1968 911L roll call

[Fishcop]

Hey I can join this thread now too!

I am in the process of ignoring all provenance, matching numbers engine/gearbox, low production numbers, and building US delivered 11805114 into a historic competition car I will use another engine though

Seriously, if anyone recognizes this (formally Ossi Blue) car and has any info or history on the car I'd love to hear from you!

[ELSPORTO]

Another late entry from Down Under.

RHD 911L Aussie delivered #11810525 Sportomatic, originally slate grey over red vinyl with red/black/white pepita and rear wiper ... now in 1,000 pieces undergoing a full resto ...

[mpane7]

I might be posting on this thread in a couple of years Got a Canadian L shell and contemplating which direction to go.
Intention is to bring the car to former glory but I am trying to realise (in a logical mind) what that will take.
Unfortunately the original motor (3080127) was given away and used in a different car from a previous owner long ago. Tried to locate it but it seems impossible.
I have a case very close to the original (not that it really matters) but at some point I was also considering using a 1978 3.0 motor that I have (ok this idea died so don't kill me on this forum)
My 'experience' is G models and later cars so any input from you guys will help.
Bahama yellow is the authentic color of the car (coupe) - important detail for me

[senseidhg]

This 911L roll call thread is a bit dated, but reading the last post by mpane7 in 2017, it caught my eye, referencing engine number 3080127. I recently became the caretaker of 1968 911L VIN 11810125, engine number 3080126, Euro 911L, originally purchased in Germany.
This car was purchased by my Uncle, March 5th 1969, while a lieutenant in the US Army in Germany. He bought it from the original owner about a year and a half after purchased new by the original owner. He imported the car to the US. It became the first Porsche I experienced as a teenager in 1969. And, it sparked my passion for these car ever since. I have searched for this exact car over three-plus decades. Fifty five years later (2023) i was able to acquire the car. My Uncle still had the original sale receipt from when he purchased the car that validates the VIN, engine and transmission number of the car he owned, all still present in the car today in my ownership. Car is still Ossi Blue, in very used-original condition including AM/FM/SW radio, wooden steering wheel, Elephant hide interior, Pepita seats, and the original German gauges from the import conversion. Of course there is rust and other warts to be addressed over time. Needless to say, i am honored to be the current caretake of this car that is back in family...
COA:
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Photo of my Uncle in the car March 1969.
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Photo of him in the same car almost 55 years later upon my purchase of the car.
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[911L Guy]

Sensei,

Your story of your 1968 911L is eerily similar to my own ...

Like yours, my uncle was also the second owner of our 1968 911L (#11805200), having bought it in 1972 from a US Serviceman who had the US-spec'd 911L delivered to Southern California where he was stationed. My first memories of a Porsche were in seeing my uncle and his big mustache cruising around the Bay Area of Northern California in his Tangerine Orange 911 and absolutely loving that car.

Fast-forward to 1992, and after 20 of meticulous care of this awesome little car, my uncle sold it to me when I got married and so began my life as a Porsche owner and enthusiast. I wrapped up a full body and paint restoration of "Chester" a few years ago and have been driving the wheels off it from Spring to Fall before the full fury of Winter hits here in Chicago.

Here's a pic of my uncle with the car back in 1972, me and my Dad the day my wife and I drove it back from California to Chicago, as well as the day I picked it up with one of my sons from the last piece of paint and body work a few years ago (and thanks to Chuck for getting that last pic to show the right way up!!):





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Enjoy restoring this piece of Family history, and try not to total up all the bills that you'll be paying as you restore this car

[senseidhg]

911L Guy, thanks for your reply and for sharing your story. You are spot on, it is eerily familiar! You have a beautiful car. The Tangerine color is my favorite for early 911’s! Your Uncle’s “stash” is just as classic as the car! Your photos are great! And, you look a lot like your father in the second photo!! I am sure you have heard that before.

Thanks for sharing your story. We couldn't believe the similarity in the story when we read it. I look forward to sharing your story with my Uncle when i see him on Thanksgiving Day. The cars along with the family connection make them even more special.

I’d like to stay in touch with you, if you are amenable. It would be great to share 911L restoration stories… I am sure I can learn a lot from your experience.
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And, yes, like you and many on this Forum, I have a PCar addiction, so I am too familiar with how things add it, life is too short…

Warm regards and have a great Thanksgiving Holiday.

[Frankr]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-porsche-911l-24/

[raspy2point2]

What helped the canary yellow car sell for $160,000-- original owner, original paint, aluminum case engine, no speaker holes on door cards, rare color, hand made engine grill, elephant hide

[GWclassics]

We have 911L SW Targa # 11855012 over here in the UK. Currently being restored. It was originally supplied to a doctor in Texas whom we tracked down but sadly he passed away before our letter reached him. We bought the car in Denver a bit over 10 years ago.