1968 Porsche 912

Targa Targa

Original 1582 cc 4 Cylinder Pushrod

Manual

12870061

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For Sale, my Porsche 1968 912 Soft Window Targa, VIN #12870061, Matching Numbers in Irish Green. I am the 4th Owner of this handsome Porsche. It currently has 103,625 on the speedometer, although the actual mileage is believed to be approximately 124k (see below) and is located in Springtown, Pennsylvania. I purchased the Targa in 2011 while living in California and have since moved to Pennsylvania and I rarely drive the car. The car is titled and registered in California. According to the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, which is included, the car maintains it's original engine, Irish Green paint color code 6806, and Black leatherette interior. All additional Original options as per the COA are still present as follows:Rubber Overriders for Front and Rear BumpersTalbot MirrorWheels & Hubcaps with Painted CrestRadio Becker "Europa" U.S. BandLoudspeakerAntenna The history of the car is listed here-Purchased new in California, the second Owner from Ashland, Oregon purchased the car from Marin Porsche in 1975 with 32,000 miles. In 1990, the 3rd owner from Bend, Oregon acquired the 912 with 85,000 miles on the speedometer. The previous owners estimate the mileage was 20k higher than the reading to do a speedometer cable failure that was not repaired for some time. At approximately 79k actual miles, the engine was rebuilt. I purchased the car in 2011 from a Classic Porsche shop in Oregon that represented the owner. I have records back to 1981 for the car. I understand from the previous owner that the car has been repainted at some point, but prior to 1981. The Porsche runs great. It's a nice driver 912, and not nearly as fast as a modern Porsche, but it is fun to drive, handles great, you'll look great getting wherever you're going.New Tires less than 1k milesNew BatteryThe rear window was replaced in 1988 and is in excellent, clear conditionCarburetors rebuilt in 2009Shocks, Muffler replaced in 2009Complete tune-up in November 2011, and have only driven 350 miles sinceAll lights, indicators, horn, radio work There is no evidence of rust on the car nor any sign of previous accidents. The suspension pan, battery box, floorpan, and jack points are all solid. There is evidence of a repair on the underside of the rear deck lid (see pictures).The documentation that was included with the car doesn't show any painting or bodywork but a nice history of mechanical maintenance. Here are the car specs-1582cc 4-cylinder Flat-Four pushrod Engine. The smog pump featured on 1968 models has been previously removedWeber Carbs with CB Air Cleaners5-Speed Transmission Type 902-02 Known issues with this Vintage Porsche are:The last paint job was many years ago. The paint has a vintage patina and looks fantastic from 10 feet away. Up close, there are cracks int the paint on the hood, passenger door, and trunk lid. I like the look this way because it feels original. It has always been garaged by me and has clearly been a garage queen over the yearsThe car is missing it's Fog Lamp Covers, but included with the sale are a set of unpainted onesThe drivers seat has separated at one of the seams- you can see this in the photographsWeber Carburetors occasionally make popping sound when engine is coldThe drivers side door pocket sags open I am a PCA member and own several vintage Porsches. I'm selling this great 912 due to lack of use- I am simply away from home too much for business to enjoy this cool car. It needs to go to a good home and someone who will drive and enjoy this very rare model. According to production statistics, there were 36,000 Porsche 912s built between 1965 and 1969 of which just over 1,000 were Soft Window Targas, an incredibly rare breed. Consider this- some of the most collectible cars in the world were made in similar numbers- 1,600 1973 RS Carreras; 1,400 Mercedes Gullwings; 4,000 Ferrari Dinos. This is a truly special model and highly collectible. For additional photographs of the car, see my site at http://csb356.wix.com/68porsche912targa Payment terms Wire Transfer or Cash. $2,000 Deposit due via Paypal at close of auction with balance due within 7 days. Car will not be released without payment in full. Final winning bid is a contract to purchase this car, please clear up any questions prior to bidding. I reserve the right to end the auction early due to local sale. To pre-empt some questions- here are the answers--There is a reserve on the auction, the amount of which will become evident once the bidding exceeds the reserve.-This is a Vintage car- there is no power steering, air conditioning, cd player, or built-in satellite tv. The best air conditioning is taking the top off and zipping down the rear window-Yes, the VIN is accurate. It's an old-style VIN, you can see the match in the pictures to the COA.-For the difference between a 912 and a 911, check out the great site- 912 Registry-Yes, you can drive it across the country, if you wish.-We won't accept payment from a Nigerian bank account, thank you very much Thank you for following our auction.