All services completed in house by the fantastic team here at PATRICK MOTORSPORTS             914/6 Oil Tank Filler Neck Kit (OIL 901 107 640 40 PMS - STORE LINK) Front Louvered Air Duct Pan Shown AbovePorsche 914 / 914/6 Steel Front Lower Louvered Air Duct Pan (BOD 9146...

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Lilac 914/6 GT Twin Plug 2.0L S 901 Tailshift Race Car Upgrade Conversion

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Lilac 914/6 GT Twin Plug 2.0L S 901 Tailshift Race Car Upgrade Conversion

This original 914-6 came to us for a complete restoration & 914 6 GT conversion. The car was stuffed in the back of a small U-Haul box truck without suspension. The 2.0L engine was period correct and was completely blueprinted and updated with the 2.0L S 9.8:1 compression ratio piston and cylinder set. We also updated to big valve heads which required the intake valve pockets on the piston domes to be machined for proper valve clearance. Twin plugged of course, along with our special twin plug distributor system. The original 906 center feed cams that were supplied for the...

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Jagermeister Tribute #707 914/6 GT 2.5L Vintage Race Car Build

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Jagermeister Tribute #707 914/6 GT 2.5L Vintage Race Car Build

We were commissioned to build a 914/6 GT 2.5L Jagermeister Tribute race car for vintage racing here in the US.  Look for this car running on the East Coast! In 1970, Porsche entered a 914/6 with the factory's GT option in the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans race. The car, identified as #40, was driven by Claude Ballot-Léna and Guy Chasseuil. It finished 6th overall, preceded only by prototype racecars like the V12 Ferrari 512S and Flat-12 Porsche 917K. In addition, the #40 won its class ahead of several Porsche 911S entries. 914/6's also competed in some of the most...

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914/4 To 914/6 GT Chassis Conversion & Restoration

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914/4 To 914/6 GT Chassis Conversion & Restoration

 This 914-4 chassis was brought to us from Texas for a complete chassis restoration. The chassis was stripped, sent over for a strip & acid bath to find all the history of this car. We then repaired the light rust & body damage, prepared for steel GT flares, drop floor pans (for tall driver) and complete competition cage system front to rear. Let us know if this is something you would like us to build for you!  914/6 GT M491 Oil Cooler And Air Shroud Fabrication and Installation   Chassis reinforcement plates welded-in  Additional chassis reinforcement          ...

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914 V8 Blown Monster

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914 V8 Blown Monster

We were asked to build one of the wildest 914 V8 cars ever assembled!Here it is fitted with a Blown "World Product" Motown all aluminum 427 small block Chevy with Air Flow Research Billet heads, and coupled to our inverted G-50/52 Turbo 5 speed gearbox! Here is another aspect of our complete build, we had to hand fabricate a cover for the blower drive system. Drivetrain installed in the finished frame, you can see the headers have been Jet Hot coated to help keep the engine compartment temperature down and add to the stunning appearance of this installation. THIS SHOWS...

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914/6 2.0L SPEEDSTER HSR RACE CAR

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914/6 2.0L SPEEDSTER HSR RACE CAR

This 914-6 race car was built for PCA Club Racing, HSR East-West 2.0L Vintage Challenge, and VARA Racing CP3 series. This car is very developed, and has all fiberglass body work with aluminum door skins. All the special fabrication, tube work, one-off body panels, body & final paint & polish has been performed here at PATRICK MOTORSPORTS. These are part of our services offered daily. This 914-6 2.0L Speedster chassis has been acid stripped and etch primed. The entire chassis has been seam welded, and extensively re-plated.   When a fuel cell is wanted or required there is no finer choice...

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1973 914/4 to 914/6 GT 2.7L 901 Side Shifter Upgrade Conversion

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1973 914/4 to 914/6 GT 2.7L 901 Side Shifter Upgrade Conversion

This 1973 914-4 came to us from San Jose, California for the 914-6 GT conversion. The car is fitted with a 2.7L engine 40mm Zenith carbs, a 901 side shift transaxle. We took the car to bare metal, added steel GT flares, all 914 GT lightweight side rockers, GT front & rear valance, GT front & rear deck lids, GT front & rear bumpers, and GT engine lid. We hand built a lightweight roll cage system - all tubing is bent & fitted and is welded to re-plated areas of the chassis. You always need to re-plate with .120 sheet...

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914/6 GT Race Car 3.2L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion

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914/6 GT Race Car 3.2L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion

This "GT" race replica was built exclusively at the PATRICK MOTORSPORTS workshop in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.   When a fuel cell is wanted or required there is no finer choice than a Fuel Safe fuel cell. They are used and approved by all sanctioning bodies in every racing application from off road to Indy. If you are looking for a fuel cell, Fuel Safe should be your first and only choice!As you can see the front trunk is the heart of our dry sump oil cooling system. This starts out with a Peterson OIL TANK part# OIL 08-0011-DB - 16...

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914/6 GT3R Race Car

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914/6 GT3R Race Car

Porsche 914 6 GT - Race Car We utilized the Porsche 993 Twin Turbo brake calipers and rotors for this project. For proper offset and fitment, it is necessary to use our billet aluminum caliper adaptors and brake hat set. Part number PMP 911TTHAT the brake rotor for twin turbo disc conversion to 911 front hub narrow body type. They are black anodized billet aluminum ***USE THESE WITH PMP911TTCM ADAPTORS TO COMPLETE YOUR BOLT ON BRAKE UPGRADE*** - PATRICK MOTORSPORTS EXCLUSIVE-This makes the brake conversion a direct replacement. The struts are the latest threaded housing Bilstein fashioned after the 935 cars. The spindles...

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914/6 GT 993 3.6L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion - The Mule Car

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914/6 GT 993 3.6L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion - The Mule Car

For the installation into the “Project Mule Car”, the engine has been fitted with our Cam Block of Kit, Single Belt Alternator/ Crank Pulley Kit, 914-6 Engine Sheet Metal Kit, our special Engine Conversion Mount, 993 3.6L DME Engine Conversion Harness, Conversion Air Intake Boot Kit, Air Injection System Delete Kit, Stainless Steel Sport Headers with Polished Stainless Silencers, 914-6 Reproduction Oil Tank System, and our SETRAB Front Mount Oil Cooler Kit. Many other factory based parts will be used. This car will be fitted with a late model 1986 915 transmission with LSD featuring the WEVO rear tail shift...

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914/6 GT 3.6L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion

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914/6 GT 3.6L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion

  This car is fitted with our front oil cooler system, the Setrab oil cooler (part # PMP 500-15NPT3/4). This is plumbed to the engine using Goodridge fittings and stainless braided hoses. Adding an oil cooler system is a must for operation of the air cooled engines in warmer climates, as the factory engine mounted cooler just does not keep your engine operating in its optimal temperature range, causing premature engine wear and loss for performance. Our systems have been designed to keep your engine operating at its desired operating temperature which extends engine life and improves performance. 914 GT OIL COOLER...

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1974 914/4 to 914/6 3.6L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion - Black Beauty

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1974 914/4 to 914/6 3.6L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion - Black Beauty

This 1974 914 started life as a Southern California 4 cyl. daily driver. Now this "Black Beauty" should be right on the streets of San Diego! 1995 993 DME engine converted for 914 application. 1986 915 transmission with WEVO tail shift and PMS shift linkage system. This system works beyond belief!This 1974 914-4 chassis was very clean, we repaired a few rust areas, a little accident damage from the past, and then adding a full cage system w/o door bars for the street & steel GT flares and GT front oil cooler system.       This car is fitted...

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914/6 901 to Carrera 3.2L DME Upgrade Conversion

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914/6 901 to Carrera 3.2L DME Upgrade Conversion

IF YOU LOOK CLOSELY YOU CAN SEE OUR BOLT IN FRONT ENGINE MOUNT (PART # PMP9146FIWAMO) ENGINE CARRIER MOUNT - PORSCHE 914 BULK HEAD TO PORSCHE 6 CYLINDER ENGINE CONVERSION - UTILIZES POLYURETHANE BUSHINGS - TIG WELDED STEEL - BLACK POWDER COAT FINISH - 13.50 LBS. THESE MOUNTS ARE A MUCH IMPROVED DESIGN OVER THE STOCK FACTORY CROSS BAR AND WITH THE DELRIN BUSHINGS OVER THE FACTORY RUBBER WILL LAST MANY TIMES LONGER. THIS ALSO GIVES YOUR ENGINE CONVERSION A MUCH CLEANER APPEARANCE.THE EXHAUST HEADERS ARE PORSCHE 914-6 - WITH HEAT EXCHANGERS - 1-5/8 (1.625) INCH O.D. PRIMARIES - 304 STAINLESS...

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914/6 2.0L Race Car HSR Champion - SOLD 2013

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914/6 2.0L Race Car HSR Champion - SOLD 2013

This is a 914-6 2.0L HRS Challenge race car we built for a local customer here in Phoenix. He has successfully raced it across the country for the last 6 years. Including a HSR West 2.0L Challenge Championship Winner. We started with a very straight & completely rust free southwest car, completely stripped the car and started extensive chassis reinforcement & front to rear roll cage safety system. One thing you have to look carefully to see is the tilted back front windshield "our little trick". This works with a std. 914 glass windshield. FOR SALE | Porsche 914-6 2.0L Race...

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Delphi Green Metallic 1973 914/4 2.2L Big Bore Upgrade Restoration

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Delphi Green Metallic 1973 914/4 2.2L Big Bore Upgrade Restoration

This Delphi Green Metallic 1973 914/4 2.2L, was a complete bare metal restoration using all GT type lightweight glass deck lids, bumpers, side rockers, & front spoiler. A 1910 lb. street car!!! 2.2L big bore conversion with 44mm Weber Carbs, Sport cam, etc.. This engine package was tuned to 155 HP and it feels like it ! We completely rebuilt the 901 transaxle, first magnafluxing all the gear sets & crack testing the case. Then replacing all syncros & sliders, main shaft, pinion shaft, differential bearings, and most of the dog teeth gears. Finally a 914-4 "GT" type front mounted...

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914/4 to 3.8L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion Restoration

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914/4 to 3.8L DME 915 Upgrade Conversion Restoration

Final assembly is complete, and the car is looking great with its retro look! This little 914 2.0L four came down from Colorado for our "auto spa treatment". The customer wanted reliability & great performance for his state of Co. that had to adapt and perform in various altitudes and temperature conditions! Well there is an answer to that problem, the 3.2L & 3.6L air cooler DME engine conversion from PATRICK MOTORSPORTS. Before the 914 was delivered our customer had decided that a 3.6L 964 DME engine coupled to a late ‘85 915 transaxle would be the drivetrain package. He...

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Palma Green Metallic 1973 914/6 GT DTM Conversion

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Palma Green Metallic 1973 914/6 GT DTM Conversion

Here is another fantastic 914 to 914-6 GT conversion finished in Palma Green Metallic (Palmagruen). Our kit allow you to add the flush mount filler cap & bezel to your 914 with the original fuel splash tray, with the original tank or our 914 fuel cell - lockable  Louver pan fitment for front oil cooler Store Links:Porsche 914 / 914-6 Steel Front Lower Louvered Air Duct Pan (BOD 9146 LVRPAN PMS)Or the full oil cooler kit here914-6 GT M491 Front Mount Oil Cooler and Air Shroud Set (OIL 914 207 M491 PMS) Louver pan bead rolled to blend in nicely, for...

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1970 914/6 In Adriatic Blue With 2.2L S Upgrade - Barn Find Restoration

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1970 914/6 In Adriatic Blue With 2.2L S Upgrade - Barn Find Restoration

Here is an Adriatic Blue 1970 914/6 that had been sitting in a garage for over 30 years, the owner went into his garage one day and decided to drag it out and deliver it to PATRICK MOTORSPORTS for a full restoration! First day at our shop for inspection and to catalog delivery inventoryAfter this original 914-6 sat in a garage for 30 years, the owner sent it to us for a complete tear down and restoration. Last day at the shop ready for client delivery! The original washer bottle intact  Front compartment tank vent before work commences Front trunk...

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