1,582cc OHV Air-Cooled Opposed 4-Cylinder Engine
2 Solex Downdraft Carburetors
102bhp at 5,800rpm
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front and Rear Suspension
4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes

*Desirable early, soft-window 912 Targa
*Matching numbers example
*Excellent open-top Porsche for rallies or local car shows
*Offered with the Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity

THE PORSCHE 912

Although widely acclaimed, the 911 was necessarily expensive, a shortcoming that Porsche addressed by offering the 912 which, though outwardly identical, was powered by the 356's 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. As installed in the 912 the latter produced 90bhp, some 40 horsepower less than the 911's six, but this deficit was offset by significantly reduced weight, resulting in a well-balanced car with great road manners. The 911 gearbox was used, offering a choice of four or five speeds. Despite being down on power, the 912 had a respectable top speed of 119mph. A little over 30,000 examples were produced at Karmann's works (Porsche's was fully occupied with the 911) between 1965 and 1968 and today the 912 is a relative rarity when compared with its better-known sibling.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This highly collectible 1969 Porsche 912 Soft Window Targa offered here is in fully restored condition, wearing Tangerine over black interior. The restoration of the paint and body appear to be done at a very high quality while the interior is practically untouched and shows in excellent condition.

The Porsche COA for this912 shows that the car is matching numbers and is sold with its tool kit, spare tire, and Driver's Manual. Today, the Soft Window Targa model is one of the most highly sought after variants with the already increasing collectability of the Porsche 912.