I rarely say this about Porsches any more, but this 1967 912 looks like a decent deal as a no-reserve example that isn’t a total rot bucket. The 912 is a California car that does still run, although the #3 cylinder has a burnt valve at the moment. The body looks reasonably straight in pictures, and I love the period-correct colors. The 912 doesn’t appear to have any major body rot, and given the seller doesn’t mention any cosmetic concerns, fingers crossed the floors look good, too. You’ll find the Porsche here on eBay where the no reserve auction will be ending soon!
Here’s one of my favorite details in the listing: that old-school Bondurant Driving School sticker in the back window. Doesn’t it just make you think of this thing being used on track days and at local autocross courses? Drivers who liked to over-prepare may seek the advice of seasoned track instructors before heading to their next event, so it’s certainly fun to imagine that this 912 spent time at some of California’s bigger tracks while in private hands. Perhaps it even has some suspension upgrades underneath, like bigger sway bars or brakes from a 911. One can hope!
The interior is in way better condition that I was expecting, with clean bucket seats that don’t even show any signs of tearing or other damage. The door panels look good, too, with some later aftermarket speakers attached. The factory steering wheel remains in place, and the dash doesn’t appear to be cracked in this picture. It even comes with period-correct Fuchs wheels, another indication of enthusiast ownership – summer wheels and tires, and the steelies used in the off-months (even if winter wasn’t a serious influence in the California climate, you may run into snow if the road takes you to points north.)
The engine bay looks tired as you might expect for a car that’s been slumbering for a while, and even if it runs, I suspect an engine-out freshening may be required. The good news is that this 912 doesn’t appear to be rusty and if it was modified, it was done sparingly and in moderation. The 912 has been enjoying a ride on the 911’s coat tails, and decent projects are getting harder to find. This one looks like a great candidate for a drive-it-while-you-restore-it project, and if bidding stays below $20K, a potential bargain in today’s frenzied air-cooled environment. Just don’t change the colors – we rarely get to see a sports car in such a subdued shade.
Pretty car, but the asking prices for these is too much in my opinion.
The market is the market but that’s a pretty well preserved piece of Porsche history.
I have a set of hub caps for those steelies. Originally as close as I’ll come to buying one. I’ll stick with my little yellow 914.
What a GASTLY DULL INTERIOR Looks like a 50’s pickup such is what you get with German cars– compare it to the 924 hanging at $800! Simple ass prejudice against anything not Volkswagen derived! Both have the decent German craftsmanship and comparable performance I guess so, WHY is the 912 SOOOO much higher?
I don’t understand your question. That’s like asking why a 1985 Nova and a 1970 Nova cost different amounts. They’re philosophically and mechanically completely different cars. The only thing they share is a badge.
Well said, CS. I think Roarrr is applying the ‘its just a vw’ logic that should have kinda died out about 197
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woops the rattle can undercoating is a little obvious?? If its rust it would behoove the seller to show whats there instead of a 1/2@$$ attempt of hiding it. My $.02. Cheers
GPC
Agreed. In addition to the washing of the engine case, which probably illustrated excessive push rod tube and the split case engine oil leakage. The haphazard application of rattle can undercoating diminishes the credibility of the seller in all cases. In the opinion of this writer, these Porsches are over rated, overpriced, noisey, uncomfortable, and not much better to drive than your conventional Volkswagen Beetle of the same vintage. Caveat Emptor…..
More like air cooled hysteria. This is a 356 but better looking as far as I’m concerned, I owned a ’66, wonderful cars, but they are overpriced like all Porsches are.
I had a number of VW’s in the 80’s, bugs and Ghias. Burnt exhaust valves on number three cylinder brings back some memories (none good).
I had a ’74 Super for a few years. I absolutely LOVED that car. I absolutely DON’T miss working on it. Nothing was ever complex but nothing was ever quickly fixed either.
I think you’re all missing the big picture:
WRX SWAP
A certain blue-eyed racer/ actor had a VW sleeper with a 912 engine and 5 speed in it…..If I recall correctly it was a 68 Beetle: he used to have a lot of fun surprising people on the back roads of Connecticut. R.I.P. , P. L. Newman
Looks like rivets in the fresh undercoat areas on the bottom of car. Looks like cheap ass patch on the floors. What else is hidden on this car?