One-Family-Owned 1968 Porsche 912 Coupe 5-Speed

OVERVIEW

This 1968 Porsche 912 coupe was handed down from the original owner to his daughter within the last few years. It receives power from a reportedly numbers-matching, rebuilt 1.6-liter flat-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes chrome wheels, newer paint, a rebuilt Solex carburetor, and an aftermarket third brake light. Finished in Guards Red over a black vinyl interior, this 912 is offered with a clear title in the current owner’s name.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The current Guards Red finish was reportedly applied in the 1980s in place of the original British Racing Green paint scheme. Exterior features include chrome bumpers with guards, a driver-side mirror, rocker moldings, an added third brake lamp, a vented engine cover, and a single exhaust outlet. According to the seller, the front bumper was repaired in 1992.

EXTERIOR – WHEELS AND TIRES

The chrome-finished 15-inch wheels are wrapped in 165/80 Classic Radial LL800 all-season tires installed in 2012.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The 2+2 interior is equipped with black perforated vinyl bucket seats up front and twin seats in the rear, matched to the door panels, padded dash, and carpeting. Features include floor mats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, aftermarket three-point seat belts, a Sony AM/FM/CD radio, aluminum dash trim, and vent windows. The seller notes that rust under the driver's side of the car was repaired and new metal was welded into place.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

The VDO-branded instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer, a 7,000-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for the fuel level and coolant temperature. The six-digit mechanical odometer reads 6,878 miles, which the seller asserts is indicative of 206,878 total miles accrued.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

The rear-mounted and reportedly numbers-matching 1.6-liter flat-four was rated at 90 horsepower and 91 lb-ft of torque when new. It was rebuilt in 1994 and is fed by a rebuilt Solex carburetor. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a floor-shifted five-speed manual transaxle with a dog-leg shift pattern.

UNDERCARRIAGE

Additional photos of the underbody are available in the gallery to the right.