Porsche 912 1966

Supplied new to California, one owner until mid-1990s
Imported to the UK in 2018
Extensive recent work with renowned marque specialists
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Built in May 1966, this is an early example of the original short-wheelbase Porsche 912 – a model that has been significantly growing in stature in recent years, and which has deservedly attracted a strong following. 
It was supplied new to California distributor Porsche Cars Pacific, which was based in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco. Its first owner was Maurice Grossman, MD – a psychiatrist who lived in nearby Palo Alto. He ended up keeping his cherished 912 for 30 years, until it was exported to a new owner in Norway in March 1996.
The Porsche was sold to a UK-based enthusiast in 2018, and since then it has been maintained and sympathetically upgraded by renowned marque specialist Tuthill Porsche, as well as the 912 experts at Revival Cars. 
In the past three years alone, it has benefitted from new Weber carburettors, driveshafts and clutch, electronic ignition, an electric fuel pump and an alternator upgrade. New European-spec headlights have been fitted, a suspension refresh and realignment has been carried out, and four new Pirelli tyres have been fitted, along with a new exhaust system. 
Inside, it has been treated to a new headlining and trim work by Porsche specialist Classic FX. A wealth of invoices and receipts within its history file are testament to the level of care that it’s received.
Now presented for sale and riding on Fuchs alloys, this matching-numbers Porsche 912 retains all of the model’s charm and authenticity, but benefits from some subtle and well-chosen upgrades that make it even more drivable and reliable. Supplied with a Driver’s Manual and factory sales information, it’s an extremely stylish and beautifully engineered choice of 1960s sports car.