http://www.middleyear911.com/chassis.html
Middleyear 911 page has a decoder page, I would think 914's would be the
similar, but not sure
http://www.porschedecals.com/history914w.htm
I found it on this link.
1972 914/4 76 hp @ 4900 rpm SAE 80hp @ 4900 DIN Trans
914-11
It will give you the chassis, engine and trans serial ranges as well.
> Can anyone explain the break down of the serial number of a 914 Porsche say
> the number is as follows.
> 4722909229 I know it is a 1972 and I have to guess the first number
> represents the number of cylinders but the rest is Chinese to me please
> sombody enlighten me.
> Thanks in advance Emil