With my 911 at the end of the restoration journey I now look to a start again on that slippery restoration slope, with my recently purchased, made in 1967 (1968 model) 912 Porsche.
What we have is a factory RHD Polo Red with black leatherette trim that was sold into Kenya new via the East African Porsche agent Gordon c.r. Crow.
Car details
Chassis: 12820007
Engine: 1085211
Kardex options:
5 speed gearbox
Increased Steering wheel Hub
Leather Steering Wheel
Koni Shock Absorbers
Travel Kit for engine (don't have it, wish I did)
When purchased the 912 came with a pallet of spares, original service and hand book and receipts back to the export from Mombasa in 1983. This 912's last owner has had the car for 32 years and has done very little with it in this time (in other words little money spent). The result of not much use or "improvements" over the life of the car has resulted in the core vehicle being original with good glass, chrome, panel gaps, and interior trim. The downside is rust bubbles bottom of front guards (every where else I have checked looks OK), every rubber is stuffed, paint is stuffed, needs a tune and needs shifter adjustment.
I'm interested if any other members have a Kenya delivery vehicle or information on dealer Gordon c.r. Crow in Nairobi. The original Kenya registration number was KKX296 which came with the car on the pallet of spares.
Tips and pointers are welcome and photos to follow
Geoff
What we have is a factory RHD Polo Red with black leatherette trim that was sold into Kenya new via the East African Porsche agent Gordon c.r. Crow.
Car details
Chassis: 12820007
Engine: 1085211
Kardex options:
5 speed gearbox
Increased Steering wheel Hub
Leather Steering Wheel
Koni Shock Absorbers
Travel Kit for engine (don't have it, wish I did)
When purchased the 912 came with a pallet of spares, original service and hand book and receipts back to the export from Mombasa in 1983. This 912's last owner has had the car for 32 years and has done very little with it in this time (in other words little money spent). The result of not much use or "improvements" over the life of the car has resulted in the core vehicle being original with good glass, chrome, panel gaps, and interior trim. The downside is rust bubbles bottom of front guards (every where else I have checked looks OK), every rubber is stuffed, paint is stuffed, needs a tune and needs shifter adjustment.
I'm interested if any other members have a Kenya delivery vehicle or information on dealer Gordon c.r. Crow in Nairobi. The original Kenya registration number was KKX296 which came with the car on the pallet of spares.
Tips and pointers are welcome and photos to follow
Geoff
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