Don't know much about this, but it is labeled Targa Prototype (body-color hardtop?). 2nd photo is some sort of prototype top (fabric?). 3rd is the debut at Frankfort.
Don't know much about this, but it is labeled Targa Prototype (body-color hardtop?). 2nd photo is some sort of prototype top (fabric?). 3rd is the debut at Frankfort.
wow, thats really different. the biggest things i see that you havent pointed out are the wheels.
the steel wheels in the 1st pic are for 356s with the old shoe style brakes. dont know why they woud have those on a 901 body.
and for some reason the fuchs look odd in the last pic.. maybe its the spaces in between the pettals, or maybe its the ligs in the center or somthing.. anyways somthing just looks off and i cant place it.
Harry Hoffman
1968 912 #3656, burgundy red 'Fritz'. Some mods..
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The windows between the spokes look bigger than normal on the fuchs
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1970 911"S" - Black (originally silver)
1974 911"S" - Silver
1973 911"T" - Bahia Red - Now Sold
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Originally Posted by Cornpanzer
i knew for some reason they reminded me more of craigers than fuchs -thats what it is, the windows are bigger!
Harry Hoffman
1968 912 #3656, burgundy red 'Fritz'. Some mods..
912 Registry charter member #912R0195-C
Early 911S Registry Member #2070
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170 views and nobody knows what this thing is?? Can somebody ID the year of the VW in the background. It makes no sense that they would use a 356 or 356 running gear to make the prototype sense the coupe was already on the market - i.e., just chop the top off of a coupe. Maybe this is just somebody mating an early Targa to a 356 chassis for some weird reason.
Curt,
The VW is 62-66...cant tell for sure without more of the car showing.
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1970 911"S" - Black (originally silver)
1974 911"S" - Silver
1973 911"T" - Bahia Red - Now Sold
10 sec 67 VW
Early "S" Registry #439
i dont think it wouldbe 356 running gear. i dont even thing it could mate that well. granted a 912 has a 356SC engine, but gear, suspension etc? i doubt it.
perhaps it just has shoe brakes? maybe its the worlds 1st kit car for vws?
Harry Hoffman
1968 912 #3656, burgundy red 'Fritz'. Some mods..
912 Registry charter member #912R0195-C
Early 911S Registry Member #2070
356 Registry Member #36691
http://hoffman912.blogspot.com/
which vw are you guys talking about? the type 34 ghia or the bug?
(mmm.. id love a type 3 ghia one of these days)
Harry Hoffman
1968 912 #3656, burgundy red 'Fritz'. Some mods..
912 Registry charter member #912R0195-C
Early 911S Registry Member #2070
356 Registry Member #36691
http://hoffman912.blogspot.com/
I like the roll-up targa roof in the 2nd picture, if that's indeed what it is.
comments from the current owner;
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Jerry;
Two pics of 13360. As a prototype, it's had mock Targa bars, mock soft top
and mock tonneau. It was the display car at the '65 Frankfurt Auto Show where the Targa was introduced. Later used as a mule for 911S development (hence unnumbered 4 1/2" Fuchs), etc. Original 30,000 km and supposedly sent to the crusher in late '66.....
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cheers
jerry
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