Torrance, CA | USA
Description
1968 Porsche 912, has dealer installed A/C. New mastercylinder. Does not run engine turns over. Needs floorboards. Blocked if you put is this available. Of course it is or I would take it down. ...
Our Take:
- Half the cylinders, not half the fun: The 1968 Porsche 912 is a fascinating chapter in Porsche's history. While it shared the elegant body of the iconic 911, it housed a four-cylinder engine instead of the six-cylinder used in the 911. This made it more affordable at the time, but not necessarily less thrilling. It offered the same nimble handling that Porsche was celebrated for, just with a little less bite.
- Air conditioning, you say? Dealer-installed A/C was a rare creature in the 1960s Porsche world. Air conditioning in a sports car—especially a Porsche—was considered something of a luxury or even an oddity. Back then, enthusiasts would quip about "air-conditioning" being a drop-down window and a spirited drive down a country lane.
- Wrench and restore: With a non-running engine and a need for new floorboards, this 912 is aching for a restoration project. For those who revel in bringing vintage beauty back to life, it’s almost like being handed a piece of rolling history to personally care for and shape. It's not just about fixing a car; it's about reviving a legend.
- Low miles (in classic terms): Clocking in at just under 79,000 miles, this car hasn't been overworked for its years. That's less than 1,500 miles a year—quite the feat when you consider some owners drove these gems like everyday runabouts back in their heyday. It suggests more time parked and preserved rather than pounding the pavement.
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