Vehicle Description
1967 Porsche 912 Coupe Polo Red/Black
The current owner bought this 912 from the second owner. The first
owner was a retired Navy man who owned the 912 since 1986. Stored
in a dry garage at the owners home in Imperial Beach, CA. The 912
had approximately 51,000 miles when the second owner bought the
912. The 912 was registered as a Post Non Op and was in PNO for
most of the time with the second owner. The second owner only drove
this 912 about 4,000 miles during his ownership as he was deployed
at sea for most of his military career.
A compression test revealed that there was a burned valve so he
took the engine to Scotts Porsche in National City, CA to be
evaluated by Jacques La Friant a recognized Porsche mechanic in
Southern California.
Jacques discovered that aside from the bad valve the engine was in
great condition, the main bearings were replaced as the engine was
apart and the bearings were STANDARD. The crank and camshafts did
not need be turned. A NOS Mahle 1600 pistons and cylinder set was
located at the Parts Shop in Huntington Beach, CA. Jacques also
evaluated and opened the transaxle, he found that it was also in
very good condition. Jacques recommended that he replace the
synchros since they were available and the transmission case was
open. The engine and transaxle were both blueprinted, balanced and
sealed. A full flow oil filter was installed with the returned line
fitted into the 3rd member. A high performance aluminum oil cooler
was installed.
The brakes are completely rebuilt and the calipers were rebuilt and
fitted with stainless steel pistons and finished in the original
gold. The fuel system was flushed and the carburetors were rebuilt.
The fuel tank was replaced with a new galvanized tank.
The interior has been refreshed up but the seats are original.
Original Hella 128 fog lights, upgraded seat belt buckles and the
wooden steering wheel has been professionally refinished. The
original .022 distributor was restored and is included, but the
distributor in the engine is a modern RSR012 with Pertronix
ignition. The starter is a modern reduction gear starter and the
half shafts have been upgraded and updated. The pedal assembly has
been restored with bronze bushings and the shifting mechanism has
been rebuilt.
Recently serviced with the oil changed and valves adjusted about 50
miles ago. New Koni front struts, brake rotors, brake pads, wheel
bearings and seals were replaced at the time of the service.
Over the past 12 years the 912 has been driven about 4,000 miles.
The current owner is now 73 years old and only drove the car 100
miles last year. It is time for someone else to enjoy and drive
this POLORED 912. Included with the car is the original tool kit,
jack, bra that originally bought with the car, car cover, original
owners manual, order for repairs, restoration manuals and original
leather key pouch that came from the 1st owner in 1967.
