For Sale: 1966 Porsche 912 in Costa Mesa, California

1966 Porsche 912 Coupe

• VIN 451735
• Engine No. 4094041
• Transmission No. 222559 - Matching
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Completed September 10, 1965

Southern California black-plate, short-wheelbase 912, finished in Light Ivory with Black upholstery and accompanied by its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. As one of Porsche's early 912 models, this example offers the light, balanced character of the short-wheelbase 912, along with the usability and durability that have made these cars increasingly appreciated by enthusiasts.

The exterior is well-preserved and has benefited from recent upholstery. In 2025, the 912 received a series of updates, including Group 4 alloy wheels, Vredestein 165 HR15 tires, exterior rubber seals, wiper blades, and extensive interior work by K & H European Auto Upholstery. The interior features black upholstery, a VDM wood-rimmed steering wheel with butterfly horn ring, black-with-green-script VDO instrumentation, and a Porsche radio delete plate. The undercarriage is solid and rust-free.

Mechanically, the 912 has received extensive attention from Scott's Independent in Anaheim, California, between 2023 and 2026, with work focused on drivability, braking, suspension, fuel delivery, electrical reliability, and roadworthiness. Early service addressed running quality by correcting timing, adjusting distributors, balancing carburetors, replacing needle valves, adjusting throttle linkages, and installing Vintage Trader LED H4 headlights. Subsequent service included a complete tune and valve adjustment, new spark plugs, points, oil and filter service, valve cover gaskets, brake hose replacement, brake fluid flush, rear brake pads, fuse panel cleaning, and further carburetor tuning.

Additional work in 2025 included installing a seatbelt system, fitting new seats, paintless dent removal, door lock tumbler adjustment, master cylinder feed line replacement, brake bleeding, taillight ground repairs, and further sorting. Later that year, Scott's Independent installed and set up a freshly assembled 1883cc 912 engine, fitted an external full-flow oil system, replaced the main shaft seal and throw-out bearing, installed carburetor adaptors, replaced the clutch cable and Bowden tube components, serviced the gearbox with Swepco gear oil, and rebuilt the shift mechanism with new bushings. Most recently, in 2026, an electric fuel pump was installed beneath the rear seat with fused-switch power, followed by a short service that included oil and filter replacement, valve adjustment, inspection of the brakes, battery, lights, suspension points, transmission fluid level, timing, and a road test.

Powered by a freshly assembled 1883cc 912 engine paired with its matching 5-speed manual transmission and four-wheel disc brakes. This 912 has been improved both cosmetically and mechanically while retaining the engaging, lightweight feel that defines early short-wheelbase Porsches. With its recent cosmetic refurbishment, extensive service history from Scott's Independent, and clean driver-level presentation, this 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe represents an appealing opportunity to acquire a well-prepared early 912 ready for enjoyment.