Porsche 912 Coupé

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This version of the Porsche 912 Coupé is a true classic and distinguishable from a 911 only to connaisseurs. The four-cylinder engine delivers 66 kW (90 hp), unwarranted mileage is 74,000.

The red US-painting presents itself in quite decent, but not professionally impeccable quality (seals also painted) and with little damage. The car body is largely rust-free and with the black Fuchs wheels results in an attractive overall appearance.

The interior with cognac-colored leatherette seats and rear jump seats as well as the sky are very well preserved. And the chic leather sports steering wheel not only looks good, but enhances the fun. Only the door panels – recessed by boxes and no longer existing bags – are a topic for the future.

German technical approval (TÜV) is valid till 08/2015. Historic plates have been issued.

To quote the Porsche slogan: This really is “Driving in its most beautiful form”!

The idea for a smaller version was then as simple as obvious: Take the 911 and reduce it by two cylinders. The result was the Porsche 912. The four-cylinder had only 5 hp less than its “big brother”, making the 912 not one of the most powerful sports cars, but sporty nonetheless. The coupe delivers up to 185 km/h, in those days a remarkable value. Finally, the smaller engine also brought a weight saving of 100 kg for the economy version.

The reasonable price was what made the 912 successful. After 30,300 cars – including 2,562 Targa, some of which were used by the highway patrol – production was halted in August 1969, and the successor, the VW-Porsche 914, was ready. Anyone who follows the history of Porsche in the Sixties, cannot avoid this popular model.

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