1967 Porsche 911 Coupé (short-wheelbase)
- Engine
- Rebuilt to 911 S specification, ~208 bhp at the wheels
- Colour
- Cranberry (repainted from original Polo Red)
A 1967 short-wheelbase Porsche 911 Coupe, delivered new to its first owner in Denver, Colorado, that was subsequently converted into a vintage racer during the early 2000s. The car retains all original, undamaged bodywork and has always been street-registered. Its engine was rebuilt to 911 S-specification and dynoed at 208 wheel horsepower. It competed in multiple west coast vintage events, including two PCA Rennsport Reunions at Laguna Seca, and is accompanied by racing logbooks, its original bill of sale, and factory documentation.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$125,000 – US$150,000
- 1967-04-12 →Factory deliveryOwen O'Mearafull documentation
Original purchaser, took delivery in Denver, Colorado. Original bill of sale accompanies the car.
- 2001 → 2005Private saleBay Area automotive journalist and SCCA competitorpartial documentation
Acquired as a retirement project and converted the car for vintage racing, adding a roll bar, racing seat and harness, plastic windows, fire suppression, and fuel cell, plus exterior silver striping.
- 2005 →Private saleSteve Kuppermanfull documentation
Based in Sacramento; had the engine fully rebuilt to 911 S specification by a local independent Porsche shop, sorted the suspension, and campaigned the car in multiple west coast vintage events. Sold the car roughly seven years before the auction.
- Date unknownPrivate saleEnthusiast in Coronado, Californiapartial documentation
During this ownership the exterior was repainted from the factory Polo Red to a darker Cranberry shade.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Has driven the car occasionally but not entered it in competition. Carried out a comprehensive mechanical refresh approximately one year prior to the auction sale.
Competition
- —PCA Rennsport ReunionPCA Rennsport Reunion at Laguna SecaDriver: Steve Kupperman
One of two Rennsport Reunion appearances at Laguna Seca during Kupperman's ownership; part of broader west coast vintage racing activity.
- —PCA Rennsport ReunionPCA Rennsport Reunion at Laguna SecaDriver: Steve Kupperman
Second of two Rennsport Reunion appearances at Laguna Seca; the prose notes these as part of numerous west coast vintage events entered by Kupperman.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2001Modification
Interior and underside stripped; minor corrosion repaired; car converted to vintage racing configuration with roll-bar, competition seat and harness, plastic door glazing, fire suppression system, fuel cell, and decorative silver striping and rocker trim.
Work carried out by the third owner as a retirement project.
- 2005Engine rebuildIndependent Porsche specialist
Original engine, which was worn, fully overhauled and built to 911 S performance specification; subsequently dyno-tested at 208 wheel horsepower.
Dyno sheet retained in the car's documentation file.
- 2005Mechanical
Suspension properly set up and sorted following the engine rebuild.
- —Mechanical
Comprehensive brake overhaul including caliper restoration, new rotors and pads; valve adjustment performed; carburetors rebuilt; fuel lines replaced; new fuel tank fitted; new shock absorbers installed; all fluids refreshed; new tyres fitted with negligible mileage recorded.
Work carried out approximately one year before the auction, as stated by the consignor.
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