1968 Porsche 912

1.6L four

12801263

Clear

I saw this car driving around town in the 90's, and then found it under a carport it in the 2000's. I had always been intrigued by the fact that it appeared to be a very straight, mostly-original survivor, and like most cars in Montana, rust-free. I finally managed to purchase it from the second owner two years ago. The car is very original, but before I purchased it, it hadn't been driven for about ten years. My goal was to leave it looking as-is and use it as a driver that got good fuel mileage. All my other cars are 30's era, big block muscle cars, or old trucks. It now has Dynamat and new carpet on the rust-free floors and firewall, aftermarket bolstered seats in their stock locations and mounting points (the originals are included with a new upholstery set that I never installed). I put a new headliner in it, and but it only turned out to be a B- job (very straight and tight, but less than perfect around the rear window and A-pillar. I learned interior work is not my forte. A professional auto glass shop installed new front and rear windshield weatherstrip (the glass is perfect and scratch-free). It also has all new door, trunk, side window, and hood weatherstrip. It has new Euro H4 headlights (the originals are included). It has Webers (the original carbs are included). It has Fuch-look wheels on it now, although the original chrome steel wheels and hubcaps are included). I installed a new brake master cylinder, rebuilt the shift linkage, lowered the car, and had it aligned. It has been repainted once, the color match is slightly off, and is starting to show it's age (patina), but in my opinion is still presentable as it sits. The ONLY rust is a very small area (1"x1/2") on the lower right front fender (pictured). Other than that the car is solid as a rock. I was told by the gentleman that I bought it from that the engine was getting tired. I finally got the interior back in it over last winter and got it on the road this spring. I gave the car a thorough tune up (plugs, wires, cap, rotors, new fuel pump, and Weber rebuild). As the previous owner said, the engine did smoke a bit, and seemed a bit gutless, but I enjoyed driving it quite a bit. I drove it daily this Spring, and early summer, and then it developed a slight miss, which then became a major miss. It refused to start one morning at which point I parked it for the summer with the intention of rebuilding the 1.6 with a big bore kit this winter. I always have a half-dozen or so old cars and trucks laying around at any given time, so there was no urgency to get it back on the road. SIDE NOTE ~ I am a traditional pre-war American Hot Rodder / Indy roadster fan at heart, oddly combined with a love for road racing. My dream sports car has always been an "American Special", like a Cunningham, Corba, Allard, or Kurtis. In 2004, I had the opportunity to take a ride for four laps around Laguna Seca in the Cunningham C4R that won Sebring in '53, and after that ride I knew that someday I HAD to own a big American V8 powered 1950's sports special, preferably with a early Chrysler hemi. A few years ago I met a gentleman while on vacation in Michigan who had an incomplete 1953 Kurtis-Kraft 500S in the corner of his shop. when done drooling and shaking, I gave him the 'if you ever want to sell this" line before I left. In April of this year he called and I was given the opportunity to purchase my 'bucket list' car. A deal was made, I sold my soul, scrounged enough cash, and as of last month, it is in my shop! The Kurtis is only a roller (no engine or tranny) and will be built for vintage racing and rallies, so cash will be pouring from every orifice of my body for the next few years. I hope to have it ready for The Great Race in June 2015. I added a photo taken with my 87 year old dad when I picked it up last month, as well as one from Watkins Glen in '54. As you can see, there is a lot of work to do before June! That has prompted me to sell the 912. Here's run down.The chrome on the bumpers is decent but the bumper guards have some surface rust.There is a small dent on the front of the hood and another on the top of the left fender by the fuel door from a 2x4 that fell over in the garage.The paint is showing it's age and is oxidized but not failing. The is some crazing on the rear hood, most likely from engine heat. I actually like the patina it has, as I'm not a trailer queen sort of guy.The vinyl on the upper dash (by speaker) is missing.There is a tear on the lower dash vinyl by your left knee.I installed a carpet kit that replaced the useless back seats (although they are included)It has new bolstered aftermarket seats mounted at the stock points (although the originals, with upholstery kit are included).Doors shut lovely with a pleasing thud.All glass is good and perfectly operable.It has all new weatherstrip and rubber.Other than the small area on the lower right front fender, it is rust-freeThere are two extra holes in each door where aftermarket mirrors were added at some point, but the extra holes are covered by new mirrors.I have no documentation, other than some service manuals.The steering is tight and responsive, although it has too much camber from being lowered.I do not know the status of the engine issue. I have been told by a friend who knows 356s that it could have dropped a valve seat, but I HAVE DONE NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION. It is NOT 'blown up', but it does have a major miss, won't start, and will need head work at minimum, and most likely a full rebuild.There is a large box of spare parts (original carbs, brake calipers, original headlights, some interior trim pieces, etc.)It has an original PORSCHE wood steering wheel.It is a 4 speed car.It has the original wheels (pictured) as well as a set of Fuchs copies that are on the car now. I will add additional photos to this listing over the next few days once the weather improves. The photos were taken last Spring when I was doing the interior. Winning bidder must make contact within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for full payment at that time. A nonrefundable $500.00 deposit is due immediately. The remainder is due within 4 days of auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours of the winning bid, I will re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. I have been an eBayer since 2004 and have 100% user feedback. Clear Montana title in my name. No games. I have been watching the 912 market closely and feel that I have set the reserve accordingly. If you don't want to dilly dally, hit the buy it now. If it seems too expensive, wait a year and you'll tell your buddies you got a great deal. 912s are going through the roof right now. A rust bucket parts car sold for $9500 on Sunday 10/26. Do the math of having a shop professionally do rust repair, and you'll see this is a fair deal for all. SERIOUS bidders can contact me via phone after 9 AM Mountain time at 4o6 57o 9552. This is my first Porsche, so I am far from an expert, but I am a career gearhead, and will do my best to answer your questions honestly and accurately. I reserve the right to end the auction early. Bid now. CA$H talks... The only trade I would consider is a set of four perfect six-pin late-'55 magnesium Halibrand 16" Indy wheels for my Kurtis, for which I will give a $5,000 credit. Thanks for looking! On Oct-27-14 at 13:38:39 PDT, seller added the following information: VIN is 12801263