Vehicle Description *1968 Porsche 912 Soft Window Targa*These days, the Porsche 911 is

one of the most widely loved sports cars on sale. But upon its

release in 1964, many Porsche enthusiasts weren't thrilled by the

company's plans to swap the 356 for a more powerful, more expensive

vehicle. To appease those buyers without having to develop an

entirely new car, Porsche did a bit of work on the flat-4 that

would have been found in the 356, then dropped it into the short

wheelbase 911 shell, creating a lighter, more affordable vehicle

known as the 912.This 1968 Porsche 912 Soft Window Targa is a

beautiful example of one of the rarest sub-models of 912 ever

offered. Finished in a factory shade known as Tangerine, this 912

benefits from rotisserie restoration which took place between 2008

and 2010 which still presents fantastically well. Porsche invented

the removable Targa top as a workaround for rumored

anti-convertible regulations, and the soft window was the most

convertible-like of them all. As the name implies, the rear window

is a soft piece of vinyl with a plastic window, which can be

unzipped and gives a true open air driving experience. This example

sits on a set of 15-inch Fuchs wheels which sit in front of a set

of 4-wheel disc brakes.On the inside, front sport seats are trimmed

with houndstooth cloth centers and vinyl outer bolsters and

headrests, while the two rear seats are wrapped in black vinyl.

Drop into the driver's seat and you are met by a 3-spoke Momo

Prototipo steering wheel, which frames a large central tachometer,

flanked by a speedometer and clock to the right and two

multi-gauges for temperature and fuel to the left. All gauges are

finished in green-on-black and will be a familiar sight to any

early 911 owner. A Retrofit radio with a hidden USB cable in the

glovebox has been fitted, offering an original look but modern

features.Under the rear decklid sits a 1.6-liter air cooled flat 4

that breathes through a pair of Solex carburetors. Rated at 102

horsepower from the factory, this 912 is greatly improved with the

rather uncommon 5-speed manual gearbox which allows you to extract

all the performance out of the engine. Engine stampings on this car

indicate that the engine was replaced by Porsche likely under

warranty early in the car's life, but it remains period correct and

in very good running condition. These 912s are known to be much

more neutral handling-wise when compared to the 911 thanks to the

shorter 4-cylinder engine being almost mid-engined rather than

rear.If you're looking for the ultimate backroad cruiser or fun car

show companion, this 912 Soft Window Targa is a fantastic option.

With just over 3,000 miles driven since the restoration was

completed, the car still presents very well, but has been used

enough to sort out the post-restoration issues.*Key Features* *

Rotisserie Restoration 2008-2010 * 1.6-liter Air Cooled Flat-4 *

102 Horsepower * Dual Solex Carubretors * 5-Speed Manual Gearbox *

Tangerine Paint * Originally Ivory * Sport Seats * Houndstooth

Cloth Inserts * VDO Instrumentation * 15-Inch Fuchs Wheels *

4-Wheel Disc Brakes * Momo Prototipo Steering WheelFor more

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