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Bonhams is advertising in Octane magazine the sale of a 2.2E silver convertible prototype. Apparently one of 6. It is being sold with an estimate of 60-100.000 Euros a,d will be offered in October at their Zoute sale. I knew of the polo red swb convertible prototype, but never heard of this one.
Any more information? . . . like a VIN --- or a link? . . .Quote:
Originally Posted by Milou
. . . and a picture would really be nice, too
;)
Below the info, sorry for the very bad quality pic.
At this point its pure speculation but I assume those were not 6 factory prototypes but rather conversions done by a car builder (70/80ies ?).
I think these are (old-style ) french plates on it. The roof design looks similar to the later 80ies factory standard convertible style.
http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/...psde33e31e.jpg
cross reference thread. If it has RUF papers it does can be a prototype. RUF has a car maker status.
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...uf+convertible
Still no confirmation from the factory.....
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/219...w_lot/4719290/
Bonham's blurb:
VIN 9110210288 Engine # 6208144 gearbox # 7200373
"By the end of 1969, while already producing the Coupé and Targa versions of the 911, Porsche began developing a proper cabriolet. Expected US safety legislation had prompted an ingenious approach to the first soft-top 911, the Targa, which sported a hefty roll-over bar to protect the occupants in the event of an inversion, together with removable roof and rear hood sections. In 1969 Porsche tried to re-launch the concept of an open 911, and according to information obtained and validated by various experts such as Jean-Pierre Cornu and Jürgen Barth, they made six prototype cabriolets for evaluation. These cars had a strengthened chassis and other features to maintain the 911's good roadholding in open form and to meet the US requirements. In the event, Porsche decided not to bring the 911 cabriolet model into series production and the six prototypes were rebuilt to Targa specification and sold on. This is one of the six cars, though it should be noted that its history has not been officially confirmed by the factory. Porsche eventually got around to making a proper 911 cabriolet in the early 1980s.
Porsche has confirmed that chassis number '9110210288' is a Porsche 911E Targa delivered in 1970 with engine number '6208144' and gearbox number '7200373'. It is the 288th of 933 cars built and was first registered on 8th January 1970. Around 2004 the car was discovered by the current owner in a very poor condition, with extended wings and numerous non-original additions. The 911 was completely dismantled for total restoration but at this time the owner was unaware of its special status. It is only during the car's disassembly that its special prototype features were found. More and more of these special features came to light during the restoration, leading specialists to the conclusion that it was of one of the six 911 cabriolet prototypes. Accordingly, it was decided to restore the car to its original cabriolet specification of 1969, prior to its reconfiguration and sale as a Targa. This important restoration, carried out by La Carrosserie de Provence, was to such an exemplary standard that the story of the rebuild was featured in the Porsche reference magazine 'Flat Six' (September 2004 edition, copy available).
Since the restoration's completion in 2004, the car has been very carefully maintained by the same owner and is described as still in very good/perfect condition. Accompanying documentation consists of expert Jean-Pierre Cornu's detailed condition report (dated 2007), sundry restoration invoices and French Carte Grise. A fascinating 'might have been', this 911 cabriolet prototype represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a little-known piece of Porsche history. "
last one; the engine & trans are Sportomatic types.
Another thread . . .
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...334#post761334