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912 Registry Calendar 12/10 1024 x 768 pixels, 375 KB Congratulations to 912 Registry Member Steve Torkelsen of Wilton, Connecticut! As part of the 60 Years in America Celebration, Porsche encouraged owners of cars spanning 12 model ranges to enter their cars for a shot at earning the ‘oldest’ designation originally delivered to America for their respective car model. Steve's was found to be the earliest know 912 delivered to America. Steve writes "In early 1965, my uncle ordered a 356. When 356 production ended, he was asked to switch the order to a 912. So this early 912 has a 3-gauge, yellow-painted dashboard in the 356 tradition. He took delivery during an extended family tour of Europe (June 1965). I was there too, aged 2-1/2." A photo gallery of the Steve's and other model Porsches and car details can be viewed at www.Porsche60years.com. |
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912 Registry Calendar 11/10 1024 x 768 pixels, 250 KB Roland Heiler acquired his black plate 1968 912 Coupe in Carlsbad California from a neighbor of the original owner. "I came across this 912 on craigs list [2008]. Back in Austria, about six weeks later the phone rang and we had a deal. I found out that a few months earlier he had bought the 912 from his neighbor who was the original owner's widow. I met the lady in 2009 and told her that after a 42 year California vacation the car had returned home. I think she liked that - they had personally picked up the car in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen in 1968. A friend of mine put the 912 on the boat for me and some 8 weeks later it arrived in Rotterdam. So I decided to take the risk and drive it from Holland to Austria - 1000 km on the Autobahn. It did very well (its a Porsche) and used considerably less fuel than our 997 driven back by my wife. First I wanted to save some of the original paint but as I went over the body panels there wasn't much left except maybe the roof. So I decided to repaint the entire body - in original light ivory. In re-doing the brakes and other technical parts I had a lot of help from my friend "Käfer" who was a racing mechanic on the 1970 917 Le Mans winner (No.23, Porsche Salzburg) and who knows early Porsches inside out. For about two months now the 912 has been back on the road and it is real fun to drive. We just came back from a long weekend in Italy - all I can say: its an absolute joy to drive this 42 year old design icon!" |
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912 Registry Calendar 10/10 1024 x 768 pixels, 344 KB  Registry Member Casey van Schalkwyk purchased his
'67 912 from a gentleman in Beverly Hills, had Dependable Auto Shippers
deliver it to Bergen N.Y. where he picked it up with his flat bed tow
truck and brought it home to Ontario, Canada. "I bought the car for my
father and I. He was working for the distributor out of Holland, Ben Pon
when these cars were new. Mostly we use it as a daily driver. A lot of
evening cruises on the back roads, and shows at the local mall . The car
always gets a lot of attention. People get really excited when they see
her. It's a matching numbers car, and would like to keep it as
original looking as possible with the exception of the color. It's
also great being part of a club that is dedicated to the 912. I'm
looking forward to making new friends and sharing our mutual passion for
these cars." |
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912 Registry Calendar 9/10 1024 x 768 pixels, 305 KB "Sander Maaskant's '68 912 during a trip through the wonderful Belgian Ardennes. Together we made a trip end of July and admired the scenery and wonderful mansions as can be seen on the photo. The Ardennes is a popular area for hiking and watersports with nice slopes and curves. Perfect for a weekend-trip with a fast 912! Compliments for the website, a great source of fun and knowledge about the 912's. Regards, Bas de Rijk." |
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912 Registry Calendar 8/10 1024 x 768 pixels, 375 KB While on a 2772 mile round trip from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Tony Booth's Bahama Yellow 1969 received a 2nd place in PS02 Touring at the Porsche Club of America 2009 Parade, Keystone, Colorado! An immaculate California car; all original. Tony says "please pass on the news that we 912ers got silver and almost got gold!", and 5/2010 "added another trophy this weekend !. "People's Choice" at the PCA Vancouver Island Region weekend at Black Rock on the Pacific Coast. A 1800 mile return trip. This was against about 70 modern Porsches including GT3 etc., A great feeling ! Also great for our little cars !" |
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David Mauk's special ordered '69 912 Coupe in Colorado,
USA. His father-in-law was the original owner, ordering it from Germany
with Canary Yellow paint. David completed the car's several year restoration
in 2007.
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912 Registry Calendar 6/10 1024 x 768 pixels, 314 KB 912 Registry Member Alexander Prinz's 1968 912 Coupe in Niedersachsen, Germany. American car, acquired in 2007 in the Netherlands. Still original condition, Bahama Yellow color. Karmann body. Interests: events, touring, technical, restoration, show |
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912 Registry Calendar 5/10 1024 x 768 pixels, 314 KB Registry Member Richard Westlake's '68 912 coupe in Essex, England. The car was shipped to the US in '68...and lived all its life there till 2004.. The car is also registered here in the UK 912 register.. and appears on Car of the month page.. I'm also a long term member of PCGB...and a founder member of Goodwood Road Racing Club... I have a stack of US history & US docs...and would welcome any feedback..trying to return to original spec. All the "S" sill trims on the car are original period US fitments...as I have the original bill for them... Used for touring, Love my car..also have an '03 911 C4S...as well...!! looking forward to getting my membership stuff and grille badge... owned since 2006, restored in UK 2004. Bought because my '76 911 was stolen ! |
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