Vehicle Description
1969 Porsche 912 Sunroof Coupe
• VIN 129021555
• Completed on December 16, 1968
• No. 1555 of 3485 Karmann Coupes Produced in 1969
• Special ordered with an electric Sunroof
Specialordered from the factory with an electric sunroof and
originally deliveredin Sepia Brown (6836) with a Tan leatherette
interior. Optional equipment includes manual 5-speed transmission,
leather steering wheel, bumperettes Front and rear, rear bumper
skirt, tinted glass all around, antenna left, loudspeaker in the
dashboard, electric sunroof, a special ordered paint color with
Semperit Tires.
This 912 was repainted by the past owner and is in excellent
condition with a few imperfections. The brightwork, rubber seals,
aluminum trim, and original Sekurit tinted glass are all in great
condition. The electric sunroof has been fully serviced and
operates as it should. The upholstery is partially original with an
original leather-wrapped steering wheel, VDO instrumentation, and a
Blaupunkt AM/FM radio. The Lemmerz wheels are 5.5" x 15" date-coded
10 of 68 fitted to 205 60 R15 tires. Due to a long life on the west
coast, the undercarriage has remained incredibly dry with no
indication of rust.
Mechanically, powered by a period-correct 1600cc flat-four engine
paired to a 5-speed manual transmission with a four-wheel disc
braking system. On June 1, 2021, Air Cooled in Sun Valley,
California, performed the following work rebuilding the
distributor, fuel pump, carburetors, and rear brakes. The throw-out
bearing, clutch disc, shifter bushings, and spark plug wires were
replaced. A new fuel tank and sport muffler were installed and the
engine sheet metal was detailed with an oil service and filter
change. Most recently, European Collectibles has done a full safety
inspection, service, and has had the sunroof serviced including new
cables witha new seal. Complete with date-coded spare tire, Porsche
Production Specification Sheet, and recent receipts. A rare
opportunity to acquire a special ordered sunroof 912 that is 100%
turn-key and ready to enjoy!
History
In 1969 Porsche stretched the wheelbase of the 911 and 912 2.3
inches and added fender flares to the front and rear wheel arches.
They also added substance to the interiors of the "long wheelbase"
cars by trimming the dash differently and adding solid door
pockets, shoulder belts, and headrests in the seats. The reason
Porsche stretched the wheelbase was to tame the ill-handling 911.
The heavy rear weight balance made the "short wheelbase" cars a
handful to drive near the limit and they often caught even the most
experienced drivers in arrears. Spinning backward off the road was
a common thing in these early cars. The lengthened wheelbase
effectively moved the bias towards the front wheels and the "long
wheelbase" cars were mostly tamed.
