My  Porsche 1968 912 Soft Window Targa, VIN #12870061, Matching Numbers in Irish Green.

 

I am the 4th Owner of this handsome rust-free Porsche. It currently has 103,625 on the speedometer, although the actual mileage is believed to be approximately 124k (see below) and is located in Springtown, Pennsylvania.  I purchased the Targa in 2011 while living in California and have since moved to Pennsylvania and don't drive the car very much.  The car is titled and registered in California.

 

According to the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, which is included, the car maintains it's original engine, Irish Green paint color code 6806,  and black leatherette interior.  All additional Original options as per the COA are still present as follows:

Rubber Overriders for Front and Rear Bumpers

Talbot Mirror

Wheels & Hubcaps with Painted Crest

Radio Becker "Europa" U.S. Band

Loudspeaker

Antenna

 

The history of the car is listed here-

Purchased new in California, the second Owner from Ashland, Oregon purchased the car from Marin Porsche in 1975 with 32,000 miles.  In 1990, the 3rd owner from Bend, Oregon acquired the 912 with 85,000 miles on the speedometer. The previous owners estimate the mileage was 20k higher than the reading to do a speedometer cable failure that was not repaired for some time.  At approximately 79k miles, the engine was rebuilt. I purchased the car in 2011 from a Classic Porsche shop in Oregon that represented the owner.

 

I have records back to 1981 for the car.  I understand from the previous owner that the car has been repainted at some point, but prior to 1981.

 

The Porsche runs great. It's a 912, so you won't be winning any drag races, but it is fun to drive, handles great, you'll look great getting wherever you're going.

New Tires less than 1k miles

New Battery

The rear window was replaced in 1988 and is in excellent, clear condition

Carburetors rebuilt in 2009

Shocks, Muffler replaced in 2009

Complete tune-up in November 2011, and have only driven 350 miles since

Everything works! All lights, indicators, horn, radio, etc.

 

Here are the car specs-

1582cc 4-cylinder Flat-Four pushrod Engine. The smog pump featured on 1968 models has been previously removed

Weber Carbs with CB Air Cleaners

5-Speed Transmission Type 902-02

 

Known issues with this Vintage Porsche are:

The last paint job was many years ago. The paint has a vintage patina and looks fantastic from 10 feet away. Up close, there are cracks int the paint on the hood, passenger door, and trunk lid.  I like the look this way because it feels original. It has always been garaged by me and has clearly been a garage queen over the years

The car is missing it's Fog Lamp Covers, but included with the sale are a set of unpainted ones

The drivers seat has separated at one of the seams- you can see this in the photographs

Webber Carburetors occasionally make popping sound when engine is cold

The drivers side door pocket sags open

 

There is no evidence of Rust or Previous Accident damage on the car. This is evidence of a repair to the underside of the rear deck lid. The documentation included with the car did not show any painting or body work repairs.

 

I am a PCA member and own several vintage Porsches.  I'm selling this great 912 due to lack of use- I am simply away from home too much for business to enjoy this cool car.  It needs to go to a good home and someone who will drive and enjoy this very rare model.

 

All of the pictures and videos shown here were just taken within the last week, with the exception of the undercarriage photos on a car lift, which were taken at the time of my purchase.

 

According to production statistics, there were 36,000 Porsche 912s built between 1965 and 1969 of which just over 1,000 were Soft Window Targas, an incredibly rare breed. Consider this- some of the most collectible cars in the world were made in similar numbers- 1,600 1973 RS Carreras; 1,400 Mercedes Gullwings; 4,000 Ferrari Dinos. This is a truly special model and highly collectible.

 

Please contact me with any questions at 1968targa912@gmail.com

 

Payment terms Wire Transfer or Cash.  The car is listed on eBay Motors for sale and may also be sold locally.

 

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