Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at Auctions America's Fort
Lauderdale event, March 31-2, 2017.
Chassis No.
12870969
Estimate:
$ 40,000 - $ 55,000 US
Much like Porsche in today's world, they pursued a new model out of
their accounting department. Seeing the need for an entry level
model, the Type 912 was to offer the best of both worlds. Classic
356 performance by way of the type 616 flat four, coupled with the
new age styling of the all-new 901 (or 911 as we know it). Debuting
side by side at auto shows around the world, the 911 and 912 made
clear to Porsche's customers that the 356 experience would live on
and that they also had the option of "bigger and better" should
they want to pay for it.
The 912 Targa made it easier for Porsche to meet safety
requirements, in the states, for convertibles by having,
essentially, a convertible with a roll bar. Seen on many of the
early cars was a zip-up, soft rear window. In 1967 a hard window
was available as an option, but cost extra. That model was referred
to as the "hard window" Targa.
This restored orange Porsche 912, soft window Targa is presented
with lovely orange paintwork. Adorning the outside of the car is
polished brightwork and factory Fuch wheels. The inside of the car
is finished in black and has pleated upholstery, complete
instrumentation and a radio. The drivetrain consists of a
four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission.