LOT 51 Ω
1965 Porsche 911 2.0 Coupe Chassis no. 300339 Engine no. 900436
Estimate: US$300,000 - US$350,000
Lot 51Ω
1965 Porsche 911 2.0 Coupe
1965 Porsche 911 2.0 Coupe
Chassis no. 300339
Engine no. 900436
Chassis no. 300339
Engine no. 900436
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
*A much sought-after early 911 Coupe
* Original, numbers matching engine per the Porsche Kardex
* Home market delivery with optional Webasto Heater
* Impeccably restored to its original shade of Champagne Yellow
THE PORSCHE 911
Porsche's perennial 911 first hit the streets in 1964 as the "type 901," replacing the 356, which had already established the company as a benchmark sports car manufacturer. Aside from retaining the rear-engine layout of its predecessor, the 911 was otherwise an entirely new car. The body shell was now of unitary construction, and the 356's VW-based suspension was dropped 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 inexperienced or clumsy drivers.
Type 901, as it was originally named before Peugeot's official protests, became so widely recognized it can be identified simply by its silhouette. This elegant form lives on in the profile of the newest Carrera coupes, and the passion of Porsche enthusiasts remains second to none.
THE CAR OFFERED
According to its accompanying Kardex, this handsome, very early 911, chassis 300339, was delivered on February 2, 1965, to H.G. Lindner of Goslar Germany, via a dealer in nearby Hannover. This car was built during initial 901 production in December of 1964, but Porsche was forced to change the name to '911' before it was completed. A well-equipped car, it left the Stuttgart works finished in 6405 Champagne Yellow over Black leather upholstery, with options including a rare Webasto Heater, Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio, twin speakers, and radio antenna. Mr. Lindner sold the car to Fritz-Franke Weltmann of Hannover in December of 1965. Early ownership and service history is tracked on the Kardex through 1967, when it was re-acquired by Porsche and shipped to the Northwest United States to be used as a show car/demonstrator. Since it had the rare Webasto heater, it was the perfect candidate to show potential buyers in the Pacific Northwest.
The car toured Washington, Oregon and California before it was acquired by Cindy Bradley of Washington. Bradley kept the car until around 1978 when it changed hands and purchased by John Doherty, a judge based in Washington. In 1986, the car traded hands again to a colleague of Doherty's, named Judge Barney Flores of Pennsylvania. The car remained in Pennsylvania where it was discovered as a 'barn find' and acquired by the current owner in 2014. The current owner commissioned a nut-and-bolt restoration in 2017-2018 and has lovingly tended it since.
As offered here, this Porsche has been finely restored in its original factory color scheme and is an outstanding example of a short wheelbase 911 for the discerning enthusiast. The body is finished to a high standard and appropriately detailed with delicate brightwork and chrome wheels that beautifully highlight the iconic shape. The interior has been fully restored to period standards with black leather and Pepita fabric seat inserts. The front trunk is lined with high-quality square weave carpets, while the cabin features correct-style Perlon felt. Touches unique to the early cars include wood dash fascia trim, the dished four-spoke steering wheel, and chrome instrument bezels. The 2-liter flat-six is exceptionally tidy and finely detailed as well, with yellow zinc-plated hardware and proper decals and labels in place. The engine serial number matches the Kardex, and a look at the odometer shows just 135 kilometers, which is believed to be the mileage covered since the restoration was completed.
Early 2-liter 911s are prized by enthusiasts for their deft handling and clean, unadorned form. With this example being so early in the 1964 production run, it is easy to spot many parts and details from the 901 utilized, found only on extremely early 911s while Porsche used up parts from the 901 parts bin. This gorgeous example ticks all the boxes for marque devotees and is ready to shine on rallies, tours, and concours events.
Two Solex Triple-Choke Carburetors
130bhp at 6,100rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes
*A much sought-after early 911 Coupe
* Original, numbers matching engine per the Porsche Kardex
* Home market delivery with optional Webasto Heater
* Impeccably restored to its original shade of Champagne Yellow
THE PORSCHE 911
Porsche's perennial 911 first hit the streets in 1964 as the "type 901," replacing the 356, which had already established the company as a benchmark sports car manufacturer. Aside from retaining the rear-engine layout of its predecessor, the 911 was otherwise an entirely new car. The body shell was now of unitary construction, and the 356's VW-based suspension was dropped 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 inexperienced or clumsy drivers.
Type 901, as it was originally named before Peugeot's official protests, became so widely recognized it can be identified simply by its silhouette. This elegant form lives on in the profile of the newest Carrera coupes, and the passion of Porsche enthusiasts remains second to none.
THE CAR OFFERED
According to its accompanying Kardex, this handsome, very early 911, chassis 300339, was delivered on February 2, 1965, to H.G. Lindner of Goslar Germany, via a dealer in nearby Hannover. This car was built during initial 901 production in December of 1964, but Porsche was forced to change the name to '911' before it was completed. A well-equipped car, it left the Stuttgart works finished in 6405 Champagne Yellow over Black leather upholstery, with options including a rare Webasto Heater, Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio, twin speakers, and radio antenna. Mr. Lindner sold the car to Fritz-Franke Weltmann of Hannover in December of 1965. Early ownership and service history is tracked on the Kardex through 1967, when it was re-acquired by Porsche and shipped to the Northwest United States to be used as a show car/demonstrator. Since it had the rare Webasto heater, it was the perfect candidate to show potential buyers in the Pacific Northwest.
The car toured Washington, Oregon and California before it was acquired by Cindy Bradley of Washington. Bradley kept the car until around 1978 when it changed hands and purchased by John Doherty, a judge based in Washington. In 1986, the car traded hands again to a colleague of Doherty's, named Judge Barney Flores of Pennsylvania. The car remained in Pennsylvania where it was discovered as a 'barn find' and acquired by the current owner in 2014. The current owner commissioned a nut-and-bolt restoration in 2017-2018 and has lovingly tended it since.
As offered here, this Porsche has been finely restored in its original factory color scheme and is an outstanding example of a short wheelbase 911 for the discerning enthusiast. The body is finished to a high standard and appropriately detailed with delicate brightwork and chrome wheels that beautifully highlight the iconic shape. The interior has been fully restored to period standards with black leather and Pepita fabric seat inserts. The front trunk is lined with high-quality square weave carpets, while the cabin features correct-style Perlon felt. Touches unique to the early cars include wood dash fascia trim, the dished four-spoke steering wheel, and chrome instrument bezels. The 2-liter flat-six is exceptionally tidy and finely detailed as well, with yellow zinc-plated hardware and proper decals and labels in place. The engine serial number matches the Kardex, and a look at the odometer shows just 135 kilometers, which is believed to be the mileage covered since the restoration was completed.
Early 2-liter 911s are prized by enthusiasts for their deft handling and clean, unadorned form. With this example being so early in the 1964 production run, it is easy to spot many parts and details from the 901 utilized, found only on extremely early 911s while Porsche used up parts from the 901 parts bin. This gorgeous example ticks all the boxes for marque devotees and is ready to shine on rallies, tours, and concours events.
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