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1968 Porsche 912 Coupe
VIN: 12805236
Engine: 2.35L 911 flat-six
Trans: 901 5-speed
Color: White/Black
Mileage: Unknown
Auction Estimate:
Sold for: US$36,250 on 12/26/18
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BaT Description:
This 1968 Porsche 912 was acquired by the seller in 2006 as a shell and built into a lightweight, 911R-inspired tribute. Bodywork included adding rear fender flares along with new floors, inner/outer rockers, and front pan. Chassis reinforcement was performed as detailed below, and a number of fiberglass body panels were installed along with a 22-gallon fuel cell. The suspension and brakes have also been upgraded, and power is provided by a rebuilt 2.35-liter flat-six mated to a rebuilt 901 5-speed manual transmission. The interior has been stripped and fitted with competition-style components, including Lexan windows, racing seats, a roll bar, quick-release steering wheel, and much more. The build was completed this year, and recent servicing included an oil change and valve adjustment. This modified SWB 912 is now being offered with build documentation, 12 years of receipts, and a transferable Vermont registration.
The front fenders, front hood, doors, bumpers, and engine lid are fiberglass items from TRE Motorsports, and the single-stage repaint in white is described as being of amateur quality. Other modifications include 911R-style taillights, Lexan sliding side windows, and 911R-style rear quarter windows. A new Sekurit windshield has been fitted, as have new window seals.
Fuchs-style wheels are staggered 16×6″ up front and 16×7″ out back and wear Bridgestone Potenza RE 760 Sport tires. Wilwood Superlite brake calipers are fitted at all four corners and feature 2-piece vented rotors. A Tilton master cylinder has been installed along with copper brake lines and braided Teflon flex hoses. New axles, CV joints, Turbo tie rods, raised rod ends, and quick-ratio steering rack have also been fitted.
The shell was purchased by the seller 12 years ago out Memphis, Tennessee and has since been media blasted and seam welded. Metalwork included replacement of the floor pans, inner and outer rocker panels, and front pan. Steel rear fender flares were also added as shown above, and the rear shock mounts and torsion tubes were reinforced. The rear cross member was replaced with a structural tube, and the front end was modified to fit a Fluidyne oil cooler and Fuel Safe 22-gallon fuel cell. Epoxy primer was then applied, and bed liner was sprayed on the wheel wells and underbody.
Floor panels are coated in epoxy ceramic paint and fitted with carpeted mats. A Porsche 935-style driver’s seat and RS-style passenger seat are mounted along with Crow 5-point belts.
Interior modifications include a red vinyl headliner with foam sound insulation, a Momo quick release-steering wheel, a roll bar, and lightweight door panels. A dual balance bar pedal box is fitted with a custom throttle pedal that connects via an external cable to a custom throttle linkage. The factory dash and knee pad show wear, and the clock and oil pressure and temperature gauges are inoperable. Mileage is unknown.
The 2.35-liter flat-six was rebuilt by the seller and reportedly features a 1966 date-coded case with later-model IMS bearings and an oil bypass modification. The seller describes a leak from the lower valve covers, and that the carburetors will need additional tuning. Other modifications include:
L&N Nickies 87.5mm cylinders
9.5:1 pistons with friction-coated skirts
Pauter rods and ARP rod bolts
Polished, non-counterweighted crank with 964 intermediate steel gear set
Calico-coated main and rod bearings
Turbo oil pump
Supertec head studs
Euro headers with thermal ceramic coating
Rebuilt heads from a 1970 911S
DC20 108 cams
Turbo tensioners
PMO 40 carburetors
Other modifications include a rebuilt and recurved distributor, amber fiberglass shroud and surround, fan from a later 911 Carrera, rebuilt alternator, and an oil console from a 993-series car. The 901 5-speed manual transaxle was rebuilt by Eurosport and features a Porsche 935-style Fabcar shifter. According to the seller, shifting is stiff and will need to be adjusted. New wheel bearings, Bilstein struts, 30mm rear torsion bars, 22mm front torsion bars, and a Weltmeister front sway bar have been installed. Receipts documenting the build will be included in the sale.
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