What did a 914 Porsche Limited Edition originally cost?
The equipment and features making a standard 914 Porsche into a 914 Limited Edition were officially available to customers as paint codes U1V9/U2V9, and Can Am Equipment M-778. Porsche conceived the 914 Can Am cars as a way to offer a unique model without extensive tooling and developmental costs. In the simplest terms the 914 Can Am cars were standard 914 Porsches manufactured fully-appointed with most optional factory equipment, with special paint color schemes, a unique front spoiler and specially designed side stripes. I have located three different descriptions of the pricing for a new 1974 Porsche 914 Limited Edition car described below. In Excellence was Expected, the price for a 914 Porsche Limited Edition is given as: $6050. Base price 1974 914 2.0L + $320. extra cost + $300. Appearance Group = $6670. We know from other sources that there were optional items available and provided with certain 914 Porsche Limited Edition cars such as tinted glass, rear window defroster and oth