All the little details seem right about this car. No fluff or polish; everything here is utilitarian while preserving an aesthetic. Great car, Zac, thanks for sharing!
This is SO perfect, my absolute dream car! Ratty, solid, bare-bones 911/12. I’d be happy with a variety of engines all the way from original, to this 2.5, RAT Type 4 or even a Subie. This video perfectly demonstrates exactly why I want one - not to show or impress or even go all that fast, but to drive on roads like this.
Great video. Love all 911s especially those with character. I've got 915 in my 3.2 and the shift is firm, solid but you have to feel the click into gear. There's no slamming it in like a VW Golf. Truly is a joy to drive every time😊
Guard's red 67 912 with a 901 dog-leg 5spd transmission was my first car. Bought for $9500 CAD in 1990 and sold a couple of years later when my house needed windows. Ugh. Miss it.
At the end when he accelerates... the gears are so close it sounds almost as though he’s shifting to the same ration. Never heard that before in a street car. Very very cool car!
Well well a smart build...a 912 with a 6. I tell EVERY BODY with a 912 forget "Original " Put a 6 in it !. Now instead of being shunned by the 356 crowd and the 911 crowd. Now you can leave the 912 badges on it and wizz by the 356"s and play amongst the 911's. Which ticks everybody OFF... And THAT is fun! What a cool car!!! Did you say still has points! Shame shame. Put electronic ignition in it Points close up while you sleep! Points are juttery ,spinning , on dizzy cam, just makes the points " spank" itself into "varing"its ability to spark. Bump up to electronic ignition ! Thats one step , into bullet proofing your car ! Screw stock old fashion "points" This is a true performance up grade. Electronic ignition upgrade is a " brilliant low cost move" Anybody convincing you to keep points......is very bad advice.... They say stupid things like "at least you can always limp home" Electronic ignitions are bullet proof, they will burn the fuel effectively over a wide band of fuel grades and varying amounts of fuel from carbs or fuel injection. All classic cars should have electronic ignition up grades put the points on the shelf !
Ok ....deep exhale....please keep the 4 for the next buyer that may want it.....yawn...original. That motor in a 356 on a race track does go !. But in a 911 body its hardly an enthusiasts drivers car....besides the identity complex.....the fun value Is sorely missed. 912 owners get yourself some six pac abbs !
Or just what im doing. VW AS21 magnesium case type 1 2276cc, Eagle 2300 cam, 48 DRLAs. Approx 180hp and no weight change. A lot cheaper than modifying a 616, or a 6 cylinder or type 4. Probably only last a quarter of miles of a stock 616 although in reality not many people use a 1960s porsche as a DD compared to say 20 years ago so atleast several years before an engine rebuild. I'm keeping the original engine and trans for the next buyer.
One place the 912 beats the 911s regularly is in autocross. The lower rear weight bias allows the 912 to get through the sharp turns quicker. That said as you accelerated and the wind noise kept pace with the engine revs I had a big smile on my face. Yes, the four banger would not be able to do as well there.
I understand and can appreciate why people swap a flat six into 912’s but I’d like to see someone build a real hot rod 912 using the original flat four. There’s builders making 150,175,200+ horsepower VW flat fours so I know you can build a powerful Type 616 powered 912 or a Type 4 powered 912E. I just think it would be cool to go against someone in a something like a 911E with it’s 150 or so horsepower and blow them away with a modified 912 pushing 180-200 horsepower and better handling from it’s lighter weight and better weight distribution.
lol Don't hit a fuckin tree.these cars look great but they're junk piles. new Porsche's are so much better but for some reason men want to go back in time and resurrect a pile of crap to drive
I LOVE the shape and style of the early Porsche, I HATE the mechanicals. the leaky oil, rusty leaky heat exchangers, injecting poison gases and fumes in the passenger compartment just isn't worth owning a Porsche. Maybe one day Porsche will wise up and get the Koreans to do their engineering, design, and assembly.
Thank you for taking the time to produce this realistic video of what an older, true driving experience is behind the wheel of a 911 platform vehicle!
I like it when a car shows its age but still gets driven
All the little details seem right about this car. No fluff or polish; everything here is utilitarian while preserving an aesthetic. Great car, Zac, thanks for sharing!
I am in love with that steering wheel!
Nothing like a vintage car👌....I love this car, meant to be driven
This is SO perfect, my absolute dream car! Ratty, solid, bare-bones 911/12. I’d be happy with a variety of engines all the way from original, to this 2.5, RAT Type 4 or even a Subie. This video perfectly demonstrates exactly why I want one - not to show or impress or even go all that fast, but to drive on roads like this.
Well said.
@@cccmanhattan Thanks much. Are you still enjoying this sweet little beast?
@@bryandickerson5365 Every drive is good for a smile. Even moving it around the clubhouse, the exhaust note is just a bit of perfection.
Great video. Love all 911s especially those with character. I've got 915 in my 3.2 and the shift is firm, solid but you have to feel the click into gear. There's no slamming it in like a VW Golf. Truly is a joy to drive every time😊
Fantastic sound and I love the look! And the steering wheel is awesome!
Pure awesomeness. Gotta make you feel alive
Guard's red 67 912 with a 901 dog-leg 5spd transmission was my first car. Bought for $9500 CAD in 1990 and sold a couple of years later when my house needed windows. Ugh. Miss it.
I bet you really regret it now...
@@fgjf1079 Yep.
Bear mountain NY? i did my wedding photos at that lake... burned through those roads in my 69' 912 the day before, lol
Great video! Even better car! I would totally buy a 912 and engine swap it eventually! Love how you went through the quirks!
Looks like 7 lakes drive. Great video, I love this type of content.
At the end when he accelerates... the gears are so close it sounds almost as though he’s shifting to the same ration. Never heard that before in a street car. Very very cool car!
Great vlog
Glad you enjoyed it!!
She is so damm beautiful!
Beautiful car, sounds wicked too.
You can only go so fast on public roads. Sound is one of the best parts of any driving experience, but particularly one that sounds this good.
@@cccmanhattan it’s why I sold my water cooled 911 and got Aircooled one instead. I don’t need to do silly speeds to have a fab driving experience. 👌🏿
Well well a smart build...a 912 with a 6. I tell EVERY BODY with a 912 forget "Original "
Put a 6 in it !.
Now instead of being shunned by the 356 crowd and the 911 crowd.
Now you can leave the 912 badges on it and wizz by the 356"s and play amongst the 911's.
Which ticks everybody OFF...
And THAT is fun!
What a cool car!!!
Did you say still has points! Shame shame. Put electronic ignition in it
Points close up while you sleep!
Points are juttery ,spinning , on dizzy cam, just makes the points " spank" itself into "varing"its ability to spark.
Bump up to electronic ignition !
Thats one step , into bullet proofing your car !
Screw stock old fashion "points"
This is a true performance up grade. Electronic ignition upgrade is a " brilliant low cost move"
Anybody convincing you to keep points......is very bad advice....
They say stupid things like "at least you can always limp home"
Electronic ignitions are bullet proof, they will burn the fuel effectively over a wide band of fuel grades and varying amounts of fuel from carbs or fuel injection.
All classic cars should have electronic ignition up grades put the points on the shelf !
Ok ....deep exhale....please keep the 4 for the next buyer that may want it.....yawn...original.
That motor in a 356 on a race track does go !.
But in a 911 body its hardly an enthusiasts drivers car....besides the identity complex.....the fun value
Is sorely missed.
912 owners get yourself some six pac abbs !
Or just what im doing. VW AS21 magnesium case type 1 2276cc, Eagle 2300 cam, 48 DRLAs. Approx 180hp and no weight change. A lot cheaper than modifying a 616, or a 6 cylinder or type 4. Probably only last a quarter of miles of a stock 616 although in reality not many people use a 1960s porsche as a DD compared to say 20 years ago so atleast several years before an engine rebuild. I'm keeping the original engine and trans for the next buyer.
WOOOOO MORE MORE ! we love ccc
Smart taking that 4 cylinder out.
Yep, the 6 is much more at home in the back of this one :)
Yup. I’m going driving!
Awesome video!!!
One place the 912 beats the 911s regularly is in autocross. The lower rear weight bias allows the 912 to get through the sharp turns quicker. That said as you accelerated and the wind noise kept pace with the engine revs I had a big smile on my face. Yes, the four banger would not be able to do as well there.
like the 917 shift knob - PS don't rely on that oil gauge and I hate those 901 gear box shift patterns
Ah... The sweet sound of old ass failed weather stripping. Brings back memories.
What size tires are those?
Length of this video: 9:30 ?!
Awesome Porsche! what size flares are on the rear quarters?
I understand and can appreciate why people swap a flat six into 912’s but I’d like to see someone build a real hot rod 912 using the original flat four. There’s builders making 150,175,200+ horsepower VW flat fours so I know you can build a powerful Type 616 powered 912 or a Type 4 powered 912E. I just think it would be cool to go against someone in a something like a 911E with it’s 150 or so horsepower and blow them away with a modified 912 pushing 180-200 horsepower and better handling from it’s lighter weight and better weight distribution.
At least no one has done a Subaru swap (that I have seen)
@@bigdaddychud you’ve seen a Subaru swap 912 now. If you watch this video that is. 😂
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Nooooooo
Yestercars..LOVE SWB !?! ,..THE PORSCHE ))))
Did you build yourself a 911?! :)
You'd think it was a convertible or targa with that amount of wind noise!
I hope they never decided to put the fuel injected motor in it
Seven lakes drive....
It's a shame cause please dont touch to a 912. Feeling is good of course but il will be better with 4 cylinders...And Electronic ignition 😉
lol Don't hit a fuckin tree.these cars look great but they're junk piles. new Porsche's are so much better but for some reason men want to go back in time and resurrect a pile of crap to drive
We would say we respect your opinion but we'd be lying....
I LOVE the shape and style of the early Porsche, I HATE the mechanicals. the leaky oil, rusty leaky heat exchangers, injecting poison gases and fumes in the passenger compartment just isn't worth owning a Porsche. Maybe one day Porsche will wise up and get the Koreans to do their engineering, design, and assembly.
This is an old comment but still made me laugh out loud… thanks