1976 Porsche 912E - The Phoenix Has Arisen!!!!

Untitled Document 1976 Porsche 912E - The Phoenix Has Arisen!!!! 1976 Porsche 912E - The Phoenix Has Arisen!!!! Orange / Black
168. 00 Miles / VIN: 9126001091 Contact Mark Counts at Bavarian Motors

at 713-320-3059
Spring. TX 77388
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1976 Porsche 912E - The Phoenix Has Arisen!!!! Orange Exterior / Black Interior VIN: 9126001091 2 Doors. Rear Wheel Drive. Coupe. 4 Cylinders. Manual Inventory ID: 001091 Vehicle Description

The mid-1970’s was a terrible time for Porsche North America.   The company’s high line car – the 1974 -77 911 – was plagued with engine problems related to its emission control system and the “many metals” it was built with.   The company’s entry level car –the 914 – was wrongfully perceived by the market to be an underpowered VW.   And the company simply did not have a mid-market car.   Further. the company was one year away from the release of its new entry level car – the 924 – and another two years away from the release of its purported supercar – the 928.

 

In a percieved attempt to solve some of the company's mid-70's sales woes. some bright penny in Stuttgart came up with the idea of the 1976 Porsche 912E.   Thus. as Porsche was phasing out the 914 and was preparing to phase in its ill-fated successor the 924. Porsche released a one year only model - the 1976 912E.   This Porsche model did. and continues to. represent the perfect driver’s car - a car with the stunning good looks of a 1976 911 Carrera S Coupe (without its temperamental 2. 7 litre engine) and the incredibly reliable 2. 0 litre Type IV VW power plant (the same one Porsche put in the 914).   This engine was a fuel injected 4 cylinder capable of producing 86 hp.   The engine made up for its relatively low horsepower by having incredible durability and longevity. i. e. . these engines can routinely go 160. 00 miles without the need for a rebuild and some have been known to last over 250. 00 miles.  

 

The 912E is often overshadowed by its earlier sibling – the 1965-69 Porsche 912.   However. in my opinion. the 912E is by far the superior car because: (1) it has a galvanized metal body that will not turn cancerous; (2) in stock form. it has a reliable 2. 0 litre with a famed long life (rather than the slightly modified 1. 6 litre VW Type 1 engine that was engineered for 1950’s era Porsche 356’s); (3) it contains a sophisticated Bosch L Jetronic Fuel Injection System (which adds both performance and fuel economy); and (4) it is simply more rare as Porsche only made 2077 912E’s (1677 coupes and 500 sunroof coupes).   The particular car presented here carries with it the distinction of being 1 of only 15 known Continental Orange 912E’s in the world (and is registered as such with the 912 Registry).   Thus. it is 1 of 15 of 1677 of 2077 (making it fairly rare from a collector standpoint).

 

I purchased this car sight unseen in December 2012 from a nice. old couple from rural Georgia.   At the time I purchased it. the couple assured me that the car was in perfect running order and that it would not need anything to be operated for many years to come.   After I received the car I learned (the hard way) that you should not trust nice. old couples from Georgia.   Thus. over the course of the past year or so. I have personally supervised the complete restoration of this car.   All parts were sourced from reputable sources. e. g. . Pelican. Ecklers. Zims. Sierra Madre. AutoMotion. Type IV store. etc. and all work was performed by either a Bosche certified technician or myself.   The restoration includes the following:

 

·         New paint (in original color);

·         New undercoating (entire bottom of chassis undercoated in black including engine bay);

·         New Fuchs Replica rims;

·         New tires (Falken Ziex);

·         New carpet kit (with new soundproofing material underneath it);

·         New front seats with orange contrast stitching;

·         Top end rebuild on original Type IV engine (compression is 125 on all four cylinders);

·         New flywheel shims (end play is between . 004 and . 006 – video available);

·         All engine tin media blasted and repainted black or silver;

·         New motor mounts;

·         New pulley seal;

·         New cylinder head exhaust port gasket seals;

·         New oil cooler;

·         New oil cooler seal;

·         New oil sump gasket;

·         New oil temp sensor cover seal;

·         New vacuum lines;

·         New air filter;

·         New intake manifold hose;

·         New spark plugs. wires and coil;

·         New injector seals;

·         New air filter;

·         New engine sound pad;

·         New throttle spring;

·         New rear main seal;

·         New flywheel o-ring;

·         New alternator belt;

·         New valve cover gaskets;

·         New air cleaner breather hose;

·         New thermostat;

·         New thermostat cable;

·         New Bursch exhaust:

·         New copper exhaust lock nuts;

·         Rebuilt transmission (with new third and forth gear synchros);

·         New clutch. throw out bearing and pressure plate (Rhino);

·         New felt washer for pilot bearing;

·         New flywheel pilot bearing;

·         Rebuilt shifter with new shifter bushings;

·         New shift coupler;

·         New gear oil (Lucas);

·         New transmission shift selector seal;

·         New shift knob;

·         New gel battery;

·         Rebuilt e-brake mechanism;

·         Rebuilt pedal cluster with brass bushings and new clutch spring;

·         Rebuilt calipers on all brakes (disc mic’d out at . 44 and are within tolerance);

·         New front metal brake lines;

·         New brake pads;

·         Off the car rebuild of the entire front suspension with new ball joints and tie rod ends;

·         New steering rack retainer bushings;

·         New front sway bar bushings;

·         New front strut inserts (KYB);

·         New rear shocks (KYB);

·         New front end alignment;

·         New front suspension pan and fuel tank support;

·         Gas tank refurbished with POR-15 outside and rust preventative inside;

·         New fuel tank seal;

·         New fuel tank support bracket;

·         New heater hoses;

·         New rear deck lid release cable;

·         New deck lid release grommet;

·         New gasket for driver’s side mirror;

·         New AM/FM/AUX/MP3 head unit with new door speakers and rear subwoofer;

·         New bumper accordions / bellows;

·         New antenna;

·         New headlight rim seals;

·         New license plate lights;

·         New torsion bar cover seals;

·         New washer reservoir cap;

·         New gas cap flap;

·         New grill badges (and yes. they are sweet!);

·         New hood crest;

·         New hood crest seal;

·         New rear fender to bumper seals;

·         New fender extension seals;

·         New front bumper end seals;

·         New shift coupler cover;

·         New door switch covers;

·         New door plugs;

·         New ignition switch (back side only);

·         New defroster knob;

·         New taillight lenses;

·         Refurbished AC system with R-12 and new receiver dryer;

·         New climate control wiring harness and fresh air blower motor.

 

In sum. you are looking at a 912E that has been virtually rebuilt from scratch.   There are receipts in the file that total over $15. 00. 00. not counting the car’s acquisition price.   The only portions of the car that I am currently unhappy with are the front and rear windshield gaskets and the door rubber.   I did not replace the windshield gaskets because I was scared of breaking the glass and because it is very. very difficult to reinstall the chrome trim rings.   I did not replace the door rubber because it is serviceable and is almost never seen.   Other than that you are looking at a the nicest 912E currently available and one that is in far. far above average condition (not concourse but close!).

 

If you are interested in obtaining this car then please call Mark Counts at 713-320-3059.

 

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Equipment & Features

 

Features Comfort Air Conditioning Seat Bucket Seats Sound System MP3 Player Premium Sound AM/FM Stereo CD Player Other Features Alloy Wheels

 

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If required. we can locate a shipper for the Buyer but will not assume responsibility for the vehicle once it is consigned to a shipper.

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We do NOT sell salvage vehicles or vehicles with reconditioned titles.

 

All vehicles are sold "AS IS" and there are no representations or warranties except those contained in the written sales contract or bill of sale.

 

The winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours by phone to start the transaction.

 

The winning bidder must respond within 2 days after the auction with a $500 deposit required via wire transfer. Visa/MC. or certified funds(cashier's check) to start the transaction.

 

It is understood that the vehicle is sold on an "As Is" basis.  

 

Buyer are free to purchase with or without an inspection.  

 

We strongly encourage pre-purchase inspections.   These inspections are relatively cheap and help ensure  that the Buyer is completely satisfied with their purchase.

 

All sales are subject to a state inspection fee of $40. 75 and a Vehicle Inventory Tax based at . 2271% of the purchase price. Ex. $10. 00. 00 X . 2271% = 22. 71.

 

Texas residents must pay applicable sales tax and a registration fee.

 

Out-of-state customers may pay tax and register the vehicle in their own applicable state. Upon request. we may be able to complete the buyer's home state registration.

 

The buyer is responsible for all shipping costs. We will arrange for shipping. if requested. Also. transportation to and from the airport and our location is buyer's responsibility.

 

We make every attempt to deliver our vehicles to our clients with two keys. key fobs. manuals. booklets. NAV CDs. wheel locks. tool kits. etc. . however. from time-to-time. a vehicle may be missing one or more of these items and we cannot guarantee that they will be included in the vehicle at the time of sale. Please call for the exact accessories included for the vehicle.

 

Our vehicles are pre-owned vehicles and they are sold in "As Is" condition. At time. some of our vehicles may still be in factory warranty or an extended warranty may be purchased. Ask for details.

 

For Canadian car buyers: If the title is to be released at the time of delivery (which is much mandatory to move the vehicle through customs). a wire transfer is the fastest  way to complete the sale.   If the payment is not by bank wire transfer. i. e. . certified bank check or approved loan check. the title will only be released when all funds have cleared. Please keep in mind that the funds verification process can take up to 15 days. We will assist you with the documentation needed to clear Canadian customs. but knowing exactly which documents are required by your home province are the buyers responsibility. Requirements for Canada can be found at www. riv. ca under "Registration of import vehicles. Canada".

 

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Please remember that you have the option to call for the reserve price direct at 713-320-3059.

 

We appreciate your interest in this auction and look forward to seeing your bid. Good Luck and Happy Bidding!

 

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