1976 912E

The 912 returned to the Porsche lineup for one year only in 1976, created to bridge the gap after the 914 ended and before the 924 was ready for production. It paired the 911 chassis with a revised version of Volkswagen’s Type 4 engine, a 2.0-liter flat-four featuring Porsche-designed updates including a longer 71 mm stroke, new pistons, and a 94 mm bore. Output was modest at 86 horsepower and 98 lb-ft of torque, but the model offered Porsche buyers an affordable entry point and has since become a unique footnote in the brand’s history.

This 1976 912E came finished in Guards Red over a Tan interior and showed 185,000 miles. Originally delivered in Bitter Chocolate, it was repainted in 2002, the same year the engine was rebuilt, with a subsequent tune-up performed in 2022. More recently, a custom rear valance was added in 2024 to accommodate an aftermarket exhaust, and the rear bumper rubber, rear reflector panel, taillights, and front turn signals were replaced under current ownership. A pile of spare parts was also included with the sale.

Over the past twelve months, 912E values have averaged $37,000, with a low of $30,500 and a high of $45,000. The market has been trending upward in recent months, and this sale reinforced that view, as our Spotlight car exceeded prior highs and sold at a final bid of $51,500.

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