What began as a dusty find in long-term storage has resulted in a nicely sorted 1967 Porsche 912 wearing excellent colors and treated to a host of subtle upgrades that likely make it an engaging driver’s car. The 912 was found following its extended vacation from the roads, going into storage in 1972 and not emerging until 2008. Discovered in San Francisco after being delivered new to New Jersey, the 912 today retains much of its original patina but has been thoroughly refreshed under the skin to improve its acceleration and handling. Find the 912  here on eBay where bidding at $54,000(!) with no reserve.

That bid number is a bit shocking to me, as 912s typically don’t drive this level of interest. But when you read the ad, it’s impossible not to appreciate the level of work that has gone into significantly improving the driving experience while preserving as much of the “as-found” aesethetic as possible. The other appealing feature is the documented low mileage, currently sitting at a touch over 45,000. The seller notes that the original engine was missing when he discovered the 912, but that the rest of the car remained in incredibly authentic condition. Even the fairly rare Aga Blue paint has bounced back nicely, while still maintaining a nicely dulled finish in keeping with its survivor status.

The interior features a set of period-correct sport seats, which are a huge upgrade over the flat and zero-bolstered standard buckets. Carpets are original, with the seller noting the wool felt material is holding up well despite its many years of giving weary feet a place to rest. Even the original rubber floormats are still with the car, which tells you a bit about the owner that put this 912 into long-term storage – they certainly took some care when locking it away, as OEM floormats are one of the first items to get tossed from a car with careless owners. The door panels and dash are said to be in good shape, with the latter showing some signs of vinyl shrinkage. Obviously, this car benefits from its many years of being stored indoors.

Now, I will not do the drivetrain improvements justice in this small of a space, so check out the listing for all the meaty details. Basically, the seller took a 1968 912 engine, upgraded the pistons, added 356 “C” cylinder heads, some Dell’Orto 40 carburetors, Elgin camshaft, a lightened and balanced flywheel, and a Bursch header system among other improvements to turn this tame 912 into a snorty little runabout. The suspension was also improved with Bilstein and Ohlins dampers along with new bushings, tie rods, and ball joints. Overall, it’s not hard to see why bidding is so strong – this 912 is a survivor, but also nicely upgraded to make it an even better driver than when it was new.