For those of us who’ve always thought that the 912 or the 914 were some of the most unheralded members of the Porsche family, say hello to the 212 Skibob.
This small and collapsible skibob (basically a bike for the slopes) was built through collaboration by the Arvoa Company and Porsche design. Made in limited quantities for enthusiasts, the Porsche sled features a rather sophisticated setup (you know, for a skibob) of front and rear shock strut suspension. It’s also able to break apart, with the ski components stored inside of the hollow fiberglass body. Maybe most incredibly, despite its slight build, the 212 is made to carry two riders.
Without even touching the question of whether this should be listed outside of eBay Motors, we were rather surprised to learn that the starting bid for the 212 was a healthy $800. But the seller assures potential buyers that true enthusiasts are willing to pay more than double that. There’s only a bit of winter left folks, get to bidding.
+ eBay Motors: 1970 Other Makes PORSCHE AROVA 212 Skibob
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