First appearing in July, 1964, the birth of the 911 marked the end of 356 production.

Customers immediately noticed the differences from its predecessor, but with many improvements came a large price increase – the 911 was around $2,000 more than the old 356.

Thus, by April, 1965, a "middle ground" was achieved.

The new 912 (essentially a 911 with a four-cylinder 356 engine) was less expensive and customers quickly noticed better weight distribution and better economy.

Eventually outselling the 911 in the years it was current, more than 30,000 had left the Stuttgart factory by the time production ceased in 1969.

One particular change during 912 manufacture came in its final year, when the wheelbase was increased from 2211mm (SWB) to 2268mm (LWB).

The engine and rear suspension stayed in the same position but the suspension trailing arms were lengthened.

This necessitated the rear wheel arches being moved rearward too.

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