Vehicle Description
1967 Porsche 912 Coupe VIN 355451
Completed May 29, 1967
Two (2) owners, finished in Olive (62166) with Black leatherette
upholstery. Originally delivered to Southern California. The 1st
owner had the 912 for 48 plus years, always maintained and service
by the Porsche dealer (Gabriel & Olsen Porsche Encino, California)
with extensive paperwork documenting true mileage. One of the BEST
912s, well-preserved examples European Collectibles has ever had!
Preservation Class with all original paint and interior. The paint
is in excellent condition with a few rock chips on the hood, no
major imperfections, no fading or resprayed panels. The upholstery
is simply amazing with an untouched brushed aluminum-trimmed dash,
gauges, headliner, and door panels that are all like new.
Matching numbers per Certificate of Authenticity, 1600cc engine
with 102 SAE horsepower at 5800rpm. The 912 is cable of up to 30
miles per US gallon fuel economy. Smooth shifting manual 4-speed
(902/1) transmission & four wheel disc brakes. Options include
tinted glass, exterior mirror-left, ventilated chrome wheels,
hubcaps w/ colored crest, and wood steering with deluxe butterfly
horn ring. Complete with tool kit, jack, owners manual and service
records dating back to the early 1970's. The 912 market is strong
and continues to grow, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a
completely original 912 Coupe in a wonderful color combination!
History (1966-1969)
Today, all but true Porsche enthusiasts may have forgotten that the
Butzi Porsche-styled 901 (aka, 911) had a four-cylinder twin for
the first five years of production. Introduced in 1965 as a
replacement for the venerable old 356, the new four-cylinder
Porsche brought the 911's new design across the entire product
line. A 912 is essentially a 911 body paired with a pushrod
four-cylinder, which was actually a slightly detuned variant of the
356SC motor. While the 912 did weigh 133 pounds more than the old
356C, the new body was more aerodynamic and had an optional
five-speed gearbox, a $75 option for the 912, aided performance.
Upon its introduction, the 912 sold for $4,700, and it outsold the
911 by a margin of two to one.
