Porsche 912

The need to shift gears precisely with a steady hand remains. This sports car hails from an era without driver-assistance or convenience features. The original set of steel wheels and the original steering wheel are present, as is the original, longer gearshift lever. A special bonus: The car inspires joy and goodwill in many people—never envy. Children wave, and adult pedestrians give it a beaming thumbs-up. On the highway, even Porsche GT3 and Ferrari drivers will occasionally slow down to give a friendly wave to the driver of the little Porsche, who tends to stay in the right lane or the middle lane. Regardless, according to the manufacturer, the car reaches 185 kph with its 4-cylinder Porsche engine. The 912 really shows off its true, sporty qualities best on winding country roads. The lighter four-cylinder engine with 90 PS gives the 912 perfect road holding—much more stable than in 911s of the same age, because their engines are heavier, resulting in the well-known rear-heavy handling. But you wouldn’t push such a beautiful piece of engineering and historical heritage to its limits anyway. It should be noted that the car has been repainted in some areas, with minor imperfections typical of U.S. repaints. Both sets of wheels are fitted with nearly new Dunlop Sport Blu Response tires. Since this is a private sale, I must sell the vehicle with no warranty against material defects.