Porsche 912 (1969)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 220 photos
  • Video
• 11/2021 inspection report with a grade of 2 and a DAT Classic inspection report from 02/2025 available
• Last service in 10/2026
• Engine overhauled in 2021, as documented by an invoice
• Restored with a complete repaint and refurbished interior

Facts & Specifications

• Year built: 1969
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 1.6-liter four-cylinder boxer engine with 90 PS (66 kW)
• Transmission: Manual transmission
• Exterior color: Ossiblau
• Interior: Leather, black
• TÜV valid through 10/2028, H license plate
• Features:
  • Seats with perforated black leather
  • Two emergency seats in the rear
  • VDO round gauges including a clock
  • Speedometer in km/h
  • Steel rims with hubcaps
  • 195/65 R15 tires
  • Carpet set in the trunk
• The following modifications were made:
  • Battery disconnect switch

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color is Ossiblau
• As part of the restoration, the vehicle was completely repainted; the paintwork is photographically documented in the appraisal report from November 2021
• There is no known accident damage, and the November 2021 appraisal report also contains no record of damage
• The body is in extremely good, nearly like-new condition with only minimal signs of wear
• There is no known rust on the body

Interior

• The interior is upholstered in black leather
• The interior is in very well-maintained condition with only slight age-related signs of wear; the interior has been partially restored
• Seats have been reupholstered with perforated leather and the padding replaced; the headliner and carpet have been replaced
• All features are fully functional

Mechanics

• The vehicle is road-ready and registered
• The engine is original, was overhauled in 2021, and runs flawlessly
• The transmission shifts smoothly
• Compression according to the 11/2021 inspection report: 9.5 / 9.0 / 9.0 / 9.5 bar
• A new clutch and new brakes have been installed
• Surface rust is visible on the muffler of the exhaust system
• No other technical defects are known
• Last maintenance: 10/2026

History

Ownership History

• 4 owners in total; current owner since 2024
• 04/2020: Change of owner, registered in Cologne
• 06/2016: Registered in Germany (Solingen)
• Through 2015: Owned in California, USA, as evidenced by the California Certificate of Title
• Odometer reading: 13,196 km
• Estimated total mileage according to the November 2021 appraisal: 111,115 km
• Over 30,000 € were invested in the restoration; invoices totaling 17,012.33 € are available

Service History

• Service record book with gaps
• 10/2026: Last service
• 10/2021: Final restoration work, including reupholstering the seats with perforated leather, replacing the upholstery, paint touch-ups, final assembly, wheel alignment, wheel balancing, replacing rubber seals and the trunk carpet set; performed by Auto Ruyl (Elsloo, Netherlands)
• 09/2021: Technical overhaul, including: cylinder heads overhauled, main and connecting rod bearings replaced, camshaft ground, valve lifters reconditioned, alternator overhauled, oil cooler, oil and transmission fluid changes, brake fluid, repair kits for fuel pump and front brake pads; Auto Ruyl (Elsloo, Netherlands)
• 09/2005: Voltage regulator replaced, entry in the U.S. service book
• 02/2003 to 03/2003: Work on carburetors and ignition; spark plugs and ignition wires replaced; left intake manifold gasket replaced; entries in the U.S. service book

Documents

• Certificate of Registration, Parts I and II
• California Certificate of Title
• U.S. service book “Service and Troubleshooting Records” with entries from 2003 to 2005
• Invoices from Auto Ruyl dated 09/2021 and 10/2021
• TÜV Rheinland vehicle inspection report from June 2022 with no defects
• Vehicle appraisal by Johannes Kowol from 11/2021 with photographic documentation of the restoration
• DAT Classic vehicle appraisal from 02/2025

Summary

For sale is a 1969 Porsche 912 Coupé in “Ossiblau” blue, originally registered in the U.S. and registered in Germany since 2016. The vehicle has been restored and completely repainted. The original 1.6-liter boxer engine was overhauled in 2021; the work is documented by invoices. The body is in extremely good condition, and the interior, featuring newly upholstered leather seats, is very well maintained. The appraisal from 11/2021 assigns a grade of 2. The mileage history is partially verifiable; the service record has some gaps. A new clutch and brakes are currently being installed; surface rust is visible on the muffler. The TÜV inspection and H license plate are valid through October 2028. The vehicle is intended for buyers seeking a restored early 912 with a documented history.