This 1966 Porsche 912 is said to be a California survivor that remains highly original and is accompanied by a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. Though the listing doesn’t confirm whether the paint is original, many other details seem to be, including the early model three-dial dash; original floors and carpeting; and no welding repairs front or rear. The 912 looks sharp on Fuchs wheels and may even be lowered slightly, judging by the ride height. Find the 912 here on Facebook Marketplace in Napa, California, for $49,000.
It’s still a little hard to believe that 912s are pulling $50 large when just a few years ago they were the redheaded stepchild of the 911 family. Perhaps that was unfair, since you get all the looks with a modest reduction in horsepower, which is easily fixed. This 912 is laser straight from front to back, and all of the chrome trim looks to be in fine condition. The California black plates aren’t mentioned in the listing but are a nice touch, and the badges on the engine lid appear to be factory correct.
The 912’s interior is a great color combination, especially when paired with the white exterior. The dash shows no cracks, and it’s a treat seeing the original steering wheel still in place and not some aftermarket Momo. The door panels also look pretty decent for the age, and the 912 appears to retain its original radio. Mileage is indicated to be original at 93,129, which makes the condition of the seats and the carpets all the more impressive. While it’s hard to tell, if that’s original carpeting, it remains in great condition for a car that doesn’t have time-capsule mileage.
The engine has been rebuilt and is said to run well; what’s not mentioned is whether it remains numbers matching. While I feel it is most likely matching given the seller’s emphasis on originality, it’s still one of those details you want to see explicitly stated – especially with a car where engine swaps are pretty straightforward. The seller claims plenty of paperwork accompanies the 912, including the history prior to the current owner. A pre-purchase inspection has already been completed and comes with the car, so it seems like most of the big boxes have been checked with this survivor 912.
Shame there’s no interest in these old cars….
From me, I mean.
During our Porsche years we had a ’69 912 Targa. No hot rod but it was a very comfortable cross country cruiser. Agree they are over priced but folks are buying them.
Looks like the front doesn’t match the rest of the car but its only fifty grand , what a deal.
Colors do not match.
Years ago, my wife bought a restored ’69 912 Targa. Problem: it was so perfect that we were afraid of possible rock chips so it stayed in the garage. Lesson Learned: Cars are made to be driven. She sold it to a collector. What a relief!
nice looking , not nearly as smooth or powerfull as a 911, thats why they were cheaper , by a lot. Always ask whats the best car you can find for the same money?