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1968 Porsche 912 Manual

VIC • Private
11
1
Odometer100,000km
Body typeCoupe
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual

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Offered for sale here is a rare and original (albeit slight custom) 1968 Short Wheel Base Porsche 912 Targa. This is the earliest original Porsche Targa currently (and rarely offered) for sale in Oz. Whilst I don't profess that this car is perfect, I do believe this is an honest car and in great overall condition; the pan is solid and body shows no history of collision or significant rust which is quite rare given its lifespan of 55 years especially for an early short wheel base Targa. The wheels are original (expensive!) 'forged' lightweight deep 6 Fuchs with performance Bridgestone Potenza tyres all around. The lovely gearbox is the original Kardex numbers matching 901 5 speed and equipped with a super reliable, significantly lighter and more powerful 4 cylinder 'worked' 2180cc VW Type1 engine. Also installed are a pair of very rare period correct, original lightweight Recaro racing seats. These were factory installed in Le Mans racing Porsches 'back in the day'. The Recaro seats are exceptionally comfortable (unless you're on the 'big' side) and very expensive! (refer ad sample). Amazingly, the correct 1968 seatbelts valued at 1.5K US alone are all still in the car with updated new and safer webbing. The investment potential of the 'short wheel base' Targa is immense and the original LHD configuration means you have the rest of the world market to consider come selling time (Refer Bloomberg article-https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-10-16/why-you-should-invest-in-a-60s-era-porsche-911-targa-right-now Porsche transitioned to the 'long wheel base' body change in 1969 thereby changing the aesthetics of the car. To all Facebook Porsche enthusiasts, please kindly respect my choice to leave this ad on Carsales only (copyright infringement will apply). A driving, complete and non rusty short wheel base pre 1969 Targa are rarely offered for sale and has had a steady increase in value due to their rarity. Enclosed photos shows the Targa's original colour as per original Kardex- Burgundrot/Burgundy Red 6808 (one of the rarest colour available). Car is on non transferable club registration, roadworthy was done just a few weeks ago too! All valid import approval documentation will be provided upon purchase. Note: 1. Rechromed original Amco Porsche 'towel rail' rear bumper bar protection accessory. 2. Pair of original vintage period correct 60's Recaro driver and passenger seats. 3. 4 x rebuilt original Porsche rare 1968 ATE brake calipers with new pads. 4. New Rebel Racing Porsche rear adjustable spring plates and lowered performance shocks. 5. New rear brake hoses. 6. Original 5 Speed 901 gearbox is numbers matching. 7. Original Porsche Bilstein Jack 8. Uber rare 1968 Targa one year only item worth $6-7K USD still intact (disclosed to Buyer at outcome of sale). 9.Correct, rare SWB H1 Hella headlights. 10. Turbo tie rods. 11. Stomski Racing updated shift coupler and renewed shifter base bushings. 12. Brand new pair of carburettors and the best CSP (German made} throttle linkages I am in no hurry nor am I desperate to sell this exquisite vehicle that has continued to escalate in value in my approx. 7 years of ownership. The vehicle is located Bayside of Melbourne for viewing. I am not interested in a swap for any vehicle. Also worth noting, this Targa retains all the factory Porsche engine mounts should you wish to reinstate an original Porsche 'Flat6' engine. It is therefore a straightforward 'bolt-in' affair. 'NO WELDING OR MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED' including the existing gearbox which will work with the flat 6! Lastly, I have a complete, excellent 3.2 Carrera motor 'I would/might' consider selling with this car (expensive!) currently in my storage in LA. My years of passion and interest in classic cars has come to an end, a new interest has ensued; a new Custodian is therefore sought... Thank you.

Car details

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Vehicle description
Coupe 2dr Man 4sp 1600
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Black
Interior colour
Black
Body type
Coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
4 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 1600L
Registration plate
Check with seller
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration expiry
19 months/December 2027
Build date
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Compliance date
Check with seller
Cost to transportSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
No
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-6147350
NONE
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Number of Airbags
0
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Rear
Engine Size (cc)
1582cc
Engine Size (L)
1.6L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
Horizontal
Cylinders
4
Camshaft
Pushrod
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Launch Year
1968
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
1965-10
Series
(No Series)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Coupe
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
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Northern Territory
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Tasmania
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New South Wales
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Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
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Location
Highett, VIC 3190
Member since
2013
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