A heavily modified 1971 Porsche 914 is approaching the end of its reserve auction out of Winter Park, Florida, where the Signal Orange widebody has logged more than 6,000 views and 63 saves with just over a day of bidding remaining. The current bid stands at $1,000.Photo credit: PCARMARKETDeveloped jointly by Porsche and Volkswagen, the 914 served as Porsche's entry-level sports car, distinguished by its mid-mounted air-cooled engine and Targa bodywork built by Karmann. This example received a comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic overhaul under previous ownership, headlined by a professionally fitted fiberglass widebody kit and a refinish in what is reported to be its factory shade of Signal Orange.Exterior updates include new taillights, turn signals, fog lights and bumpers. The car sits on 16x9-inch Group 4 PAG wheels at all four corners wrapped in new Bridgestone Potenza Sport tires, and the seller reports no tire rubbing despite the aggressive stance. A small windshield crack is noted, with a replacement planned for the next owner.AdvertisementAdvertisementInside, the black cabin has been refreshed with new carpeting, a new upper dashboard, custom Alcantara trim, new seats and seatbelts, a MOMO Mod 7 steering wheel, Rennline aluminum pedals and a Bluetooth-capable head unit with new speakers.The mid-mounted 1.7-liter flat-four, believed to remain internally stock, pairs with a five-speed manual transaxle and has been refreshed and tuned with dual Weber 34 ICT carburetors, a new muffler and new exhaust manifolds. Chassis upgrades include Bilstein Sport shocks, Elephant Racing spherical bearings and a bump steer spacer kit, a PMB Performance five-lug conversion, new wheel bearings and stainless-steel brake lines. Recent maintenance covered a fuel filter and oil change.The odometer shows 37,917 miles, though true mileage is unknown. The private-party seller, who cites garage space and family obligations as reasons for the sale, says the car is turnkey and hopes the next owner drives it regularly. The sale includes a clean title.https://www.pcarmarket.com/auction/1971-porsche-914-8Source: PCARMARKET⚡️ Read the full article on MotoriousSign up for the Motorious Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.