Vehicle Description
1969 Porsche 912 Coupe
VIN 129022073
Originally delivered to the first owner, Dr. Norman Brooks, by Vern
Hagestad Motor Co. in Denver, Colorado on May 21, 1969. The Motor
Vehicle Sales Tax receipt has a gross sales price of $5,755.75 and
traded-in a 1966 Pontiac for $1250. Mr. Brooks relocated to Los
Angles and sold the 912 April 27, 1989.
Finished in its original color combination of light Ivory (6804
color code) with a Black leatherette interior. A driver quality
912. Matching engine per original Maintenance Record from delivery.
5-speed manual transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, original
interior, with front door pockets on the side & Fuch alloy wheels.
Recent work includes carbs tuning, new brakes, rebuilt calipers,
new tires, new carpet kit, new shocks, fuel system cleaned and
flushed, undercarriage detail. There are cracks in the dash, chips
in the paint and other cosmetic flaws. The 912 presents well and is
mechanically a sound driver.
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.
