Porsche 912 Targa

*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 weren’t thrilled by the company’s 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 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 driver’s 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 car’s 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 you’re looking for a classic backroad sports car or a weekend cars and coffee companion, then this 912 should be on the short list. With just over 3,000 miles since restoration, it presents proudly and has been driven enough to be sorted and ready for summer. Please note - this 912 is actually a model year 1967, but was originally titled as a 1968 and has been ever since.*Key Features* * Rotisserie Restoration [hidden information]-liter Air Cooled Flat-4 * 102 Horsepower * Dual Solex Carburetors * 5-Speed Manual Gearbox * Tangerine Paint * Originally Ivory * Sport Seats * Houndstooth Cloth Inserts * VDO Instrumentation * 15-Inch Fuchs Wheels * 4-Wheel Disc Brakes * Momo Prototipo Steering Wheel * Titled When New As a 1968, Actual Model Year is 1967For more information on this 1968 Porsche 912 Soft Window Targa or any of our High-Performance, Luxury, Exotic, and Special Interest cars always in stock, contact one of our friendly and knowledgeable sales consultants or always feel free to drop by our 40,000+ sq ft of Indoor Showrooms in Bellevue, WA - Home of an Exciting Inventory of Luxury, Exotic, High Performance and Collectible Automobiles. Nobody Has What We Have!