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From: Rainer Pohland, '67 912 Hard-Window Targa, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany; Car is totally restored. I imported the car from USA. Previous owner's name is Conrad S. Brown, St. Helens, OR. That's all what I know about the history of this car. Still original Irish Green, houndstooth interior, used for touring, found it through ebay auction; Interests: technical, restoration, show

From: Gary Scott, 912E, Delaware, USA; Bought it in December of 2011 in California, drove it home, coast to coast to Delaware. Now Bitter Chocolate, tan interior, used for touring, found it through internet; Interests: events, touring, technical, restoration, show

rom: Leif Peterson, '68 912 Coupe, Texas, USA; Original orange. Totally restored, engine has dual Webers, Tricom 105 cam, big piston kit, valve springs, lifters. Repainted several years ago, stripped down to metal by a German auto restorer, painted with same OEM paint and color. Showroom condition -- and insanely fast! Black interior, used for touring, found it through printed advertisement.

From: Jonas Lindgren, '67 912 Coupe, Sweden; Constructed 07/11/1966. Original California car - now Swedish registered. Still original green repainted in 2007, original black interior in excellent condition, used for touring, purchased it from friend, . Engine # 751997. Original books intact, first owner Ronald H Korstad CA.  Interests- Membership Committee

From:  Oscar Becerra, Distrito Federal, Mexico; '69 912 Coupe, It originally belonged to the Swedish Ambassador in Mexico. It was imported from Switzerland to Mexico in the 1970s. The car stayed in Mexico and I´m the fifth owner. It took me 15 months to restore the entire car. Engine # 1Z9021815. Now silver, black interior, daily driver, found it through internet; Interests: Technical, Restoration, Show; Information/Newsletter Committee

From: Greg Lippart, '67 912 Coupe, California, USA; Still original brown, tan interior, used for touring, car has been in the family. This is the car I used to take my dates in to the prom in High School. Now my wife and I drive our toddler around in it. One day he can use it for his prom. Interests: Events, Touring, Technical, Restoration, Show, Rallies, Autocross, Racing

From: Frank Stanek, '67 912 coupe, California, USA; Purchased in 1971 have owned it since. Restored to original condition, still 98% original including complete tool kit and original tire gauge. Re-painted original Lido Gold color, black interior, used for touring, purchased it from the original owner.  Constructed 6/27/67.  Engine # 755907. Interests- Events, Touring, technical, restoration, show; Information / Newsletter Committee

From: Paul Braun, '67 912 Soft-Window Targa, California, USA; I have owned this soft window 912 Targa for 35 years . Still original green, black interior, used for touring, found it through printed advertisement; 5 speed. Built 04/25/1967.  Engine #755069. Interests: Events, Touring, technical, restoration, show; Events Committee

From: Bill Harper, '66 912 coupe, California, USA; I bought this car from my next door neighbor in Newark, CA in 1991. It sat in his driveway for 8 years I saw, I moved it to my garage after buying, and began to Restore in and worked on it for 2 years. Stripped, primed it then it until now 2010 when I began work on it again. Its at a body shop for body and paint. Pictures on website below. http://home.comcast.net/~porsche1966_912/site/  Originally Slate Gray; Interests: technical, restoration, show

From: Ilya Prokopoff, '68 912 Coupe, California, USA; We just bought our 912 yesterday [5/2011], and drove it from LA to the Bay Area. It is a very nice driver that has been cared for by previous owners. We plan to keep it in regular use without doing a full restoration. We may repaint it in its original lime green at some point, and will continue to refine the interior and mechanicals as we go. Now yellow, black interior, used for touring, found it through internet; Interests: events, touring, technical, restoration, show

Joe Correia's '68 912 in the Great Race Texas Challenge in Irving TexasFrom: Joe Correia, '68 912 Coupe, Virginia, USA; My friend, Bryan, and I did our first vintage car rally in this car. The rally was the Great Race Texas Challenge in Irving Texas, 30 March - 1 April 2007. As it turned out our 912 placed us in first place in the rookie class. Still original green, black interior, used for touring, purchased it from friend. Interests-Events, Touring

From: James Ricketts, '68 912 Soft-Window Targa, Maryland, USA; I have owned 4 Porsches, two when I was younger (1968 912 coupe & 1971 914) and, in the last 12 years 2 more, a 1972 911T Targa and my current 912. My favorite car was the 68 912 so I'm really interested in getting this new 912 on the road. I purchased the current 912T from a repair shop in Lexington, Kentucky approximately 12 years ago. My intention was to restore it. I am now retired and have time to put towards this project. now is the time to. Still original red, black interior, now restoring.

From: Steve Hoffman, '67 912 coupe, Florida, USA; All original, numbers matching, outstanding condition W/5 speed tranny. Freshening it up but it is rock solid. Came with every receipt since new including window sticker. Still original red, black interior, used for touring, purchased it from the original owner; Interests: events, touring, technical, restoration, show, rallies, autocross, racing

Larry Kluge's '68 912 SWT in Illinois, USAFrom: Larry Kluge, '68 912 SWT, Illinois, USA: As a PCA member fell in love with a 912 at one of our local concours events. Began my search to find a really good 912 Soft Targa which was very difficult to do. Found they are very few and far between. Found one in California with great documentation and history. A 912 Targa with a soft window is a wonderful car that drives great and has the benefit of taking off the rear window. How great is that!!! Still original red, black interior, used for concours, found it through internet; Interests: Events; Events Committee

John Thane's '66 912 in California, USAFrom: John Thane, '66 912, California, USA; I had looked for suitable "rust free" driver for a long time without success and decided to go the six cylinder route (911SC "Post Purchase Inspection) ....which turned into a financial nightmare restoring! But I never stopped looking for a 912 thinking that the prices will eventually go the way of the 356 and I might never be able to afford one if I hadn't found this great car. I knew of a dealer that specializes in 912's and somehow manages to find decent examples. After looking at this car during a one hour visit I had a PPI done this time! That's Pre-purchase inspection....in fact I had two before I committed to making an offer on the car!  It turned out my car has rebuilt engine, transmission, brakes, "rust free" and a lot more. It has had one respray in original sand beige (that could stand to be redone) but it looks good now as is and I don't have to worry about rock chips and door dings. The drive home was a blast and the car handles amazingly well. I am already getting to know the car and and am finding it's amazingly light handling and fun to drive.Looking forward to my membership and learning how to take care of this awesome car!   I still like my 6 cyl. but the beauty of this car is in its simplicity! I am really looking forward to meeting the northern California group and learning as much as I can about these great cars! Still original Sand Beige, tan interior, used for touring, found it through internet. 3 gauge. Interests-Events, Touring, Technical, Restoration, Show, Rallies, Autocross, Racing

Tim Noble's '67 912 SWT in Alps when newFrom: Tim Noble, '67 912 Soft-Window Targa, Pennsylvania, USA; Still original green, tan interior, used for touring, car has been in the family. My aunt Sylvia and uncle Lt Col Walter Lukens purchased this car from Porsche on March 20, 1967 and toured the Italian Alps for several weeks before sending it to So California. Options include 5 Fuchs wheels, headrests, Bremen radio, Dunlops, seat belts, ski rack, European heating system, Italian air conditioning, upgraded European headlights and other things I cannot translate from the original paperwork. After moving to DC in the mid 70s, my aunt Sylvia used it as a daily driver until they passed it on to me with 55,000 miles in 2000 where I immediately removed the air. Repainted original Irish green in lacquer ca. 1990, still with near mint original interior and very superficial rust - 99% undercoating and original paint elsewhere. Engine rebuild in 2002, new shocks and soft window. I literally learned to drive in this car just before turning 16 and its a keeper along with a Convertible D and others. Near perfect original example.   Never even been in rain.  Photo taken by my uncle Wally of aunt Sylvia in the Italian Alps late march 1967, one week after picking up the car at the factory. - note Fuchs and ski rack.  The car is still very clean and original.

From: Blair Hennes, '68 912 Coupe, Alberta, Canada; The 912 originated in Belgium (original documentation and license plate) and imported to Canada in 1984. I purchased the car in 2011 and am currently restoring. Still original red, black interior, found it through internet; Interests: events, touring, technical, restoration, show

From; Jeff Fredrick, '65 912 Karmann Coupe, Missouri, USA: Just found this all original car. Been sitting for three decades. Every piece is there. Engine number 830307. restoration planned. Still original Bali Blue, black interior, now restoring, found it through internet; Interests: events, touring; Events Committee

From: Barbara McMahon, '68 912 Coupe, Pennsylvania, USA; I have owned this car since 1978. It is a beautiful, untouched, all-original 912. It drives better than any Porsche, 912 or otherwise, that I have driven. 10 years ago a relative volunteered to do some rust repair for me. It's been in his garage ever since. When he turned his garage into a workshop I finally got the car back and it's currently at a local body shop run by a friend who does fantastic restoration work. I'm finally going to get my car back on the road. I remember announcing to a gathering of friends that I would have this car for the rest of my life. Looks like I'll be able to drive it again. I used to belong to PCA, but everyone made fun of my 912, like it wasn't worthy of the Porsche brand. I haven't been a member for a while now. Still original white, black interior, now restoring, found it through printed advertisement; Interests: Events, Touring, Technical Restoration, Show, rallies, autocross, racing; Information / Newsletter Committee

From: Samual Parlavecchio, sunroof 912E, California, USA; A true Barn find. I pulled up to the house to inspect the car. The owner led me out back to his big red barn, rolled open the doors, pulled off the dusty tarp, and there she was pleading please take me home. She had an engine fire with the previous owner before this gentleman acquired her in 2004. His intentions were to restore the car, but did not take into account that you definitely need some special abilities to work on a 912E. So there she sat in a big red barn for six years. Still original silver, black interior, daily driver, found it through internet; Interests: technical, restoration, show

From: Matias and Russ Kunzman, sunroof 912E, California, USA; Gifted to my 14 year old son as a restoration project by my cousin. Car has salvage title as it was stolen, stripped, and rebuilt in its early life. We intend to bring it back as close as possible to original. Now black, black interior, now restoring, car has been in the family. Interests: technical, restoration, show

From: Raymond Smith, '68 912 Coupe, Georgia, USA; Now red, black interior, used for touring, purchased it from a friend - been in one family for 37 years, parked 8 years ago, cranked right up, drove it home!!  Interests-Events, Touring, Technical, Restoration, Show, rallies, autocross, racing

From: Ryan Swearingian, '66 912 Coupe, Illinois, USA; Car sat in garage in Memphis for 15 years..beautiful interior, car is at least 90% original..I plan to DRIVE it! Alot. Still original gray, black interior, now restoring, car has been in the family. Interests: events, touring, technical, restoration,show

Heiko Fischer's 912E in Hesse, GermanyFrom: Heiko Fischer, 912E, Hesse, Germany; A beautiful Californian, she was baptized Snowhite by my children, due to the gleaming Gran Prix white paint, the pitch black interior and red hot exhaust note. Original color, daily driver, purchased it from the original owner. Interests-Events, Touring, Technical, Restoration, Show, rallies, autocross, racing

From: Matthew Wegner, '66 912 Coupe, California, USA; This 912 has a Warp9 DC electric motor and is powered by a 144 volt battery. It's officially registered as an "electric vehicle" in California and was issued the white carpool lane stickers or alternative fuel vehicles. Originally silver, now red, black interior, daily driver, found it through internet. Interests: events, touring, technical, restoration, show

Jeff Bushey's '67 912 in California, USAFrom: Registry Member Jeff Bushey, '67 912 Coupe, California, USA; It took me 3 months to convince the PO that I wasn't attempting to buy his car so I could part it out. I would say I actually had to pry it from his hands, but a good guy who I still keep in contact with. Now red, black interior, daily driver, found it through internet. Interests: events, touring, Technical, Restoration, Show

From: Brandon Porter, '68 912 Coupe, Florida, USA; Car spent majority of its life in Kansas. Mostly original and car runs like a champ. Bought the car to teach my daughters how to drive a stick, and so they could join me at the track in my 964. Car doesn't need much, but might upgrade(?) to seats from this century. Now white, black interior, used as a street and race car, found it through internet. Interests: Events, touring, technical, restoration, show, rallies, autocross, racing; Information / Newsletter Committee Photos

Paul Griffin's 912E in Washington, USA near the Canadian borderFrom: Paul Griffin, 912E, Washington, USA;  Dorothy, my next door neighbor in CA bought this car new in 1976 when she turned 60, then proceeded to run it in autocross competition. I used to help her with routine maintenance when I was tuning my '67 Beetle, and we'd share stories of our air cooled cars. She became like an aunt to our family. She passed away in Feb. 09 and left me her beloved 912e, which got tied up for a year in paperwork. During that time we've replaced the interior (vacuumed enough dog hair out to make two full dogs), redone the rear speaker deck and speakers, added electronic ignition. We love this car. It purrs like a sewing machine and is a lot of fun to drive. It did originally have AC but that was removed when it failed. Motor was rebuilt in 2005 and had about 15k on it when I got the car. The interior of the car sure was a mess but its pretty like new now. I've also replaced the Bursch exhaust and added an MSD Street-Fire Ignition which is pretty inexpensive way to get a little more performance and better mpg. (documented here for anyone interested: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/project.php?issueid=15  ) I'm certainly interested in meeting and talking to more 912 owners so appreciate the info and will hope to see you at events in the PNW. Constructed 8/75, still original white, black interior, used for touring; Interests - Events, Touring, Technical, Restoration, Show

From Brad Phillips, '66 912 Coupe, Tennessee, USA; Found this 912 in a field! It is a very early car, 5 gauge dash, European instruments. No motor, unfortunately, but the transmission is in place. The car needs a total restoration, and that is being kind! (I also own a SWB 911, so this was just picked up for fun. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it, but I thought I would add it to the registry since it is such an early car.) Interests - Events, Touring, Technical, Restoration, Show, Rallies, Autocross, Racing  Link w/ photos

Michael McCreary's 912E in Nebraska, USAFrom: Michael McCreary, 912E, Nebraska, USA; Always wanted a 964 turbo model and found it in California. Had it shipped to Nebraska last year and put several hundreds into make it a daily driver. 930 Turbo body kit with R4 mirrors, H5 lights, whale tale and 996 fenders and rocker panel. Has 2.0 stroked with 4 webers. Striped down. Has 996 spoke wheels with continental performance tires. Car is a great looking 10 footer.. Now blue, daily driver; Interests: events, touring, technical, restoration, show, rallies, autocross, racing; Competition Committee

From: James Kleinmeyer, '69 912 Coupe, Maryland, USA; After putting myself through school and getting my first engineering job, this was my gift to myself in 1993 with 40,000 miles on it then. It has been garage kept every since. Still original white, black interior, now restoring, purchased from a car dealer; Interests - Events, Touring, Technical, Restoration, Show

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