At first, the family wasn’t ready to part with it. The widow explained that her husband had planned to restore it with their son. Two years later, however, she called Matt again. Her son had moved on, and she wanted the car to go to someone who truly appreciated it. That call marked the beginning of an unforgettable restoration.
Matt teamed up with car expert Johnny Smith and Porsche specialist Dai to bring the sleeping classic back to life. The 912’s engine, dormant for nearly half a century, refused to start at first. Yet the car’s condition amazed them—the seats, dashboard, and upholstery had all survived remarkably well. After careful work and patience, Dai turned the key once more, and the engine finally roared back to life.