Vehicle Details
- Year: 1968
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 912 Soft Window Targa
- VIN: 12870277
- Mileage: 61,378
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Light Ivory
- Seller: wholesalecalifornia
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Location: Orange County, CA 92627
- Dealer Fees: None
- Lot #: V-0010527
Available here for auction is this 1968 Porsche 912 Soft Window Targa. Contributing towards a very small part of total 912 production, the soft-window Targa models allowed for fully open, top-down, rear window down, or fully closed operation. This three-owner Targa left the assembly line in October of 1967 and was delivered new through the Culver City Porsche dealership in California. It was purchased by the current owner in 1985 and has been diligently maintained and garage kept ever since. The car has been featured in the historic display at the 2014 Porsche Club of America parade as well as the German magazine Porsche Klassik. The Porsche Certificate of Authenticity shows bumper guards front and rear, an antenna, a loudspeaker, and chrome wheels as factory options. A lifelong West Coast car, this rare short-wheelbase 912 Soft Window Targa is now being offered for auction by its longtime owner out of Southern California.
In 1983, this 912 was refinished in the current shade of Light Ivory from its originally specified color of Tangerine. Several small imperfections have been reported throughout the exterior and the floor pans and body panels are noted to be in good condition. The 1968-specific front and rear side markers remain in place and the car is currently equipped with Bosch European headlight assemblies featuring glass aero covers and halogen bulbs. Other features include chrome brightwork, factory-optioned bumper guards, a removable plastic rear window, and Hella 128 fog lamps which are mounted for appearance only. This 912 currently rides on a set of 15" Fuchs wheels dressed in older Michelin tires.
The black leatherette interior has been fitted with upgraded 911-style carpeting, elastic door pockets, and later-model seats sourced from a 1969 example which feature headrests, chrome recliner hinges, and three-point seatbelts. A few small cracks are noted on the dashboard and the Targa top is reported to have been kept in good condition including the headliner. All analog instrument gauges including the clock are said to be working properly along with the turn signal indicators and interior courtesy lights.
Within the last 65k miles, the 1969 1600cc type 616/40 flat-four carbureted engine was completely rebuilt and balanced with a set of new Mahle pistons. The engine has been paired with a 5-speed type 902/01 manual transmission. Other mechanical upgrades and refurbishment include a new Bosch generator, new brake master cylinder, updated rack and pinion steering, Turbo tie rods, new rear suspension bushings, and Bilstein shock absorbers. Service invoices from the current ownership are provided for reference in the photo gallery along with images of the underbody.
This sale will include a collection of service records, original owner's manuals, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and a clean title. Whether you're in search of a restoration candidate or a classic air-cooled driver, this rare 912 Soft Window Targa makes an excellent choice.
Auction Results
- Highest Bid: $47,500
- Auction End: May 25, 2021 07:50:00PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 15
Comments (31)
congrats @TiagoVin
if reserve was met looks like a fair deal. Shipping put me over the top, kind of kicking myself now.
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please retract my bid, I meant to enter 48212
Bid in the amount of $47,500
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Bid in the amount of $38,000
A new video has been added to the listing gallery.
Bid in the amount of $34,999
Have a short video of the car on the cold start showing the dash then getting out while the S.W.T. Is running and increasing throttle under the deck lid showing the engine and clear non colored exhaust. Email sales @wholesalecalifornia.com if you would like to receive it. You can hear and see in the video how the car starts and idles on it’s own right at start up smooth as you would expect in a car the owner did not hesitate to drive from Washington to California .
Bid in the amount of $32,000
@RS550 We will take a cold start video today and see if it can be added to the auction. Will have the compression test result numbers listed in another reply comment. A.S.A.P. Good information to support confidence in being the wining bidder!
Bid in the amount of $24,000
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Hi, could you provide a cold start video and if possible the actual compression values ?
well maintained and well used original car to leave as is in my opinion.
Bid in the amount of $2,500
Small world. I ran into the long time owner on his way to California from Bellevue WA. The engine work was phenomenal and overall a very good driver condition softie. The soft top was in excellent condition and it clearly runs well. The owner is a very nice guy who has been active with the PCA for decades. I offered to buy it at the time but no luck. This one will make a great addition as is or a very solid restoration candidate. Me, I would keep it as is.
Bid in the amount of $2,000
Duh, my bad. I overlooked the engine info in the description. Need to slow down when reading.
I own a 69 softie S. The soft window cars are nothing short of sensational. I drive a 64 Giulia TI as a daily as I find modern cars boring (If I need one, I call an Uber). Driving a 912 softie in LA would be sensational. Imagine the look on people's faces ... GLWS
@mbaum Yes it would make an excellent driver with its very good, comfortable feel behind the steering wheel. Structurally much better than decent it is a California original underside with no signs of repairs previously or in need of any and nothing hidden from paint or undercoating material. The car shows very well in it’s current state and can continue up be an enjoyable Porsche experience in it’s current condition.Definitely does not require a full restoration to be admired or utilized.
The description listed reads 65,000 miles on the rebuilt 1969 Motor and gives the type 616/40 tells of the components used and a PDF file shows the invoice from the rebuild.
Very obtainable and not priced excessively this is an opportunity easily duplicated.
@porscheklaus Yes one of the few that is enjoyable as it is and is still available in such condition. Everyone likes a vintage Porsche.
neat to see another soft window car. This one looks like it could benefit from a restoration. If structurally and mechanically decent, it would also be a cool and unique daily driver. I think it would be helpful to put into the description if the engine is correct for the car. This one here appears non-matching and it looks like it got a MY69 engine at some point. GLWS.
Neat !