The tune was produced by Nick Lowe and a contender for punk song of that year, released on the definitive New Wave label, Stiff Records.

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Had someone had a sufficient sense of surrealism, and was capable of time-traveling, the 100,000th Porsche ever produced, a Porsche 912, would have had a siren that emitted Wallace’s immortal song.

‘On 21 December 1966, Porsche celebrated a particularly proud anniversary. The 100,000th Porsche, a 912 Targa outfitted for the police, was delivered.’ And these mildly altered 912s weren’t only for the company’s immediate locale: Porsche produced 912s for all of Germany’s autobahn police and also for the Dutch police.

In the early 1960s, Porsche planned to discontinue its classic 356, the beautiful model on which the entire Porsche empire – and initial legend – had been built. Doing this would leave the newly introduced Porsche 911, with its more powerful six-cylinder powerplant, as the company’s sole product. Concerned that the considerable price increase of the 911 over the 356 could cost the company sales and narrow its brand appeal, in 1963 Porsche executives decided to introduce a new four-cylinder entry-level model based on the 911. A conclusion was arrived at to tailor the 356’s 1.6-liter Type 616 engine. This would be at the core of what became the Porsche 912.

Porsche produced nearly 30,000 912 coupé units and about 2500 912 Targa body style units during a five-year manufacturing run. And surely the most desirable spec of the 912 was the long-wheelbase version that was manufactured only in the final year of production, in 1969. To improve handling without penalizing the ride, the rear wheels of the long-wheelbase version were moved back by 2.5 inches, with no change in overall vehicle length. Another distinctive body change for 1969 was the addition of wider wheel flares added to the side of the body, which could accommodate wheels as wide as 6 inches.

These developments are all evident on the 1969 Porsche 912 Coupe 5-Speed featured with matching numbers that we presently have for sale at Beverly Hills Car Club, finished in its factory color Sand Beige (6807) exterior perfectly complemented by a tan interior. Boasting a classic and iconic design that has captivated aficionados for decades, this 912 is a great find that has been cherished by the same owner since 1989, showcasing a remarkable history of long-term ownership.

The car comes equipped with 5-speed manual transmission, flat-four engine, Solex dual carburetors, four-wheel disc brakes, chrome headlight rings, single exhaust outlet, VDO instrumentation, four-spoke steering wheel, chrome trim, bumperettes, Michelin tires, 15-inch wheels with Porsche hubcaps, and a full-size spare tire that is fitted in the front trunk.

If you’re in search of a highly collectible classic car that combines style, performance, and desirability, look no further than this long-wheelbase 912 that is ready to be enjoyed and is mechanically sound.

At the end of 1966, when the 912 launched, Road & Track magazine was most impressed. ‘The 912E will obviously find favor with those who prefer a slightly more practical and tractable Porsche,’ it wrote.

Road and Track also loved the Porsche 912’s 11.3-second 0-60 mph time and 115-mph top speed. But you might need to watch that top speed.

And in so doing remember the words of Larry Wallace:

I prowl the streets at night

I howl when I get the scent

Turn on my flashing light

I sit in the shadows

Waiting for a fight

If you see a creep

In your rear view mirror

It’s a hungry black and white


‘Cos I’m a police car

-Alex Manos, Owner