For Sale: 1969 Porsche 911 in Costa Mesa, California

This 1969 911 GT-S signifies part of an intriguing and lesser-known aspect of Porsche's history, setting the stage for the brand's endurance and rally racing triumphs in the 1970s. A 1994 letter from Porsche, included in the car's documentation, verifies that this chassis (119300004) was among a batch of 10 pre-series vehicles constructed between April and June 1968, which were kept by the factory's Research and Development department for testing. As per a copy of the Porsche Kardex, chassis 004 was completed in June 1968. Finished in striking Blutorange (Blood Orange) the car came originally outfitted with a two-liter, fuel-injected Type 901/10 911 S engine. Additionally, it features a competition-style gearbox (number 9284107) with a dogleg shift pattern.

This Porsche was sold to its inaugural private purchaser, Eduardo Dib�s Chappuis of Peru. Widely recognized as "Chachi," Dib�s was a significant personality in both the motorsport arena and public life. In the same month that he purchased the 911 GT-S, Dib�s participated in the Caminos del Inca Rally with it, alongside co-driver Werner Bross. The GT-S stayed in South America for several decades until it was uncovered in the late 1990s by renowned Porsche restorer Roy Sanders, who resided in Marietta, South Carolina. By then, the car had been altered with bodywork reminiscent of the 3.0 RSR model. Over the following years, Sanders conducted thorough research into the car's history, engaging in correspondence with prominent Porsche historians and former factory staff.

In 2004, Tommy Trabue purchased 004 and embarked on a thorough restoration with the help of Roy Sanders. Completed in 2022, this restoration process was meticulously documented through detailed correspondence, invoices, and photographs. The 911 GT-S was restored to its original specifications, showcasing its Blood Orange finish, and equipped with an appropriate 901/10 engine (no. 6392082). Additionally, it features a 100-liter aluminum fuel tank, roll bar, aluminum deck lid with external hinges, and driving lamps. Chassis 004 offers a unique chance to obtain a historically important experimental Porsche. This is an ex-works 911 GT-S with documented use by the factory.