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1969 Porsche 912 Sunroof Coupe, Absolutely Rust-free California Black Plate Car! on 2040-cars
US $34,900.00
Year:1969
Mileage:37126
Location:
Venice, California, United States
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Absolutely Rust-Free California Black Plate original 1969 Porsche 912 Sunroof Coupe Chassis Number: 129020957 Engine Number: 4093953 Styling, reminiscent of the 356 but with up-to-date cues, was by Ferdinand "Butzi" Porsche, grandson of the founder Ferdinand Porsche and son of managing director Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche. Put into production in July 1964, the 911 presaged the end of 356 production, which finally occurred in September 1965. Such was the strength of its American following, however, that all of the late-production cars were sent to the United States. It was July 1965 before the 911 made it to the States, and customers immediately noticed the differences from its predecessor. In addition to being more modern and more powerful, it was also more expensive: nearly $2,000 more than the comparable 356 model. In Europe, too, this was a problem. Thus, by April 1965 a "transitional model" entered production. Essentially a 911 with a 356-type flat four, the new car, designated "912," was not only less expensive, selling at near-356 prices, but enjoyed more even weight distribution and better economy. The combination of the four cylinder engine and the slipperier 911 shape was capable of achieving 30 mpg. More than 30,000 were eventually built. Available in the U.S. in September 1965, the 912 quickly became the marque's best seller, a feat it had already achieved in Europe. Gradually, customer preference, partly enticed by the less expensive 911T, shifted to the six-cylinder model. The 912 was finally taken out of production late in 1969. The car offered is a superbly rust-free California native, as can be attested by the black plates with yellow lettering. The car was originally red with black interior, but was repainted in silver a few years ago. The paint is reasonable, the car coming apart for the most part for the respray. There are very few chips, scratches or scuffs, however. Black glass trim has some paint loss, but the glass is all excellent. The Fuchs alloys are in great shape with a little paint loss, but near-new Goodyear tires. The interior is likely original to the car. The seats are lovely and comfortable with little surface wear, and no tears apart from the side of the driver’s seat (photographed). Door panels are ok, dash top is free of tears, dash surface is ok. The carpet is looking a little tired. The body is arrow-straight, with excellent panel gaps and with only one minor rust patch about the size of a silver dollar at the bottom of the rear window. The underside of the car is exquisite. The car has obviously enjoyed the dry Southern California climate all its life. Mechanically, the car is incredible. It starts easily and the engine is responsive and powerful. The engine was rebuilt as per the previous owner, but I have no paperwork to back that up, even though it feels far too good for it not to be the case. The 5-speed ‘box shifts perfectly through a smooth clutch. Brakes are excellent, steering is very taut and the car handles exceptionally well. It is free of clunks and squeaks and feels very solid and nimble on the road. This is one of the most pleasurable vintage Porsches I have driven. It doesn’t feel floppy or vague. It is an inspiring drive. The car is accompanied by the original tool roll and a clean, clear California title with current registration. A substantial number of photos can be viewed here: http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/Triumph3x/library/ It is a rare find to locate one of these supremely collectable Porsches in such rust-free condition. Especially when they need nothing mechanically. This is a great opportunity to buy such a collectable that can immediately be enjoyed and driven anywhere and is a perfect candidate to be restored over time. This is obviously a meticulously maintained car, making it a sound investment whichever way you look at it. |
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Magnus Walker pops up again, this time with his Irish Green 911
Sun, 06 Oct 2013He was the subject of a short film called Urban Outlaw. He has been on Jay Leno's Garage. Twice. He even graced the cover of Road & Track in June. And after all of that, he appeared in a video by Hong Kong-based Silly Thing. So it isn't really surprising that Magnus Walker is at the center of attention in the latest video from XCAR, but it's surprising - and a treat - to see his mostly original Irish Green 1966 Porsche 911.
Powered by an air-cooled 2.0-liter flat six with 130 horsepower (more like 120 hp today, Walker says), riding on 5.5-inch wide wheels and turned with a wooden steering wheel, the little green 911 does represent some of the best aspects of classic car motoring.
Head on below to watch the long-form video on Walker and his Porsche, but if your time is limited, you're not missing much if you call it quits at five minutes - especially if you've seen his aforementioned videos before.
Porsche previews new 911 in development
Thu, Jul 23 2015Porsche has taken the rather unorthodox step of releasing a series of photos of a new vehicle before it reveals it in full, sans brightwork and covered in dirt. That model, as you can see, is the new 911, expected to feature a number of upgrades and some big changes over the 991-generation line it will replace. The photos give us an advance look at the update, with more details to follow. Likely to be dubbed (unofficially) as the 991.2 or 991.5, the new 911 will encompass the usual array of visual updates: revised bumpers, headlights, rolling stock, interior equipment... the works, as we saw from the most recent batch of spy shots. But the biggest change will be under the hood, where Porsche is expected to fit a new family of downsized, turbocharged flat-six engines to replace the naturally aspirated units in the current models, likely with more power and improved performance to boot. We expect the launch of the new 911 to kick off a raft of new versions to follow, including coupes, convertibles, and Targas (as you can see from the photos), as well as rear- and all-wheel-drive versions in various states of tune. The current generation, after all, bred a about two dozen versions, and you can bet the new one will lead to just as many, from the base Carrera all the way up to the Turbo. That will (as in the all-turbo Macan range) likely remain the flagship model, even after the forced induction no longer sets it apart. The GT3, GT3 RS and a new purist model are expected to be the only hold-outs for atmospheric pressure, but the widespread adaptation of turbocharged power will put another degree of separation between the new 911 and the naturally aspirated, air-cooled models of old. For more details, we'll have to wait until Porsche reveals the full monte, but for a taste of what's to come, look no further than the 19 high-resolution images in this slideshow. Related Video: Featured Gallery 2017 Porsche 911: Testing View 19 Photos Image Credit: Porsche Porsche Performance porsche 991
Volkswagen taps Porsche chief for board
Mon, Feb 23 2015Matthias Mueller was promoted to the top position at Porsche in 2010 after a successful stint of developing model lines during his 36 years with the company, mainly at Audi. Having shown the same prowess while overseeing Porsche for the past five years, German outlet Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reports that Mueller will be promoted to the management board of the Volkswagen Group, according to a leaked copy of an agenda for the meeting. It's said that a new spot is being created for him, one that will put him in charge of "overseeing cooperation" among Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, and Porsche. While other group executives are known to hold positions on the board and with brands, or across brands, it isn't clear yet whether Mueller will keep his spot at the CEO of Porsche after the promotion. One thing that is certain is the 61-year-old Mueller doesn't see himself in line for Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn's job in 2016, having told FAZ this month, "It's no solution to put a 63-year-old at the head of Volkswagen." News Source: Reuters, Automotive News - sub. req.Image Credit: Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images Hirings/Firings/Layoffs Porsche Volkswagen Performance volkswagen group matthias mueller promotion