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1968 Porsche 912
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1968 Porsche 912 Targa
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1880 136th Pl NE
Bellevue, WA 98005
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Vehicle Information
VIN:
XXXXXXXXXXX550386
Stock #:
C3125
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Body Style Targa -
Exterior Color Tangerine
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Interior Color Black
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Mileage 93,118
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Engine 4 Cyl - 1.6 L -
Transmission Manual -
Fuel Type Gasoline
Dealer Comments
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 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 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 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
- Tangerine Paint
- Originally Ivory
- Sport Seats
- Houndstooth Cloth Inserts
- VDO Instrumentation
- 15-Inch Fuchs Wheels
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Momo Prototipo Steering Wheel
For 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!
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The price for this vehicle as equipped does not include charges such as: License, Title, Registration Fees, State or Local Taxes, Finance Charges, Credit Investigation, Optional Credit Insurance, Physical Damage or Liability Insurance, Delivery Fees, or a negotiable $200 Documentary Fee. Any and all equipment, trim, options, colors, ownership, or any other representations made must be verified with sales associate and company prior to the sale of the vehicle. All sales are final.
While every effort has been made to ensure display of accurate data, the vehicle listings within this web site may not reflect all accurate vehicle items. All Inventory listed is subject to prior sale. The vehicle photo displayed may be an example only. Please see the dealer for details. Vehicles may be in transit or currently in production. Some vehicles shown with optional equipment. See the actual vehicle for complete accuracy of features, options & pricing. Because of the numerous possible combinations of vehicle models, styles, colors and options, the vehicle pictures on this site may not match your vehicle exactly; however, it will match as closely as possible. Some vehicle images shown are stock photos and may not reflect your exact choice of vehicle, color, trim and specification. Not responsible for pricing or typographical errors.
Virtual Inventory, Available Configurations and In-Transit inventory contains vehicles that have not actually been manufactured. These vehicles show consumers sample vehicles that may be available. Pricing, Options, Color and other data pertaining to these vehicles are provided for example only. All information pertaining to these vehicles should be independently verified through the dealer.