Vehicle Description
Chassis no. 119301410
Engine no. 6391988
1,991cc SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
Factory Correct Original MFI - Mechanical Fuel Injection
170bhp at 6,800rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Deep 6"" Wheels with Hearts
Sport Seats
*Beautifully restored example of the desirable LWB 911S
*Factory-optioned with Sunroof, Fog Lights and Sport Seats
*Presented in the factory-delivered Metallic Blue (6853) over Beige
color combination
*Matching numbers example
*Offered with Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, owners manual
and tool kit
The first Porsche 911 (nee 901) got the new overhead cam, dry sump,
flat six-cylinder engine, clutch and transaxle nearly right. With
mechanical specifications changed so much from the 356, Porsche's
engineers elected to stay with what they knew and understood: a
low-mounted, horizontally-opposed, rear-mounted engine with rear
wheel drive and transaxle. They accordingly packaged their new car
tightly, fitting everything into a short wheelbase of 2,211mm.
Despite their best efforts at reducing the engine's mass, however,
its position outside the wheelbase exaggerated the effects of the
polar moment of inertia. The O- and A-series 911 swapped ends like
a carnival ride.
In July 1968 Porsche resolved that problem by lengthening the
wheelbase by 57mm (2 � inches), accomplished by relocating the
independently sprung rear wheels within the same body shell. The
wheelbase changed, but overall length and the positioning of the
engine didn't. Moving the rear wheels back and using a lighter
magnesium crankcase helped to even out front-to-rear weight
distribution, while wider 6"" rims and slightly flared rear fenders
increased the front and rear axles' track. The 911's evolution had
begun.
In 1969, Porsche introduced a legend, the 911S. If heat transfer
(as in the cylinder heads) or stiffness (as in the cam boxes)
wasn't a requirement for an alloy component of the 901/2 engine,
then it was replaced with magnesium. Titanium alloy - unprecedented
in 1969 - was chosen for connecting rods. Dual ignition ensured
both rapid ignition in the combustion chambers and reliability.
The factory-sunroof optioned 911S offered here was completed on
July 15th, 1969 at the Zuffenhausen Porsche factory. The new sports
car was attractively finished in the special-order '6853' Metallic
Blue over a Beige leatherette interior, and was equipped with the
optional electric sunroof, Recaro sports seats, yellow fog lights,
a left side mirror, and a desirable Becker Bremen radio with
loudspeaker and antenna installed. The car featured tinted windows
all around, and was shod on Michelin tires.
This beautiful example of Porsche's iconic long wheelbase 911S
recently underwent restoration by marque experts and is presented
in beautiful condition throughout. Featuring fresh paintwork over a
new interior in the car's original color combination, the cosmetic
restoration is further enhanced by refurbished bright work and
Fuchs alloy wheels.
The 911S family of cars; from the original 2-liter version of 1967
through to the 2.4 variant from 1973 represent the finest driving -
genuine - sports cars of their day. For those who have thought
about owning one of the best production sports cars from the 1960s,
this car awaits! Our car guarantees spirited driving (and offers up
that unmistakable flat six howl), all while finished in a striking
color scheme, and equipped with a desirable factory-installed
sunroof.
Offered with the Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity,
owner's manual and tool kit, this numbers-matching 911S sunroof
Coupe is ready for spirited drives on challenging roads and active
participation in local and club shows.
