Vehicle Description
With the Porsche 356 departing from the model lineup, the new 911
was finally making its way to dealership showrooms in 1965. A
complete redesign to the classic Porsche shape, now fitted with a
larger, air-cooled 2.0L horizontal 6-cylinder under the rear
decklid offering 130 horsepower along with a 5-speed synchromesh
transmission. It was beautifully sculpted and would remain embraced
for many decades to follow! These early short wheelbase, long hood
911 examples are increasingly growing in popularity among astute
Porsche collectors as the blue-chip investment to tuck away.
Produced for just 3 model years without emission-regulated
equipment, finding solid and original examples such as this one has
become very difficult!
Offered here is a very well preserved 1967 Porsche 911 Coupe
finished in factory correct Polo Red over Black vinyl interior with
matching carpet. It features its original 1991cc Inline 6-cylinder
engine (designated 901/6) displaying late production stamp #911090,
mated to factory issue 5-speed manual transmission (designated
902/1). Features include standard hydraulic 4-wheel disc brakes, ZF
rack-and-pinion steering, Bilstein shocks absorbers, 13mm front
anti-roll bar, 15" steel wheels with new Nexen 165/80R15 radial
tires, Bosch headlamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Fiamm air
horns, front/rear lap belts, VDO green dial instrumentation, rubber
floor mats, and aftermarket Pioneer AM/FM/CD player.
Porsche catered to customer requests for model options and
introduced a 912 model in 1966, powered by the former 356SC
4-cylinder power plant as an entry level option. The standard 911
would be improved with Weber 40 IDA carburetors to replace Solex
units, as well as improved Bosch ignition and 3-into-1 heat
exchangers that same year. By 1967, a performance-inspired 911S
variant would hit showrooms, and all models could now be purchased
in Coupe or Targa form.
This Porsche 911 Coupe hails from California where it spent all its
life, remaining with its most recent owner for the past 48 years!
It would come into her possession in July 1976 after purchasing
from a San Jose, CA police detective who owned it for 4 years,
after his purchase from the original owner in September 1972.
Having just 3 careful owners from new, it will come with all
records and receipts dating back to 1972. It would receive its
first engine rebuild due to slightly lower cylinder compression in
one cylinder in October 1972 with reconditioned heads, honed
cylinders, new pistons rings, clutch, axle boots, fluids, gaskets,
etc. Once in the hands of the most recent owner, she would drive
and enjoy it with routine maintenance until her first comprehensive
rebuild in June 2002 by Sport Haus Inc based in Reno, Nevada. It
has traveled approximately 6,000 miles since according to odometer
records.
Recent servicing in preparation for sale included new radial tires,
Dansk exhaust system, new hubcaps over reconditioned wheels, new
door weather stripping, valve adjustment with fresh upper/lower
valve cover gaskets, fresh engine oil with filter, carburetor tune,
and new radio antenna. The interior remains remarkably original
except for the new dash face metal trim and reconditioned steering
wheel and horn ring. The exterior paint was refinished last in the
mid-1970's, having recently received expert paint reconditioning
and polishing. It continues to present as a high-quality driver
offering no excuses to participate confidently at local shows and
special Porsche events. Included in the sale will be an owner's
manual, warranty booklet, one set of keys, and ownership records
back to 1972. Please feel free to call for additional information
or to schedule a chance to review it in person. Thanks for
looking!
