 From:
Dr. Ricardo Court, '69 912, Connecticut; This is my second 912. The first
one was a learning experience ultimately murdered by 'mechanics'. I just
bought Ossi Blue from Larry Winters just a month ago. My first drive in it
will be to cross the US from Laguna to New Haven in the first week of the
new year. Not the ideal time of year for a crossing I know, but I cannot
wait to drive her! Between Jan 2 and Jan 8, 2006 I will be doing: Los
Angeles, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Dallas, Little Rock, Memphis, Nashville,
Newport News, Washington, Philly, New York, New Haven. I am looking
forward to trying to bring together the 20+ 12s in Connecticut! Dr.
Ricardo Court
 From:
Bill Newton; 1968 912 Autocross Car - Autocrosses in Northern California:
many wins in GGR/PCA Class Bx; photo taken 11/13/05 PCA/BMW AX at Infineon
paddock. Placed 6th out of 44 drivers. Now Green, used as race car, street
legal but used only for AX
From: Todd
& Mally Kusserow, '66 912 Coupe, California; Mally's grandfather bought it new in
Stuttgart! Used for touring, Interests: Events, Touring, Technical,
Restoration, Show
 From:
Felix Gerdes, Hamburg Germany; a photo of my '65 912 coupe; the car was delivered to a Hamburg
Porsche dealer in November 1965, for direct export to California. The car
was re-imported to Germany by the previous owner, and correctly restored
(incl. engine overhaul) in Berlin. I purchased the car in August of
this year [2005], thus bringing this forty year-old delight back to Hamburg!
The 912 Registry is such a great community and resource! More useful than
anything in the Porsche world I've seen on the web thus far. Brgds, Felix
From: Sean Eves, '67 912, California, USA: Now red, street
and race car, full pan up restoration. down to bare metal. creme puff with
plenty of go power. two motors , one 912 motor balanced , blueprinted, bored
with cam and nitrous, and a orig.2.0 1967 911 motor, bone stock, ready to be
fitted.the car is fully caged, interior is all new and appears stock from
first glance.tastefully restored, my dream come true.
Interests-Events, Touring, Technical, Restoration, Show, Rallies, Autocross,
Racing; Technical Committee
 F rom:
Rob Conklyn, '69 912;
Let me introduce you to
Heidi – a 69 coupe. Got her about nine months ago. Drive her all the
time between Victorville and Fontana. Eats the Cajon Pass up!! Also I am
forwarding pictures of her old sister Frieda a 65C – 356. What a
difference fours years make. Rob Conklyn Victorville CA
 From:
Eric Nichols, '67 912 at an autocross in Massachusetts in 2003, have been
autocrossing this car since 1988, and am an instructor for autocross and
Driver's Ed for PCA..
From: Tony Novak, '69 912, Ohio; Still original Polo Red, used for
touring, San Francisco car for 36 years until my purchase in 2005 and
shipment to Cleveland, Ohio. Beautiful Polo Red in original condition with
one re-paint. Very rust free and solid throughout! Interests-Events,
Touring, Technical, Restoration, Show
  From:
Dwayne Reynolds, Ohio, '68 912; I just acquired my first Porsche!! [9/05]
This original 5 speed has only 80000 true miles. The service records go back
to 1973. The floorboards are original and rust free. It's been repainted
original polo red. There are, of course, some niggles that I will have to
take care of. I am looking forward to enjoying this car and learning about
how to take care of this great machine. Still original Polo Red color, used
for touring; Interests: Events, Touring, Technical, Restoration, Show
From: Rick Emens, '66 912, Hawaii; Still original color, used for touring,
numbers match and in beautiful condition. One paint job and no body work
ever needed. Battery box slightly rusted and I will replace it. Overall a
real gem! ;
Interests-Technical, Restoration, Show
From:
Wim Redert, '67 912. Holland
[reimported in 1999 from Huntington Beach California.
First owner in The
Netherlands]; I have enclosed a picture of my recently
restored [9/05] 1967 SWB 912. It was red but, after a bare metal
restoration, it has been resprayed in Argentinian Racing Blue (originally a
356 color). It took me about 2,5 years to finish this massive job. I had a
great help using
Dave Hillman's website. My VIN number is 461525. Maybe you
could also add the picture in the register. Keep up the good work!
Kind regards, Wim Redert,. Hellevoetsluis, Holland
From: Frank Arias, '67 912, California,
279,000 miles, now Porsche
Guards Red/India Red; I am the original owner, use to be my daily driver for
about 15 years rain or shine.
From: Douglas Haynes, '66 912, California, I have owned the car since
1973. I believe I am the second owner. It is in almost pristine condition
following a gradual restoration over many years, the latest being a complete
engine rebuild by the master mechanic of The Nethercutt Collection, Jim
Shewbert. Interests: Events, Touring, Technical, Restoration, Show, Rallies,
Autocross, Racing
From:
Randy Weis , '69 912;
Trip across America!!!!! I purchased a 1969 912
from a Registry member who was selling the car on E Bay. This was my
first E Bay purchase as well as my first Porsche. Am an avid German car
fan having Audis, BMW’s and an Opel in the 70’s. The car was a totally
restored 1969, bare metal restoration, new paint, wheels etc. and looked
great on line and when I picked it up. The car started, stopped, started,
and handled great. There was a linkage problem that hounded me for the
first two days of my journey. With some creativity on my part, the
assistance of a local mechanic in Grand Junction, CO, I was able to get
the car home safe and sound from LA back to Connecticut some 2,800 miles,
with an average daily temperature of 95.
I started my drive on
Saturday July 30, the first day of owning my car, and my pre-work prior to
my purchase was reading the Registry website which was invaluable, plus
reading Duane Spencer’s complete Porsche Guide. After starting out of LA
heading up route 15 in CA, I was amazed at how little acceleration the car
had and the top speed was around 55mph. Since I had 2800 miles to drive,
I was very concerned. Around 7:30 on Saturday morning, I decided to call
Duane Spencer at home and find out why the car could be performing so
poorly. Duane’s first comment was to never buy a car on E Bay, just what
I wanted to hear, but walked me though everything it could possibly be,
and suggested that I stop in Vegas at “Carls” and have them look at the
car. I struggled to get through the dessert….creeping, shifting on the
slightest hill, many calls back to Duane….etc. I removed the insulation
that kept falling on the fan, removed the rain tray to get as much air to
the engine as possible. Along the way, I removed the accelerator stop,
and even cut out the floor board to get more pedal for more power. Upon
arriving at Carl’s place, he said I had a problem with the right carb
(Webbers) and there seemed to be linkage adjustment issues. Carl said it
would take a couple of days to sort it out but I was trying to get the car
back home. I asked Carl if it would hurt to drive the car as is, and he
said he did not think so. I should also say that along the way, Keith
from San Francisco, part of the TAN Network was in contact with me to make
sure I got to where I was going. I made it as far as Grand Junction, CO,
before the part that the linkage cables and the accelerator rod connect
into broke. Thanks to Eric Hermann of Grand Junction, he welded the part
and got me on my way. I continued my journey till I arrived home on the
following Thursday.
Once home, I went to my
local Porsche mechanic, Tullio Ferri of Bridgeport, CT who looked at the
car and admired how clean it was and essentially original. He too said
there was a problem in the right carb, which later turned out to be damage
from a carb fire, that once he rebuilt it and adjusted the valves, has the
car running like new.
I like originality in my
cars. The paint color is from a 72 Porsche, and the wheels are 16inch
chrome Fuchs. I will leave the paint as is as it is a respectable job,
less than a year old, but am contemplating going to the steel wheels and
hubcaps.
Back two weeks now, I am
driving and enjoying the car immensely. My thanks to Keith, Duane, Carl’s
Porsche in Vegas, and Eric Herman the local mechanic in Grand Junction,
CO….I could not have made it back without them.
Randy Weis
 From: Yvan Odeurs,
Perk, Belguim, 912E Still original color, used for touring.
Original condition, Engine, gearbox and front brakes overhauled recently.
Car delivered and first registered 1976, March 29 - first owner Harriet
Silverman - Dealer's name Mesa P/A San Diego, CA with Full Service history.
- in Belgium since 2000. I'm the 3d owner. Interests-Events, Touring,
Technical, Restoration, Show; Membership Committee Pictures :
www.yvanhoe.com
From: Dan L Fultz, Kentucky, USA, '68 912 Coupe, Now red, now restoring.
Purchased as a family project for myself and my four boys. Not a
'restoration' project, just get it running and have some fun. Car needs
everything. Not much rust, has webers and Bursch exhaust, interior is
trashed. Looks like a great way to throw away money as my wife says. Should
be fun! Interests-Technical, Restoration, Show
 From: Dave Jackson, Maryland, USA, '69 912 Coupe; Still Restoring, about
95% complete. This is our first Porsche and we are loving the whole
experience, people, shows and cars; Now red, used for concours;
Interests-Events, Touring, Technical, Restoration, Show.
From: William (Bill) Kent, Florida, extremely rare '69 912 Soft-Window
Targa; Still original red, now restoring; I have just gotten this vehicle
(6/05). It has set out in the driveway at the previous owners for over 5
years with the back window out of it. First off, I will be restoring the
inside. Interests-Events, Touring, Technical, Restoration, Show;
Information/Newsletter Committee
 From:
Brent Cline, 1968 912, South Carolina; Original slate grey colour, love your
site. I found tons of useful information as I was partially restoring my
912. It was a impulse buy and your site went a long way toward helping
feel comfortable after the fact. It is really special car, a one
registered owner complete with tool kit, window sticker, owners manual and
complete history. All with essentially zero rust. mechanically it has
just been completely rebuilt by Drew Slayton and I couldn't be happier with
the car. Thanks to your site, I now have a much better idea of the
treasure I happened trip into. Many thanks, Brent...
 From:
Richard Lile, '66 912 Street and Race Car (and U-Boat per photo "Dont
think full coverage is important...... You should have seen the house."). I
sold my 911SC and can now focus on the 912. 911's are cool but they still arent a 912. Interests-Events, Touring, Technical, Restoration, Show,
Rallies, Autocross, Racing
From: Gary Bayless, 1969 912: Retired race car, beats a lot of the 911s
around here.
Might have to sell it. Don't use it much and my 4 boys are not in a position
to take it over.
Won SCCA Concours 2 years ago, Bare metal restore for Parade 1990 Monterey.
From: Steve Veytia, '67 912, Bidart, France: Car transported (boat) March
2005. Spent 2 weeks tweaking and slight restoration (95% complete) at
parents house in Laguna Beach before being shipped to my house in the Basque
country of France. Interests-Events, Touring, Technical, Restoration, Show
 From,: Kevin Gano, Michigan, USA, '66 912 coupe; Now Restoring, first
time Porsche owner, learning a lot! and loving every minute of it.
From: Burnie Grange; '69 912, Still original color,
now restoring; original owners. Picked up at factory in Stuttgart - July
1969. Daily use to 1998 - including kids who drove it during high school.
Left it in storage when we retired and left the country in 1998. We're back
and in the process of restoring it for daily use. All original except for
Webers and wheels that rusted. Interests-Events, Touring, Technical,
Restoration, Show
 From:
Scott Moffatt; Here is a photo of my 912E. This was taken just last week
(2/2005) the day I brought it home. I purchased this almost flawless example
from a doctor who was the second owner for only $3300. It was stored in a
garage for the last 13 years and needs some work to get it running right.
This car will remain an unmolested daily driver. This is number 0051and I
have all documentation. How do you like the cookie cutter wheels?
  From:
Albert L. Mertz:
Dear 912
Registry, I took a few new pictures of my ’67 912
after finishing the motor and wanted to post. I am the second owner and
purchased in California 8 years ago…have been enjoying ever since! Keep the
faith! Albert L. Mertz 1967, Polo Red, 912 Coupe,
Florida
From: Richard Pidduck, '68 912 Sunroof coupe;
Original owner, all records kept, as student took delivery Stuttgart in
April 68, shipped to Ca. 5 months later, all 911 options, a lifetime affair.
still original color, now restoring.
 From:
Peter TenEyck; Hi all! I'm a fairly
recent member to the Registry, and so I thought I'd submit a picture of the
new 912, which hopefully will make its way onto your 912 Photos Page. She's
a '68 vintage 912 showing 122,000 original miles. Anyway,
just wanted to let you know that I think you're doing a great job. I really
look forward to the newsletters, and have gone through all the restoration
and maintenance links on the website just to become better educated about
these wonderful cars. Keep up the great work! Peter TenEyck, Annapolis, MD
 From:
Bernard Laverton; Hi ,
Here are
pictures of my Porsche 912 1967 model, taken close to where I live on the
west coast of Norway, with islands in the distance.
The car has been modified with door window
frames and side windows from later models. Also later model seats. Some of
the chrome fittings have intentionally not been refitted. Best regards,
Bernard Laverton
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