Porsche 914 Coupé Eurostyle

Vehicle Overview

The Porsche 914 Coupé Eurostyle was a custom-bodied 914/6R that debuted at the 1970 Turin Auto Show, marking an extraordinary collaboration between designer Count Albrecht von Goertz and the Turinese carrozzeria Eurostyle. Known for his iconic work on the BMW 507 roadster, Goertz reimagined the Porsche 914 with striking modifications that transformed its aesthetic and purpose. The result was a design that combined the elegance of a shooting-brake with the spirit of a racing car. Goertz’s design featured a sharply tapered nose and an extended roofline that flowed seamlessly into sloping sail panels, giving the car a distinctive shooting-brake appearance. This bold reinterpretation aimed to elevate the 914 from its somewhat utilitarian origins to something far more exotic and visually compelling. The build was entrusted to Eurostyle, a renowned Italian coachbuilder, which translated Goertz’s sketches and Plasticine model into reality. The modified car was unveiled at the Turin Motor Show, instantly captivating audiences with its purposeful and upscale look, a sharp departure from the standard 914’s kit-car-like appearance. Interestingly, Goertz had unknowingly acquired a rare 914/6R, a race-oriented GT variant that had achieved an impressive 6th overall finish at the 1970 Le Mans 24 Hours. This serendipitous choice added a layer of motorsport pedigree to his reinterpretation. Despite its unique qualities, the Porsche 914 Eurostyle remained a one-off creation, further emphasizing its rarity. After keeping the car for some time, Goertz eventually donated it to the Langenburg Automobile Museum, located between Frankfurt and Stuttgart, ensuring its preservation as a piece of automotive history. The car remains a testament to his design genius and his ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Goertz lived to the age of 92, taking with him the complete backstory of what is undoubtedly one of Porsche’s most unusual creations. Today, the 914 Coupé Eurostyle stands as a fascinating footnote in Porsche’s history, blending racing heritage with avant-garde design.