Vehicle Description
1967 Porsche 912 Karmann Coupe
• VIN 458123
• Engine No. 750401
• Transmission No. 163197
• Completed on July 11, 1966
California black plate car, documented two-owner since new,
finished in Polo Red (6602) with a black leatherette interior. The
paintwork, rubber, chrome, and aluminum trim are in excellent
condition. The interior is in excellent condition with a deluxe
butterfly horn ring steering wheel, AM/FM Blaupunkt radio, and
chrome-bezel VDO green instrumentation. The undercarriage features
original floor pans with original factory undercoating.
According to the original service booklet, this 912 was first sold
by Carl R. Carlsen Inc. (Porsche dealer) in San Francisco,
California to the first owner Mr. Thurston on March 10, 1967. Mr.
Thurston owned the vehicle until 2010 and kept most of his
registration cards from 1967-2010. On October 31, 2016, the 912 was
sold to its second owner.
Mechanically powered by a matching number 1600cc flat-four engine
that runs phenomenally with a (902/0) 5-speed manual transmission
and four-wheel disc braking system. On December 7, 2017, he
commissioned Hergesheimer Motorsports to perform a complete engine
rebuild which included new main bearings, rod bearings, gaskets,
seals, pistons and cylinders, rings, belt, hoses, and valve guides.
The engine was inspected and reassembled, which totaled over
$16,000 in receipts. Recently, Cape Auto Repair & Service install a
new mechanical fuel pump at a total cost of $1,158.19.
Complete with Certificate of Authenticity, original service
booklet, two keys, original owner's manual, tool kit, spare, jack,
and registration cards from 1967-2021. An excellent opportunity to
purchase a beautiful 912 that has it all - condition, historical
documentation, and a matching numbers driveline with a fresh engine
rebuild.
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), which aided
performance. Upon its introduction, the 912 sold for $4,700, and it
outsold the 911 by a margin of two to one.
