1967 Porsche 912 912

Make

Porsche

Model

912 912

Year

1967

Listed price

$66,500

Location

Monterey, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

102,633 miles

In the mid-1960s, Porsche faced a dilemma: the revolutionary 911 was poised to replace the beloved 356, but its higher price point risked alienating a significant portion of their loyal customer base. The solution was the 912, launched in 1965. Marrying the elegant, new 911 body shell with the proven, efficient 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine from the 356SC, the 912 offered the best of both worlds. It provided the contemporary styling and improved handling of the 911 chassis at a more accessible price, quickly becoming a sales success and outselling its six-cylinder sibling in its early years. Its lighter front end, thanks to the smaller engine, even gave it a reputation for superior balance among some enthusiasts. This 1967 Porsche 912 Coupe, with 102,633 miles on the odometer, hails from a pivotal year in the model's production run. Power comes from its original-spec 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, paired with a manual transmission, offering the engaging and direct driving experience that defined early Porsches. The car presents as a well-preserved example, retaining the iconic lines and classic aesthetics that have made the narrow-body 911/912 platform so enduringly popular. This 912 offers a compelling entry point into vintage Porsche ownership, combining iconic design with a genuinely enjoyable driving character.