1965 Porsche 912 Manual
NSW • Dealer used
49
Odometer41,864km
Body typeCoupe
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the dealer
Every so often a car appears that doesn’t ask to be driven home… so you may want to bring a trailer. If you’ve been searching for that early short-wheelbase Porsche project with strong bones and genuine history, read on.
Built 30th August 1965 , originally delivered to Porsche Cars in Northbrook, Illinois, USA, this SWB Porsche 912 Coupe boasts history, character and work ahead of it in equal measure.
Finished in its original Bali Blue a colour carried over from the 356 model range and it is extremely rare. It was only available for one year and it was only a handful to feature a colour matched ‘painted dashboard’. It is also configured with the desirable early three-dial dashboard and 4-speed manual transmission. This example is a compelling restoration project waiting for the right owner to bring it back to life.
It presents exactly as you would hope what an unrestored early car might complete in spirit. Imperfect in places and increasingly difficult to find in this unfiltered state.
Yes, there is rust in areas and components are missing. Importantly, the car remains highly viable. Early SWB cars of this nature are no longer common particularly with documentation of this depth.
Accompanying the car is a substantial history file including.
• Period receipts dating back to the 1970s
• A handwritten maintenance logbook documenting repairs over time
• A copy of the original Kardex detailing factory specification
The early 912 has long lived slightly in the shadow of its six-cylinder sibling, unfairly so. With the four-cylinder engine weighing approximately 90kg less and sitting further inboard than the contemporary six, the result is a noticeably lighter, more agile front end.
At 95bhp, outright speed was never the point. Balance was. The steering is beautifully weighted, the turn-in sharp, and the chassis alive in a way that rewards thoughtful driving. Properly sorted, these cars offer a delicacy that many larger-engined sports cars simply cannot replicate.
This is not a car for someone seeking instant gratification. It is for one who understands what an early SWB Porsche represents and who sees opportunity where others see work.
The foundation of this vehicle allows for multiple options. Either a faithful return to its original specification, a sympathetic mechanical recommissioning as a period-correct survivor or the re-engineered classic you have always wanted to create. You choose.
Contact the team today.
Car details
øVehicle description
Coupe 2dr Man 4sp 1600
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Blue
Interior colour
Red
Body type
Coupe, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
4 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 1600L
VIN
Build date
August 1965
Compliance date
September 1965
Dealer stock ID
T BA
Fuel
NONE
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Single
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
0
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Rear
Engine Size (cc)
1582cc
Engine Size (L)
1.6L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
Horizontal
Cylinders
4
Camshaft
Pushrod
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Other
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Launched
October 1965
Generation Name
1965-10
Series
(No Series)
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Coupe
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
Check with relevant authority
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Referred
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Member since
2026
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