Introduction
When people think Porsche, they think 911. When people think 911, there isn’t a more honest expression than this 1967 911S. The 1967 911 S is an iconic car, an amazing step up in performance for Porsche at the time, paired with a body that would prove to never go out of style with people who appreciate the brand. Upon first glance one can tell that this 911 S has been owned by people just like that, loyal Porsche fans. Here at John Scotti Classic Cars we have known this specific 911 for nearly 40 years and are excited to find this car a new home, where it is sure to amaze and astound for many years to come
Exterior
Owned by a professional mechanic and drag racer this car has undergone a meticulous and complete, nut and bolt restoration taking over 30 years to finish. What has been achieved in this project is a like-new example of Porsche’s first S model 911, short-wheel base version. The all original sheet metal body panels have been repainted from their original Ivory colour to a stunningly deep Slate Grey to match the 911 driven by Steven McQueen in the Hollywood classic “Le Mans”. Every detail is pristine, from the fit and finish of the panelling to the clarity of the windows. This 911 looks like it rolled off the production line yesterday and would be a highlight of any enthusiasts collection.
Interior
Entering the car you quickly realize that the interior was treated with the same painstaking attention to detail as the exterior. The car remains in every way, exactly as you would have found it leaving the showroom in ‘67. The rich black leather interior is paired beautifully with a stunning wooden accented steering wheel, positioned over classic black and green analog gauges. Words like subtle, clean and classic all come to mind when experiencing this car and the previous owner has gone to great lengths to ensure none of that allure faded over time.
Mechanics
The work didn’t stop when the aesthetic beauty of this car was completed. Along with a detailed photographic documentation of the restoration, a full and comprehensive service history has been kept. All numbers are matching, with the exception of the transmission. Despite this incongruence, the transmission still remains an authentic 911S transmission from the era. This 2.0 litre, 160hp rear mounted, flat six, number matching engine underwent a complete restoration, ensuring that this car not only shines like a diamond, but runs like clockwork for many years to come. With only 38,735 mi (62,338 km)on the odometer, one can be sure this car truly has many years of life to enjoy
Summary
Porsche is a company built on passion and loyalty. This dazzling car exudes style and stirs up that passion Porsche is famous for evoking. With lots of time and care this 911 was restored back to its showroom condition with a deep sense of loyalty to the brand. If Ferdinand Porsche were alive today, we believe he would look at how well this 911 has been maintained and smile.
Undercarriage video presented here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tozUhD2mxJ8&feature=youtu.be
