1968 Porsche 912

*1968 Porsche 912 Soft Window Targa*® These days, the Porsche 911 is one of the most widely loved sports cars on sale. But upon its release in 1964, many Porsche enthusiasts werenât thrilled by the companyâs plans to swap the 356 for a more powerful, more expensive vehicle. To appease those buyers without having to develop an entirely new car, Porsche did a bit of work on the flat-4 that would have been found in the 356, then dropped it into the short wheelbase 911 shell, creating a lighter, more affordable vehicle known as the 912.® This 1968 Porsche 912 Soft Window Targa is a beautiful example of one of the rarest sub-models of 912 ever offered. Finished in a factory shade known as Tangerine, this 912 benefits from rotisserie restoration which took place between 2008 and 2010 which still presents fantastically well. Porsche invented the removable Targa top as a workaround for rumored anti-convertible regulations, and the soft window was the most convertible-like of them all. As the name implies, the rear window is a soft piece of vinyl with a plastic window, which can be unzipped and gives a true open air driving experience. This example sits on a set of 15-inch Fuchs wheels which sit in front of a set of 4-wheel disc brakes.® On the inside, front sport seats are trimmed with houndstooth cloth centers and vinyl outer bolsters and headrests, while the two rear seats are wrapped in black vinyl. Drop into the driverâs seat and you are met by a 3-spoke Momo Prototipo steering wheel, which frames a large central tachometer, flanked by a speedometer and clock to the right and two multi-gauges for temperature and fuel to the left. All gauges are finished in green-on-black and will be a familiar sight to any early 911 owner. A Retrofit radio with a hidden USB cable in the glovebox has been fitted, offering an original look but modern features.® Under the rear decklid sits a 1.6-liter air cooled flat 4 that breathes through a pair of Solex carburetors. Rated at 102 horsepower from the factory, this 912 is greatly improved with the rather uncommon 5-speed manual gearbox which allows you to extract all the performance out of the engine. Engine stampings on this car indicate that the engine was replaced by Porsche likely under warranty early in the carâs life, but it remains period correct and in very good running condition. These 912s are known to be much more neutral handling-wise when compared to the 911 thanks to the shorter 4-cylinder engine being almost mid-engined rather than rear.® If youâre looking for the ultimate backroad cruiser or fun car show companion, this 912 Soft Window Targa is a fantastic option. With just over 3,000 miles driven since the restoration was completed, the car still presents very well, but has been used enough to sort out the post-restoration issues.® *Key Features* * Rotisserie Restoration 2008-2010 * 1.6-liter Air Cooled Flat-4 * 102 Horsepower * Dual Solex Carubretors * 5-Speed Manual Gearbox * Tange