LOT 158
1969 Porsche 911S 2.0 Sunroof Coupe Chassis no. 119301410 Engine no. 6391988
Estimate: US$200,000 - US$250,000
Lot 158
A superbly restored example
1969 Porsche 911S 2.0 Sunroof Coupe
1969 Porsche 911S 2.0 Sunroof Coupe
1969 Porsche 911S 2.0 Sunroof Coupe
Chassis no. 119301410
Engine no. 6391988
Chassis no. 119301410
Engine no. 6391988
1,991cc SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
Mechanical Fuel Injection
170bhp at 6,800rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Beautifully restored example of the desirable 911 S
*Factory-optioned with Sunroof, Fog Lights and Sport Seats
*Presented as delivered in special-order Metallic Blue over Beige color combination
*Retaining its matching numbers engine
*Desirably equipped with an electric sunroof
*Period Becker radio
*Offered with Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, owner's manual and tool kit
*A truly outstanding early 911 S for driving or display
THE PORSCHE 911 S
The first Porsche 911 (née 901) got the new overhead cam, dry sump, flat six-cylinder engine, clutch and transaxle nearly right. With mechanical specifications changed so much from the 356, Porsche's engineers elected to stay with what they knew and understood: a low-mounted, horizontally-opposed, rear-mounted engine with rear wheel drive and transaxle. They accordingly packaged their new car tightly, fitting everything into a short wheelbase of 2,211mm. Despite their best efforts at reducing the engine's mass, however, its position outside the wheelbase exaggerated the effects of the polar moment of inertia. The early O- and A-series 911 had a tendency to swap ends like a carnival ride in the hands of overzealous drivers.
In July 1968 Porsche resolved that problem by lengthening the wheelbase by 57mm (2 ¼ inches), accomplished by relocating the independently sprung rear wheels within the same body shell. The wheelbase changed, but overall length and the positioning of the engine didn't. Moving the rear wheels back and using a lighter magnesium crankcase helped to even out front-to-rear weight distribution, while wider 6" rims and slightly flared rear fenders increased the front and rear axles' track. The 911's evolution had begun.
In 1969, Porsche introduced a legend, the 911S. If heat transfer (as in the cylinder heads) or stiffness (as in the cam boxes) wasn't a requirement for an alloy component of the 901/2 engine, then it was replaced with magnesium. Titanium alloy – unprecedented in 1969 – was chosen for connecting rods. Dual ignition ensured both rapid ignition in the combustion chambers and reliability. Also, for the 1969 S, Bosch mechanical fuel injection replaced the carburetors on lesser models, and its free-breathing characteristics were augmented by bigger valves and higher lift cams with more aggressive timing.
THE CAR OFFERED
The factory-sunroof optioned 911S offered here was completed on July 15th, 1969, at the Zuffenhausen Porsche factory. Whomever ordered this car new clearly had impeccable taste, reflected in its stunning special-order '6853' Metallic Blue over Beige leatherette upholstery. They also ticked plenty of boxes on the option sheet, and this car came well equipped with the optional electric sunroof, Recaro sports seats, yellow fog lights, a left side mirror, and a desirable Becker Bremen radio with loudspeaker and antenna installed. The car featured tinted windows all around and was shod on Michelin tires.
Under prior ownership, this 911S underwent a comprehensive restoration by marque experts and is now presented in outstanding condition throughout. The gorgeous paintwork and restored cabin are finished per the Certificate of Authenticity in the car's original color combination, and the cosmetic aspects of the restoration are further enhanced by refurbished bright work and Fuchs alloy wheels. The engine compartment – housing the original, numbers-matching 2-liter fuel-injected engine – is likewise authentically detailed
The 911S family of cars; from the original 2-liter version of 1967 through to the 2.4 variant from 1973 represent the finest driving genuine sports cars of their day, while retaining a surprising level of practicality for touring and everyday use. For anyone on the fence about adding one of the best production sports cars from the 1960s to their collection, this car awaits; its glorious high revving 2-litre fuel-injected engine guarantees spirited driving (and offers up that unmistakable flat six howl as the revs rise), all while finished in a striking color scheme and equipped with a desirable factory-installed sunroof.
Offered with the Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity, owner's manual and tool kit, this numbers-matching 911S sunroof Coupe is ready for exciting drives on challenging roads and active participation in local and club shows.
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