1974 914 LE

In 1974, Porsche commemorated its Can-Am–dominating 917/30 by releasing the 914 Limited Edition, a special run of 1,000 North American–market cars built to stand out visually and pay subtle homage to its racing roots. All were 2.0-liter models equipped with the Appearance Group and LE package, which included alloy wheels, anti-roll bars, a lower front spoiler, and a distinctive “negative” PORSCHE side stripe. Buyers could choose between two bold color schemes: 500 cars in Black with Sunflower Yellow accents—nicknamed “Bumblebee”—and 500 in Light Ivory with Phoenix Red accents, known as “Creamsicle.” Fun fact: despite the car’s Can-Am inspiration, Porsche used the LE name after licensing negotiations with the SCCA fell through.

This 1974 914 LE was a “Bumlebee” example that showed 66,000 miles on the odometer. The car was repainted under prior ownership and came powered by a replacement flat-four that began as a 1.7-liter VW engine before being rebuilt and enlarged to 2.0-liters. The five-speed manual transaxle was rebuilt and fitted with a new clutch in 2002, and the fluid was flushed early in 2025. Also under current ownership, further servicing included the injectors, fuel system, ignition, and intake, with over $20k in work documented. A very well-sorted, fun little car with a bit of Porsche race-car history.

2.0-liter 914s have averaged $23,100 over the last twelve months with a high of $55,000 for a Yellow example back in September of last year. We’ve only seen a handful of LEs during that time, with more failing to sell than finding a home. Our Spotlight car sold at a final bid of $28,750, landing comfortably within its $25-35,000 estimate. Solid deal considering the money put into this one since its sale for $17,450 back in November of 2020.

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