Description
THIS CAR
- Delivered new to Gran Canaria on the 11th January 1968.
- While the car’s original Spanish ‘Technical Inspection Card’ shows yearly stamps throughout the 80s and 90s, there is little accompanying history to document its early life.
- What we do know, however, is that in the year 2000, the car was acquired by the Barcelona based Porsche racing specialists, Nou Onze, who subsequently prepared and demonstrated the car at a number of prestigious parades and historic rallying events – including the Monte Carlo Historique and the Rally Costa Brava Historic.
- In 2019, the the car received a extensive recommission, including a full re-spray in the gorgeous Polo Red colour it wears today, along with new body rubbers all round and an major engine service.
- Since being imported into the UK in 2021, the car has received further recommissioning work under the current ownership, most notably from marque specialists 912 Revival, with a list of works totalling over £10, 000:
- Weber carburettor conversion (original Solexs included with the sale)
- Transmission service
- Rear suspension overhaul inc. new shock absorbers
- Steering overhaul
- New fuel tank
- Reset valve clearances and new gaskets
- Ignition system upgrade
WHAT WE THINK
- Porsche 912s are always going to be in the unfortunate position of being overshadowed by the ‘bigger brother’ – the 911. Which is a shame, because all it takes in an hour behind the wheel of one to see how brilliant they really are.
- Are they going to blow your socks off with acceleration and torque? No, of course not. But that would be missing the point. That was never what 912s were about.
- Instead, what the 912 does brilliantly is give you all the proper ‘Porsche’ DNA you could want – great handling, wonderful steering, practicality and a gorgeous silhouette – but offer it in a slightly more accessible, and even more reliable, package.
- As always, we urge anyone who is interested to book in an appointment to see and drive the car at our showroom in Bicester Heritage – you won’t be disappointed!
