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The 912 Registry is a non-profit incorporated car club of Porsche® 912 enthusiasts, dedicated to the preservation and documentation of this vintage sports car.  The 912 Registry strives to promote the worldwide enjoyment and use of the 912, by all past, present, and future owners, through its publications, web site, technical assistance, driving, competition, and social events.  Inclusive and crossing all demographic groups, we welcome everyone with an interest in 912s, from original owners to brand new owners, racers to weekend drivers, from those who once owned a 912 to those who who are looking for one, from the first 912 to the last 912E, concours to project cars.  We have a Board of Directors, over 750 paid members have joined, and over 2900 owners of 912 and 912Es worldwide have registered. 

Origins of the 912 Registry

Porsche® produced about 34,000 912s, from 1965 after the 356 model production ended, until constructing their last four-cylinder air-cooled car, a 912E in 1976.  Twenty years later, 912 owners were spread quite thin.  Occasionally you'd see one on the road, at a car show, or mentioned in print.

Since launching on November 15, 1997 on the Internet, the 912 Registry has kept owners of surviving 912s and 912Es in contact worldwide.  912 owners from all over the world began arriving to our web gathering spot.  After a few weeks there were ten owners listed.  We hit triple digits within six months, and passed the one-thousand owner mark by 2002.  By 2011 we reached over 2900 registered owners and associates.  

We found that there were still original owners around.  Some 912s have stayed in families for generations.  New owners had lots of questions.  Rare and special order models turned up.  912 racecars were still competitive.  Cars were becoming more and more collectible.  912s from the United States were being shipped overseas.

At the August 2002 West Coast 912 Rendezvous, discussions turned to how the 912 Registry could grow and offer additional benefits for 912 enthusiasts.  At the September 2002 German AutoFest, 912 owners were meeting with organizers of other clubs for Porsche® owners to learn from their experiences.  By November 2002 our initial band of volunteer board members met to iron out by-laws and practical details.

Board of Directors

Click for video of John Benton describing a 1965 912In 2003 our first Board of Directors formed a 912 Registry non-profit corporation. Current Officers include President John Benton, Treasurer Brian Mendel, Secretary/Membership Coordinator Thomas Lockton, 912 Gear Coordinator Christie Martin, Registry Newsletter Editor Charles Danek and Co-Editor Carol LeFlufy, Bruce Reed, Jason Pamental, Norv Parr, Greg Stout, Bud O'Lea, and Barwaut Verhoeven.  We are soliciting additional volunteers for the Board and for many other events, activities, and committees. So please contact us with a show of interest and a description of your talents!

Member Level

In 2003 we established a new paid Member level, which allows the Registry to fund activities.  In a one-time opportunity, over 200 Charter Members quickly joined.  Welcome and thanks to over 750 enthusiasts who have become Members!  Click here to view Membership Options and Dues amounts.   We'd like to post photos of Members and their cars, please email a photo for posting on the website! 

Committees

Want to get involved with our Committees, including Technical, Events, Information, Membership, and Competition? Click here.

 

Member Magazine

912 Registry Newsletter Summer 2010Carol LeFlufy and Charlie Danek912 Registry Newsletter Cover - Fall 2010With a lot of hard work and dedication in 2003 our Board introduced the 912 Registry Magazine.  Click the other images to enlarge the covers of some of the latest issues. Our newsletters are mailed to paid Members only.  We welcome sponsors to advertise in our Magazine and participate in events such as the 912 Rendezvous.  View an Acrobat PDF version of the 912 Registry Magazine, Issue No. 1, from 2003.  

912 Gear
Visit our 912 Gear store to view and order a variety of official caps, golf shirts, t-shirts, grille badge, key fob, name badge, and more.

 

912BBS.org
Join in the discussion at the Registry's 912 Bulletin Board for camaraderie, the latest breaking news, answers technical questions, etc.  The 912BBS was originally created by the late Dave Hillman, an outstanding person who was one of the original members of the 912 Registry Board.  Each year at the 912 Rendezvous, the 912 Registry presents the Hillman Award to a 912 enthusiast for notable efforts to our 912 community.

 

Click to Enlarge - Rendezvous '05!912 Rendezvous

Possibly the Largest Gathering of 912s in the World, the 912 Rendezvous features a hotel with special 912 parking area and activities such as a Friday night people's choice car show, Saturday night BBQ at winery, driving tours, tech session, swap meet and more.  View nearly 1000 photos from the 2010 912 Rendezvous by Paula Golus and 5 other photographers by clicking here!

912 Rendezvous August 4-7, 2011 Registration and News

912 Gear

Click to order 912 GearWe are constantly developing new 912 Registry gear and accessories.  Learn more.

Keep the 912 faith,

The 912 Registry Board of Directors

To contact us, you can send e-mails to our Board Secretary, or send correspondence to:
912 Registry, PO Box 3436, Clovis, CA 93613

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