1966 Porsche 912 Swb Coupe. Original Champagne Yellow. Matching Numbers. 66 on 2040-cars
Walnut Creek, California, United States
Engine:1.6L 1582CC 97Cu. In. H4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: Yellow
Make: Porsche
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: 912
Trim: Base
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Mileage: 52,800
For sale is a very original 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe in beautiful Champagne Yellow. This car turns heads and I understand that this color is quite rare.
Originality:
- Matching numbers car: VIN is 352378 and Engine Number is 747803
- Champagne Yellow is the original factory color (color code 6405)
- Odometer reads 52,745
Exterior:
- Paint is in very nice condition. My understanding is that it was professionally repainted about 7 years ago and has been well maintained since. There are normal paint wear marks around the doors and trunk.
- Body is in excellent condition. No dings or dents.
- Grill and badging are in very good condition. Porsche badge is in very nice condition - see pic (and ignore the shadow of the picture taker)
- Chrome and adornments are all present with minor rust/pitting. Trim was restored about 1 year ago.
- Includes fog lights – not sure if they were original equipment and they are not hooked up.
- Wheels are in good condition.
- Tires are new. Battery is new.
Interior:
- Pepita fabric on front seats is original and in very good condition. Leather is in good condition with only only crack in the leather on one panel of the driver’s seat. See pic
- Carpet all is excellent condition
- Gauges are in working order but radio does not work.
Drivetrain:
- Engine runs smoothly with clean exhaust. I do think a carburetor adjustment is due.
- 5 speed transition is very smooth and clutch is good.
- Battery is new.
Other:
- Includes original service manual
- I will also include a Porsche 912 Owners Workshop Manual
- I am listing locally on Craigslist so I reserve the right to end the auction early. I am located in San Francisco Bay Area.
Transaction details
- I am selling the car because I recently acquired a newer Porsche and I don’t have room for two.
- Car is sold as-is. Buyer to provide $1000 deposit within 48 hours of auction. With remainder due prior to shipping/pick-up
- Paypal or bank transfer or cashier check ok.Porsche 912 for Sale
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