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Current owner

Porsche 914/LE Limited Edition Bumblebee 4742915279 (1974)
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

  • VIN number : 4742915279 - 03/74
  • Karman plate, chassis : 1029502 (04/03/1974)
  • Karman plate, color : L-041
  • Engine number : GA012489 (Fuel injection replaced by twin carburettors (Weber or Dellorto ??? to be checked)

    • Authenticity

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


    Belgian customs 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)

    More information ?

  • More pictures...
  • This Porsche 914/LE in PDF format
  • More about the Porsche 914/LE and this car (VIN 4742915279) (PDF)

    • Links

  • 914World forum: Home - 914 Info (see menu "914 Info") - VIN 4742915279 - VIN for year 1974

  • Jeff Bowlsby pages: Can Am Home - Registry - LE Authenticity and Value
  • Jeff Bowlsby email: 2009Jan20 Important email (PDF) from "coa@porsche.us" to "jeff.bowlsby@sbcglobal.net"

  • E&R Classic Cars: Home - Porsche 914/LE (40 photos)

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