Bienvenue à bord de la 914-LE Bumblebee

My Porsche 914/LE BumbleBee (1974)

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Current owner

  • Pierre Lang (Brussels), since 26/11/2024.

Celebration of the 50th birthday of the Porsche 914

  • The car was shown by the Porsche Club of Belgium at the Antwerp Classic Salon 2019. Pictures dated 1-3/03/2019.

Origin

The Jeff Bowlsby registry claims that the car was "Factory Black but not Can Am".
Why it is not true ?

This picture, attached to its registry record, was shot on 10/12/2012 at 08:25:16 (see EXIF data file on the right side).
The car has been imported in Belgium on 07/10/1993... and restored...
In 2012, the car was in Belgium (and restored) for 19 years!

 

Identification

  • Vehicul Identification Number: VIN 4742915279 - 03/74
  • Karman plate, chassis : 1029502 (04/03/1974)
  • Karman plate, color : L-041
  • Engine number : GA012489 (Fuel injection replaced by twin double Dellorto carburettors)

Authenticity

All ID numbers are fully matching with each other and the 914/LE ID numbers.
Detailed explanation: see this page


Belgian importation certificate (07/10/1993)

Options

All major options are set in this Porsche 914 Limited Edition.

Exterior

  • Paint code L-041 (Bumblebee U1V9)
  • 914 Can Am front spoiler
  • Accent color at wheels, valences and bumpers
  • Omitted Targa bar vinyl (painted)
  • Dual-Tone horns

Equipment

  • Light gray headlight relay covers
  • Front & Rear anti-roll bars (stabilizers)
  • Fog lamps mounted in the front grille, integrated with a dedicated dashboard switch for easy control.

Inside

  • Center console with 3 gauges (clock, oil temperature, battery voltage)
  • Black centre in dashboard instrument gauges
  • Wind-shield washer jets
  • Leatherette steering wheel
  • Leather shift lever boot

To be restored

  • Black Targa trims
  • Black plastic rear 914 sign
  • PORSCHE side stripes (removed after 2019)

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