1966 Porsche 912 Coupe 3-Gauge Painted Dash
Presented here is an early 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe 3-Gauge Painted Dash, featuring the desirable short-wheelbase (SWB) configuration and a 5-speed manual transmission. Finished in its factory-correct Polo Red (6602), this example is complemented by a tan interior and retains the classic styling that made Porsche's early 912 models so appealing.
Highlights:
- Short-Wheelbase (SWB) Coupe
- 3-Gauge Layout
- Factory Color: Polo Red (6602)
- Exterior Color: Tan
- Flat-Four Engine
- 5-Speed Manual Transaxle
- Dual Carburetors
- Hella Headlight Covers
- 15-Inch Silver-Painted Vented Steel Wheels
The 912 is powered by a 1.6-liter air-cooled flat-four engine paired with a 5-speed manual transaxle and dual carburetors. Additional equipment includes four-wheel disc brakes, chrome headlight rings, factory chrome front bumper guards, rear bumper guards, a single exhaust outlet, VDO instrumentation, 15-inch silver-painted vented steel wheels with Porsche-crested chrome hubcaps, blackwall tires, a jack, and a full-size spare tire fitted in the front trunk.
The interior features low-back front bucket seats and fold-down split rear seats upholstered in matching tan vinyl, carpeting on the seat backs, dual-side rearview mirrors, vent windows, and pop-out rear quarter windows. Additional appointments include a Fujitsu Ten radio, a four-spoke black steering wheel with a Porsche-crested horn button, and a passenger-side glovebox integrated into the brushed aluminum dashboard fascia with its distinctive 912 script badge.
Introduced alongside the 911 in 1965, the 912 used a four-cylinder engine derived from the Porsche 356 SC. This gave buyers the familiar balance and handling characteristics of the 911 while offering a more affordable entry into the Porsche lineup. The 1966 model year is particularly notable as part of the early short-wheelbase generation, produced before the 912 transitioned to the longer-wheelbase chassis for 1969.
Combining early Porsche design, classic Polo Red paintwork, and the engaging experience of a 5-speed manual transmission, this painted dash 912 Coupe is an appealing example of Porsche's early air-cooled lineup and is mechanically sound. For $67,500