Porsche 912

According to a copy of its Porsche factory record on file, this early three- gauge painted-dashboard 912 was supplied new in January 1966 through Porsche Cars Pacific of Burlingame, California, the distributor for Porsche in Northern California, Northern Nevada, and Utah during the period. Finished in Sand Beige (6807) over a brown leatherette interior, additional equipment specified included chrome wheels, driver’s-side mirror, Blaupunkt Bremen radio, square-weave interior finishing, and wheel center caps with the Porsche crest. While its earliest history is not known, this 912 was more recently sold into current Portuguese ownership in June 2018. Later that year, marque specialist SportClasse in Lisbon, Portugal, was tasked with rebuilding the 912’s drivetrain, while the largely original paintwork and interior displaying a lovely patina were left untouched.

There has been a surge in the popularity of early 912 models of late, on account of their more straightforward upkeep and enjoyable driving dynamics. Accompanied by restoration photos and its Porsche factory record, this meticulously maintained 912 should not be overlooked.