1,991cc SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
Dual Weber Carburetors
130bhp at 6,100rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Matching numbers example of the desirable, SWB 2.0-Liter 911
*Comprehensively restored to original specification by a marque expert
*Period-correct rear-window wiper and fog lamps installed
*Elegant and timeless design with excellent power and handling characteristics

THE PORSCHE 911

The Porsche 911 has become the most popular and longest-lived sports car in history, and with good reason. Its familiar profile has remained almost unchanged over half-a-century and is instantly recognizable everywhere in the world. The light, powerful, and somewhat visceral six-cylinder 911 was unveiled in 1963 as the successor to the popular 356 series, and production for the 1965 model year began soon afterward.

Only 3,421 examples of the "O"-series 911 coupe were produced for 1967. Weighing less than 2,400 pounds and boasting a sophisticated torsion bar suspension with front McPherson struts, rack-and-pinion steering, and large disc brakes all around, the 911 was quick and agile, soon becoming a sought-after platform both for everyday motoring and track competition.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Completed at the Zuffenhausen-based Porsche works in March of 1967, this beautiful short wheelbase 911 features the very clean and early design of the early production 911. While its early ownership history is unknown, this very attractive 911 Coupe appears to have spent much of its life in California. It was in the possession of a San Francisco Bay Area collector of short-wheelbase 911s, for about 15 year, before being sold to the consignor, a Nevada-based collector of exceptional sports and racing cars, in 2014. The Porsche was treated to an intensive two-year cosmetic and mechanical restoration. The previous owner informed that the 911 was in non-running condition when he acquired it, and the restoration included installation of a new front suspension pan. The body was stripped to bare metal and resprayed its original color of 6604 Light Ivory. The floor pan was correctly undercoated. The seats were completely rebuilt, including new padding. The black leatherette interior with off-white headliner and charcoal velour carpeting were supplied by Autos International. The reclining mechanisms were re-chromed. All the instruments were rebuilt by North Hollywood Speedometer. The odometer was re-set to zero; the car's original mileage is unknown. All switches and controls are original; other parts were either replaced with new OEM or good used or rebuilt items, and re-plated where necessary.

The two-liter opposed air-cooled six, number 909869, and the five-speed transaxle, number 130676, are original to this car, adding to its desirability. Both were rebuilt by the previous to factory specifications, as were the four-wheel disc brakes. The factory's Certificate of Authenticity states that this car was originally fitted with a radio antenna and speaker, but a radio was not installed (a common practice for the period), and the car is presented in that form today, with a correct factory blank panel on the dashboard.

During the restoration, a set of Bosch H-1 twin-bulb headlights and a rear-window wiper assembly, both period-correct, was fitted. New door locks were also installed, matched to the ignition key. This car left the factory with silver-painted 4 ½-inch-wide steel disc wheels with chromed hubcaps as it wears today, giving it the pure look of an unmodified car of the period. The hubcaps supplied are adorned with attractive full-color enameled Porsche crests, while a correctly-dated steel spare wheel, jack, and tool roll complete the package. Early 911s are now highly sought-after not only for their design but for their ease of use and pleasing driving experience, and 306528 is one of the nicest that has come our way. Having been stored in a climate-controlled environment while in the consignor's care, this superb Porsche is certain to provide many miles of enjoyable driving for its new owner, as well as the opportunity for display at Porsche club Concours events.