1968 Porsche 912 Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

For all the plaudits the short wheelbase “early 911s” (1965-1968) receive, it is often forgotten that the original 912 was offered side-by-side with the 911, outselling it two-to-one throughout the 1960s. Why? Well, the 912 offered numerous advantages. First, it shares the same 900-series unibody and its looks with the 911. Weight distribution, long considered the weak spot of the early 911 is moved toward the center with a lighter-weight engine over the rear suspension. Overall weight was down too with improved economy and running costs. While early 911 owners were fiddling with tricky Solex carburetors and recalls of their leaky heat exchangers, 912 owners were happily driving along with a highly advanced variant of the alloy 1,600 cc air-cooled flat-four that has powered most Porsche street cars since 1948. In fact, a 912 could be optioned to the same high level and either ordered as a coupe or targa — just like a 911.

Highlights 

• Powered by Porsche’s venerable air-cooled flat-four engine 

• Included paperwork indicating a previous engine rebuild by the famous Harry Pellow also known as “The Maestro” 

• Final year of the original 900-series short-wheelbase chassis 

• Often cited as the best-balanced vintage sports cars 

• Wears its 1968-only U.S.-specification proudly 

• Finished as originally specified in 6804 Light Ivory over a Black leatherette interior 

• Fitted with 14 inch forged Fuchs wheels  

• Uncut door panels 

• Ordered without a sunroof 

• Coco floormats 

• This 1968 Porsche 912 Coupe is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing 26,910 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Silver-colored bezels on original VDO gauges 

• Dual-braking system with self-adjusting disc brakes 

• Rear wheel drum parking brakes 

• Rack and pinion steering 

• MacPherson strut and wishbone front suspension with longitudinal torsions bars, telescopic shock absorbers 

• Independent rear suspension with wide-base triangular trailing arms, transverse torsion bars and telescopic shock absorbers 

• Three-speed windshield wipers 

• Fresh air system 

• Adjustable heating system 

• Hot air defroster 

• Fuel tank capacity: 16.4 gallon 

• Wheelbase: 87.05 inch 

• Front Track: 53.8 inches 

• Rear Track: 52.6 inches 

• Overall length: 163.90 inches 

• Overall width: 63.39 inches 

• Dry weight (DIN): 2,140 pounds 

• Top speed: Approximately 115 mph 

Known Imperfections 

• Driver’s door jamb light switch missing rubber cap 

• “Baggy” seat upholstery 

Included 

• Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) confirming original build specifications 

• Original books that include: 

• 912 Driver’s Manual 

• Maintenance Record 

• USA Distributor and Dealer Directory 

• Emissions Annex 

• Blaupunkt Information 

• 1968 900-series Technical Specifications booklet 

• Two Porsche brochures 

• December 1965 Sports Car Graphic magazine

• Secrets of the Inner Circle by Harry Pellow

• Harry Pellow break-in instructions sheet  

• A history file with service invoices 

• Trunk-mounted 14 inch Fuchs spare shod with a Michelin XZX tire 

Ownership History

The Porsche-issued Maintenace Record (believed to the Service Book II) shows early ownership by Robert Nickerson based in Monterey, California. Today, the 912 is based in Tampa, Florida and has been under the care of the consignor since 2021.

Additional Notes

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Rebecca Wolanin  Phone: 813.389.2162  email: rwolanin@hagerty.com