Vehicle Description
Chassis No. 303501
Engine No. 903546
Transmission No. 224786
Unquestionably one of the most successful and recognizable sports
car designs in automotive history, the Porsche 911 was introduced
in late 1964 as a replacement for the long-lived four-cylinder 356,
and in the decades to follow, has been steadily developed and
improved to meet modern driving demands. The evergreen 911 series
has proven tough and reliable on race tracks and rally stages
worldwide, with suitably modified examples claiming countless Grand
Touring championships and endurance racing victories.
According to a digital copy of its factory-issued Kardex warranty
document, this short-wheelbase 911 coupe was completed in January
1966 and delivered through Porsche Konstruktionen of Saltzburg,
Austria, the Austrian distributor founded by Louise and Anton
Piech. Likely a tourist delivery purchase to be used during the ski
season, it was ordered by Dr. Julius T Kr�ger of Lubbock, Texas in
a new color for the 1966 model year, 6608 Aga Blue, it featured a
Black leatherette interior and charcoal Perlon carpeting. The
dashboard is elegantly trimmed with wood veneer, matching the
wood-rimmed steering wheel, and the exterior Porsche badging was
rendered in gold script. It was equipped with a large number of
practical options, which included tinted glass all around, a
Webasto auxiliary heater, a pair of matching black leatherette
headrests, a roof-mounted ski rack, pair of elastic spiders (called
"expanders") for luggage retention, two sets of shoulder belts, a
radio package comprising speakers and manual antenna, and a
factory-installed chromed Talbot driver's side rear-view mirror in
place of the standard Durant item. The car was likely later fitted
with a Blaupunkt Frankfurt multi-band radio, a pair of Hella fog
lamps mounted beneath the front bumper, and a full set of chromed
15-inch steel road wheels and chromed hubcaps.
According to its Kardex warranty card, the 38 year old Doctor
likely returned to Texas with his new 911 by 10 May 1966 with a
warranty entry and "Porsche Cars Southwest" noted as the H�ndler.
Research indicates that this 911 returned to Europe at a point and
received a nut-and-bolt, bare-metal cosmetic and mechanical
restoration by White Skiff Classics, a respected shop near
Budapest, Hungary, just before being returned to the United States
in 2022. At that time, its VDO odometer had been zeroed and
registered just 25 kilometers. Of note, under current ownership the
original Solex carburetors have been exchanged for Webers, however,
the original Solexs accompany the car. An early 911 coupe, such as
this one in a refreshing color, is a sight to behold due to its
aerodynamic profile featuring simple, uncluttered lines. A true
dual-use sports car, this highly optioned and well-restored,
matching numbers 911, would certainly be one to drive and enjoy
whether it may be onto the grass at a concours d'elegance or on a
warm summer weekend afternoon.
