1969 Porsche 912 - ALMOST NEW! Less than 500 mile

1969 Porsche 912 Additional Info:

In the car restoration business there are times when you go too far, you take too long and you spend too much money. This car represents one of those times.

I bought this car from a kindly older gentleman in Austin, Texas in the Summer of 2014. At the time I bought it, it had a VW engine in it, it had no brakes, it had multiple rust holes in the pan and its tattered black carpeting had been screwed to the floor pan (yes, there were actual screws holding the carpet to the pan ... ugggggghhh). However, being the left handed maniac that I am, I saw no pitfalls - only potential. Magnificent, magnificent potential.

Being the adventurous sort (and lacking any semblance of common sense), I bought the car. And, at that precise moment, the "trouble" began. And by "trouble" I mean a car that needed virtually everything replaced. And by everything, I really do mean everything.

Starting in late 2014 and continuing up to and until now (about 15 months later), I had the following work performed on this car:

Installed a ZERO MILE 912 engine (currently has less than 500 miles - NOT numbers matching);

Powder coated all engine tin;

New plugs;

New plug wires;

New distributor cap, points and rotor;

New alternator belt;

New rear main seal and valve cover gaskets;

New oil filter;

New motor mounts;

Installed new OEM style exhaust;

Rebuilt transmission (4 speed);

Replaced all transmissions gaskets;

Replaced transmission mounts;

Installed new clutch, pressure plate and TO bearing;

Rebuilt front suspension;

Replaced front strut mounts;

Rebuilt rear suspension;

Performed 4 wheel alignment;

Rebuilt rear axles and CV joints;

Replaced front strut inserts,

Replaced front rubber strut stops;

Replaced rear shocks;

Replaced tie rod ends with Turbo tie rod ends;

Replaced ball joints;

Replaced all wheel bearings and seals;

Replaced pedal bushings and rebuilt pedal cluster;

Replaced clutch pedal spring;

Replaced shift rod bushings;

Rebuilt shift coupler;

Replaced all "soft" brake lines;

Replaced front and rear rotors;

Rebuilt all calipers (painted red);

Replaced all brake pads;

Replaced master cylinder;

Installed new engine sound proofing;

Installed new hood shocks;

Installed new floor pans;

Replaced gas tank support;

Undercoated entire car;

Replaced wiper blades;

Powder coated windshield wiper arms;

Powder coated rear deck grill;

Powder coated rear "PORSCHE" and "912" scripts;

Powder coated shift coupler cover;

Powder coated ash tray; (yes, I can't believe I did this too!);

Rebuilt eBrake assembly;

Replaced horn contact button;

Replaced rear quarter window seals;

Replaced eBrake lever boot and shift lever boot;

Replaced shift rod boot;

Replaced hot air hoses;

Replaced suspension pan plate;

Replaced all bumper to body seals;

Painted all bumpers red;

Installed new carpet;

Installed new trunk carpet;

Installed "peel and stick" soundproofing (same as dynomat);

Refurbished gas tank (coated inside and out with RENU coating);

Replaced gas tank seal;

Replaced fuel filler flap;

Replaced fuel filler neck sleeve;

Replaced fuel filler neck sleeve;

Replaced driver's and passenger's floor boards;

Replaced deck lid T handle;

Replaced engine grill rain tray;

Installed new OHTSU tires (25/60R15)

Installed new battery;

Installed 16" replica Fuchs (painted red);

Wrapped upper body in heavy duty white vinyl;

Installed Martini racing stripe;

Installed rear window graphics;

Installed new speedometer cable;

Replaced headliner (black OEM style);

Recovered dash panel in red perforated vinyl;

Installed new PORSCHE script floor mats;

Installed second set of clear vinyl mats over PORSCHE script mats;

Replaced speedometer with rebuilt speedometer (set to 0 miles therefore mileage on rebuild is accurate);

Installed PowerConnect 7" CD/DVD/AM/FM/AUX/USB stereo (DVD works and has kill switch)

Installed 2 Kenwood 6X9'" speakers;

Installed self-powered Dual Subwoofer;

Installed new antenna;

Installed new knobs for lights and wipers;

Installed custom "Bavarian Motors" shifter knob;

Replaced front windshield and seal;

Replaced rear windshield seal;

Removed all windows and had window trim polished;

Rebuilt all windows with new rubber / windor channel felt;

Replaced driver side front turn assembly;

Replaced all turn signal lenses;

Replaced all turn signal lens seals;

Replaced front headlights;

Installed new OEM style driver's side view mirror;

Installed new door draft plugs;

Installed new window crank handles;

Replaced the hood emblem seal;

Replaced the dash heater control knobs (all red)

Recovered front and rear seats with red vinyl and black piping;

Painted front seat brackets gloss black;

Installed RS door panels;

Recovered rear side panels and shelf.

Obviously, I have receipts for all the repairs described above and all parts were sourced from reputable sources, e.g., Pelican, SMC, Porsche North Houston, etc., etc.. I have also done my best to document the work performed photographically (see photos below) and digital images of all receipts and photos can be included in the sale.

After completing these repairs, I can honestly state that this 912 is ALMOST NEW and is about as good as it could ever be. While it is not perfect, its mechanical performance is impeccable. In fact, the mechanics are so good that if the car is purchased at the "Buy It Now" prince then I will sell the car with a "buy it back" guaranty. Please ask me for the details on this guaranty.

PLEASE NOTE: The car does not currently have its original engine. However, I have the original engine and am in the process of reassembling it. If the car is purchased at the "Buy It Now" price then the original engine (in long block form without carbs, engine tin or peripherals) will accompany the car. In addition, if the car is purchased at the "BIN" price then I will also include a set of 15X5.5 front and 15X7 rear Fuch rims. Finally, if the car is purchased at the "BIN" price then I will include a set of 1969 Texas plates (front and rear).

In closing, if you are in the market for a very nice, rapidly appreciating 912 then you should give the instant car serious consideration. While it is not a concours level car, it is a nearly perfect driver. If you would like to see it being driven then there is a video of it being driven on my YouTube channel - TheBavarianMotors.

If you are interested in acquiring this car then please contact Mark Counts at 713-320-3059.

Custom wheels.

Looks & runs great.

Low mileage.

Records available.

New tires.

Non-smoker.

Runs & drives great.

Very clean interior.

Well maintained.