Can you tell me what this is?

[georgeh]

I'm attempting to import my sister-in-laws 912 from Portugal and I'm hoping someone can tell me something about this car by the vin and motor numbers. I think the car is a 1969 Targa so here goes:
VIN: 129010163
Motor: 4093762

I thought this car had 15" wheels but I have a copy of a registration indicating the pneumatics are 185R14?

[James in SA]

According to http://www.912registry.org/restore/vin.htm
it is indeed a 1969 model year Targa, probably made in the fourth quarter of 1968.

Not sure what the engine number will tell you, although I guess you could get a Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche to tell you if it's the original engine or not.

hth

James

[georgeh]

Thanks, I'm new to this 'Porsche' stuff and have only bought two books, kind of limited where I am. How do you go about a Certificate of Authenticity?

[craign]

George,

Certs of Authenticy are purchased from PCNA (Porsche Cars North America). I don't have the address info right in front of me but can post it later if someone doesn't beat me to it.

Craig

[craign]

George,

You are not limited where you are, here is a Texas 912 bulletin board......

http://www.hillmanimages.com/texas912/

Post a message here Texas guys are searching for owners like you.

Craig

[craign]

Oops forgot to include this one....same guys different site

http://morrie.larson.tripod.com/id82.htm

[georgeh]

Hey Craig, I meant my local bookstores aren't well stocked. Thanks for the link.

[Duke]

The 185/14 wheels were optional for the 69 912 as well as the 15" Fuchs.

[69 Soft Targa]

George,
Please keep us updated. I own

VIN: 129010394
ENGINE: 4094903

[georgeh]

I expect it to be atleast a month or two (unfortunately) before I get this baby to the states. Maybe I will have a digital camera by then!