Detail Info for: Porsche : 912 Coupe Genuine Sport Seats / Mahle wheels / Super Clean / Mechanically Needs Nothing

Transaction Info
Sold On:
04/25/2013
Price:
$ 22901.00
Condition:
Mileage:
99999
Location:
West Bloomfield, Michigan, 48322
Seller Type:
Private Seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1969 Porsche 912
Submodel Body Type:
Coupe
Engine:
1600cc
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
129020602
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
1969 Porsche 912 VIN / Chassis Number: 129020602 Heavily-optioned Genuine sports seats, Mahle wheels 5-Speed transmission Fresh suspension rebuild NO rust underneath Mechanically needs nothing to be driven and enjoyed Super clean, non-smoker owner Few modifications One enthusiast owner since 2007 Last and most developed year of the 912, only year on the long wheelbase platform Note to bidders: I sold this 912 sold on eBay on April 11, 2013. The winner has not answered repeated attempts to complete the deal, so this 912 remains available. PLEASE ask questions before bidding, if you are not sure about ANY aspect of this auction. PLEASE do not bid if you do not intend to buy. I will now get down off my soapbox. Being easy-to-do business-with is a key to successful eBay transactions, as reflected in my 100% positive feedback. Good luck bidding! Please note: more than 160 photos follow. On slow Internet connections, they may take time to load.You can also Click here for high-resolution slide show Documented history · Purchased by current owner September 2007 · R Gruppe, Early S Registry and Porsche Club of America member · Included registrations show four owners Options as presented · 5-speed transmission · Sport seats · Mahle “gas burner” wheels (including spare) · “S” exterior trim package · Wheel arch deco trim · Rear wiper · Rear defroster Engine: 356SC type 616/16 case · Engine Serial Number 4095262 on third piece is correct of 1969 912. You can see more info on engine numbers at 912 Registry · Case halves matching, marked “120” on both halves · Six new engine mounts, correct for 912, 2011 · Weber IDF-XE carburetors with intake tubes · K&N air filters · Chromed oil filter housing! · Valve adjustment, 2008 · Recent oil change service · RSR 0012 distributor from Classic and Speed Parts, new 2007 · Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition, 2011 · Heater boxes and J-pipes are complete and not rusted · Older aftermarket sport exhaust · Norris “356S” camshaft · Recent see-through fuel filter · No fuel system contamination concerns · New oil cooler seals, 2013 · Noise-free · Starts promptly warm and cold · Steady 600 RPM idle · Pulls smoothly and runs cool Transmission: Correct 902/05 5-speed manual transmission · Serial number 5190583 matches date range. You can see more on transmission numbers at 912 Registry. · Shifts easily through all gears, up and down · New clutch disc, pressure plate and release bearing, 2007 · New shifter bushings, 2007 · No noises from transmission or ring and pinion · Linkage and clutch properly adjusted · Swepco 201 gear oil since 2007, last changed 2011 · New input shaft seal, 2011 · Leak-free · Correct 912 front mount in good condition Body: Super clean top and bottom · VIN 129020602, 1969 model year, Karmann production. You can see more on body identification at 912 Registry. · Irish Green code 6806, matches door tag · Optional “S” trim package bumper and rocker decos · Optional bright deco trim on wheel arches · Optional rear wiper · Optional rear defroster · Older exterior-only respray in Acme basecoat/clearcoat, 1992 · Body gaps are good and proper-fitting trim is in unrestored condition · Tight and without wind noise when driving · Doors, hood, engine cover and deck lid close easily and supports work properly · New front hood struts, 2011 · New engine sound insulation, 2007 · New engine tray rubber seal, properly fitted, 2011 · NO rust on underbody · Jack spurs are solid · New front suspension pan from Restoration Design is properly welded in and seam sealed · Battery boxes are original and rust-free · One repair panel welded in under passenger seat by previous owner, properly sealed and painted · Floors are original · No rust in “smuggler’s box” · Door bottoms rust-free · Rockers rust-free · Windshield chipped, but all other glass is in very good condition all around. · All weatherstrips show wear, but are soft and properly-fitted · Rear lid rain tray fitted Interior: Beige original interior · Genuine sports seats, correct for this vintage · Minimal wear in seats · OEM dash pad is free of cracks or tears · Both door map pockets, armrests and releases and rear panels in good condition · Clean ashtray · Period-correct Racemark leather-covered steering wheel with Porsche crest horn button · Beige original Porsche carpet in good condition with minimal wear · Complete set of rubber-backed authentic Coco Mats in excellent condition · Original sun visors · Original headliner is clean and mostly undamaged · Glove box fits well with original liner · Correct seat and shoulder belts Suspension, brakes, steering: Drives great with no concerns · New Bilstein rear shocks 2009 · Koni front struts are firm and leak-free · All new suspension bushings, front and rear, Pelican Parts polygraphite, 2011 · New rear spring plate covers, 2011 · New ball joints, 2011 · New rack boots and 911 Turbo tie rod assemblies, 2011 · Four-wheel alignment and ride height set, 2011 · All axle boots undamaged · Original disc brakes with correct pads and rotors all around · New brake hoses, genuine Porsche, 2011 · New brake fluid, 2011 · Parking brake fully working · Five genuine Porsche Mahle “gas burner” magnesium wheels 901.361.017.00, 5 1/2 J X 15 · Five Pirelli P6000 195/65-R15 all-season tires with most tread remaining and even wear · Porsche crest center caps · Black alloy wheel nuts · Drives as it should · Tracks straight. Steering wheel is level when driving straight. No steering or wheel-balance vibration at speed. · Brakes smoothly and with no pulling · Will cruise happily at 90mph All the rest: · Electrical system operates properly · New battery, 2007 · New generator, 2007 · New voltage regulator, 2007 · Speedo is accurate compared with GPS · Temperature, oil pressure and fuel gauges work · Warning lights for brake and generator work · Lights, horn, and wipers all operate · All interior lights work · Front trunk light works properly · Turn signals self-cancel properly · Exterior lenses in good, unrestored condition · Heater controls operate and cables not rusted · Clarion S500 cassette radio operates properly · Two door speakers behind storage compartments work as-new · Black Hirschmann antenna is unbent · Black front trunk carpet and side panels are clean and in good condition · Pirelli P6000 spare tire on genuine Porsche Mahle “gas burner” magnesium wheel · Bilstein jack and handle · Always garaged by current owner Also included: · Clear Michigan title · Original owner’s manual and service locator booklet in vinyl cover · Receipts since purchase in 2007 · Two keys, one on Porsche blank · Two genuine Michigan 1969 license plates, in correct original colors, legal for Michigan registration (front plates not now required in Michigan, but were in 1969) “The large print giveth and the small print taketh away”- Tom Waits: Please remember, this is a used car, which, as nice as it may be, is not prefect. I strive to deliver accurate descriptions, but it is possible to miss small deficiencies and will not be held liable for these minor misnomers. This vehicle is sold AS IS/WHERE IS and comes with no warranties, expressed or implied, whatsoever. Known issues: · Older respray has chips around the car from 20+ years of careful wear · Exterior paint job is not concours-quality · Small rust patches showing bubbles on: Left front fender at upper rear seam to door Left door at lower front Right door at lower front Left quarter at end of rain gutter § These imperfections have not noticeably grown since purchase in 2007 · Stone chips across front end · Some touch-ups around the car · Large chip in paint at right rear corner of hood · Some overspray around the seals in trunk and engine compartment · Some paint damage Front hood has stone chips Stone chips across front end Some touch-ups around the car · All wheels are unrestored, show paint wear, but are straight, unmarred and balanced · All bright trim is unrestored with pitting on some pieces · Windshield has light starburst crack in center, approx 50mm in diameter. Other original glass has few scuffs. · Rubber inserts to bumper and rocker decos shrunken · Original outside mirror has light fading in reflective silvering · LF marker lens has a washer added at retainer due to broken mounting hole · Original carpet pieces are missing from rear foot wells · Some small stains and tears in headliner at quarter windows · Trunk carpet has some damage with retainer straps broken · One, slight engine oil leak at #1 cylinder exhaust pushrod tube seal to head · Heater cables and housings have ends missing and are installed, but do not operate. Heater controls are complete and operate easily · Carb heaters missing · Crankcase vent and other emission controls modified/missing · Rear wiper does not operate and is not wired · Rear defrost is complete, but does not operate · Windshield washer bottle and pump are missing · Clock does not operate · Both odometers do not operate. Speedometer works and is accurate. Not included: · NO ADDITIONAL PARTS FOR THIS CAR ARE AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT IN PHOTOS, SORRY · Toolkit and tools not included (jack and lug wrench are included) · No Porsche Certificate of Authenticity or Kardex Pre-purchase inspection is welcomed. Please contact me through “Ask seller a question” to arrange inspection and for any additional information. Offered with realistic reserve. There is no “buy-it-now” price. Car will be sold to high bidder above reserve. Shipping: Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping. Loose items will be inside car for shipping. Other Terms: $1000.00 deposit required within 48 hours of auction close. PayPal accepted for deposit, only. PayPal not accepted for full purchase payment. Payment methods accepted: -Wire transfer in US funds. -Cashier's Check (certified from US or Canadian bank) or money order. -Cash (in person). Vehicle and title will be released to the buyer only after funds clear. There will be no exceptions. Bid with confidence! 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