Porsche 912 Soft window Targa
Porsche 912 4 cyl. 1600 cc Targa “soft window” 1968 LHD
Impossible not to be charmed by this top-condition, classic Porsche 912 Targa “soft window”.
Chassis number 12870517 is one of the last produced (January 1968) “soft window” Targa models. An innovative convertible concept with a stainless steel roll-bar complete with removable roof and a zip-off transparent plastic rear window.
Only manufactured for 14 months between December 1966 (as a 1967 model) and January 1968.Successively Porsche also made a Targa 'Version II' option available with fixed glass rear window, transforming the Targa into a coupe with removable roof.
The 912 model became the transition model between the previous 1600 4-cilinder 356 model and the new 2 liter 6-cilinder 911.
Technical details
Strong points of this 912 are:
- Attractive classic look.
- Matching numbers.
- Rare, early & sought after “soft window” Targa
- In the original, unusual Ossi Blue colour which was only available in 1968 & 1969.
- Reassuring “neutral” road behaviour thanks to better weight distribution.
- Benefitted from a no costs spared, in depth, complete restoration. With excellent photographic documentation.
- Excellent value for money!
Comes with Belgian registration documents, Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, traces of USA provenance, photographic restoration history.
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