1965 Porsche 911
- Engine
- 2.0L air-cooled flat-six, 130 bhp
- Colour
- Grey
A 1965-built Porsche 911 (1966 model year), representing the earliest generation of one of motoring's most enduring icons. Acquired in 1991 and sympathetically restored in 1994 — including an engine rebuild, repainting, and mechanical refurbishment — the car retains its original red leatherette interior, rubber floor mats, and period Blaupunkt Köln radio. Showing approximately 35,000 km, it has been featured in multiple specialist publications and was awarded Best of Show at Monza in 2013.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate €140,000 – €190,000
- 1991 →Acquisition unknownCurrent ownerpartial documentation
Commissioned a careful restoration in 1994 covering repaint, mechanical overhaul, engine rebuild, and replacement of exhaust and suspension components. Car reportedly shows very low recorded mileage.
Competition
- 20132013 Monza Best of ShowBest of Show
Concours recognition at Monza; car also received coverage in several specialist automotive publications.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1994Restoration
Comprehensive sympathetic restoration encompassing a high-quality repaint in original colour and full mechanical refurbishment.
Work commissioned by the current owner following acquisition in 1991.
- 1994Engine rebuildMarque specialist
Engine fully rebuilt and balanced by a marque specialist; carburettor (Solex 40 PL) and original Bendix fuel pump both overhauled.
- 1994Mechanical
New exhaust system and heat exchanger fitted, along with Koni shock absorbers.
Carried out as part of the 1994 restoration programme.
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