Porsche : 912 912 1969 PORSCHE 912 911 RED BLACK w Leather WOW

By now many people are aware of how significant vintage Porsches are in the world of classic cars. Values are rising and good cars are very difficult to find. Out of all the pre-1973 Porsche cars the 912 is the greatest bang for the buck. The Porsche 912 is the exact same car as the 911 but with a lighter, more fuel efficient (up to 28mpg) engine borrowed from the very reliable 356SC. These cars were designed & built in an era where the past was meeting the future. Old world hand built craftsmanship & quality meeting up with newer technology. If you are thinking the 912 is somehow an inferior car to the 911 then you are greatly mistaken. Power differences are as follows: the 1969 911T had 110hp while the 912 had 90hp (DIN horsepower rating for both engines). The 912 engine is actually a detuned 356SC engine; which had 100hp (the detune comes in the form of a choked up exhaust system, Porsche Marketing felt that there should be a larger difference in horsepower between their $4500 912 and the $6500 911 (1965 pricing).  Aside from the slight horsepower difference the 912 also weighs 200 pounds less than its 911 counterpart.

1969 is the last and arguably the best year of the traditional Porsche 912. Being the last year, this car is equipped with many improvements from when the 912 was first introduced 5 years earlier. The 69, also known as “long wheel base”, had its rear wheels moved back 2.25” which greatly increased the high speed stability of the car. This new revised wheelbase became the new standard for all 911/912 cars for many years to come. The new design also added subtle fender flares which accept larger wheels and give a more aggressive, sportier appearance. Many people consider the long wheel base Porsches built from 1969 to 1973 to be the greatest driving cars ever built. Other revisions of the long wheel base include: completely revised front & rear suspension, revised heating/climate control system, revised transmission, major interior changes,  and the 912 engine horsepower was reportedly increased to 100hp DIN.

This particular car was last in Nashville,Tn. Mileage reads 49,550 .This is a very dry car that has never seen much in the way of rain or snow. No rust can be found anywhere on the body . The floor pans have a little patch material on them. The front and rear suspension pans are rust free. The original color of the car is code 6802.  An older paint job that will shine up very well. The tires are newer. The seats are leather. New original style perlon carpet was also installed.

The engine always ran strong,but now there is a problem. The engine needs work, it will start and run, but it is not running right at this time. I am not an expert, so I won't even attempt to guess why. I just don't have the time to complete this project. This car could be parted out for thousands, but I would like to sell it whole.