Widebody V8 Gulf Racing livery She's gorgeous and wicked fast

Thanks for stopping by to take a look at one very cool 1970 Porsche 914-8. This southern California hot rod is a very well executed V8 conversion. A lightweight, mid-engine, euro handling, 4 wheel disc brake Hot Rod? Let’s check it out!

Rarity

914s have not yet reached the lofty 911 numbers but can they be far behind? Repowered with a V8, this Beauty can hit Beast Mode pretty fast. Rust free CA car. We were particularly impressed with the initial build quality of this car. Often enough, they are cobbled together with whatever is available. They function but they are not necessarily well engineered.

This 914-8 is built the right way. Everywhere you look you see quality. The fit and finish of the body is excellent. The perfectly clean engine bay. The exquisitely engineered hidden cooling system. If you’ve seen a 914 V8 with long radiator hoses screwed to the underside of the floor pan, you will appreciate the beautiful execution here. The aftermarket gauge pods for the V8 look like they belong there. A mounted fire extinguisher within immediate reach. A very well planned and executed conversion makes this car special.

Exterior.

• Recent respray in glossy L6603 Porsche Gulf Blue.

• Fiberglass Widebody

• Gulf Racing Livery in vinyl. Includes under the removable roof.

• A perfect stance over Fat Fuchs

• Calipers in Gulf Racing livery

• Wrap around tail light bar

• Electric rear hatch release.

• Nice glass

• Numbered Roundels are magnetic

Wheels

• 15” Fuchs style staggered 10s and 7s

• Pirelli P Zero tires are 225/50/ZR15 and 205/50/ZR15

• *Note. The tires are about to age out and should be replaced before any spirited driving. These are fine for static display or collection storage.

Engine

• 305 Chevrolet V8 engine 250 HP

• Stock internals so it will run on pump gas

• Fresh seals and gaskets

• Fresh Holley 4 bbl carburetor rebuild

• New starter

• New chrome shorty headers

• New Thrush mufflers

• New Kennedy Stage 2 clutch disc and pressure plate

• Resurfaced Flywheel

• Fresh tune items, plugs, wires, oils, filters etc

• Runs awesome with a wicked exhaust note.

Cooling

• Front mounted radiator

• Dual electric fans

• Ducted stainless steel shroud

• Plumbing to the engine is cleanly routed through the inner fenders then hardline inside the rocker panels, not under the body.

• Electric water pump

Transmission

• Porsche 5 Speed 901 transaxle

Interior

• Clean spartan Porsche interior

• Nice seats

• Center Console

• Gauges for the V8

• Heater delete

• Wiper delete (but wiper arms are included)

• Original Pioneer radio works well. Old school graphic equalizer. New speakers

Documentation

The title was lost. A clean title is being processed through the California DMV. Seller guarantees a clean and clear title. In California this is a smog exempt vehicle.

Inspection

Please come inspect this great car before the listing ends. We are happy to meet you and show her off. The details contained in this listing are based on our review of the vehicle and any errors or omissions are unintentional. Please keep in mind that this is a 52 year old used car. It will need periodic attention just as any classic does. It is not a new car and will not be fresh and perfect like that new soul sucking Camry your Aunt Betty drives. If that’s what you are after, this is not your era, nor your car so please move on to something boring.

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1970 Porsche 914-8 by DRIVEN co

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