No, I’m pretty sure that it IS, in fact, a rusted out piece of crap. It can be transformed into a car that’s desirable again, but the amount of work that car’s going to require?

My transmission says: 722 152 I've figured out that 722 117 is the model of transmission. So 068252 is the serial number?

There’ll basically be nothing of the original left. The frame and suspension are rusted. The body looks RELATIVELY straight, but you’re still talking about a major overhaul. The interior isn’t repairable. You’re talking about completely replacing it. Assuming you’re doing it yourself, you’re talking about close to $10k for just the interior. A proper paint job, AFTER body repair is going to run another $10k.

You’re going to need a full engine and transmission rebuild. That engine is a PAIN to rebuild. To have the engine professionally done “good enough” you’re looking at about $8k. To do it right? Probably $18k. You do it with mild mods to make it a more modern engine, and you’re breaking $20k for it. And yes, with 73,000 miles on it, that’ll need a rebuild.

The transmission’s going to be several grand, too, unless it’s a 911 transmission that’s been swapped (which isn’t uncommon). If you’re looking to keep it numbers matching (assuming it is in the first place)?

Jeez, figure another few thousand on top of it. Just the tools you need to set the ring and pinion run like $5k.

So you’re looking at a specialty shop to do it more than likely, which is expensive AND time consuming. Now you’re not even to suspension and you’re in this thing $50k PLUS the original $20k plus? At least the wheels are only $400 apiece, I guess? And again, suspension’s not going to be cheap here. And we haven’t talked about the differential. None of the accessories. None of the rubber. Prithviraj Chauhan Serial Video Songs.

This is a $100k project for a car that’s not going to be worth $100k basically ever. This would, 100%, have to be a “labor of love” by someone with deep pockets. I don’t care for air cooled Porsches enough to own one, but a lot of people do, so what does the “Number 1” status that the seller pushes in his Ebay listing count for with this car? IMHO not very much, altho I expect that at least 2 Porsche fans will disagree with me, and at least 2 such fans have already disagreed since the bidding is already up to $16,550 for this car. Porsche brought out the Targa in December 1966 as a 1967 model, so this 1968 car isn’t even a first year car. It’s also a 912, which takes a back seat to the 911. Porsche fans being Porsche fans, I’m guessing that the bidding will continue.

Whether it will meet the seller’s likely very high reserve is another question. I don’t understand the extreme emotion some people have over the Porsche cars or their prices, either for or against.

Yes it will be expensive to restore, but so would a 68 charger in this condition, or a Jag, or anything of this era. IMO the Porsche is a nicer car with far more history behind it – but that’s my opinion and to me that’s what makes cars as a hobby so much fun. If someone wants to take a Superbird and put a fwd turbo honda 4cyl in it then fill yer boots.

Does it makes sense to me? Do I have the funds myself? No, but if some wealthy collector must have a soft window targa, then this is one way of having one. Not my place to criticize either way. It just another old car found in a barn that someone “might” resurrect. My problem is that a dealership is trying desperately to rip someone off.

This thing went for $30,000. For something that is a gigantic project.

There’s not a picture THERE that doesn’t include rust. They’re trying to prey on people who are hoping that it’ll be worth something restored. Sure, a fool and their money, but at the same time, they’re TRYING to screw someone.

Gives me a bad taste in my mouth. And you have a ’68 Charger rusted out this bad, it’s also dead. It’s not about which car it is, it’s about how destroyed it is. If I crush a Miura and then sell it as a Miura that could be restored, I’m a charlatan.

Greetings All, I could be wrong Ms. King but a 356SC aka Super Carrera and the 912/VW engine have VERY LITTLE that’s similar other than being air cooled. I had a 356A, years back. When the engine became tired, the parts to rebuild were around $5K and that did not include labor and machine work. That doesn’t sound out of line to me.

SC’s were far rarer and parts considerably harder to come by being made in very small numbers. Enjoy the car! Ready for the Porsche guys to flame me, asbestos suit is now put on! The point I’m trying to make is that you have to decide if you’re going to write a check or get your hands dirty.

Odin Sphere Iso Ntsc Vs Pal Format. You’ll have a hard time coming out ahead if you have someone else do all of the work. We had a very skilled craftsman do the body and paint, starting with a matching numbers car we’d already had for many years.

Spouse did all of the rest–interior, mechanical, glass, etc. I helped him install the windshield, and for the symbolism, put one piston into a cylinder. (I also helped source all the parts.) All of the rest he did, 16 years ago. It’s still a beautiful car, now 50 years in his possession. This car’s gonna take something like that–a craftsman for the body, and a dedicated owner for the rest. Otherwise you’ll spend a ton of money. #1 is pretty cool, though.

Well if you’re going to bring the 300SL into it Look–VW designed the original engine. Porsche did things to it in the 356, and when the 912/911 came around, they used the flat four engine from the 356SC in the 912, and a new flat six in the 911. This is not the same as the Carrera, and it’s not the same as a 300SL. It’s a pretty simple engine, where you can actually find things without an owner’s manual!

I look at the engine in our 356, and the one in my classic Mini, and I relive the good old days when someone could actually work on their own car, as we do. As for parts, they’re readily available, undoubtedly a whole lot easier to come by than your 300SL parts. Once you buy the pistons and cylinders, the rest is fairly cheap. A Numba 1, Porche isn’t quite my cup of tea just personal taste. However like with most things collectable be they cars or guns a #0001 does stand on it’s own no matter the condition.

Most folks would get excited about finding their favorite car with a #1 S/N say a Mustang or Camaro, Chevelle or GTO would probably bring some big bucks even if it were cement mixer grade. Because once you got it right again. You could just show it off and win about every show with that catagory and keep telling people it wasn’t for sale until someone offered you ridiculous money for it. Yeah you know it as well as i do. I just stumbled onto this and realize the market has spoken. But since I own a mid 1967 912 soft window targa since 1979, I guess I think I know a little about them.

This auction has certainly brought out the haters and the blowhards.A few of their mistakes: 1. Porsche made MORE 912’s than 911’s in the 1965-69 period. The 912 used exactly the same transmission as the 911. Standard ratios were A,F,M,S, X. About 3 different ratios available for each gear pair.

Also 2 or 3 ring and pinion ratios avaliable. Yes, there is a $5000 R +P setter. But WHY would you need one? One can change most any part but the R&P or the case without changing the pinion depth.

I wouldn’t even replace all the bearings. Just the brass rings and worn bearings. 901 gearboxes are strong and a joy to work on. Engines: Wow, where to begin.The 3 type 6 engine used in a 912 was EVOLVED from a 36 (25) hp Volkswagen, but by about 1955 shared only 1 or 2 parts with the VW, the distributor drive gear. Is one such part. The late 40hp motor from 1959 had all dimensions bigger and grew to be 1600, and with water jackets 2.1 liter.

If you were building a street driven hot 912, It might make more sense to use a built up VW 1600. But the 912 engine is pretty nice at 95 hp (or whatever it is rated). I read Harry Pellow’s books and talked to him and bought parts from him. Nobody was better at learning, documenting and teaching how to rebuild these motors. Sure bearings valves, cranks and pistons/ cyls cost more than VW, but not all that much.

I guess I don’t see much rust. Sure the front suspension COVER has surface rust, but that part is not structural. PAINT the floor pan? Of course you would. It looks like original to me, but the pics are not great. I say a Porsche 912 is a car to own and drive til your last days. Affordable, low tech, cute, and fun.

A Targa is even better if you have the climate for it. They made a bit less than 1000 of these.