- A highly desirable Soft-Window Targa with 5-speed and factory sport seats
- A European tourist delivery car originally specified in Tangerine with black leatherette
- Numbers-matching example
- Retained by the original owner until 2020, just two-owners since new
- Exceptionally well documented including the original purchase documents
- Recipient of a photo-documented restoration in 2005

This 912 Soft-Window Targa was ordered new in 1968 by Robert Prince of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Porsche was desirably equipped with a 5-speed gearbox, and - highly unusual to any 912 - Recaro sports seats, left and right. In addition to that, the car was outfitted in Tangerine with a black interior, US equipment and a chrome engine compartment light.

Once completed, the car was collected at the factory ahead of a European tour. Upon arrival, the Porsche was further equipped with a Talbot mirror, left and right, carpeted floor mats, a leather wrapped steering wheel, halogen lights and headrests. A factory receipt for these additional items accompanies the other original invoices and documents from the time of purchase.

After a tour through Europe, colorfully described at the end of this text in Robert Prince’s own words, the car made its way home to the Chicago area where it remained in his ownership for over 5 decades. During his stewardship of the car, it was well used, but as the remaining original details attest, it was well cared for. The car received regular mechanic attention and a 2005 restoration was conducted to bring the body and cosmetics back to a high level. Much of this work is documented, including photos of the body restoration and repaint.

The finished car remains a highly correct and beautifully presented example. The 912 retains its original engine and 5-speed gearbox, as well as the factory installed Recaro sport seats. Furthermore, the 912 is complete with its weather equipment, unique to the Soft-Window Targas, its owner’s manual set and tool kit. At some stage, Prince opted for a smaller diameter steering wheel which remains on the car today - the original, leather-wrapped wheel accompanies the car as well.

Acquired by the current owner, a noted west-coast collector, in 2020, the Porsche has seen regular, though sparing use and has been very well cared for and maintained by his full-time team.

One would be hard pressed to find a better optioned 912, and the car’s limited ownership and fully documented history make it an even more special example.

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