Another Value Question-

[914Ghost]

Hi all!
So, I've been through my 356 phase, currently in the 914 phase.
AND I found a 912 in my price range.
1968 Coupe, decent repaint in Signal Orange.
VERY complete car, runs crappy, been sitting a couple years.
Entire brake system gone through 6 years ago.
Interior is older, complete, needs TLC- but no holes, just saggy seat covers.
Have original doc's = Window sticker, owners manual, jack.
5 original chrome steel wheels.
I'm my own mechanic, and have built several 356/912 engines- this one just needs some seals and other TLC- but seems strong.
Basically the car needs the usual go through and putting back into shape-
WORST: rust in floors. Not horrible but enough to warrant replacing. They're just "thin" and scaly- Rest of car is solid.
Price is $3400.
Any comments?
I'm just looking for a driver and this one is just right to be not TOO much work, but enough so I can be confident its a runner.
Thanks all!
-Bob O

[Jerome Ryals]

I'd jump on that one in a heartbeat, my 70 911 is Signal Orange and I've seriously thought about painting my 68 912 Signal Orange as well.
The car looks great, go for it man.

[914Ghost]

Update:
Well, here it is now:
1 burned intake valve
2 Bent pushrods
1 broken ring land
Mud grease dirt everywhere!
Looks like a solid lower end though.
Complete w/ Conterbalanced crank.


Here I go again... ...

[atlporsche]

it was still a very good buy..,.

I'd have been on it...

sjd

[ettsn]

Me too. Great buy.

-Paul

[914Ghost]

It's better now-
Cleaned up great, runs awesome.
I got it for $3400 before taxes and whatnot-
I've put maybe $1000 into in since. Valve grind, replaced pistons/cyls, sandblast and powdercoated all the engine tin, new tranny mounts, bushings here and there...
so...$4500 give or take.
Every last thing works, all lights, brakes, tranny shifts like a Honda, interior is 100% original- no holes or tears, even all original carpet in the trunk.
-Bob O

[Jeff Trask]

It looks like it's Tangerine, not Signal Orange. I love that color! You got yourself a great deal!

[914Ghost]

Jeff-
original paint 'touch up" stick came with the car, as the owners manual says all cars came with them.
The color on the can is "Blutorange" ...Tangerine in English..? maybe!
I know Signal Red of course...I figured there was only 1 real orange color, and this has to be it.
pretty stoked either way!!
-Bob O

[ettsn]

"Blutorange" is Blood Orange. Whatever it's called, it's very nice!

-Paul

[Jeff Trask]

What is the paint code in the plate on the drivers side "A" pillar? The code will at least give the original color. My Dad had a 1969 911E and it was the same color. Tangerine.

[914Ghost]

Paint Code: 68-6809-H
Same # as on the "Lackstift" # 6809 Blutorange
It's had one repaint and isn't 'exact' ...but real close.
_Bob O

[88cs]

Realizing this is an old thread.........the lackstift seems to be a hard thing to find, your post is the only one on Pelican that even has the word.

[atlporsche]

I'd guess that most of the time they'd dry up and people would just toss them in the garbage.

sjd

[88cs]

I've found a few, but no "Bamboo Beige".

[Duke]

6809 is "Tangerine." Almost bought a 69 with that color many years ago but someone had already put a deposit on it. One of my favorite colors.

[jose luis]

914: Very Nice Car and I love the Height Stance .............


JL Garcia
912, 1968
Toluca, Mexico.