As per the original and not modified, to the best of the seller’s knowledge
Full retrim completed in 2025 for a total of €4,429
Major mechanical overhaul carried out in August 2024 (€3,879), followed by a service/maintenance inspection in February 2026
MOT valid until March 2031
The heart-stealer
The Porsche 912 has long lived in the shadow of its six-cylinder sibling, but it delivers an exceptionally pure driving experience: lighter, better balanced and just as elegant. In Targa guise, with its famous brushed stainless-steel safety bar and removable roof, it also becomes a superb open-top summer tourer—ideal for enjoying the fine-weather season, hair in the wind.
This 1968 example is presented in an elegant ivory colour scheme, paired with a fully restored black and ivory interior completed in 2025, dressed in Pepita houndstooth-look fabric and imitation leather, in line with the original-era specification. On the mechanical side, the car benefited from a major overhaul in August 2024, followed by lighter maintenance in February 2026. The seller states that the engine runs perfectly. Registered in France, this 912 comes with an invoice folder and supporting documents detailing its maintenance history, as well as an MOT valid until March 2031.image.png1.39 MB
History and documentation
First registered in 1968
Two previous owners known; the car would most likely have originated from Virginia (USA), although this cannot be confirmed
Purchased by its current owner in July 2022; French registration obtained in December 2022
Matching numbers confirmed
Invoice folder and documents covering numerous works and purchases
Major mechanical overhaul carried out in August 2024 (€3,879), followed by maintenance in February 2026
MOT valid until March 2031; only defect noted: the five-digit odometer
Slight visible surface corrosion in the wheel arches and along the exhaust line
Paint in good overall condition, with patina consistent with the car’s age
Cracked dashboard due to sun exposure—a common issue on this model
The interior has been completely retrimmed in spring 2025 (€4,429), including:
Front and rear seats
Seat backs
Headrests
Rear bench and rear deck
Front and rear door panels
All finished in imitation leather and Pepita fabric
Floor mats and headlining for the Targa section
Visually, the 912 doesn’t really have to prove much. It retains the iconic proportions of classic Porsches, and this particular example is no exception. The bodywork looks smart and straight, with no notable dents or impacts, while the freshly restored cabin offers a particularly neat presentation, with clean materials that are beautifully presented.image.png960.51 KB
The mechanicals
1,600cc flat-four engine
5-speed manual gearbox
Very smart presentation of the engine bay
The seller states that the engine runs very well and that the car is regularly used for countryside drives
Under the bonnet sits the famous 1.6-litre flat-four, as per original specification. Around 90kg lighter than a contemporaneous 911, the 912 wins you over with its agility and balance. Many enthusiasts even believe that on a twisty road it can sometimes prove more effective than its prestigious six-cylinder sister. A brilliant opportunity to experience for yourself the full charm of this Porsche—every bit as likeable as it is underrated.image.png1.02 MB
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