What is a 1966 912 worth
 

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Looking at a 1966. 912 model, 5 speed, matching number. Body is very good, no rust in pans, but older red paint job, interior is black, has the 3 gauge red dash, good headliner, Fuchs, tried to post pictures, but can't make it happen

Couple questions is the 3 gauge dash collectible model or was all early 912 have it so not special. I am told the car has the 356 SC motor with the SU carbs, is this good?Porsches last good 4 cyl, some purist like the light body of the 912.....

My plans are to clean up, then enjoy, it needs some mechanical stuff done but miner.

Are these cars moving up in value like the early 911's? She wants $7500 firm for car.
Is this fair based on my observations?

Thanks for replies...

I believe 3 gauge dash is stock for a longhood 912.

The very early 912's had the dash painted the body color. Technically there was no model year 1965 for the 912 because production began in September 65 but most cars built in 65 are referred to as 1965 cars. The later 66 cars had the dash in black. 3 gages was standard for 1966 with 5 gages being optional. In 1967 5 gages became standard.

The asking price is pretty fair given the limited info. A 1966 912 would have the Super 90 motor with Solex carbs. The Solex carbs are known to have trouble with air leaks from the throttle shafts. A welcome upgrade for many owners is installation of brand new Weber carbs.

If you do buy it, buy it for what it is, not what it's in the shaddow of. Surely any 911 in decent shape can outrun a stock 912 but no period 911 can match the balance of a 912. Think of it as the last frontier of the 356 hobby car; (formerly) cheap, easy to work on, lots of fun, and unique. They are not very fast but they are a ton of fun.

I think Porsche quoted 5hp more for the 912 than the Super 90. If you do have carb problems with this or another 912, definitely have the Solexes rebuilt; don't get a different replacement carb. You can check on the 356 registry for recommendations.

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I thought they made 1965 cars, but they are all title 1966 you say.

Maybe this is a 1965 car, did Porsche make 912's in the year 1965?

It has a 3 gauge dash, but not black as you say, it's red same as body color.

I did find out that the 5 gauge was a option as you mention. Anyway, it's a old car and very early in design, someone told me the 4.5 inch Fuchs are rare.

Thanks

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Plenty of 1965 cars...

Porsche started producing 912s in April 1965. My Karmann-bodied, three-dial coupe, 451326, was delivered to a US buyer at the factory in August 1965; I have documentation of the delivery and subsequent service in Europe before it was shipped to the US, where it was titled as a 1966 (some states dated the car by the year it was first titled). Generally, Porsche switched from one model year production to another at about the German vacation time of September.

All early 912s are gaining interest, as good ones have become very hard to find. Most were driven into the ground without proper maintenance. I love showing mine and explaining how it's different. Not just another 1970s or later 911 made by the hundreds of thousands. These early cars are the first iteration of how Ferry and the biys wanted the 356's successor to be. More importantly, a 912 can be a gas to drive, and a few reversible modifications (suspension, wheels, tires) can make it into a surprisingly good autocrosser.

The 4-1/2x15 Fuchs alloy wheels were first sold on the '67 911S.

What's your chassis number?

Price seems fair. Correct advice on the Solex's. Keep them. I've had 912's with Solex and Weber. I prefer the Solex (and a four speed). Good luck, seems like a great find!

I think it was Porsche that called them 1966 model year cars, though they made plenty in 1965. The government back then didn't always play along - you titled it in 1965, it was a 1965.

Similar thing with the Fiat 500 now - they started selling 2012s in May of 2011.

The market is hot on these right now, although red is not particularly desirable. If you don't buy it, please send me the particulars. I have a buyer.