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

*Beautifully and professionally restored inside and out and well documented. *Two owners from new
*Fitted with a freshly rebuilt 1968 2-liter motor in addition to its original, restored engine block
*Offered with the Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity, owner's manual, original Bilstein jack and tools


THE PORSCHE 911

Introduced at the 1963 Frankfurt Auto Show, the 911 proved to be the most historically significant Porsche model of all, becoming the mainstay of the Zuffenhausen production for more than 50 years, albeit constantly modified and uprated. With a broadly similar layout to the 356, the 911 had a steel platform chassis with springing by torsion bars, MacPherson front struts, rear trailing arms, and a flat-6 air-cooled engine and five-speed transmission first seen on the 904. Like the final 356C, the new 911 utilized disc brakes at all corners. Larger, more comfortable and quicker in every respect, the 911 proved a more than adequate replacement for the 356 and steadily evolved into the legendary supercar we know and love today.

The first of countless upgrades to Porsche's perennial 911 came in 1966 with the introduction of the 911S, which featured a better-equipped interior and a heavily revised engine producing 160bhp. By this time around half of all 911s produced were being exported to the USA, where increasingly stringent regulation demanded that changes be made to the original design, the most significant being the adoption of dual-circuit brakes. It took time for Porsche's engineers to get the newly introduced 'S' engine to meet emissions targets, so as an interim measure the 911L was introduced featuring the 911S's superior equipment level but retaining the original 130bhp engine, pending the arrival of the detoxed US-specification 911S for 1969. The 911L was dropped at the same time, its place as Porsche's middle-of-the-range offering being taken by the 911E.



THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This Bahama Yellow over Black leatherette short-wheelbase 911 is one of the few '68 911s to be delivered new to the US in that year. Well optioned, with front and rear bumper horns, 911S oil tank and instrumentation, a wood steering wheel, tinted glass all around, stainless steel aprons, loudspeaker, and more, the 911 was originally acquired by Kim William Ketland of Riverside, California. Ketland would keep the 911 for 46 years and cover 53,463 miles in the car before selling it to the current owner on December 5, 2014. Shortly after taking delivery of the car, which had been off the road from 1982 until 2014, a down-to-bare-metal restoration was commenced. Photos of the car as it was collected are in the file.

The Porsche was disassembled, stripped to bare metal, and professionally restored. Genuine parts were used when available and care was given to ensure things were done right. The original engine block, which comes with the car, was restored but set aside for preservation with another 1968 rebuilt motor—only 15 digits different from the original block—that may be properly trashed without worry of originality fitted in the back. Resprayed and retrimmed back in its original colors, entire operation is documented with copious receipts, invoices, and photos in a 4+ inches thick binder.

In addition to the hefty binder of invoices and photos documenting the restoration work and history of the car, there are both original California Black Plates, two steering wheels—a wood rimmed one and a vinyl wrapped one, an owner's manual, two tool kits—one original and one new, the Bilstein jack, and Porsche Certificate of Authenticity documenting the car. Fresh from the shop and ready to join its next owner, this rare short wheelbase 911 will unquestionably provide many miles of driving enjoyment to its next, lucky owner!