‘CHEAP’ RESTORATION? THE COSTS OF MY PORSCHE 912 LAID BARE

[@TGE]

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[@zoobee]

It has cost you, but you've revived a beautiful vintage car, its absolutely lovely, the colour is so classy, its a piece of class work, and its a signature car that can be in your collection forever. Its a labour of love. Make money on your other cars, keep this for love

[@jimok78]

“Absolute berk” is the best thing I’ve heard on KZbin this month. I love all this stuff. Care a lot less about latest ridiculously fast . The classics are interesting.

[@henryhol8538]

This car represents the start of the new TGE TV and is my favourite of the collection. At the end of the day you will get exactly the car you wanted. Yes it has cost a bit, but it has also helped draw in the interest of viewers who are into their classics and modern classics. I look forward the 912 in the metal.

[@Basz112]

Man, have to be honest, this is my fave out of ur garage. Loving the journey this thing goes through and the transparant chat that comes with it. Cheers mate.

[@mikenorthern1024]

If you have the stomach for it I would recommend the Wilhoit 2.2 engine conversion package. Not cheap but if your looking for fun and fast driving 171hp and 171ftlbs torque no problem. Purchase online his package and your mechanic can build. Worth it! Watch his videos with his shop manager Chris’s 912 conversion.

[@darolfitch8917]

Yes I know about the steep cost of restoring a vehicle. I have 2, 60's vws that I restored, and I drained my checking account on each one. and that's doing the mechanicals my self. The body work I had to farm out and man did it cost $$$$. How ever they are both beauties. But I sure love driving them it's smiles per miles sort of thing , plus the new skills that I have learned . Your interior is beautiful. Plus that vehicle will only appreciate in value as time goes on. I always wanted a 912. So good for you .

[@MrMillenium67]

It is so good to see your 912 back on your channel. I am really looking forward to all the future classic Porsche content. Chaos!

[@TheWatchScientists]

Love this car! Was lucky enough to drive a Targa from 1964 a few times and the emotions it gives you are just different

[@jamesrobinson2897]

You’re astute enough to not lose on most of your cars I’m sure but you deffo wont lose on this. Absolutely love this car. Keep up the good work sir!

[@stevenbates7181]

It’s getting there Tom. I’ve got a 1973 2.4S, it needs a full restoration; sounds like I need to do some saving up.

[@eveline7611]

Only for fans over 18 years old tinders.club/jessa 🍉 tricks I do not know Megan: "Hotter" Hopi: "Sweeter" Joonie: "Cooler" Yoongi: "Butter So with toy and his tricks, do not read it to him that he writes well mamon there are only to laugh for a while and not be sad and stressed because of the hard life that is lived today. Köz karaş: '' Taŋ kaldım '' Erinder: '' Sezimdüü '' Jılmayuu: '' Tattuuraak '' Dene: '' Muzdak '' Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis. Aç köz arstan Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon. Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu wins taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. '' Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt '' dep oylodu arstan. Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu. # 垃圾 They are one of the best concerts, you can not go but just seeing them from the screen, I know it was surprising 💗❤️💌💘

[@Stevesolo1950]

Really nice sunglasses! I had an Irish green LWB 912, but sold it to fund the restoration of my 1970 RHD 911E.

[@vantageaircooled5329]

Hello, your 912 has come a long way and is looking great. You mentioned a flat spot (around 11:22), I am not surprised since your vacuum advance on the distributor is not connected, try hooking that up and making sure your ignition timing is up to spec, it will make it much more fun to drive.

[@timrogers1857]

This is why I watch your channel - it’s utterly gorgeous 😍

[@benpenagonzales6014]

Love the colour of the dials, that old luminous turquoise/ mint. Might wanna just run a Geiger counter over the dash just to make sure you don’t start glowing in the dark, lol! (Joking)

[@JakeDoherty]

'My trousers loosened further and my bottom receive a further savaging' That is CHAOS hahahahaha

[@justin.bailey]

It's cost a lot and will cost more but it's my favourite of all your cars, past and present and I don't say that lightly. It's the perfect classic in looks, style and colour. Screams Steve McQueen and coolness. I'd love this to be a permanent member of the garage.

[@reruedamotor7514]

I´m happy to see the Porsche 912 back!!! Great video!!!

[@rishleyy]

Cost a lot, but its a reminder of your classic and modern classics journey! Well worth it imo

[@6ft7ian1]

What an absolute minter! Ok, so you’re doing a bare metal re spray… but I LOVE this one. Loving the interior as well. Super job, Tom 👍👍👍

[@DM911M]

Worth every penny! Looks brilliant Tom...

[@stephenlane9168]

Great update video Tom. Enjoyed this buddy.

[@carllamb6711]

Tom Wow mate i’ve been waiting so long to see this video on what you’ve done to this beautiful car. She is a little stunner and you know she might be costing you at the moment but in the long run she will come up trumps great video Tom love the car mate can’t wait to see the very end result thanks mate😊😊😊😊

[@pecanthecat]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your 912 story! Our dad had a pretty pristine 1967 912... he was so proud of it... his pride and joy for sure. Sadly he passed away a little over a year ago, so sis and I eventually made the tough decision to pass it along (we sold it on BaT) to another car enthusiast who would love it as much as he did. But before we said goodbye, we made a video documenting his story... and that made us feel better... what a fun car and sorely missed!

[@858socalworks]

The joys of owning a 912. Congrats!!

[@twentythree_]

In case you don't know, you are missing a vacuum pipe to the distributor. Bit of a strange one as I don't think that's the right distributor for a '66 either and it appears to be fitted in the wrong orientation too. Might be a good idea to get the timing checked out properly before you start making adjustments to the carbs. Hope this helps!

[@TGE]

Yep! I’ll prob sort with carbs. Not urgent. Timing is fine though!

[@twentythree_]

@@TGE Cool. Good work so far. Keep it going with the 912 and other classic content!

[@markobrien2275]

Love the classic content. Looking forward to more videos on this 👍

[@stephenwhale418]

As the owner of an Irish green 912 on which I have spent a fortune, I can vouch for your figures, although your engine rebuild sounds very cheap. A full restoration costs £100k plus so it’s better to start with a wreck (if you can find one) rather than an ok car as the costs of sorting it out will be about the same. Having said that, when they are sorted they are really great cars and wonderful to drive.

[@TGE]

Mates rates haha. And I skimped on the carbs!

[@Nord_Mann]

25000£‘s a couple of years ago for full engine rebuild on a -91 Turbo. 50000£ for the whole nut’n bolt job. Prices have skyrocketed since. Paid 2000£’s just for cam covers on a 993 last year. Engine out + restoration, service, engine frame, cam cover and fuel lines plus general resto job on a 964 totaled 20000£’s this year at my indie expert.

[@craigmorgan4676]

It's a beaut Tom,hopefully the prices will soar in the near future for this classic Porsche!🤔💪👍💪🤔

[@matevo2286]

Lovely car Tom, your doing it in stages like most classic car owners. But then end result will Be something special and admired by many 😁👍

[@eveline7611]

Only for fans over 18 years old tinders.club/jessa 🍉 tricks I do not know Megan: "Hotter" Hopi: "Sweeter" Joonie: "Cooler" Yoongi: "Butter So with toy and his tricks, do not read it to him that he writes well mamon there are only to laugh for a while and not be sad and stressed because of the hard life that is lived today. Köz karaş: '' Taŋ kaldım '' Erinder: '' Sezimdüü '' Jılmayuu: '' Tattuuraak '' Dene: '' Muzdak '' Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis. Aç köz arstan Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon. Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu wins taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. '' Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt '' dep oylodu arstan. Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu. # 垃圾 They are one of the best concerts, you can not go but just seeing them from the screen, I know it was surprising 💗❤️💌💘

[@spadgm]

Very cool car, costs aside, the satisfaction you have comes across in this vid mate!

[@jakepeat4960]

An upload by TGE on my bday. Couldn't get better than this lad 💪💯

[@CavemanNinja100]

Happy birthday Jake

[@Florissvdv]

Guessing these videos do poo views but this is the sort of car ownership story/journey I love to follow. The modern stuff is cool but this pulls on the heart strings. Would genuinely be sad if you ever sold this.

[@713vinh]

I would just drive it and enjoy what you have already put in and done to it. Let the next owner restore it to the final restoration stage. Hope to see more videos of this gorgeous car!

[@callummccubbing4506]

Ahhh. Glad the 912 is back! You’ve invested the money now, just do it the once and do it well. Enjoy her!

[@RobinHood-us7sg]

Great vid Tom - love that thing 💪🏼

[@robertodlesta]

hello mate,how much is a bare metal spray? i'm near Leigh on sea

[@simonsauter3229]

That’s the coolest car in your garage 👍 love it!

[@andymalone2179]

Looks great though 👌🔥. Can't wait to see it when restoration is complete

[@bilalelbakri7907]

Where did you get your interior?

[@markjohnson8352]

Yet to watch, Tom, but worth every penny, no matter what it came to. Good on you! 👊

[@rjdavies1982]

Great vid - I think the 912 had chrome hubcaps originally

[@nickhaslam3253]

Absolutely love it. Such a beautiful car

[@eveline7611]

Only for fans over 18 years old tinders.club/jessa 🍉 tricks I do not know Megan: "Hotter" Hopi: "Sweeter" Joonie: "Cooler" Yoongi: "Butter So with toy and his tricks, do not read it to him that he writes well mamon there are only to laugh for a while and not be sad and stressed because of the hard life that is lived today. Köz karaş: '' Taŋ kaldım '' Erinder: '' Sezimdüü '' Jılmayuu: '' Tattuuraak '' Dene: '' Muzdak '' Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis. Aç köz arstan Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon. Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu wins taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. '' Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt '' dep oylodu arstan. Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu. # 垃圾 They are one of the best concerts, you can not go but just seeing them from the screen, I know it was surprising 💗❤️💌💘

[@davewarner8401]

Great review 👏 Love the content Loved the car mate...

[@TGE]

Thank you!

[@paragonpaul9792]

Tom has anyone ever told you that you look like the late great Oliver Reed ? I’ve been watching a of of his material on KZbin recently. Oh and the 912 is looking mint incidentally 👌

[@thehutt2]

Its the booger Porsche, love it though. Green is unlucky on cars 🙈😬💙. Great vid Tom ✌️

[@ToreHansen]

Cool car and progress!

[@movezzify]

The interior looks so good

[@aaronhussain3873]

'Loads of money thrown in, still looks the same' W123 Benz owner here and my lord, can I relate 🤣. I also intend to get the car resprayed in areas towards the end of the summer and taking care of rust spots. I've already spent 4 figures getting mechanical bits underneath sorted out (new fuel system just last week) and she's still not perfect! For anyone reading: the thing is with classic cars, you have to apply a totally different mindset to your average modern tech can. Unless you're a professional restorer and have loads of ££, you can never really call them 'finished' because there's always something that'll need doing next. The truth is while there's less to go wrong compared to a modern car, the bits that do go wrong are often always age-related. And for myself who daily drives my classic, I've come to the realisation that it may not be worth getting it to a perfect show-winner stage if it's going to be used most of the time! Out of all your videos Tom, the 912 stuff is my favourite - maybe because they're the ones that I can relate to the most... would love a classic Porsche someday and I agree with getting one that's already had work done to it. Best wishes, Aaron.

[@MrLowfive94]

Feel your pain driving in London, So many bellends. Chin up though, lots of beautiful countryside to enjoy mostly bellend free. The west coast of Scotland is awesome.

[@jasonbanks9618]

912 is looking great, but if the engine is standard, where is the vacuum hose to the distributor? it might have some effect on your flat spotting.

[@TGE]

Being sorted when carbs go in!

[@davidjack3]

Left hand drive only ?

[@futuredk89]

Man it sounds good ! I want an old Porsche now

[@f1jr724]

A working floor lad...🤣🤣🤣 Always a good idea, Great stuff.

[@niallmiddleton5559]

Nothing better than a freshly built air cooled flat 4 !

[@mogammadnaadirnieftagodien4269]

Have the gear knob engraved, old style design. Love from South Africa Cape town

[@saxonbell6721]

You need a set of maxilite Fuchs ( high quality replica wheels)

[@Nord_Mann]

All good’n fun with these old cars. I’ve done 1 nut and bolt and 2 restos myself of air cooled Porsches and after living with them over the years one just realize you never, ever can kick back and say “job done”. There’s ALWAYS the odd thing that can go wrong and when out driving them, you’re ALWAYS looking for new things and sounds that hasn’t been there before. Luckily in comparison to a 98-08 911, nothing will grenade overnight as can happen with 996’s and 997.1’s. Things always evolve slowly over time. I actually think I’d be better off taking the 964 instead of the 2020 Taycan if I were to drive around the globe. Not to mention having to look for a bloody power outlet every 200 miles.

[@kiyotakagallardo8372]

Your love for classic cars made me admire them, keep inspiring people Tom!

[@kayineson4220]

Just absolutely stunning! I absolutely absolutely adore this car! It’s one of my favourite cars you have bought. I’m glad you have kept it still looking vintage but new at the same time. They have done a incredible job! Also love the filming angles.

[@hunterhamish3099]

What a lovely car, another top notch resto vid

[@sp00ky1969]

Underneath it all is a very well (over) engineered car with bags of style and character. I'm disturbingly excited when I see a video come up with that little green car in the thumbnail. Aside from the obvious pleasure the car gives, you can also boast of your green credentials (what could be more environmentally friendly than keeping old cars going and not buying new EVs). Looking forward to more content with this car.

[@gunthergommers7883]

Which number (kunstharzlack is stated in the door jamb? Maybe 68-6606 XXX?? What year is your 912?

[@TGE]

1966!

[@gunthergommers7883]

@@TGEthen your tag plate in the door jamb isnt correct. If the number starts with 68-6606

[@everist22]

Tudor Black Bay P01? Very nice!! 👏👏

[@kevendaly]

Sorry, you can't beat a list classic 👌 you'll get the 💰 back in fun and appreciation 🤩 well saved Mr T 👌

[@strikeeaglemodels1588]

Done a fantastic job so far 👍😊

[@TGE]

Thank you!

[@bobsartor5559]

Do you still have the green 912?

[@TGE]

Yep! Replied on IG haha

[@docloco86]

You still have the 996?

[@robsmith1971]

Tom that car is Uber cool really looking good👍🏼

[@FamousJames]

I'd say its money well spent, car will go up in price and people want older cars with amazing restorations but I'd do the same. I actual have to have a new oil pump fitted on my Bmw and we all know how expensive that is. German cars are money pits but worth it.

[@petew473]

Did you notice that the vacuum advance on the distributor isn't connected?

[@TGE]

I know & it’s fine - but I don’t know why 😂

[@steveh5005]

Very nice motor

[@waxy954]

Simply beautiful….money very well spent imo

[@josephwebster499]

What brand are the sunglasses?😎

[@TGE]

Persol! Folding something

[@911TVR]

Loving the watch mate, hoping to get one in a few months. My local AD thinks they may be discontinued soon, what do you think?

[@TGE]

Have been a really bad seller so I wouldn’t be surprised! Don’t buy it to make money though.

[@911TVR]

@@TGE god no! I’ve never sold a watch in my life. I don’t know why I like it so much, it catches my eye like no other Tudor!

[@matthewdavison3749]

Great video Tom thanks for the content 👍 QQ: are you considering the new aventador replacement?

[@TGE]

Quite possibly! Will probably have to for the channel 😂

[@matthewdavison3749]

@@TGE haha its a hard life eh 🤣

[@chrisreadman4282]

Wrist check Tom wrist check

[@RobinHood-us7sg]

Looks like a P01…🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jordaneastbury2804]

I didn’t know you could get a black strap on the P01 😍

[@TGE]

I bought it online 3rd party. Tropical vintage style. Easy.

[@rogerjones3341]

Hi Tom, classy 912 , any c4s content coming soon ?

[@TGE]

I need to get it out of storage and MOT it! Then yes!

[@robertdavies922]

More 912 and 996 action Tom. You can churn cash with some other videos 😆

[@the72inc73]

I wonder what Porsche Classic factory would charge for their restoration :-o

[@GeneGatech]

Those are the wrong lug nuts for Fuchs, you need the aluminum ones.

[@DC5dotty]

Bless up. London is hell

[@BLLRRR]

Awesome car

[@Ronburgundy75]

Was expecting you to jump out and have a tear up with the van driver!

[@jamieasson5261]

love it, lovely thing

[@CavemanNinja100]

It's a beauty!! Just needs NOS :)

[@herberttuck2170]

Exhaust flames weeee. Worth all the costs in the world

[@smf1384]

could the van driver have beeped because you accidentally put it in reverse when messing with the gears? the car does look amazing

[@TGE]

Can’t find reverse by accident!

[@michaelrussell6661]

I would look at it ..............as cost per drive. ie 60k div by 10 drives = $6,000. So the more you drive it the cheaper it gets. :D

[@STRmw2]

my fren if you can confirm that there's no ULEZ on this, im getting one asap

[@TGE]

No ULEZ! Confirmed!!!

[@STRmw2]

@@TGE I'M ON IT.

[@justinlong2654]

@@STRmw2 I have one for sale

[@STRmw2]

@@justinlong2654 I’ll need to sort out selling my GTS! Where is yours listed?

[@rvineyard5770]

This car is chaos!

[@jonathanmiddleton7365]

london is no different to anywhere boy post covid everyone who is in a rush is a c-word. world we live in. car is mega who needs 750ph in a 70mph speed limited country. all about the fun of driving. makes us petrol heads

[@chrishedlund3196]

I bought 2 912 s in the late 90’s for $3,000 each. Different times. Don’t want a 4 speed no way. Sold them and was happy. Take huge money to restore. And u gots a fancy VW. So I bought a 63 VW. Loved it. Buy a Cayman.

[@benpenagonzales6014]

Double the clutch and put it in 2nd gear, then back into 1st gear. 😀

[@PompeyMatt17]

oooof.. for a 912 you're bordering on the cusp of costs outweighing the value.... what's the value of a 1966 912 now, about 50k ?

[@adomccracken5108]

coolest car u own

[@acfitweightloss]

Plot twist: was just beeping cus he was a subscriber

[@bruno_cerous]

The only way that Porsche could be any prettier, is if it was burgundy instead of green

[@TheLambo123254]

nice