May 2000 Issue

 
          Volume 19, #5

Porsche 912 
& 
912e


On The Cover
Californian Jim Kraus, that "lucky dog", leads a group of cars off the bank and through the esses at the Autodrome de Montlhery in France. His run at the historic track, built in 1924, and his 912 rally car, are covered in this month's feature article. Please take a look at a very fun way to enjoy a Porsche 912.
Photo by PSO/Philippe Fugier


 
A 912 in Historic Rallying


by Jim Kraus


Jim's black plate, 1967 912 now lives in Europe and allows him to participate in historic rallies there. Have fun reading this great article in our May issue.


 
 
Type 912 
Technical Tips
by
Paul Lighthill
 This month, Paul traces a bit of 912 history and then covers maintenance and performance upgrades. He details what it takes to properly rebuild a 912 motor and what pitfalls to avoid.

 
 
 
Plus:
      • The Tuthill Workshops

        • This is where all the successful early 911 and 912 rally cars in Europe are built..
         
      • 912 Pricing

        • A look at asking prices over the last 2 years.
         
      • 912 Rally Fact

        • Who was the 1967 European Rally champion and what did he drive?
         
      • Porsche 917-30 Legacy - No SUVs Here

        • A quick thought about an amazing car and how it contrasts with the SUV effort of today.
         

 
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