Vehicle Description
1968 Porsche 912 Coupe
VIN 12804821 completed on June 6, 1968
Stored for the past 20 years, straight body with very good gaps and
panel fit. Solid and rust-free floor pans and front suspension. All
the metalwork and bodywork has been done. The body has been prepped
and is very close to being ready for paint.
Basically complete including glass, gauges, brakes, bumpers, front
seats, rear seats, steering wheel ect. Missing the engine,
transmission, rear seats, ignition switch, headlight switch and
dash knobs. Engine mounts are set up for a 911 engine. The original
color was Sand Beige with a Black interior. If you have been
looking for a great 912 project look no further.
History
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 a 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. Porsche's 100,000th car was actually a 912, and it was a
Targa outfitted for a German police department.