My Porsche 914/LE BumbleBee (1974)

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Current owner

Pierre Lang (Brussels), since 26/11/2024.
Porsche 914/LE Limited Edition Bumblebee (VIN 4742915279)

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 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)

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)