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Short Wheelbase, Soft Window Targa, 1st Level Restoration Complete on 2040-cars

US $42,500.00
Year:1968 Mileage:109125 Color: Metallic Silver /
 Black
Location:

Pebble Beach, California, United States

Pebble Beach, California, United States
Transmission:5 speed manual
Body Type:Targa
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1582 cc
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 12870160
Year: 1968
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Porsche
Model: 912
Trim: base
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 109,125
Exterior Color: Metallic Silver
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black

Rare model – of the 30,000 Porsche 912s produced from 1966 to 1969, only 2500 were Targas.  The soft rear windows were phased out beginning in late 1968.  This is one of less than 100 operable 1968 soft window Targas remaining in the 912 registry. 

This vehicle was produced around Sept 1967 and has the optional 5-speed transmission.  It has been structurally and mechanically restored to drivable condition in the last year. 

The seats and top have been refurbished and the soft window is new.  The paint is the original factory special order color "metallic silver" (97-96024 L).

The 912 Targa provides a sensational driving experience comparable to roadsters. Its simplicity provides an unmatched feel of motor sports as it was decades ago. 

With relatively minor work remaining to reach top driving condition, the car is priced between the Hagerty condition 2 and condition 3 rating.

Use valuationtools/HVT/VehicleSearch/Report?vc=858717 at the Hagerty website for further information.


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