Among the cars I kick myself for not simply buying and squirrelling away is the Porsche 912. The signs were all there – long-hood 911s were going through the roof for many years while the 912 sat idly by, still fairly affordable. It’s not like one day the 912 was a $50,000 car, as they gained traction slowly but surely, so you had a chance to get in at $20,000 or $30,000 for a nice one. However, most of us were still stuck in that mindset of a 912 never being worth that much, and in the blink of an eye, a gorgeous example like this 1966 model listed here on craigslist is selling for $58,000.

The reason for the 912 being the cheaper long-hood option simply comes down to its engine (a flat-four versus the 911’s trademark flat-six) and how it was originally marketed in the Porsche lineup. It was simply the entry level option, a car you bought when the 911 was out of reach. It’s amazing how impactful a car’s original identity can be when setting future values, as it can mean decades of languishing near the bottom of the list in the eyes of collectors and brand evangelists. There was certainly a time when you would have to call someone to haul away a rusty, battered 912 for scrap when you got tired of staring at it in your driveway; those days are long gone. As per our subject car, it has clearly been loved for many years, with an interior that matches the pristine appearance of the exterior.

In the Porsche world, a good specialist can have a significant impact on your car’s value, and the fact that this seller’s 912 was looked after by Jack Morris Motorsports in Spokane is a very good thing. Morris is a well-regarded Porsche specialist, and the listing specifically calls out his services as being integral in breathing new life into the 912’s engine. The presentation is excellent and the running gear appears to be in excellent shape with evidence of new parts throughout. The ’66 912 came equipped with a 1.6L flat-four boxer engine that pushed out a reasonable 90 or so horsepower and 98 lb.-ft. of torque.

Effectively an engine that started its life in the back of a 356 SC, it was definitely marketed as a fuel-efficient option versus a high-performance choice, but it still moves out nicely. Plus, it makes the trademark noise that draws many people into the air-cooled Porsche fold. The underside of this 912 is spectacular, and this 12-year owner either bought an incredibly clean example over a decade ago or has done the Lord’s work in bringing it up to snuff. Now, even with the hand-wringing over the increase in prices, this car would likely have brought a fair price even a decade ago just based on how clean it is, and in another decade, we’ll be bemoaning what a deal $58,000 was in 2025. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Curvette for the find.