To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Paris event, 6 February
2019.
Estimate:
€600.000 - €800.000
- The fourth 911 to bear the now famous '911' nomenclature
- Just three registered keepers from new and delivered new to
France
- Beautifully restored to original specifications
- Exceptionally well documented
The first batch of Porsche's new 901 coup�s were completed on 14
September 1964 and numerous running changes were implemented on
these early models. By Christmas, 232 cars had been completed. Due
to a legal battle regarding nomenclature with Peugeot, Porsche
agreed to change the designation to '911', but only for cars
delivered to owners after 1 January 1965, as cars already under
construction carried 901 badging. There are nearly a hundred
differences between those built in 1964 and 1965, some obvious and
some quite subtle, including interior, body and trim features.
Chassis 300082 is one of four new cars completed on 12 November
1964.The factory's hand-written ledger for these 232 cars, as
illustrated in Tobias Aichele's Porsche 911, shows that it was
assigned engine no. 900193. According to Robert Fleming of
Minnesota, keeper of the Early 911 Registry, it appears that the
engine was changed before the car left the factory, as 900193 had
been allocated to chassis 300067, which was constructed several
weeks earlier. Thus, this car was delivered to its first owner with
engine no. 900192. It retains that engine today.
Delivered on 19 December to Porsche's distributor Sonauto in Paris,
the consignor states that he acquired 300082 from its third known
owner in France. It was reconfigured for historic racing at the
time, but complete with its original body panels and engine. A
correct interior was sourced, complete with the aluminium framed
steering wheel that is unique to these early cars. It has been
comprehensively restored in its original colour of Enamel Blue, as
listed on its factory Kardex. The interior is correct Black
leatherette with charcoal carpets. The dashboard cover is screwed
into place from the top, which was a detail changed on later cars.
The original steel wheels are properly date-stamped '11-64'. It is
supplied with each of its original registration documents.
Shown at the 2018 Zoute Concours d'Elegance, it is certainly ready
to appear at other concours events. Extremely rare, this survivor
from Porsche's initial foray into a six-cylinder GT coup� would
make a wonderful addition to any collection of important sports
cars.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa19.
