The production of the Porsche 912 commenced in 1965 to fulfil the need for an entry level variant of the new 911. Porsche’s aim for the 912 was to place the pushrod four-cylinder engine of the 356 in the body of the 911. After months of testing, the 912 was officially released to the public.
The 912 was released with a 1.6 litre flat four engine but with a minor detune to 90 BHP from the original 95 BHP plus the option of either a four or five speed manual gearbox. The appeal of the modern suspension set up and the improved streamlined body meant that despite the detuned engine, it would outperform its predecessor on performance as well as fuel economy.
The combination of improved build quality, styling, reliability, and pricing meant that the 912 outsold the 911 in it’s first years of production, making it a successful and affordable Porsche at the time.
This Porsche 912 is a 1966 right hand drive model with the optional tinted glass. It went through a thorough and professional nut and bolt restoration process by well-known restorer, Peter Bailey of Bailey Cars and their trusted partners over 4 years. More than 2000 hours were spent on this 912, excluding the parts outsourced to the partners for the engine rebuild, gearbox refurbishment and interior.
The following work was done during the restoration process:
Exterior and chassis:
Mechanical:
Interior:
The owner has spared no expense on the restoration and the car has not travelled more than 1000km since the completion of the restoration. This 912 also comes with its Certificate of Authenticity (rebuilt according to original spec - engine is correct type but not numbers matching).
This Porsche 912 is available for viewing at the Crossley & Webb showroom in Gardens Cape Town
Estimated Price Range:
No reserve price
Lot Status
Sold
Total Bids:
29
Time Left:
Closed
Start Date:
Friday, 19 February, 2021 - 10:00
End Date:
Tuesday, 23 February, 2021 - 15:28
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