Tell us about the longest road trip you have taken in your 912/912E: time / distance /  altitude :-) .

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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."

From: Tom Granger, '69 912 Coupe, Austin, Texas; Purchased from Brad Mayeur, 914 Limited, in East Peoria, IL, 4-21-10 and drove back to Austin, Texas, no problems!! Now white, used for touring. Interests: Events, touring, technical, restoration, show, rallies, autocross, racing

From: Jones, J William;  1967 Karmann coupe; I picked the car up in November 2000, and have had an absolute blast with it so far.  Although there's a lot of work to be done, the car runs great.  I live in Colorado, and have never had more fun driving canyon and mountain roads.   We've even been over Berthoud Pass - a cold and snowy 11,000 feet above sea level - on the way up to Winter Park for a ski weekend.  The car ran better than I did!

From: David Lovato;  Hi, I have piled 52,000 miles on 9126000496 since January 1997 undertaking some epic trips in that time!  For beauty and excitement while driving I would suggest Naples to the foothills of the Alps north of Vicenza through Umbria and Tuscany in late Autumn!  What a drive!!   About 2000 miles round trip, after Enzo Marrocco's restoration and engine tweeks at Fondi.  In the states, I travelled 2/3 of the length of Route-66 and back and despite the many miles of highway (and many diversions to retrace the Old Road), it was a superb and educational 2,500 mile sojurn.  The best bit-o-road for my old 4-pot was in Arizona as I turned south and travelled through the Indian Reservations off 66 towards Tucson.  Wow!  No-one on the roads, and my little brown bomber peddling as fast as it could go!  And, finally I traced the U.S. border from South Texas to Tombstone and back (Memphis-Tucson-Memphis) and all I saw were border patrols and rusted hulks most of the way!!  About 3,000 miles that one.  This summer I drove Skyline Drive in W.V. enroute to DC from Memphis, TN.  Brilliant! Comments?  The 912E is better suited to US Roads as the terminal speeds are so much lower.  In Europe (especially on the Autostrada) it was impossible to cruise over 110mph, which is HONESTLY pedestrian there.  Still, the car was super on B-roads and in the Pre-Alps, where I revelled in its balance- if not its power!  In the states, the lower high-end is not noticed much, and the car makes an excellent touring coupe, for travel in all weather except extreme heat!!  (No AC!!)  I have never broken down, I always have an extensive service prior to a trip, and I average 2000 miles on one of these 'Road Rage Tours'.  For me, that's what the Porsche was designed to do! The Route-66 pics might still be up on the PCA Mid-south site, but if not, you can imagine the scenery for yourself!  For 2001?  Hmmm...still not sure, but certainly I will plan and execute a long B-road runner! Merry Christmas, and thank you for the great site!! R/Dave Lovato  Washington, DC

From: markmaui;  Well, I drove Lahaina side a few times.  Upcountry too, even out to Kipahulu, and the road to Hana.  My longest road trip was probably 48 miles, one way.  You see, it's hard because I live on an island.  Drive 60 or 70 miles too far in one direction and you end up in the water.... Does this sort of "road trip" count? [I'm sure there's times when my car dreams of California, where it was first sold new in '68]

From: Robert Burn;  When my '68 912 was about 6 months old (I bought it new), I did a round trip from SFO to Connecticut and back.  I made the trip East solo in 72 hrs elapsed, 44 hrs actual driving time, and no tickets.   On the return, I took a more relaxed 4 days, but did one 18 hour stint from Rolla MO to Flagstaff AZ.  A 912 needs to run in a lower gear at a lower speed in Death Valley at noon in August...  The things we do when young and daring...

From: Ian Gunney;  The longest trip I have completed in my 66 coupe, was a 1000 mile round trip to take part in the Porsche Club Great Britain Isle of Man tour in May 2000. Whilst I am sure this is nothing compared to what some have completed - the car was only completed 6 weeks beforehand. Next year a trip to the Karmann factory anniversary is planned - that should be significantly more. Keeping the air cooled faith in the UK. Ian Gunney

From: Allen, Scott;  I once drove from California to Seattle with my brother in a 68 targa. we went the whole way with the roof off. It was a good trip, we stopped once and changed the rubber band. It was fun to drive onto the ferry up in Seattle and headed out to those islands. Eventually we ended up in port townsend. Stayed a few days in sea kayaks and drove on home. I think I did the final wearing on the engine. Within a year the main bearings were shot. Still made for a good time spent with a brother. Another trip was made in a 69 targa, I bought it at a wrecking yard. The engine was in the hood. I took the car home. repainted the engine, put it in the back where it should be. I washed the inside (including the dash) of the car out with a hose. It was that bad. Got the car registered and smogged, and the lights test. Drove the car about 30 miles for those things. The next day drove the car with my wife to Redding. CA. with one of our boys. Then onto San Diego for a wedding. Somehow the car kept going. It was hammered inside and out. The weather was very very hot. We had to put the roof on just for shade. Eventually I soaked a blanket in water and covered myself as I drove. It was out air conditioning. We made it back home. It was a very fun trip. Eventually I completely stripped the car and repainted and brought it back to near new. I still drive it today. scott allen, you guys have a great site, thanks.

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