Vehicle Details
- Year: 1968
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 912 Targa
- VIN: 12870712
- Mileage: 72,446mi (5-digit odometer)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Red
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Norwalk, CT 06851
- Lot #: V-0038571
Accounting for approximately 8% of all Porsche 912s produced in total, the Targa version arrived in the U.S. market in late 1967 and was favored for its open-air driving experience coupled with a lightweight and easily maintained pushrod engine. This 1968 example was acquired by the seller from its second owner through the Porsche Club of America about two years ago and is accompanied by a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity showing a matching engine serial number. It features several upgrades including a Wevo shifter, Rennline LED headlights, carbon/Kevlar brake pads, lowered suspension, Fuchs wheels, and a 1,750cc engine displacement kit. Previously listed on PCARMARKET and recently serviced with new valve guides, piston rings, and carburetor tuning, this early air-cooled Targa is now being offered for auction by its owner out of Connecticut.
This Targa was factory-equipped with a heated glass rear window, a new option for the 1968 model year. It was originally painted Burgundy Red and was refinished in the current shade of red under prior ownership. Equipment includes aftermarket Rennline LED headlights, European-style taillight lenses, factory-optioned chrome bumper horns, and 15” Fuchs wheels. The seller notes the suspension has been lowered to European ride height and new Pirelli CN36 tires were installed about a year ago. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The black interior includes a factory-optioned leather steering wheel and has been fitted with a set of Coco floor mats and an upgraded Wevo shifter. The seller describes the cabin to be in excellent condition with all gauges and accessories remaining fully functional, although a crack is present on the dashboard which has been partially repaired.
The car’s original air-cooled flat-four engine is said to have been upgraded to a 1,750cc displacement under prior ownership and sends power to the rear wheels through a 5-speed Type 902/02 manual transmission. The seller notes that the car was serviced by the specialists at Speedsport Tuning over several months during their ownership and the brakes have been refurbished with new rotors and upgraded Porterfield carbon/Kevlar pads. More recent service includes new valves, valve guides, piston rings, and carburetor cleaning and tuning.
This sale will include extensive documentation, a toolkit, a spare tire, a car cover, and a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity.
Auction Results
- Highest Bid: $21,911
- Auction End: Jan 04, 2024 07:32:36PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 5
Comments (23)
Well okay then! Have at it !
Bid in the amount of $21,911
Heck lets see
Bid in the amount of $15,750
Dang, I just wish I could tell more about the undercarriage. He says no rust, but I just cant tell around that driver side torsion bar
Bid in the amount of $15,500
Bid in the amount of $15,250
That’s not an unrealistic suggestion. However, I have always had to have a certain base-level of knowledge, understanding, and questions answered before going to visit a car I was interested in purchasing. Without a two week notice, there are no $500 flights anymore. If I “blindly” visited every car I was interested in purchasing, I wouldn’t have enough money to buy anything. These aren’t personal attacks. Just potential buyers trying to get clarification on things. There’s an old saying in the classic Porsche world…”buy the seller first.” I have seen the Porsche buyer absolutely skewer the dismissive or less than forthright Porsche seller (we’re a tough crowd). I am not saying that is you. Just some advice from a 912 collector. Anyway, best of luck with your sale. Looks to be a really nice example here!
My suggestion to potential bidders is if you're going to spend the money to buy this car You should pop $500 to buy an airline ticket to go view it yes ?
It would be nice to get better photos of the under carriage. If not I understand and will bid accordingly.
Bid in the amount of $15,000
YES 38 LOOKS LIKE ORANGE PEEL WITH SWIRL Ill bite
@Opener
You have a good eye! There definitely looks it be a rust issue at the jacking point in pic 84 and bondo in the rocker panel above it. All the dark areas on the suspension pan and floor pan are black paint covering up areas of repair or rust. Hopefully it was just surface rust in these areas that was removed and sealed up with new paint; however, we don’t know without the “before” pictures. Perhaps the owner knows of this repair and can advise? Otherwise, it’s an unknown risk that bidders will have to consider. Good luck all!
@Epicmc The paint is a recoat .
It was originally burgundy, Now it's a Porsche color red it is very good.
I can get you the COA in a day or two.
Is the paint original or has it been painted? Are paint meter readings available. Are you going to post the COA?
@opener Greetings 🤠
I'm not sure to tell you because I honestly never going to have a car it's it's been lowered to Euro spec .
There's absolutely no rust on the car it was a southern car as far as I know but no rust on the body no accidents whatsoever
The area forward of the rear torsion bars in photos 87&88. Cannot tell if there is rust or the undercoating is peeling. Also the jacking points in photo 84? Any other areas of the undercarriage with rust issues?
@Damaho912 I'm sorry , But you are mistaken I wouldn't drive or own a car in that condition .
Photography can be misleading .
The only thing I can do is on Tuesday after the holidays I can take a photo of that and send it to you.
The bright work is VGC .
@DucatiRon if you zoom in, particularly where the light reflects, looks in extremely rough condition. Like it was polished with some 80 grit.
@Damaho912 The car has been professionally detailed and buffed The paint is in VGC Not too sure what you mean it's over the hood, where it receives a lot of heat please clarify
How would you characterize the condition of the paint? Is picture 38 any indication of the overall condition?
The tires are 2-year-old pirelli CN36 185 * 70 R15
I don't know the wheel size.
I do have a COA all numbers matching
Are wheels 5.5x15 or 6x15? Any chance there is a COA?