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    FS: @Gooding Monterey 2018 - '65 Competition 911 - 301709

    Didn't know where to post this; its not a 'Normal' 911, its not a clone or a hot rod, its a Race Car . . . though with a well appointed interior.
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    Gooding & Company Auction, Monterey, August 24-25, 2018
    1965 Porsche 2.0L 911 Coupe, Lot 104
    VIN: 301709
    Engine: 901811
    Trans: -
    Color: Signal Red/Black
    Mileage: 40,846 (indicated)
    Auction Estimate: US$250,000 - $350,000
    Sold for: US$385,000

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    Auction Description:

    Desirable First Full Production Year, Short-Wheelbase 911
    Period Racing History at Daytona and Sebring; 1st in Class at the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona
    Eligible for Numerous Racing, Rally, and Concours Events
    Retains Numbers-Matching Engine
    Offered with Copy of Factory Porsche Kardex

    PROVENANCE
    Dr. Harold L. Williamson, Tampa, Florida (acquired new in 1965)
    Dave White, Tampa, Florida (acquired circa 1969)
    Current Owner (acquired circa 2003)

    RACE HISTORY
    24 Hours of Daytona, May 1967, Williamson/Drolsom, No. 61 (10th Overall, 1st in Touring 2.0 Class)
    SCCA Daytona – 12 Hours, May 1967, Williamson/Drolsom (3rd in Touring Class)
    2 Hours of Osceola, October 1968, Williamson (3rd Overall)
    24 Hours of Daytona, February 1969, Williamson/Drolsom, No. 47 (8th Overall, 2nd in Touring 2.0 Class)
    12 Hours of Sebring, March 1969, Williamson/Drolsom, (29th Overall, 3rd in Touring 2.0 Class)

    THIS CAR
    According to its Kardex, this 1965 911 was completed by the Porsche factory at Zuffenhausen in May 1965. Finished in Signal Red over a black leatherette interior and equipped with Porsche-crested hubcaps, tinted glass, and Webasto gas heater, this car was delivered new through the Brumos Porsche dealership in Jacksonville, Florida, to Dr. Harold L. Williamson of Tampa, Florida.

    Williamson, an avid amateur racer, drove the 911 in various regional events before he was approached by George Drolsom, a Porsche factory representative and talented racing driver from Jacksonville, who, according to a recent conversation with a Gooding & Company specialist, persuaded him to campaign the 911 as a privateer effort at the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona in the new two-liter touring class that was open to the standard 911, but not the uprated “S.” With preparation done by Drolsom, including an engine rebuild, a new exhaust, and a change of gearing, Williamson’s 911 won its class, placing 10th Overall – quite an achievement for what was practically a stock car with no factory support.

    Also at Daytona in 1967, the 911 was entered into the SCCA 12-hour event, finishing 3rd in the Touring Class. Then, chassis 301709 went on to the 1969 24 Hours of Daytona, taking 2nd in Class and 8th Overall; and the 1969 12 Hours of Sebring, placing 3rd in Class and 29th Overall. The 911 was subsequently sold to Dave White of Tampa, Florida, a mechanic and later a championship-winning race car driver who is believed to have kept the car for a significant period.

    Today, 301709 looks similar to how it appeared in period and retains its numbers matching engine per its Kardex. The 911 also has bucket seats, welded-in roll cage, a center-fill gas tank, electronic ignition, and slightly flared quarter panels to accommodate wider American Racing wheels. While currently in running condition, 301709 has been on static display in the consignor’s collection and will require mechanical attention and servicing prior to any use. The 911 is a landmark car in Porsche’s history, and one of the definitive sports cars of all time. This early, short-wheelbase example boasts interesting competition history and is an opportunity not to be missed.
    Last edited by DOUGS73E; 08-26-2018 at 02:59 PM. Reason: Added sold for price.
    Doug Dill

    1973 911E Coupe
    PCA #1987109761
    Early 911S Registry #548

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    Cool history.
    Back when a 2-man team could literally take a stock car and finish well.

    Those days are looooong gooooone.

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    We had the Dr.'s 62 S-90GT for a while, it had more non-standard items than any 356 Ive ever seen. Somebody put Unifilter air filters on that 65, the watershields just dont look right.

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    Chassis No 301709 appears to be an interesting car.Does anybody know more about the history?

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    Last edited by DOUGS73E; 08-26-2018 at 03:00 PM. Reason: Added Link
    Doug Dill

    1973 911E Coupe
    PCA #1987109761
    Early 911S Registry #548

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    Good capture, Doug. Thanks!
    Peter Kane

    '72 911S Targa
    Message Board Co-Moderator - Early 911S Registry #100

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    FS: @Automotive Restorations - '65 911 - 301709

    Now listed for US$550,000.
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    Automotive Restorations, Inc., Stratford, Connecticut
    1965 Porsche 2.0L 911 Coupe
    VIN: 301709
    Engine: 901811
    Trans: 101745
    Color: Signal Red/Black
    Mileage: 40,865 (indicated)
    Price: US$550,000

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    Dealer Description:

    1965 Porsche 911
    - Chassis: 301709
    - Engine: 901811
    - Transmission: 901/0 #101745
    - Desirable first full production year, short-wheelbase 911
    - Period racing history at Daytona and Sebring
    - 1st in Class at 24 Hours of Daytona
    - Numbers matching engine
    - Come with copy of factory Porsche Kardex

    Specifications
    - 1,991 CC Type 901/01 Air-Cooled SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
    - Twin Weber Carburetors
    - 130BHP at 6,100 RPM
    - 5-Speed Manual Transaxle
    - 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes
    - 4-Wheel Independent Suspension with Torsion Bars

    Race history
    - 24 Hours of Daytona, May 1967, Williamson/Drolsom, No. 61. 10th overall, 1st in Touring 2.0 Class
    - SCCA Daytona – 12 Hours, May 1967, Williamson/Drolsom. 3rd in Touring Class
    - 2 Hours of Osceola, October 1968, Williamson. 3rd overall
    - 24 Hours of Daytona, February 1969, Williamson/Drolsom, No. 47. 8th Overall, 2nd in Touring 2.0 Class
    - 12 Hours of Sebring, March 1969, Williamson/Drolsom. 29th Overall, 3rd in Touring 2.0 Class

    In 1963, Porsche brought a new concept car to the Frankfurt Motor Show. This completely redesigned, streamlined 2+2 coupe was meant to replace the well-loved and highly successful 356 series coupes. The new, six-cylinder DOHC Grand Touring coupe was assigned model number 901. Designed around the same layout as the Porsche 356 it was to replace, the 901 was larger, more powerful, and far more refined. Production soon commenced bringing the new Porsche coupe to market as 1964 came to a close, though the 901 designation was changed to the now ubiquitous "911." Immediately, the new 911 began proving its worth and taking class wins around the world. On offer, we have 911 # 301709, which is a shining, well-known, and well-documented example of Porsche history's winning traditions.

    Beyond exceptional competition history, 301709 is a highly desirable short-wheelbase example built in the first full production year. According to the Kardex, this 911 was completed at the Zuffenhausen factory in May 1965 and sold to Dr. Harold Williamson from the competition focused Brumos Porsche dealership in Jacksonville, Florida. Williamson, an avid racer in his own right, raced the car in regional events across the Southeast before being approached by George Drolsom, a Porsche factory representative, who was impressed with his skill on track. Drolsom, a talented driver himself, persuaded Williamson to race the Porsche in the 24 Hours of Daytona. The new two-liter touring class was open to the 911, Williamson agreed, so the new team got to work preparing the car. Engine tuning, a new exhaust system, and regeared the transmission went into the mix. Result: this two-man team did what few would have thought possible: they won the two-liter class at the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona. They finished an exceptional 10th overall among a superb field of professional and factory-backed entries.

    Williamson and Drolsom did not rest on their laurels after Daytona. They continued to race the Porsche and continued to perform exceptionally well. At the SCCA 12 Hours of Daytona later that year, the duo finished third in the Touring Class, followed by a 2nd in class finish at the 1969 24 Hours of Daytona and a 3rd in class finish at the 1969 12 Hours of Sebring. Following their string of endurance races, the car was sold to Dave White, a mechanic and championship-winning race car driver who admired 301709's accomplishments.

    The list of owners is documented. A unique factor is that all showed respect for this 911's pedigree such that this car came to its current owner well preserved and much as raced in period. This historically significant Porsche 911 retains its period-correct look and numbers-matching drivetrain. The car is still equipped with originally fitted race seats, a roll cage, center-fill gas tank, and fender flares added before its racing career began. 301709 has just been serviced and road/track tested by the Vintage Racing Services support team to be race, rally, or road-ready. With such exciting provenance, this highly-desirable first-year Porsche 911 would be a centerpiece to any Porsche collection.
    Last edited by DOUGS73E; 12-21-2020 at 03:35 PM. Reason: Added Description
    Doug Dill

    1973 911E Coupe
    PCA #1987109761
    Early 911S Registry #548

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    Quote Originally Posted by DOUGS73E View Post
    Didn't know where to post this; its not a 'Normal' 911, its not a clone or a hot rod, its a Race Car . . . though with a well appointed interior.
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    Gooding & Company Auction, Monterey, August 24-25, 2018
    1965 Porsche 2.0L 911 Coupe, Lot 104
    VIN: 301709
    Engine: 901811
    Trans: -
    Color: Signal Red/Black
    Mileage: 40,846 (indicated)
    Auction Estimate: US$250,000 - $350,000
    Sold for: US$385,000

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    Auction Description:

    Desirable First Full Production Year, Short-Wheelbase 911
    Period Racing History at Daytona and Sebring; 1st in Class at the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona
    Eligible for Numerous Racing, Rally, and Concours Events
    Retains Numbers-Matching Engine
    Offered with Copy of Factory Porsche Kardex

    PROVENANCE
    Dr. Harold L. Williamson, Tampa, Florida (acquired new in 1965)
    Dave White, Tampa, Florida (acquired circa 1969)
    Current Owner (acquired circa 2003)

    RACE HISTORY
    24 Hours of Daytona, May 1967, Williamson/Drolsom, No. 61 (10th Overall, 1st in Touring 2.0 Class)
    SCCA Daytona – 12 Hours, May 1967, Williamson/Drolsom (3rd in Touring Class)
    2 Hours of Osceola, October 1968, Williamson (3rd Overall)
    24 Hours of Daytona, February 1969, Williamson/Drolsom, No. 47 (8th Overall, 2nd in Touring 2.0 Class)
    12 Hours of Sebring, March 1969, Williamson/Drolsom, (29th Overall, 3rd in Touring 2.0 Class)

    THIS CAR
    According to its Kardex, this 1965 911 was completed by the Porsche factory at Zuffenhausen in May 1965. Finished in Signal Red over a black leatherette interior and equipped with Porsche-crested hubcaps, tinted glass, and Webasto gas heater, this car was delivered new through the Brumos Porsche dealership in Jacksonville, Florida, to Dr. Harold L. Williamson of Tampa, Florida.

    Williamson, an avid amateur racer, drove the 911 in various regional events before he was approached by George Drolsom, a Porsche factory representative and talented racing driver from Jacksonville, who, according to a recent conversation with a Gooding & Company specialist, persuaded him to campaign the 911 as a privateer effort at the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona in the new two-liter touring class that was open to the standard 911, but not the uprated “S.” With preparation done by Drolsom, including an engine rebuild, a new exhaust, and a change of gearing, Williamson’s 911 won its class, placing 10th Overall – quite an achievement for what was practically a stock car with no factory support.

    Also at Daytona in 1967, the 911 was entered into the SCCA 12-hour event, finishing 3rd in the Touring Class. Then, chassis 301709 went on to the 1969 24 Hours of Daytona, taking 2nd in Class and 8th Overall; and the 1969 12 Hours of Sebring, placing 3rd in Class and 29th Overall. The 911 was subsequently sold to Dave White of Tampa, Florida, a mechanic and later a championship-winning race car driver who is believed to have kept the car for a significant period.

    Today, 301709 looks similar to how it appeared in period and retains its numbers matching engine per its Kardex. The 911 also has bucket seats, welded-in roll cage, a center-fill gas tank, electronic ignition, and slightly flared quarter panels to accommodate wider American Racing wheels. While currently in running condition, 301709 has been on static display in the consignor’s collection and will require mechanical attention and servicing prior to any use. The 911 is a landmark car in Porsche’s history, and one of the definitive sports cars of all time. This early, short-wheelbase example boasts interesting competition history and is an opportunity not to be missed.
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    Peter Kane

    '72 911S Targa
    Message Board Co-Moderator - Early 911S Registry #100

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    Will be interesting to see what it brings !!
    George Kehler in Tennessee

    1955 356 coupe
    1971 911S (knee deep in restoration)
    1997 993 Targa

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    Let me just find a cash machine.
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