PORSCHE 912 (1965-1969)
The 356 really put Porsche on the map, offering a stylish sports car that handled superbly, produced a lovely noise and made the most of its humble Beetle underpinnings to create a car that not only triumphed in numerous motorsports, but that Hollywood’s elite still want to be seen in today. The 911 that replaced it in 1963 would prove another winner, offering a gently modernised variation on the 356’s elegant lines, combined with far punchier performance courtesy of its 130bhp 2.0-litre flat-six. However, the substantial price increase from 356 to 911 left a gap in the market for a car with the same prestigious Porsche image, at a more affordable price bracket. Come 1965, that gap was plugged by the imaginatively named Porsche 912.
Stylistically, the 912 was every bit as attractive, with slender proportions, flowing lines and classy elegance. Under the skin, the 356’s 1.6-litre
