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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 2400 owners of 912 and 912Es worldwide have registered. 

Origins of the 912 Registry
Original LogoPorsche® 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, 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 Internet 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.  During 2007 we reached over 2400 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 Porsche clubs 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
In 2003 our first Board of Directors formed a 912 Registry non-profit corporation. Current 2008 Board Members include President John Benton, Treasurer Jones Low, Events Coordinator Paula Golus, 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
Newsletter No.1 CoverWith Click to view 912 Registry Newsletter Cover!a lot of hard work and dedication in 2003 our Board introduced the 912 Registry Magazine.   Click and view an Acrobat PDF version of the 912 Registry Magazine, Issue No. 1 shown at left. (If you do not have Acrobat software on your computer, first download and install Acrobat Reader .)  Click the other images to enlarge the covers of later 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.

 


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, Friday night people's choice car show, Saturday night BBQ at winery, driving tours, tech session, swap meet and anything else we can think of.  

The 2008 912 Rendezvous will return to San Luis Obispo Thursday, July 31 through Sunday, August 3, 2008!
Rooms are also available for Wednesday, July 30 for anyone wishing to spend a little more unstructured time, hang with friends, fit in some golf before the Rendezvous, or anything else you can dream up.
You can make your room reservations now by calling Embassy Suites at 1-805-549-0800. Make sure to mention you are with the 912 Registry to get our group rate.
The rate is $189 per night for spacious 2-room suites and include full breakfast plus free happy hour.  We'll let you know more about the event over the next couple of months.
See you all in San Luis Obispo 
Events Coordinator Paula Golus

912 Gear
We are constantly developing new 912 Registry gear and accessories.  Learn more.

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PO BoxTo contact us, you can send e-mails to our Board Secretary, or send correspondence to the address at the right.

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