1968 Porsche 912

Coupe

4 cyl

Manual 5-Spd

12804324

Clear

I purchased this numbers-matching ’68 912 via eBay in August of 2004. In the nearly 10 years since, the car has been spoiled – kept in a garage, and receiving a wide variety of original and NOS parts to replace worn or non-factory pieces that had found their way onboard over the nearly 40+ years. Also included was a comprehensive top-to-bottom interior restoration in 2007 after some minor rust was discovered on the floorpans and rear seat tub. But yet, it is still not totally stock. Some non-original components I decided to go with include German square-weave carpet, a style used on the pre ’68 models, and one that I found both more attractive visually, and much more durable than the cheap-looking “felt-like” perlon carpeting used on later models. I also replaced the original factory seats with a sportier, leather Monte Carlo model from GTS Classics, which were then topped-off with ’69-vintage seatbelts. Lastly, the Momo steering wheel is a non-stock replacement, but – in keeping with the seats – reflects a sporty ambiance as well. Overall, the car runs great, and has only been driven in dry weather since my ownership. I did pick up some receipts from the PO’s – including one dated from 1999 which was for the exterior re-paint in Guards Red. If I were to continue to keep the car in my garage, another paint job would probably be added to my to-do list. While it looks terrific at 5 feet away, a few light scratches and a slight fissure on the passenger-side rear quarter panel will keep the car from absolute perfection. The numbers-matching engine was rebuilt approximately fifty-thousand miles ago, using Mahle large-bore pistons; bringing the engine up to 1720cc. The Weber carbs have been rebuilt, and the valves have recently been adjusted. A PO also had the suspension upgraded with Weltmeister 19mm swaybars and Koni high performance shocks. It also features a strut tower brace and turbo tie-rod ends which, combined, greatly enhance performance during high-speed cornering. In prepping the Porsche for sale, after tallying up the invoices, I noticed that the parts that I alone had purchased exceeded a whopping $16,500. That, plus the maintenance and restoration services that have been performed during my watch, bring the total expenditures to over $28000, and that doesn’t even include my original purchase price for the car! If that’s not love, I don’t know what is. All I can say is – Somebody’s going to get a Great Deal!!! In fact, this car was featured in the February 6, 2006 edition of AutoWeek magazine. * (http://www.autoweek.com/article/20060206/free/60125005) Please note accepted shipping and method of payment prior to placing a bid or making offer.