Restored 1966 912

[Guest]

Hey there

What do you guys think of the car advertised at the site below (the restored RHD 1966 912)?

http://www.simon-j-robinson.co.uk/other_car_sales.htm

I've emailed the garage and they've clearly put a lot of effort into the restoration but I seem to recall that Tower Porsche (in SE1) have restored at least one 912 to presumably a similar spec for less (around £16k, I believe), but it may have been LHD.

What do you think of the car / the price? Don't suppose anyone out there has already been to see this car / are local enough to kick the tyres (I'm 260 miles away).

Can anyone recommend an independent Porsche inspector in that area (Darlington)?

Cheers

 

[Helen Goff]

Nick Moss

 

[Guest]

seems like a very hefty price tag. Trevor Messet will also carry out PPI's if Nick is too busy.

Fraser

 

[Guest]

I was there 6 month ago with a friend to have a look at the LHD 912 but they didn't have the RHD 912. However the standard of the restored MG's they sell was impressive.

 

[Barwaut]

Slate grey with red interiour: one of the most sought after!!!!

 

[912UK]

that's a monster price...

 

[Guest]

...not that I think MG's are impressive, just the restoration!!

 

[Guest]

My take on it would be that you could buy 2 really nice 912's for that money - just look at what's for sale on the 912 Register site. RHD cars don't come along that often but I wouldn't pay that money.

Fraser

 

[Guest]

I emailed the vendor - I've no doubt they spent a great deal of effort restoring the car and all of the questions I asked got sensible answers (although they didn't touch the suspension / bushes or rebuild the engine / gearbox which seems like a bit of a missed opportunity).

I suspect it would be a fabulous car to own and I could easily believe it owes them all of the £17.5k asking price but I think it's market value (or at least the price I'd pay) is a fair bit less. I don't want to make an 'offensive' offer so I'm going to have to let this one go and have decided not to get a PPI.

Thanks to all those who've responded and messaged me.

 

[912UK]

Glad about that there are some nice cars out there have a look. One on Ebay at the moment for I guess 9K I know the owner he spent 4 years doing the resto baremetal paint job Andy Prill Engine and it had a BRAND NEW ENGINE CASE!!!!!! where did you see a car that had a new case..

worth a look for sure it's in the Fareham area, Chris's blue 912 again Andy Prill engine I think that's bout £9k as well both cars are the sort of area you need to be looking in if you want a turn key car..


Mark

 

[Guest]

The car at Simon J Robinsons sold last week.

Chris was kind enough to forward some details of his car and it sounds very nice. However, I came across a very tidy, low mileage 964 for a good price over at an independent garage in Acton last week and ended up buying it. Didn't really set out with a 964 in mind, but there you go!

Cheers

 

[912UK]

right kick him off the 912 section coming here with all his modern 96, what is it . 4 stuff......[][][][][]

Well we nearly got you to buy a proper Porsche you know one with a Proper Porsche engine..[][]

well done I hope it's what you want and you get good use out of it..