New Owner '68 911L - Info appreciated

[Not Red]

Just purchased a 68 911L complete rust free numbers matching car with Reccaros, and factory installed AC complete.

Car was originally Champagne Yellow, stripped and repainted silver about 15 years ago, but never driven, pulled engine and trans, having them checked and freshened up, going to be completing a full restoration back to original color and trim.

Any idea on value? It's a very early production number #26 of 449, delivered to Albuquerque, NM in 1967.

This is my first Porsche, I've always been a Corvette guy, trying to broaden my horizons.

Thanks!
Rob

[StephenAcworth]

Welcome to the fold... hope you have a lot of fun with the car... photos are always appreciated on the forum!!!

[Not Red]

Previous owner had stripped and painted silver and removed bumper trim, painted all trim black in an attempt to make it look like a newer car. Engine has been pulled and belly cleaned up and detailed, now to remove all of the interior for restoration and remove all the trim and prep for repaint back to Champagne Yellow.

Trying to pull together any and all information I can so that I put it back correct, any suggestions or comments are greatly appreciated.

[gulf908]

Rob

the 911 L is an excellent intro to early 911s.
I love the champagne yellow especially with the green interior.
get a certificate of authenticity from Porsche NA to check the original details
order a 1968 911 L drivers manual repop from your local Porsche dealer if you didnt get one with the car
the originals are rather $$pendy these days
if the budget allows,see if you can get the white ROW brochure as it shows exactly where the L fits in the '68 lineup
yes there is still a lot of confusion even on this forum
these two will give you lots of info on your car
as Stephen says - pictures pls !

cheers
Dennis

pic looks like C & C OC - not sure whose this one is ??

[Not Red]

Rob

the 911 L is an excellent intro to early 911s.
I love the champagne yellow especially with the green interior.
get a certificate of authenticity from Porsche NA to check the original details
order a 1968 911 L drivers manual repop from your local Porsche dealer if you didnt get one with the car
the originals are rather $$pendy these days
if the budget allows,see if you can get the white ROW brochure as it shows exactly where the L fits in the '68 lineup
yes there is still a lot of confusion even on this forum
these two will give you lots of info on your car
as Stephen says - pictures pls !

cheers
Dennis

pic looks like C & C OC - not sure whose this one is ??

I've got the certificate of authenticity, numbers matching engine, original owners manual, service history from 400 mikes up to 12,000, then just random maintenance and registrations with owner history up through 1986, then then local guy I bought the car from purchased it in 1992 with the original paying still on the car. Car also came with the tool pouch, just no tools.

[Harvey Weidman]

I'd be tempted to assemble it and drive it a while you locate the missing original parts.
You could strip the black and touch up some other stuff and you would have a pretty good looking car....and after driving/owning, you will find out why they (long hoods) are worth the money.
Speaking of money, I would not advise to even start the project with only profit in mind. You will make some poor decisions and not be able to enjoy the car.
If you choose to take it apart, it will be a long time before it is this close to a driver......
Is it your first Porsche? If so, there is a steep learning curve, then things get better.
JMHO
H

[Not Red]

Found this car for sale it's Vin is #19 only 6 cars in front of mine in the same color. Looks to be an identical twin, except for it has a sunroof.

Noticed the door panels and dash trim is a heavy grain vinyl, instead of the basket weave pattern I've seen on most of the other cars, any info on this?

My car has the same vinyl on the dash, door panels are gone.

[Not Red]

I'd be tempted to assemble it and drive it a while you locate the missing original parts.
You could strip the black and touch up some other stuff and you would have a pretty good looking car....and after driving/owning, you will find out why they (long hoods) are worth the money.
Speaking of money, I would not advise to even start the project with only profit in mind. You will make some poor decisions and not be able to enjoy the car.
If you choose to take it apart, it will be a long time before it is this close to a driver......
Is it your first Porsche? If so, there is a steep learning curve, then things get better.
JMHO
H

I was very tempted to just put it back together and enjoy, but it's way too solid, to let it be. Now it's going to get a proper restoration. I asked about values only because I've seen them for sale from 50k-200k, and being new to Porsche, just trying to get a pulse on the finished value of the car, and what impacts the value. This is just a passion for me, first time I've ever been around these cars and I'm absolutely impressed with the engineering and design the more I dig in.

Pulled all the interior, removed the floor insulation and started stripping the factory coating from the floor, revealing perfect clean steel, its slow work but the result will be worth it.

I appreciate any and all advice.

[NeunElf]

That sounds like a very unusual car. Factory air-conditioning's rare of course and champagne yellow was special order only in 1968.

[JT912]

Search for "elephant hide" It is a strong indicator of an "L".