[fbarrett]

Jager:

Yes, the engine and trans come out easily from below. You can possibly rebuild the engine yourself, but parts are getting very expensive.

Rust should be your major concern: front crossmember/suspension mounts, rocker panels and jack point areas, rear torsion bar tube, door jambs, taillight and headlight housings, lower doors, front fender closing panels, etc., etc. Rust is more expensive to fix (properly) than mechanical bits.

To help you learn more and judge cars for possible purchase, you should buy a copy of the Illustrated Porsche Buyers Guide, either from Pelican or other Porsche booksellers.

That said, a 912 is an absolute bargain compared to an early 911. A good 912 can kick 911 butt in an autocross, and a 912 is becoming a rare car at shows, etc.

Frank
'65 912 bought in 1968, now 1720 cc, 2,050 lb, 7" alloys, 22/28-mm torsion bars, 911 brakes, 170,000 mi, etc.