Description
This car is Lot 128 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at The Bonmont Sale on 29 June, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Friday 27 June from 13:00 until 19:00, Saturday 28 June from 10:00 until 18:00 and Sunday 29 June from 10:00, at The Golf & Country Club de Bonmont.
Lot 128
1965 Porsche 912 Coupé
Registration no.
Chassis no. 351204
The Porsche 911's 'baby brother'
Lighter and more manageable than the 911
Restored in 2021 (details available)
Comprehensive history file
Although widely acclaimed, the Porsche 911 was necessarily expensive, a shortcoming its maker addressed by offering the 912 which, though outwardly identical, was powered by the outgoing 356's 1. 6-litre four-cylinder engine. The latter produced 90bhp, some 40 horsepower less than the 911's six, but this deficit was offset by significantly reduced weight resulting in a better balanced car with greatly improved road manners. The 911 gearbox was used, offering a choice of four or five speeds. Despite being down on power, the 912 had a respectable top speed of 191kkm/ h (119mph). Today the 912 is a relative rarity when compared with its better-known sibling.
Restored in 2021, this Porsche 912 comes with invoices and photographs detailing the rebuild. The partial mechanical overhaul included the entire front suspension, brakes and steering, while at the same time a most extensive programme of maintenance was undertaken. The accompanying history file also contains a Porsche data card and various invoices, photographs and receipts arranged in chronological order.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
