absolutely!!it was a lot of fun and i still have 4 left to do the same thing if i want to. and have some other projects that i needed some money for.and may sell another one to refinance the house or buy a storage condo for more room who knows
31 model A coupe
41 Willys coupe
70 911 T
68 911 softie 11880049
67 912/911 355032
66 911 303509
65 911 301275
Is this the same car?
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Coys Auction Schloss Dyck, Juchen, Germany, August 6, 2016
1966 Porsche 2.0L 911 Coupe, Lot 146
VIN: 303509
Engine: 903650
Trans: -
Color: Aga Blue (6808)/Black Leatherette (Pepita inserts)
Mileage: -
Auction Estimate: €230,000-€250,000/~US$252,379-$274,325
Sold for: NO SALE
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Auction Description:
This early Porsche 911 was found some years ago in the US and purchased and imported as a restoration project by the now vendor. Realizing the importance of the car, a full restoration began with the aim to bring it back to the same condition it was when it had left the factory some 50 years ago. As 303509 still had all the important components like a matching numbers engine and gearbox, any missing parts were ordered from Porsche specialists. A photographic documentation of this restoration can be viewed.
When finished recently, well over €100.000 were spent on labour and parts substantiated by available invoices. Today the car is superbly finished in its correct original Aga – blue paintwork and black leatherette and pepita interior.
It comes with EU papers and a Porsche certificate. It is arguably one of the best and most original of these highly sought after early 911’s. This is one of the finest we have seen in recent years.
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Doug Dill
1973 911E Coupe
PCA #1987109761
Early 911S Registry #548
wow, stunning. Amazing what 100k does
~J~
air cooled only
Still for sale three years later for substantially less . . . any closer to market value?
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Bonhams Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais, Paris France, 6 February 2020
1966 Porsche 2.0L 911 Coupe, Lot (TBD)
VIN: 303509
Engine: 903650
Trans: -
Color: Aga Blue (6808)/Black Leatherette (Pepita inserts)
Mileage: 92,978 km (indicated)
Auction Estimate: €130,000 - 160,000/US$140,000 - 180,000
Sold for: €149,500/US$163,986 (including premium)
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Auction Description:
• Much sought after 1st Series model
• Matching numbers
• Professionally restored in Holland
• Eligible for numerous prestigious events
Footnotes
Manufactured in January 1966, this 1st Series (pre-A Program) Porsche 911 was delivered new finished in Aga Blue with black leatherette interior, and left the factory equipped with a Webasto heater and radio loudspeaker, as confirmed by its accompanying Porsche Certificate of Authenticity . Chassis number '303509' is one of the very early, short-wheelbase cars of the type much favored by the historic rallying fraternity, a situation that has led to unmodified examples such as this one becoming a great rarity and consequently much in demand.
In 2012 the car was imported into the Netherlands where the current vendor, a Porsche collector, commissioned a full restoration with no corners cut. Undertaken by Dutch specialists, the rebuild was completed in 2016 and was photographically documented (see history file). This restoration included a full engine and gearbox rebuild, a six-coat re-spray in the original Aga Blue livery, re-chroming of the brightwork, a new Pepita interior, and an overhaul of the instruments. The body restoration was carried out by Houvers of Winterswijk, while the matching engine and gearbox were rebuilt by Koban Tuning of Lichtenvoorde, Holland. Closest attention to detail was taken to bring everything back to original specification. In total, some € 140,000 were spent to return the car to the effectively 'as new' condition it is presented in today, with many invoices available. Only a relative handful of kilometers have been covered since the restoration's completion and this beautiful Porsche 911 is presented in commensurately excellent condition. A copy of the old US title accompanies the car, which comes with EU customs duties paid and in free circulation within the EU.
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Doug Dill
1973 911E Coupe
PCA #1987109761
Early 911S Registry #548
303509 is sold:
$164,159 USD
Decent run up from 2011 when the ask was $25,000.
Early S Registry #235
rgruppe #111
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Curt Autenrieth
S Registry # 152
Porsches:
1.6L 2.7L
1.8L 3.0L
2.0L 3.2L
2.2L 3.4L h20 cooled
2.4L 3.6L air & h20 cooled
3.8L
It's a general comment on the cost of time and parts. Nothing more.
Doing a shit job on a restoration can take as much time, and by extension can cost the same amount as a great job. I have seen lots of examples of exactly this.
So when you figure $25k car cost + $100K-plus for work + inflation + slight appreciation = very close to the sale price.
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Dan B.
1966 911 black/red
1966 912 slate grey
1996 993 black/tan