LOT 31
1966 Porsche 911 2.0 Coupe Chassis no. 304327 Engine no. 907550
Sold for US$98,560 inc. premium
Lot 31
1966 Porsche 911 2.0 Coupe
1966 Porsche 911 2.0 Coupe
Chassis no. 304327
Engine no. 907550
Chassis no. 304327
Engine no. 907550
1,991cc SOHC Type 901/01 Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
Two Solex Triple-Choke Carburetors
130bhp at 6,100rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes
* The purest expression of the legendary 911
* Original, numbers matching engine per the Porsche Kardex
* Charming and rare color scheme of Bahama Yellow over Black
* Appealingly honest and exceptionally well-preserved
THE PORSCHE 911
A modern classic if ever there was one, Porsche's perennial 911 first arrived in 1964, replacing the 356, which had already established Porsche as a benchmark among sports cars. The latter's rear-engine layout was retained, but the 911 was otherwise an entirely new car. It switched to unitary construction for the body shell and dropped the 356's VW-based suspension in favor of a more modern McPherson strut and trailing arm arrangement. In its first incarnation, Porsche's single-overhead-camshaft, air-cooled flat six displaced 1,991cc and produced 130bhp. Prior to 1969, the 911 had an 87-inch wheelbase (later increased to 89.4") which made for sharp handling, although high-speed maneuvers could bite the inexperienced (or ham-fisted) driver.
Type 901, as it was originally named, became so widely recognized it can be identified simply by its silhouette. This purity of form lives on in the profile of the newest Carrera coupes, and the community of passionate Porsche enthusiasts remains second to no other.
THE CAR OFFERED
This lovely 911 is a sought-after early "short wheelbase" model finished from new in the rarely seen original color of Bahama Yellow over black leatherette trim. It is a well-preserved example that is essentially unrestored, with a light, consistent patina and appealing honesty. Sitting on narrow wheels with chrome hubcaps and adorned with fine chrome trim, it is the antithesis to today's massive tech-laden 911.
According to the accompanying Kardex, this car was delivered new to Lionello Ramacci of Milano Italy, and equipped with an optional Webasto heater. The engine serial number stamping corresponds to production records, and it retains its original details such as the factory airbox and twin Solex carburetors. The cabin is trimmed in black leatherette as original, with basketweave seat inserts, and charcoal square-weave carpeting. Twin rear occasional seats ensure the family join in the fun—provided their legs aren't too long! Other niceties include the original wood dash trim—specific to these early cars—the delectable thin-rimmed wheel, and factory Blaupunkt radio.
Early 2-liter 911s such as this are prized for their purity of form, delicate feel, and for being the genesis of the 911 bloodline. With a unique honesty and authentic charm, this example will undoubtedly bring joy to its next custodian.
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