Porsche 912 Drive (POV)- Alone on a mountain road

Come for a drive in my 1968 Porsche 912. The car is at the point where I've been driving it almost everyday and using it as a normal car. It's a great vehicle to jump in and go run errands or whatever I need to do. A canyon road is a lot more enjoyable than running errands. Life's been busy and I haven't had a chance to drive it on mountain roads more than a couple times.
If you enjoy watching a restoration process, take a look at the playlist on my channel for this car. It's a tangerine 1968 Porsche 912. I bought the car from the original owners grandson. It's not exactly a POV video, but that's the easiest way to describe this type of video. If you enjoy this style video let me know in the comments and I'll consider doing more videos like this. Thanks for watching.
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[@JoeTierno]

You clearly have the right attitude. The old line about driving a slow car fast is true. Heal and toe, find the peak power while you are in the correct gear and you can make it hustle. It is a proper car in the truest sense because you have to work the brakes and steering much more so than in a modern car. It's all about feedback from the tires, the steering wheel, the brakes, and the seat of your pants. Do not give up.

[@bobnorman4730]

They say it’s much more fun to drive a slow car fast than it is to drive a fast car slow. Case in point here.

[@michaelgideon6422]

Fast car fast..now thats top tier :)

[@quietenglishman4179]

I like driving my fast cars slowly. Just knowing it can do it is enough. And you don't lose your licence.

[@michaelgideon6422]

@@quietenglishman4179 that may the first time I’ve ever heard someone say that

[@verdict1163]

These early air-cooled Porsches, particularly the four-cylinder ones like the 356 and 912 with less weight in the back, are some of the greatest driver's cars ever made.

[@michaelgideon6422]

We shouldn’t be telling anyone..oh well it’s too late anyway lol

[@samerabboud]

love this car and clip. good job restoring it and most importantly, enjoying the car. these are the best machines ever built. nice clips...

[@Rich_Lambert]

Slow in-fast out is a delicate dance in a swb car...but so awesome when you get it right.

[@michaelgideon6422]

I have only gotten it to oversteer once in a canyon. I want to track it and see what it does.

[@JoeTierno]

My thought exactly.

[@mariofalfan2997]

What a drive! Please change that starter !

[@valentindegen]

Happy for you! Hope you and your offspring are able to ride it forever

[@michaelgideon6422]

Thank you!

[@FunWithAJ]

Seems like such a fun car to drive. Someday.

[@michaelgideon6422]

It’s really fun. I hope you get one 🤝

[@joelrichards4965]

My dad got a '69 912 project car when I was in high school. It was a great project and fun car. Your videos bring back some nice memories, thanks.

[@michaelgideon6422]

That’s cool. What color?

[@joelrichards4965]

It was a bad orange respray when we got it, we did a full repaint to red. For the engine rebuild, it went to 1750cc and we added an external oil cooler. We are in the Boston area, so we replaced the rusty inner and outer rockers and front suspension piece with new stock pieces.

[@bryandickerson5365]

Fantastic! That is what I call livin’ the life - an air-cooled Porsche on a beautiful day on a ribbon of twisty road! Love seeing the driver workin’ the controls and also really fun to watch this little patina’d sweety hustle by in the exterior scenes. Thanks!

[@michaelgideon6422]

On the right road, it's tough to beat. Thanks for watching!

[@nickpilgrim1966]

Glad you stuck with it. It’s the journey bro.

[@verdict1163]

Really enjoyed the driving footage! That's what it's all about at the end of the day (in my opinion, anyway), so great to see some driving and hear your impressions.

[@karlosism]

this months Panorama magazine has an expose on values of these 912’s. 📈 …I think people who want to enter the aircool experience at a lower price point are buying these up and building them up. Many 4cyl engine upgrades while keeping it 4cyl now available and improvements in braking and suspension… Waiting to get work done on them is getting longer. Bravo to your wrenching skills!

[@michaelgideon6422]

Interesting. Owning a few of these cars I can say that the 912 is the best bang for buck by far. Even these haven't been cheap for some time, but I'd be surprise if they didn't make some ground on the 911s in terms of value.

[@morphinemark]

cheers man enjoyed that clip you look like you were in a happy place right there , looking forward to getting my baby out in 8 weeks time for summer season here in Ireland One life live it

[@bugnut82]

@0:47 The facial features said it all, you love that car. You are a true car enthusiast. Be safe out there.

[@michaelgideon6422]

I do. Thanks and drive safe as well :)

[@Boxsta_57]

Thanks for another good one.Glad to see the 912 stretching her legs 🏃‍♂️

[@michaelgideon6422]

Thanks for watching!

[@craigheller9053]

Fantastic video- thanks! Looks like a blast.

[@shredhead5134]

been watching you work on this while my 77 911s has been getting an engine and trans rebuild. Awesome to see you enjoying this thing, you did a great job on it.

[@michaelgideon6422]

Thank you! Really appreciate that

[@mr.sundae911]

My seat recliner on the 912 has the same issue! Haha. Great video, always a joy to drive the 912. Ease of use and lightness is what it's all about!

[@guymachiels6583]

Great road to drive by the looks of it 👍 Thanks for sharing, you are really pushing the car, love that.

[@nicholaslerner9329]

That was really cool Michael, nice far out video shots, and nice backround music too! Stick with it man, that 4 banger is nostalgic piece of machine! Next time.....l think you should take a friend along🤔, just in case!😊👍

[@michaelgideon6422]

THanks Nick! I've got room for a friend :)

[@jeffhaynes3246]

Your content is very good. Keep it coming.

[@michaelgideon6422]

Thank you 🙏

[@julioortiz1090]

Nice!

[@Hulley29]

Mike, what a great vid! I can almost feel what it's like driving this thing along, I can't imagine it being too different than my SC but a whole new experience at the same time, hope you are doing well, my friend!

[@michaelgideon6422]

Thanks man! Come out here and I'll let you drive it

[@Hulley29]

@lgideon6422 Oh boy, maybe a road trip needs to be planned!

[@timh4235]

Just came across your videos. Great content. I am looking for my first Porsche 911 or 912, any advice for a first car?

[@NoPrivateProperty]

light car with a clutch you could always bump start

[@michaelgideon6422]

Thats true

[@erikhesler1698]

What road were you driving? It looks like the one I drove in the hills of Escondido near The Welk.

[@toptiermango2122]

What gasoline are you using? I was thinking about getting 93 octane but I’m interested in what you run?

[@JoeMomma-mx8ek]

Who rebuilt your engine?

[@allancrocket3352]

Is that hwy 33?

[@williambrashears3411]

Is this the 33?

[@michaelgideon6422]

Yes it is

[@leanne5226]

P r o m o S M 🙋