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 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 a classic

backroad sports car or a weekend cars and coffee companion, then

this 912 should be on the short list. With just over 3,000 miles

since restoration, it presents proudly and has been driven enough

to be "sorted" and ready for summer. Please note - this 912 is

actually a model year 1967, but was originally titled as a 1968 and

has been ever since.*Key Features* * Rotisserie Restoration

2008-2010 * 1.6-liter Air Cooled Flat-4 * 102 Horsepower * Dual

Solex Carburetors * 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 Wheel * Titled When New As a 1968, Actual Model

Year is 1967For more information on this 1968 Porsche 912 Soft

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