All The Money For This 912 Wasn’t Enough

February 20, 2023

It pays to come to an auction prepared to answer questions and provide as much media as possible as online auctions have bidders far and wide with at least a week to gather information prior to the final hours of bidding. And when the seller is MIA, those final-hour bidders are also MIA. This 1967 912 Soft-Window Targa failed to sell on Bring a Trailer over the weekend at a high bid of $59,000, which was placed hours before the end of the sale.

While the seller-provided plenty of photos pre and post-restoration, a recent cold startup video and driving video would have helped for sure. Also missing were answers to important questions such as the originality of the engine and transmission and corresponding numbers as well as the availability of factory parts missing from the car.

Had bidders had their answers, numbers matched, and original parts available with the sale, this car would have seen another $20,000 in bids for sure. But with only part of the picture shared by the seller on this older restoration (which he performed, mind you), $59,000 was a strong number. If you want all the money, you better be prepared to work for it in this market.