Description
UTAC | Millbrook, Bedford
Viewing: Tues 24th June from 12pm
Auction: Wed 25th June from 9am
Location: Millbrook Proving Ground, Station Lane, Bedford MK45 2JQ
1966 Porsche 912
Estimate
£30, 000 - £35, 000
Registration No: ALA 66A
Chassis No: 352569
MOT: Exempt
An early and desirable three-dial short wheelbase 912
Current ownership since 2017 and comprehensively maintained
Imported from California in 1989 and subjected to extensive mechanical works since
Fitted with a five-speed manual transmission
First appearing in July 1964, the birth of the 911 marked the end of 356 production. Customers immediately noticed the differences from its predecessor - but with many improvements came a large price increase - the 911 was around $2, 000 more than the comparable 356 model. Thus, by April 1965 a "middle ground" was achieved. The new 912 (essentially a 911 with a four-cylinder 356 engine) was less expensive and customers quickly noticed better weight distribution and better economy. Eventually outselling the 911 in the years it was current, more than 30, 000 had left the Stuttgart factory by the time production ceased in 1969. One particular change during 912 manufacture came in its final year, 1969, when the wheelbase was increased from 2211mm (SWB) to 2268mm (LWB). The engine and rear suspension stayed in the same position but the suspension trailing arms were lengthened. This necessitated the rear wheel arches being moved rearward too.
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