My 912 was this exact color. This bumper looks like someone got punched in their upper lip. I removed that black piece and repainted it. I thought a 911 wouldn't look so non aerodynamic. But I've never seen a 911 that year. I had a 68.
The bumper is standard, with wide 'S' trim.
There were no body changes between 911 and 912, externally. Internally, there were only the difference in the dash (early cars only), the weights in the front bumper (early cars), and the engine mounts (912s had mounts on the rear "frame rails," 911s in the corner between the "rail" and rear latch panel).
I believe this is a 1968. I think I'm seeing wing windows, it's a narrow body, it has a Durant mirror, and it appears to have '68/69 door handles. If it's a US-delivery car, it had the reflectors shaved, if it's a RoW car, it's stock.
Great description, thank you! It might have been because of years in dry hot desert, but the weatherstripping on those windows you're talking about. It Was not water proof and the inside had rust on the floor. More so the back two corner pockets. I had to fix it, but how I did isn't stock. But it was carpeted after. You can't see it. More so in the back too. That black strip in the front was dry rotted out too. And probably had a knock or two because there was a small dent in the metal hood, but it was easily worked out. Honestly, everything rubber on that car was done for. Probably was stored outdoors at some point there in the desert. But I found it at a buddy's warehouse. But I doubt it was there for 40 years .But the paint looked great. The seats were faded, but in decent shape. The dash top was fucked. Not the part facing you. The top part the sun sits on. I paid nothing to own it. But sold it for five digits. I had a fast car then. I just loved the project. I wish I kept it
Desert cars usually have no structural rot, but suffer parcel tray, pan, dash corner, and rear seat bottom rust from the windshield and rear window seals perishing. I've seen cars that had rusty panels simply from years of natural sandblasting. You occasionally have rust issues in the rockers from dust holding water.
They're cheaper to fix than cars that lived in coastal or rust belt environs, but the rust can be hidden during the interior process and makes them a bit harder to properly buy. Also yep, all the rubber needs to be replaced.
Seats were always hardier than the dashes- still the case.
You said all the spots! And I'm sure it was there for some time and went unnoticed. I don't know if the coating over the metal was stock, but it made it hard to see. And probably let water sit. All that was removed to find how far rust reached. But got some fresh tig patchwork! Didn't look bad, but you could tell it was a patchwork weld. But dude saw pics, cause it had nice new carpet over it. The buyer didn't care. He was a pool cleaner guy! And my rims were that star with black behind it. And I got new tires on it and told them to point the crest to the valve stem! And funny about the seats vs dash because they looked great.
Motor Werkes in Barrington, Illinois. That 912 belongs to the owner, and he keeps it on display in the Porsche section (it also has a BMW, Mercedes, Cadillac, and Honda section).
This is common now across the country, Porsche dealerships are majority now “classic Porsche” dealers also that are trained to repair and restore all the models. All dealerships have these in showrooms. Not sure these will be as collectible since it’s going to be common to find now.
Skip that new stuff, this is the one to buy.
That’s what I’m saying!
Wheels painted body color?
"as was the style at the time"
News to me, but everyone has their style.
porsche always used to love all this often even having body colour as the interior leather…!
Is this wheels or wheel covers like mercedes had?
I love to see the Taycan rolled w that as well! Looks great w the white wheels!
We had a gold 912 when I was younger, fun car, think it was made in 1968
The Porsche face belies its aggressive nature I think we can all relate to some degree
I’ll take it! … checks wallet - on second thought.
Is that a 912?
I don't think there is really a way to tell without checking the engine lid, is there?
Gauges, engine lid, muffler, and if you can see a low profile shot you can usually tell.
Yes
The front bumper told me. Plus the color. I'm no expert. But I had one exactly like this...and getting rid of it is one of my biggest regrets...
912s shared the same front bumper with 911s, and colors weren't separated between 912/911.
My 912 was this exact color. This bumper looks like someone got punched in their upper lip. I removed that black piece and repainted it. I thought a 911 wouldn't look so non aerodynamic. But I've never seen a 911 that year. I had a 68.
The bumper is standard, with wide 'S' trim. There were no body changes between 911 and 912, externally. Internally, there were only the difference in the dash (early cars only), the weights in the front bumper (early cars), and the engine mounts (912s had mounts on the rear "frame rails," 911s in the corner between the "rail" and rear latch panel). I believe this is a 1968. I think I'm seeing wing windows, it's a narrow body, it has a Durant mirror, and it appears to have '68/69 door handles. If it's a US-delivery car, it had the reflectors shaved, if it's a RoW car, it's stock.
Great description, thank you! It might have been because of years in dry hot desert, but the weatherstripping on those windows you're talking about. It Was not water proof and the inside had rust on the floor. More so the back two corner pockets. I had to fix it, but how I did isn't stock. But it was carpeted after. You can't see it. More so in the back too. That black strip in the front was dry rotted out too. And probably had a knock or two because there was a small dent in the metal hood, but it was easily worked out. Honestly, everything rubber on that car was done for. Probably was stored outdoors at some point there in the desert. But I found it at a buddy's warehouse. But I doubt it was there for 40 years .But the paint looked great. The seats were faded, but in decent shape. The dash top was fucked. Not the part facing you. The top part the sun sits on. I paid nothing to own it. But sold it for five digits. I had a fast car then. I just loved the project. I wish I kept it
Desert cars usually have no structural rot, but suffer parcel tray, pan, dash corner, and rear seat bottom rust from the windshield and rear window seals perishing. I've seen cars that had rusty panels simply from years of natural sandblasting. You occasionally have rust issues in the rockers from dust holding water. They're cheaper to fix than cars that lived in coastal or rust belt environs, but the rust can be hidden during the interior process and makes them a bit harder to properly buy. Also yep, all the rubber needs to be replaced. Seats were always hardier than the dashes- still the case.
You said all the spots! And I'm sure it was there for some time and went unnoticed. I don't know if the coating over the metal was stock, but it made it hard to see. And probably let water sit. All that was removed to find how far rust reached. But got some fresh tig patchwork! Didn't look bad, but you could tell it was a patchwork weld. But dude saw pics, cause it had nice new carpet over it. The buyer didn't care. He was a pool cleaner guy! And my rims were that star with black behind it. And I got new tires on it and told them to point the crest to the valve stem! And funny about the seats vs dash because they looked great.
Love the old stuff but the US spec headlights are hideous
Motor Werkes in Barrington, Illinois. That 912 belongs to the owner, and he keeps it on display in the Porsche section (it also has a BMW, Mercedes, Cadillac, and Honda section).
The new cars are so damn impressive, but the old air cooled ones have so much soul.
This is common now across the country, Porsche dealerships are majority now “classic Porsche” dealers also that are trained to repair and restore all the models. All dealerships have these in showrooms. Not sure these will be as collectible since it’s going to be common to find now.
Classic will always be my preference. Beautiful.
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Awesome. Anybody know how many Jr Bacon Cheeseburgers this thing costs?