Vehicle Description
Chassis No. 9113300127
Engine No. 6331277
As the Porsche 911's first sport model, the 1967 911 S sits on
hallowed ground within the early 911 community and among Porsche
fans worldwide. Upon introduction, the new 911 bested the older 356
(and Carrera 4-Cam) in pretty much every performance category.
However, Porsche was wary of racing their new car, famously
attempting to protest a Florida-based team from entering their
privately-owned 911 in the 1965 24 Hours of Daytona until they
developed their own. A short two years later, the factory had
thoroughly tested a suite of modifications and upgrades resulting
in the new 911 S. Easily identifiable by its Fuchs wheels, the 911
S featured a heavily revised engine which was increased to 2,341 cc
in 1972 and paired with Bosch mechanical fuel injection for a total
output of 190 horsepower. A bevy of modifications such as a new
chin spoiler raised the specification and the price of the 911 S
with a base price of over $10,000 for the coupe. Certainly not
cheap, but of course quality never has been.
The current owner of this 1973 Porsche 911 S Coupe acquired the car
more than two decades ago, reportedly from the original owner. The
911 was subsequently treated to a thorough restoration to its
current Silver Metallic and Black leatherette finishes, as well as
an engine replacement using a correct 1973 2.4-liter unit (engine
number 631277) sourced by the consignor. Before being equipped, the
engine reportedly underwent a full mechanical rebuild by Supertec
Performance of Fallbrook, California, while the transmission is
also said to have received a rebuild courtesy of Scott's
Independent of Costa Mesa. Complementing its attractive,
period-correct appearance are a pair of "through the grille" fog
lights and a set of "deep six" Fuchs wheels. The car is understood
to retain all of its original glass with the exception of the
windshield, and additionally benefits from new Bilstein shocks
rebuilt brakes offering enhanced drivability. With a raspy,
metallic mechanically injected engine note and the ever-popular
long-hood styling, 1973 marks the end of a highly collectible era
of 911, especially in 911 S specification.