The Last Surviving Japanese Police Porsche 912, Restored After Decades of Service
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Jason Kottke
21d ago· 2 min readenNews
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A rare 1960s Porsche 912 that was customized for use as a police car in Kanagawa, Japan, is the last surviving example of four such vehicles. It served until 1973 and has since undergone restoration.
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· 3 pulledOof, what a beauty.
In the 1960s, four Porsche 912s were customized for use as police cars in Japan.
This one, which was used in Kanagawa until 1973, is the only one left standing (and even it needed restoration).
Oof, what a beauty. In the 1960s, four Porsche 912s were customized for use as police cars in Japan. This one, which was used in Kanagawa until 1973, is the only one left standing (and even it nee
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