1967 Porsche 911 S Coupé
- Engine
- 2.0L flat-six, S-specification, Weber 40IDAS3C triple-throat carburetors
- Colour
- Bahama Yellow
A 1967 Porsche 911 S Coupe built for the Italian market, completed at Zuffenhausen on 22 March 1967 and originally delivered to Autogerma in Bologna. Finished in Bahama Yellow over black leatherette, it passed through at least two Italian owners before export to the United States in 1985. A comprehensive restoration was completed circa 2013–2014 by a consortium of Los Angeles-area Porsche specialists, after which the car earned multiple class and best-in-show awards at prominent Porsche concours events.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$246,400
- 1967 →Factory deliveryAutogerma of Bolognafull documentation
Italian market receiving dealer, took delivery from the Zuffenhausen factory shortly after build completion in March 1967.
- 1967 → 1985Acquisition unknownItalian private owners (at least two individuals)partial documentation
At least two Italian nationals held the car over roughly eighteen years before it was exported to the US; engine was replaced with a period-correct 1968 unit by a licensed Porsche dealer during this period.
- 1985 → 2012Acquisition unknownUS-based owner(s) after 1985 importnone documentation
Car was brought into the United States in 1985; ownership details between import and 2012 acquisition are not specified in the catalogue.
- 2012 →Private saleBen Shahrabanipartial documentation
Noted Porsche author and vintage racer based in Venice, California, who commissioned a full restoration beginning September 2013 through a consortium of specialist shops in the Los Angeles area.
Competition
- 2018PCA Concours2018 PCA Los Angeles Concours1st in class
- 2019PCA Concours2019 PCA Westlake ConcoursBest in Show
- —Luftgekühlt V
Car was displayed at this Porsche-focused gathering following completion of its restoration.
- —Luftgekühlt VI
Car was displayed at this Porsche-focused gathering following completion of its restoration.
- —PCA ConcoursPCA Santa Anita Concours2nd in class
- —Los Angeles Auto Show Porsche Display
Car was featured as part of an official Porsche manufacturer display at the show.
- —Rodeo Drive Concours
Maintenance & restoration
- 2013RestorationJohn Esposito's Porsche Repair
Full restoration coordinated by Ben Shahrabani using a group of Los Angeles-area specialists; the car was disassembled and numerous original structural components were found intact. Bodywork was refinished in the correct Bahama Yellow. Interior was upgraded with Pepita houndstooth upholstery inserts and headrests, and Hella driving lamps were added.
Disassembly and structural/cosmetic work performed by John Esposito's Porsche Repair of North Hollywood; mechanical and suspension work handled separately by TLG Auto.
- 2013Engine rebuildTLG Auto
The period-correct 2.0-litre flat-six S-specification replacement engine was fully rebuilt, and the matching Type 901 five-speed transaxle was also overhauled. Original Weber Type 40IDAS3C carburettors were retained.
Work carried out by Tony and Marco Gerace of TLG Auto, Porsche specialists in North Hollywood, California.
- —Engine rebuildLicensed Porsche dealer (unidentified)
The original 2.0-litre engine was replaced with a period-correct 1968-specification unit, carried out by a licensed Porsche dealer at roughly 30,000 kilometres on the odometer.
Recorded in the factory Kardex; the replacement unit is noted as a correct-type engine for the model.
- —Service
Ongoing routine maintenance performed at regular intervals by a resident technician within the owner's collection, including fluid changes and general servicing; most recent work completed within the last 50 miles.
Car maintained as part of a larger collection with an on-site technician.
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